Installing Garmin 660

[billybovine]

I bought a demo 2010 RT-SE and it had the Garmin mount already on it. I assumed that the connections were all OK and I purchased a new 660 on-line from a shop in California. I attached the unit to the mount and it powers on OK, it maps the trip OK, it mutes the sound when providing verbal cues however, nothing comes out through the radio speakers? I do not have the bluetooth dongle on the bike and I could live without it if only the GPS directions would come through the speakers as you mention here. Any suggestions or assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Steven L.
Bettendorf, IA

Turn on the 660 and when it has started up give the power button a quick press and release. The Quick Settings screen will come up. Make sure the mute is not checked and the volume is 100%.

Let us know if that works or not.

 

[jarheadjohn]

gps mounts/power mounts

Thanks for a good summary on the GPS option. One other feature to remember, the BRP GPS is integrated into the RT sound and comm systems. It will mute the sound when it gives instructions, and broadcast directions over the speakers and helmet earphones. Also, the cabling for power and sound is short and unobtrusive, connecting in the handlebar assembly directly below the GPS unit.

I am one of those who has chosen to use my existing GPS. My plan for now is to mount via a RAM mount attached to the handlebar bolts with an adapter, exactly like on my BMW. I am hoping to be able to tap the power and possibly the sound system beneath the cover where the BRP unit mounts, but I will have to have my RT in hand before I can explore that option. I am adding Powerlets front and rear, so I will have an alternative power source if need be. I use the dash Powerlets on my BMW and the other Spyder.

There is a video on YouTube showing another type of GPS mounted on the left handlebar on one of the RT5 test units, with cables running into the center of the handlebars where the GPS attachment cover is located. It would be nice to have details on how this was accomplished. I didn't see anywhere that was suitable for mounting on the left handlebar, but I must have missed something.

ok I think I have the mount for my gps garmin nuvi 2689 figured out, what I'm having a problem with is where to add the power mount, the gps will be mounted on the handlebars where the handlebar bolts are. where would a good safe place be to mount the power mount