I have a Zumo 450...

Any of you folks tried to install this Garmin "Road Tech zumo 550 Dealer Database software version 5.00 " download to a standard Garmin Zumo 450 or a 550? http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...=4327#Instruct

The Road Tech Zumo 550 is the Harley Davidson branded Zumo 550 and is black in color with a Harley Dealer icon in the "Where to?" screen.

Garmin tech support is not open yet and I am going to call them in like 20 minutes to see what they say about the possibility of putting this dealer database on a non-Road Tech Zumo 450 or 550. I will report what they tell me about my mad scientist idea...

 

There's no reason why this file shouldn't load on your 550. I didn't download the file, but I'm assuming that it's a standard POI file that you would load via Garmin's POI Loader utility. The HD GPS units are simply rebranded Garmin's units with a few extras, but their operating systems are identical.

 

It is not a POI file it is an executable file. So who knows how this files works. Someone has to be a guinea pig. I can try it when I get home.

 

I do not think it will be a problem. I have a Zumo 660, not the Harley Road Tech 660, as I purchased and used it on my bike prior to owning a HD.
I loaded the Road Tech software on my regular Zumo 660 and now I have the color Harley Davidson bar and sheild icon on the "where to" screen...to list all the HD dealers as POI.

No problems at all.
Garmin seems to be pretty good about software and map updates since I purchased this unit when they first came out. There was some bugs, like freezing up at first but the software updates took care of them. Also I have seen some added features appear after the updates that are kind nice. Like speed turning red when you are over the speed limit...that was not there when I first purchased this unit.
If you own any Garmin unit, I would highly recommend purchasing the Lifetime maps and connect the unit to the Garmin website at least every quarter, you get map updates and regular software updates of added features regularly and any bugs fixes that may have been discovered.
Now sometimes it may take over night to get the maps and software down loaded and installed but, it is worth it.
I am very pleased with my unit.
Good luck on you unit..follow directions...you will be fine.

 

Is the RoadTech / Garmin down load available to evryone or just those who purchase the HD version?

I've been using a dealer down load posted on ZumoForums for the past couple of years with no problems. It's a zip file and is updated pretty frequently.

 

I think it is "basically" the same file/info but may be packaged a little different for the branded units.
Could be wrong, was once before !

 

Its an executable because its a self-extracting ZIP file. Once you unzip its a custom POI file. I have it loaded up in my 550 and it works fine. Not sure if its the same file as I've had this for a couple of months but it works great. I even downloaded an HD boot-up splash screen so if it wasn't for the silver color on the outside you would think it was a Road Tech version....for about $100 less at the time

 

12limited - where did you get the Road Tech software to load onto your regular Zumo? Did it load without any problems so that it is now a Road Tech like version?

 

I have looked at some of the Road Tech units on display in the dealerships and the only difference I could find...there may be more differences...is the Colored Icon bar and shield logo.

I found this on the Garmin site...loaded it and it works great on my regular Zumo 660.


Harley-Davidson Zumo 660 Dealer Database software version 5.00 as of NOV 5 2011

http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...ls.jsp?id=5067

 

I'll give that a try. Thanks for the link.