I relented and bought a Garmin Zumo XT 

I think you made a good call. I personally consider the phone my safety line in case I breakdown, get hurt etc. Of course if you ride out of coverage you might get a text off.

Had a homestay many years ago in Randwick. XT is good unit, but you have to invest some time figuring out how to get it to do just what you want it to. I have one on my Moto Guzzi V85 TT Centenario. Fair dinkum!

Thanks for your vid. I've used the XT for a couple of years after using a few various gps sets and Google Maps for years before that. I find XT knocks spots off all the rest. There is a bit to learn to become expert but applies to the others too. It has the brightest screen of any device I've seen which is the main factor as I live in a very bright and sunny Southern Spain. A pleasure to use on my long distance European and UK tours. Several very useful apps and tricks to make the most of the unit. Good luck using it but just remember not to look at it unless necessary ... especially on curves. Such a great toy is so distracting! Here it's illegal to fiddle with it while under way on a public road ... one of the few laws here that makes sense👍

I run a my Zumo XT and Garmin Montana 610T side by side down on the handlebars like you. Like you said, it just looks better. I create routes and tracks for my rides. The Montana gets the route and the Zumo the track. I often see other interesting roads when viewing the Zumo so I do some exploring and then get back on my route/track.

After 5 years of using phone in my handle bar and following google maps y day ordered garmin zumo xt since now my phone is 14 pro max and dont want to damage it

Even here in British Columbia, Canada, I've had my phone go blank due to heat at a bad moment. I have never needed navigation in rain (yet) but it's inevitable. For those reasons, and to protect my phone's camera, I'm looking at the Zumo XT. I also use the Quadlock on the MC and bicycle. Thanks for the video.

Worth getting a bumper for the Garmin. It’s a rubber / plastic thingy that goes around the edge of the device and helps protect it from the inevitable drops. It also has a lanyard which I personally loop over the mirror.

Thanks for the video Don! Helped me make up my mind on ordering one for my new 300L Rally. I think it will look stellar right above the dash at the top of the screen. I don't mind getting lost, but a wrong turn in the middle of outback SA doesn't really appeal to me too much.

I'm expecting my delivery if my Zumo XT in the next day or two, replacing my quad lock on all my bikes as well... I have also experienced cooking phones in Central QLD as well as my Samsung phone now has a bad camera... expensive lesson learnt. Thanks for the vid mate.

Great video. I've had the 550, 660, 590LM, XT and I've ordered the XT2. What I really like about the devices is they are not compromised. They are designed to do one job and one job well. Particularly if you head into the mountains in Spain (or wherever), there'll be long stretches with no phone signal, the heat (or rain) can be intense and you need something you can rely on. Phones are also becoming less and less suitable for use on motorcycles as they continue to be more complex. Finally I love that when I'm out on my bike I don't have to look at my phone. I spend enough time on it already, it's nice to have it out of the way.

Great vid. I’ve had same heat problems down here in South Texas with my phone. Triple digit heat in the summertime and phone quits working. Been looking at the XT. Give us an update on how it’s working for you. Ride safe….just subscribed! 🙏🏻🏍🙏🏻

The easy part is mounting to the bike. Now trying to create my rides on dirt trails is a challenge, still can,t figure the basecamp

Ay mate Garmin bike computer might be better for your cycling.

So, now you do not like it in vertical position any more.

Can we please get to the zumo?

Good video - thanks. I’m thinking of getting one of these myself and I like that mounting option. P.s. your voice reminded me of someone and I couldn’t think of who but then realised it’s the guy off “the curiosity show” from back in the day 😂

Good video really enjoyed it and like you I will get a Garmin xt over the phone i use.

I have also got a Garmin Sumo XT that I mounted on my bike. I did not like the phone being open to the elements and vibration or even being taken. I did spend a bit more money on a mount that I got from Touratech. This actually locks the Garmin into the frame so that it can not be un clipped easy. There is also a Ram pin lock you can fit instead of the wing nut. This again gives extra security.

i love using navigation on my bike but i hate using my phone. these garmins seem great

And you’ll be selling it in 3,2,1 ……

feel sorry for you buying a Garmin Zumo XT. Worse sat nav I have ever used. Going back to TomTom

Nice little video😊

What a waste of money I’ve been biking from the 1960’s how on earth did I manage without satnavs I enjoyed the challenge. Well now I have a hand me down iPhone with google maps. Well the phone was free the app was the quadlock was a sale deal no problem with vibration or water. I’ve had the iPhone with the quadlock case on my little sailing dinghy no prob with any water, vibration so I’m afraid I don’t go with your recommendations I’ll spent the hundreds on fuel.