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Garmin Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor (TPMS) Overview

Mike — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:07:18 +0000

TPMS is an acronym for the Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor from Garmin. This is a nice feature offered by Garmin as an optional accessory to many of the latest Zumo motorcycle GPS models. We’re going to discuss what it does and how it integrates into a Garmin Zumo motorcycle GPS. How TPMS Works The Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor is a smart valve cap. There are integrated sensors and a battery. The sensors not only check the tire pressure but even detects motion. The motion sensor helps to preserve battery life. When you turn off your Garmin Zumo, the TPMS enters ... Read more

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How to Select the Best Motorcycle GPS

Mike — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:22:26 +0000

Not all motorcycle GPS devices are the same. In fact, not all GPS devices are made for use on a motorcycle. We look at the most important features to help you decide which is the best motorcycle GPS for you. There are a lot of different features on a GPS. Some are absolutely required while others are unneeded and simply add to the price unnecessarily. You would be surprised, at times, how little you get for an additional $400. Having a list of the important features to you can result a fairly significant cost savings and better ownership experience. So let’s ... Read more

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Garmin Zumo 395LM Motorcycle GPS Review

Mike — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:57:45 +0000

The Garmin Zumo 395LM is the successor to the Garmin Zumo 390LM. The hardware is basically the same although Garmin claims a longer battery life of up to 7 hours. The real difference is the software. The Garmin Zumo 395LM was introduced for the 2016 model year along with it’s larger cousin, the Garmin Zumo 595LM. Hardware The Garmin Zumo 395LM has a 4.3 inch screen. While I think this size screen becomes somewhat of a limitation especially for use with gloves, it can be seen clearly on your handlebar. Like most motorcycle GPS units, the Garmin Zumo 395LM is weatherproof. ... Read more

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Garmin Zumo 595LM Motorcycle GPS Review

Mike — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:01:46 +0000

The Garmin Zumo 595LM is the successor to the already popular Garmin Zumo 590LM. It might look the same from the outside, but the software within the GPS is an improvement as Garmin steps up their smartphone integration game. Hardware It’s a 5.0″ display which is the minimum size needed to effectively interact with these GPS devices using gloves. The Garmin Zumo 595LM is weatherproof. Rated to IPX7 which means it withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Good for light to moderate rain. The Garmin Zumo 595LM has a glove sensitive display which means ... Read more

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Garmin Zumo 590LM Motorcycle GPS Review

Mike — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 07:06:47 +0000

Garmin has been making a GPS specific to the motorcycle market for roughly ten years. The Garmin Zumo 590LM is their first GPS with a screen size greater than 4.3 inches and naturally includes a lot of new features unavailable in their older Zumo products. The photo that accompanies this article is of a Garmin Zumo 590LM on a BMW motorcycle. A good question to address is if you need a motorcycle GPS or can one that’s made for car use be sufficient. As you will see from the remainder of this article, the Zumo 590LM has features that are specific to ... Read more

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