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The Garmin Zumo 450/550 will currently cost about $400 to $700 depending on which model and where you get it. However, if you wait a month or so, these prices should drop. Garmin is introducing the 660 (bigger screen, some additional features). This should drop the prices of the previous models. The 660 was supposed to be released already, but it appears to have been pushed back a month. We should see it on the market by May. The only differences between the 450 and the 550 are the 550 has: 1) Bluetooth (mono) 2) MP3 player 3) XM expansion capabilities 4) SD card expansion for additional POIs (points of interest), pictures, MP3 files (tunes or 'books on tape') 5) Still a current product (Garmin has obsoleted the 450). The 660 is supposed to have, in addition to the features of the 550: 1) Bluetooth stereo 2) Voice activation for trip planning/modifying 3) Larger screen 4) Flatter profile The 550 has proven itself to be reliable, rugged GPS. It is not cheap at $500+, but comes with mounts for both motorcycle and cage, wiring for both motorcycle and cage, and software. Up to this point, it is the benchmark all other motorcycle GPSs are measured against. Not saying there aren't other GPS units that wouldn't fit your requirements. But, the 550 has a great overall track record. I have been very pleased with mine - both in the cage and on the bike. RR
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The most common location for the Zumo is to mount it on either the brake reservoir clamp or the clutch reservoir clamp. This mount is supplied with the Zumo. It is very solid and keeps it out of the way of the controls. It also keeps it within the cone of protection provided by the windshield. I will need to get some pics this weekend to show. RR
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I am really not in any big hurry to take that ride. However, pretty cool. RR
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Just look at it as just a way to fund your riding pleasures. It might help. RR
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Organ Donor on the hoof. Did you notice one of the motorcycles he passes is a police bike? RR
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Wonderful question - In WI, travel the river from Cassville to Hudson (across from Minneapolis). Another beautiful ride is along the Lake Superior shoreline. RR
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That looks really nice and is smaller than the WallyWorld version. Just make sure you have an outlet that can handle it. The standard cig lighter won't (pump pulls too many amps). Thanks for letting us know about this. RR
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Wayne, I'll let you know in a couple of weeks. I got the seat mod done this winter and am going on a 4000 mile / 5 day trip at the end of April. If I am still walking in May, it will have been a success. I will be supplementing the seat mod with a sheep skin. This is to keep the monkeybutt at bay. If it works like advertised, you could save a lot of gas money with the ButtButler. Edit: Forgot to add - I am about your size 6'4", 260 or so. RR
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At least you are optomistic enough to have your screens in. Still have the storm windows on mine. Supposed to snow on Sunday. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr! C'mon spring!! RR
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Need help with rear seat bolts
RedRider replied to nkbjones's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
It appears the welded nuts have loosened up. There are a couple of solutions. 1) Drill and tap it to a little larger size. 2) Try some blue locktite and see if that will hold. 3) Thread a longer bolt backward thru the nut and them put another nut on the outside (with blue locktite) 4) Hack off the welded nuts and use one of the threaded clips used on cars. 5) Wrap the current bolts with teflon tape. Don't know if any of these will work, but .... Good luck and let us know how it works out. RR -
This is the info I have been waiting to hear. I have new D404s on the bike now, but I intend to do my best to wear them out by July 4th. Then I will likely try the E3. Will hopefully get to wear them out too, but I doubt it. That's a lot of miles in a summer when we still have 4 kids at home. Would prefer not to come home to the locks being changed. RR
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Maintenance on a RSV
RedRider replied to FL-Venture-Rider's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
+1 This bike has a 5 year transferrable warranty. The 2005 will still have a year warranty on it (maybe - depends when it was originally purchased). At 40k miles, you might be needing a clutch - or at least an updated clutch spring. If you are handy at all, with a little coaching, it should take you about 1/2 hour to do. A set of clutch friction plates are about $80, $10 gasket, $40 springs. You should be good to go. Other than that, some grease, oil change, gas, and go. Very reliable bike. RR -
Yes, it will also read and display your pictures. Sounds like you have it well in hand. RR
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Australia Riders-hope this doesn't affect you all
RedRider replied to Aimhigh's topic in Watering Hole
You are right. Posts have been deleted. Not my normal style. Did taxes this weekend and didn't get much sleep. RR -
That is what I am looking to do with mine also. All I need now is to find a mating plug that I can wire to the Battery Tender hookup. RR
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Cheesecake, right? Or anything else. Wow, Big Tom, you stepped in it bigtime. RR
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Only if you can afford to completely loose $450. You will need to replace all the electrical as every connection will be corroded. If salt water got into the cylinders, sell it for scrap. RR
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Johnny, Your best bet will be to get a Progressive manual pump. It is small, zero let off (doesn't leak air when you release it), and relatively inexpensive ($50). It is also good to have for setting air pressure in the front forks. Believe it or not, the best place to get one of these pumps is at your local Harley dealer. I see what you are going for though. With no pressure in the rear shock (min height), get on and let the bride get on. Pump up to add some softness to the ride. You could probably rig up one of the Slime pumps in the trunk. Run the hose out of the bottom of the trunk (there is a rubber plug under the trunk pad) and screw it onto the Schreider valve. Wire it thru a switch and fuse to the battery. Hit the switch and it will pump it up. Unfortunately, not sure how you would let the air out. Good luck. RR
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Johnny, I am assuming you mean an accessory pump for airing the tires vs. a compressor for airing the suspension like on the 1st Gens. There are several makes and models available. I carry the el-cheapo from Walmart that costs about $10. Slime also makes a nice one fo about $30. It is a little more compact. If you are going to use one of these, you need to plumb in an aux power outlet that can handle the load. The outlet in the fairing is only fused to 5 amps and the pump takes 8. It will blow the fuse. Wire in an outlet that is fused with a min 10 amp fuse. Make sure the wires can handle that load also. RR
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Peg, I have been reading this thread with amusement and amazement. I would cut your hubby some slack as he was surely just wanting to show you his love. Perhaps in his mind, the logical progression of bikes is an evolution from smaller metric bikes up to full Harley bagger. He might have just felt that your riding skills were improved enough to move 'up' the evolutionary ladder. The first organized ride I ever went on was a HOG rally ride. The young lady I was dating at the time rode a Sporty and had a brother-in-law that invited her to the HOG rally. I, of course, rode my new to me Venture (first bike). Every comment was very positive from every HD rider. There was not one stereotypical slam on 'riceburners' and they were all pleased to welcome a new rider - no matter what they rode. This changed my attitude towards HD riders pretty quickly. I was prepared to take abuse, but it didn't come. Thank your husband on his compliment to your skills, placate him with trying out a Sporty, and lovingly advise him you are happy to ride the 'paid for' V-Star. I wish my wife rode her own bike. Your husband is a lucky man. Besides, his friends are just jealous that he has a wife that rides. They may be taking it out on him that he doesn't love you enough to get you a HD. Just reassure him that we won't make fun of his bike when he comes on a ride with us either. Keep us up to date on how this gets resolved. RR
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I certainly hope you take these in to the dealer service folks and show them why they shouldn't trust a mirror. You were within a few miles of needing the rear rotor replaced - not cheap. RR
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It looks like the cassette survived. RR
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Congrates on your growth spurt. And, congrates on making the team. Outstanding. Ohhh, to be young again. Please post your complete games schedule. Might be a great time for a Midwest M&E. Think you would be embarassed by having your own rowdy cheering section? RR
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3. Switched back to dino oil, but haven't ridden it yet. Also did the Freebird clutch upgrade (change out the inner half disc for a full disc). RR
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Jim, I believe the First Gear gloves and controller are private labelled Warm and Safe. Good stuff. RR