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Zumo 660 vs zumo 665
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BMWpilot
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Yes it is.
jaherbst
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See my previous posts on this. The outer part of the cradle needs to be changed to a 665 cradle face. Very easy. Two small boards and the mini screws on the back of the cradle.
Plug and play the 665 will not work for XM, WX etc. with the 660 cradle face. (period) You will need the XM 40 antennae plugged into the harness.
Jack
RUOUTHERE
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So simply replace the cradle with the one for the 665 and install the GXM 40 antenna? Really? Which I'd known, I swapped out the entire cradle and wire harness then plugged in the puck.
trikermutha
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My 665 plugged right into the 660 cradle..It seems it will not work with the XM feature tho..
RUOUTHERE
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Yup snaps right in but will not play XM even after you plug in the puck, needs a complete cradle change to a 665 harness assembly and the puck or apparently just the electrical interface in the cradle and the puck. The puck is actually the radio.
trikermutha
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I should have replaced the harness when I had the bike all torn down over the winter..Oh well maybe next winter the harness will get replaced..
recordingguy
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Just a thought. I have the same problem. You stated change the outer part of the cradle to a 665 cradle mount face. Does the 665 have to be a brp part? Can it be one purchased off Amazon. Thank you for your info. Bob
pegasus1300
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and Jack hasn't visited on the site for a year and a half.
PJveetwin
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I know this is old, but I'll still respond.......I still own a 665 with an active lifetime XM subscription. It's the last GPS Garmin made that will do Sat radio. I use it along with my XT if I'm doing a remote ride. Mexico, or Alaska. I still have a BMW GS along with my RTL. Anymore though, by having the subscription, that allows you to use their App. So I play XM from my phone via bluetooth to my Spyder. I really only like the weather features on the 665 and XM. It's not as bright and user friendly as the XT. Also no longer supported for lifetime maps and service from Garmin.
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