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 Post subject: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 06 Jul 2009 20:33 
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Just bought a Garmin Zumo 500 for the XB and just wondered where the best place is to mount it on the bike.
Also do you use bluetooth headset if so what one?

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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 06 Jul 2009 20:43 
Have got mine on the right side of the handlebars on the Ulysses, right in front of the brake fluid reservoir. That's where it seems to be in the picture in the accessories catalogue. But the left side now seems a more sensible option - no fluid reservoir thee, so more space, and easier to reach with the left hand on the move. So I'll be moving mine...


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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 06 Jul 2009 21:32 
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norrie wrote:
Just bought a Garmin Zumo 500 for the XB and just wondered where the best place is to mount it on the bike.
Also do you use bluetooth headset if so what one?


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my tomtom, set up lefthanded using the bluetooth earpiece that came with it :yup:

.........whichway?

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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 06 Jul 2009 21:43 
I have used a £49 tesco sat nav that is OK. It is not waterproof but you could just put it in a clear plastic bag.

Why pay more :?: ......... no really, why :?:

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-5387.aspx


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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 06 Jul 2009 22:05 
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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 06 Jul 2009 22:39 
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shudnobeta wrote:
I have used a £49 tesco sat nav that is OK. It is not waterproof but you could just put it in a clear plastic bag.

Why pay more :?: ......... no really, why :?:

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-5387.aspx


You can get these waterproof box things that fit to RAM mounts...
http://www.buybits.com/product/sku_3554.aspx

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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 06 Jul 2009 22:48 
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shudnobeta wrote:
I have used a £49 tesco sat nav that is OK. It is not waterproof but you could just put it in a clear plastic bag.

Why pay more :?: ......... no really, why :?:

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.206-5387.aspx


Nice to see Binatone are still in business...

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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2009 14:02 
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You could use a cheap satnav with one of these. the nice thing about this bag is that its generic so if you change satnav, you dont have to buy the mount kit all over again.....


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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2009 14:09 
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shudnobeta wrote:
Why pay more :?: ......... no really, why :?:

Why pay that much? Mine was free (depending on contract). :lol: :ner:

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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2009 15:06 
yep i use a scala rider headset with mine...bluetoaths the sat nav and my mobile to the earpiece. great bit of kit..potts


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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2009 19:21 
Buellin Ben wrote:
HTC touch diamond mobile phone with tom tom installed - suckered onto the rev counter and rubbered up with a condom in the wet.


Buellin Ben, you saucy minx - all that dirty talk gave be a chub-on. :roll:

..........should I use ribbed for extra sensitivity or just the fingers off me marigolds as usual :?:


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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2009 20:51 
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I agree with rev potts, I just got the Scala Q2 and it linked no bother, I used to have it linked to my autocom by bluetooth but could only hear it at low speeds,
I`ve always had it mounted on the left hand bar as I`m a leftie and it works great for me.


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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2009 20:58 
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Looks like the place I ordered it from dosen't have any left so if anybody know where I can get one from cheap(under £300) let me know.

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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 07 Jul 2009 21:37 
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hi norrie :) have a look round here

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.p ... ic&t=73049

....whichway?

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 Post subject: Re: Garmin Zumo for XB
PostPosted: 11 Jul 2009 09:28 
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Dunno wrote:
You can get these waterproof box things that fit to RAM mounts...
http://www.buybits.com/product/sku_3554.aspx


That's excellent, thanks for the link :yup:


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