GPS On 2014 And Newer RT Limited's

[rcantrell52]

Is the GPS standard or optional equipment on 2014 and newer RT Limiteds? Called about a 2014 Spyder that was advertised as a RT Limited, but it did not have the GPS. Thanks in advanced.

Reese

 

[Bob Denman]

Yup! :thumbup:
If it's not on the bike; somebody has removed it... :shocked:

 

[AY4B]

It was standard on my '14 ST Limited as well.

 

[Highwayman2013]

It was standard on my 2012 RT Limited.

 

[Bob Denman]

It was, and is, standard on ALL of the Limiteds: regardless of the year or model. :thumbup:

 

[AY4B]

the Garmin 660 is also supposed to have lifetime free upgrades. I am currently having issues with this because my computer can not detect the Garmin is hooked up to the computer, and the GPS keeps telling me to update it.

 

[Commander]

Standard on all of the RTL's My 2013 had the 660 and my 2015 has the 590

 

[Commander]

If you check the specs it will tell you exactly what should come with it including the GPS and luggage

 

[trikermutha]

with GPS and rolling Carry Bag if you are buying brand new.

 

[AY4B]

Tell the dealer that if it doesn't have the stuff, its not a Limited.:yes:

 

[R FUN]

I too have the 660 gps on my limited. Garman are also telling me I have to pay for updates, no lifetime updates, what a bummer.

 

[SpyderSteveFL]

Yep, standard, thats why I went with a limited instead of an RT-S and trying to add later. Not sure about the '14, but the 15s use the 590, 16 went back to 660. 590 is supposedly better and CanAm switched to it but as I understand it the manufacturer that makes the glass when out of business and Garmin can't get enough glass for the 590 to meet demand of CanAm so CanAm decided to go back to the 660 with different glass.

 

[AY4B]

I too have the 660 gps on my limited. Garman are also telling me I have to pay for updates, no lifetime updates, what a bummer.

The small print said you had to register it inside a certain time frame to get the free updates.

 

[SpyderSteveFL]

IGarman are also telling me I have to pay for updates, no lifetime updates, what a bummer.

Search around, there are some threads discussing this. I think all Spyders are intended to have lifetime updates. Look at the label on the device does it say 660LM?

 

[Bob Denman]

"660LM" gets you the free updates :thumbup:
"660" gets you the opportunity to purchase the "Not-So-Free" updates... :banghead:

 

[den2614]

Yes, the Garmin 660 is standard on the 14 RTL

 

[rcantrell52]

GPS ON 2014 And Newer RT Limiteds

All,
I appreciate the feedback regarding my question.

Reese

 

[Cruzr Joe]

If the serial # on your garmin has "LM" either at the beginning or end that verifies that that particular Garmin has "Lifetime Maps", i had a problem getting mine to update without a charge and called Garmin and they sent me a Lifetime Map card with a serial # for that garmin. (after we had a good discussion about it). Serial # was under the battery.

Never take no for an answer from someone that cannot say yes.

Cruzr Joe

 

[AY4B]

Thanks Joe
I had not seen LM on anything but once I pulled the battery, there it was. I called the help desk today to see why my Garmin will not connect to my computer. It sounds like they are from India. Very hard to understand. Anyway, he had me load an app to take over my computer. He said there is a hardware problem with my GPS and to take it to a computer repair shop. It is out of warranty or is it, Ill have to see if my spyder warranty will cover it.

 

[Ben Burped]

Sahib told me the same thing

Thanks Joe
I had not seen LM on anything but once I pulled the battery, there it was. I called the help desk today to see why my Garmin will not connect to my computer. It sounds like they are from India. Very hard to understand. Anyway, he had me load an app to take over my computer. He said there is a hardware problem with my GPS and to take it to a computer repair shop. It is out of warranty or is it, Ill have to see if my spyder warranty will cover it.

Yes, you do have to download the latest version of Garmin Express to be able to connect your computer to the Garmin. This may be racist, but don't let someone who is reading to you from a computer generated script tell you what to do with your computer. If you have Garmin Express and a functional USB to Mini USB cable plugged into the back of the unit (under the battery cover) the computer should "see" your GPS.