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by rickmcd
Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo 450/550
Topic: 550 Screen Problem
Replies: 7
Views: 4437
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Re: 550 Screen Problem

I posted this back in July, when someone else asked about repairs.

My 550 has traveled all over the world with me and Chris Short (Palm doctor) has taken EXELLENT care of it and my motorcycle mount as well. I don't think I will EVER replace it as long as Chris stays in business. :mrgreen:
by rickmcd
Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:53 pm
Forum: Garmin Basecamp for PC
Topic: Learning and using Basecamp
Replies: 44
Views: 80207
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Re: Learning and using Basecamp

I would add that I always zoom in in order to use intersections that become "shaping points" vice waypoints. These two things taught me very quickly to make the via/way/shaping point not ON intersections but 4 or 500 yards AFTER intersections. I think it works much better that way, no confusion at ...
by rickmcd
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: Garmin Basecamp for PC
Topic: Learning and using Basecamp
Replies: 44
Views: 80207
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Re: Learning and using Basecamp

It's actually easier than that. You can just rubber band the route having inserted the start and end point and allowed BC to calculate the route. No need to use insert etc To do so press Alt then click on the route ... you can then rubber band it to where you want. I was a bit frustrated ;) with BC ...
by rickmcd
Wed Aug 01, 2018 3:22 pm
Forum: Garmin Zumo 450/550
Topic: 550 Repairs
Replies: 6
Views: 4485
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Re: 550 Repairs

My 550 has traveled all over the world with me and Chris Short (Palm doctor) has taken EXELLENT care of it and my motorcycle mount as well. I don't think I will EVER replace it as long as Chris stays in business. :D
by rickmcd
Sun Jul 08, 2018 4:51 pm
Forum: Points of Interest
Topic: US & Canada H-D Dealers Jun 21, 2018 Updates
Replies: 24
Views: 56749
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Re: US & Canada H-D Dealers Jun 21, 2018 Updates

Dave, Rick McDermed here, we have spoken in the past and at a couple of Harley events. Just came over from the original zumo forums and signed up. haven't got enough posting to send private messages but just wanted you to know that I figured this was the place to be if YOU were here and VIOLA ...