Garmin 660, versus the Garmin 590

[Bob Denman]

Can anyone please describe the functional differences between these two units?
(I already know about the 590's larger screen...)
What else did they change?

Thanks!

[trikermutha]

Cradle is larger than the 660 and no xm I believe

[RTman10]

You don't need to remove the battery cover to charge it or connect it to your computer. It doesn't have a built in speaker and the battery doesn't last as long when off external,power. I'm not sure about the screen either having just switched from a BMW Navigator which is an upgraded 660. Not half as easy to read in bright light.

[Ramg66]

On YouTube you will find a comparison, which made me choose the 590. The 595 is out too.

[CapeSpyder]

I've always found useful info here
for the Zumo's
https://www.zumoforums.com/index.php
they list the 590 right on the front page

[Bob Denman]

On YouTube you will find a comparison, which made me choose the 590. The 595 is out too.

Is this the video that you found?

[mcalva]

590 & 595 have the possibility to control the pneumatics presure but the sensors are too expensive in my opinion.

[Pirate looks at --]

Great video, I learned a lot about the 590 I have!

[JayBros]

I am very pleased with my 590. Now, if only BaseCamp was as easy to use -- but I'm getting better with it.

[Ramg66]

Is this the video that you found?

Yes along with others, I was already leaning toward the 590 just because its newer. I have heard that some think the 590 is harder to see, but from what I have seen its good. I'm still waiting on the mount and harness to install. BTW I bought it for $550 refurbished on ebay (looks brand new), came with warranty and everything.

[Bob Denman]

I'm already planning on purchasing a sunshade for it:

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Zumo-5...8396360&sr=1-2

[Ramg66]

I'm been looking into that too. If my mount and harness ever comes in, it's been like 3+ weeks. Ordered from dealer OEM from Can Am.

[DGoebel]

I use my 590 and Google maps on most trips, I appreciate the differences in routing sometimes. I would love if someone could direct me to a simple tutorial on trip planning and saving the planned trip from computer to Garmin.

[CapeSpyder]

Give this a try
https://trips.furkot.com/?hl=en-US
and you can send the file to your 590 or other garmin i used it to plan the 1600 mile move to FL stops and overnights

[RTman10]

I think the video clearly shows the 590 screen is not as sharp and easy to read as the 660. I'm also considering a sunshade to help but can only find one on EBay that fits various models and is held on with two Velcro straps. It's cheap but looks a bit tatty. Any suggestions on which type to buy.

[Pirate looks at --]

RTman, I think you got that backwards. I had the opportunity to use both on our trip to Valcourt. I have the 590 on the F3L and the 660 on the RTL and there is no question that the 590 is MUCH easier to read.

[trikermutha]

A harness can be purchased from anyone not only the BRP dealer.

[RTman10]

I think the video clearly shows the 590 screen is not as sharp and easy to read as the 660. I'm also considering a sunshade to help but can only find one on EBay that fits various models and is held on with two Velcro straps. It's cheap but looks a bit tatty. Any suggestions on which type to buy.

Ive used the 590 for a couple of weeks now and I struggle to read it in bright light. My previous GPS was a BMW Navigator V which was easy to read but on the BMW RT it is set in the dash so was partly shaded. Maybe my efforts to find a good sunshade for it will improve things.

[Bob Denman]

Take a look at this one: it might help!

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Zumo-5...8396360&sr=1-2

[trikermutha]

Depending on the angle you put your GPS the lid will help but can still get distorted by bright sun..

I have had the 590 and 665 Now if you mounted it under your dash area. Then you will get a better view. In the middle of the handlebars not so much..

[RTman10]

Take a look at this one: it might help!

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Zumo-5...8396360&sr=1-2

Found that one but with no UK supplier it's expensive. I've ordered one from Amazon for £9. If it's no good it's cheap enough to,put in the bin. We shall see.

[Bob Denman]

Perhaps you could ship it to somebody over here, and they could forward it to you?

[RTman10]

Perhaps you could ship it to somebody over here, and they could forward it to you?

Thats an idea if I bin option No 1.

[PaladinLV]

Excellent video.
However, what the video does not point out for an upgrade one would need to replace the present harness and replace the chrome "cradle"
When given those "xtra" costs, upgrading becomes less cost effective.

AJ

Is this the video that you found?

[Ramg66]

A harness can be purchased from anyone not only the BRP dealer.

Yeah I have a harness already that came with my 590 LM, what I needed was the mount (GPS support assembly). I liked the OEM better than any other one I could find, but could not find one online. So I went to my dealer, well if I wanted that mount I had to buy the whole kit which includes a custom harness just for the Spyder (it is different). But I see how Can Am rolls. Finally got the kit, will install soon.