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Anyone install BRP 660 GPS kit on 2014 Spyder RT?

spyder-dude

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I just received a brand new BRP 660 GPS kit and the instructions suck especially when it comes to the 2014 RT models. The design of the plastic dash around the handle bars are different and can't figure out how to get the wires to feed down into the bars and come out. I have the 2014 service manual and doesn't show it real well either. Frustrated at the poor instructions. If they where in color it would be a lot better especially since this kit is $999 you would think they could at least afford color instructions!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
I just received a brand new BRP 660 GPS kit and the instructions suck especially when it comes to the 2014 RT models. The design of the plastic dash around the handle bars are different and can't figure out how to get the wires to feed down into the bars and come out. I have the 2014 service manual and doesn't show it real well either. Frustrated at the poor instructions. If they where in color it would be a lot better especially since this kit is $999 you would think they could at least afford color instructions!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Yes, I have installed the BRP kit on our 2014 RTs. I will explain more later as I am attending a conference until later this evening. Yes, the instructions are not that good and I did a lot more work based on the instructions.

PK
 
:shocked: Good Luck with the installation! :thumbup:
Take lots of pictures of the "rough stuff"; it might help out the next D.I.Y. that happens in here! nojoke
 
Ok after fighting with the handlebars I finally got the wires through the hole. But broke the plastic panel that holds the Parking brake/Fog lights/Heated grips switches on it trying to remove it. :(

Would love to hear where the cables hook up to the stereo as again the instructions are not good at all. I see where the stereo unit is but the wiring harness doesn't look correct to what came in the box....hoping they sent the right cables.

So looking forward to your advise PK.
 
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I moved the Zumo 660 from my 2010 RT to my 2014 RT without a problem, other than the 2014 has different power plug. I had no problem feeding the wires through the handlebars or anything. Installed in about an hour. The first pic is what looks the GPS power connector that comes with the kit and/or the mounting kit for the 10-13 RTs. The second pic is of the 14 bike GPS power supply harness. The 14 bike harness does not look anything like the previous years, so I am not surprised the instructions don't either. If you don't have a connector like pic 3 or 4, you will need to buy one. I bought a pack of five, as shown. On the 14, the male 3.5 audio plug is already on the bike harness. If you guys have any questions, just PM me and I will send you my number.
 
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Ok after fighting with the handlebars I finally got the wires through the hole. But broke the plastic panel that holds the Parking brake/Fog lights/Heated grips switches on it trying to remove it. :(

Would love to hear where the cables hook up to the stereo as again the instructions are not good at all. I see where the stereo unit is but the wiring harness doesn't look correct to what came in the box....hoping they sent the right cables.

So looking forward to your advise PK.
Between what I posted here http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...n-BRP-GPS-Part-1&p=767409&posted=1#post767409 and what stevedfive has posted, you ought to be able to get it done OK now.
 
Sorry to hear about the broken tidbit.

Let me explain how I accomplished the task. I removed a lot of plastic. Entire right side foeward of the side luggage, including the sound deadening inside panel under the body work. I removed enough plastic on the left side so I could remove the the front bodywork around the headlights and right side headlight assembly. Detail wise, this require removing the two mirrors, and wind deflectors also. I also removed the right side speaker grille, but do not recall that being a must do item.

Deviating from the instruction, I did not remove the switch panel or upper console. I too had concerns and did not remove the switch panel. I did not remove the handle bars. All work was based on front or side access.

I installed the harness. Removed the oem plastic cap to feed the wires through the bars. The harness will wiggle through the oem hole in the bars and feed aft. Reaching through from the right, the wires are fed to the oem wire bundle holder / support. You then work through the headlight opening to keep things moving. The manual shows the harness going over the the previous models airbox. Mine ran similar and from there I followed the existing wire harness aft. I refused to follow the instructions and lay a power wire against a steel fuel tank. So I followed the existing harness along the right side down low.

The 2014 does not utilize the extra supplied wire adapter harnesses. Yhere is a connector mounted aft of the fuel tank. That is power and ground. The audio is tied to the side of the fuel tank. The new GPS harness was too short to reach the power using the route I chose for my wire run. I un-mounted the power connecter, it is on a push in plastic tanged pin, like you see to hold door panels on a car. You can also leave the tanged pin installed and slide the connector off the pin easily. I moved the connector outboardseveral inches and tywrapped it to the frame. All wires easily reach.

I spent most of my time looking for the mythical plug for the GPS supplies extension harness. I wound up taking apart a lot more plastic and even removed the radio unit looking for it. I spent a lot of time looking at online parts manuals for various years, and even some good and bad you tube videos for earlier years. If I had to do this again, it would be an hour to hour and a half job max. The instructions are just wrong for a 2014 RTs, and they supply a bunch of extra cables not needed.

My only issue was when I inspected the radio unit, it has a rubber cap over another connector. I was inspecting this to see if that is where the GPS supplied extension harnesses connected. Unfortunately for me, when I removed it, I very slightly tore the rubber latch. No big deal, since it still seals the connector but it bothered me. I assume that is where you pug in for a CB radio. So if anyone installs a CB, and ha a good untorn rubber plug to part with, let me know.

Hope it helped, sorry for the delay, I was in seminars alll day and will be in seminars today also. I will check back during the day for questions.

PK
 
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Thank you very much this was a great help. I got everything done except for couldn't figure out where to plug in the extra harness that was included. Now will be done in a few minutes with this installation. I will take some pictures as this will save the next person doing their own installation at least an hour of wasted time trying to look for the extra wire plug that was included.

I am not sure who writes these instructions for BRP but they should be fired! They are just terrible! I have owned many brand of bikes over the past 24 years and BRP is defiantly the worst for their instructions!
 
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This made the install easier.
 
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This made the install easier.

Yes, it certainly would. Sadly, I tried to utilize the instructions, and yes it does in vague wording say to remove a lot of plastic and other stuff. The idea of headlight removal was not mine, but seen on a you tube video. Honestly, that was a possibly the best bit of information to gain access for routing the wire harness, especially through the frame grommet.

PK
 
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Thank you very much this was a great help. I got everything done except for couldn't figure out where to plug in the extra harness that was included. Now will be done in a few minutes with this installation. I will take some pictures as this will save the next person doing their own installation at least an hour of wasted time trying to look for the extra wire plug that was included.

I am not sure who writes these instructions for BRP but they should be fired! They are just terrible! I have owned many brand of bikes over the past 24 years and BRP is defiantly the worst for their instructions!

Glad to hear it worked out. I apologize for no reply last night. Fired up the computer and while it booted up, I fell asleep. Long day.

As for the instructions, they are a bit dated, and videos I found showed wires needing to be soldered. Overall though, as difficult as they are, BRP is not alone. All the manuals I ever use, seem to have mistakes of some sort that requires some sorting out. Doesn't matter if it is an automotive manual, aircraft maintenance or structural repair manual, performance suspension manual, or in this case, the instructions for a simple GPS install.

In a happy tone, I compliment SpyderLovers.com for being a great asset to help or be helped.

PK
 
I am not sure who writes these instructions for BRP but they should be fired! They are just terrible! I have owned many brand of bikes over the past 24 years and BRP is defiantly the worst for their instructions!
A big part of the problem is the GPS kit was built for the pre-2014 machines, hence that's what the instructions reflect. Eventually the instructions will catch up but it might be a year or so for dealers to clear out the current stock.

Now, if BRP would write an addendum, and if the dealers would give it out with the kit, you'd have a reasonable update.

But, I agree they could do a better job of writing install instructions but they're really not all that bad. I've used the ones for the GPS kit, CB radio, and entertainment harness. They do a pretty decent job using photos. I did have a problem figuring out where to mount the CB. All the photos were closeups. They need some shots from farther back to show the item location in relation to the rest of the bike.
 
We did mine this weekend. I am guessing that there will be a new kit with the small two wire harness. Unfortunately, I had the larger one in my kit. Luckily our local dealer had a wrecked Spyder and gave us some of the connector (believe he snipped them from the mirrors). Does anyone know what those connectors are called? I would like to pick up some to have on hand. Its the 4th pic in SteveFive's post.
 
We did mine this weekend. I am guessing that there will be a new kit with the small two wire harness. Unfortunately, I had the larger one in my kit. Luckily our local dealer had a wrecked Spyder and gave us some of the connector (believe he snipped them from the mirrors). Does anyone know what those connectors are called? I would like to pick up some to have on hand. Its the 4th pic in SteveFive's post.

I believe they are AMP Superseal Series 1.5 or 1.6, from Tyco (TE).
 
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