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You can try glarestomper. It helped on my Zumo 550 but if the sun is beating directly on the screen, you will have visibility issues. Wearing dark clothing also helps.
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You can turn up the brightness on by going into: Tools, Settings, Display & last but not least brightness... Still issues in sunlight depending on the angle you set it at... Hope this helps ya out![/QUOTE]
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Nuvi's aren't made to be seen in direct sunlight. They are made for a covered area in your car and are excellent for there intended use. I have a Zumo and its my 3rd one, 550, 665 & 590 all have been excellent in the sun if placed at correct angle and as was mentioned wear dark colthing as lighter colors, white, yellow reflect back on screen. All mine have been manufactured for specific use on motorcycles, yes you pay more but you get what you pay for. If you want a steak don't buy a hamburger and expect the same thing.
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TriGeezer (03-13-2020)
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Nuvi's aren't made to be seen in direct sunlight. They are made for a covered area in your car and are excellent for there intended use. I have a Zumo and its my 3rd one, 550, 665 & 590 all have been excellent in the sun if placed at correct angle and as was mentioned wear dark colthing as lighter colors, white, yellow reflect back on screen. All mine have been manufactured for specific use on motorcycles, yes you pay more but you get what you pay for. If you want a steak don't buy a hamburger and expect the same thing.
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I use a glare shield on my Nuvi'. It helps but it still can be difficult to see in bright sunlit conditions.
For those that put down using a GPS, how many have more than one tool in their toolbox? It's just a tool to be used as needed. Most of the time (on the bike) I don't use it to get me to my destination so much as to find gas stations, food, lodging, etc. It's also great for riding unfamiliar roads at night. I can tell which way the road is going turn before I get there. It came in very handy last July when I rode the Blue Ridge Parkway after dark, in fog and heavy rain for 80 miles. (The fog was so heavy that visibility was probably only about 100 feet.)
I find that it's easier to see the speed readout on the GPS as it's mounted up on the handlebar. I don't have to bend my head down to see the console mounted speedometer. Plus, it tells me the speed limit on the road that I'm currently on.
For those that put down using a GPS, how many have more than one tool in their toolbox? It's just a tool to be used as needed. Most of the time (on the bike) I don't use it to get me to my destination so much as to find gas stations, food, lodging, etc. It's also great for riding unfamiliar roads at night. I can tell which way the road is going turn before I get there. It came in very handy last July when I rode the Blue Ridge Parkway after dark, in fog and heavy rain for 80 miles. (The fog was so heavy that visibility was probably only about 100 feet.)
I find that it's easier to see the speed readout on the GPS as it's mounted up on the handlebar. I don't have to bend my head down to see the console mounted speedometer. Plus, it tells me the speed limit on the road that I'm currently on.