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Old May 10, 2020 | 09:06 AM
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Can GPS be added to the stock stereo unit for the 2009 Ultra Classic or would it just be cheaper to use an aftermarket handlebar mounted unit?
 
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Old May 10, 2020 | 09:10 AM
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I have a Zumo 660 with the dash mount on my 11.
 
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I didn't want to add anything to the bars but i think you have to keep a disc in the cd player to make it work which blows. I'm tired of waiting for new platform so i'll just add a gps to this bike and buy a new 1290 Super Adventure.
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 06:21 AM
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I didn't want to add anything to the bars but i think you have to keep a disc in the cd player to make it work which blows. I'm tired of waiting for new platform so i'll just add a gps to this bike and buy a new 1290 Super Adventure.
You're stuck with the outdated cruddy arrows on your HK screen. That is GPS offered on the HK. I also use a Garmin

Or you can go this route.
 
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I ride a 2009 UC. The previous owner had installed a Garmin Zumo 665 plugged into the AUX port.... it has GPS and Sirius/XM. I don't have the radio subscription (it's a bit pricey), but the previous owner said the GPS would silence the radio to broadcast the turn-by-turn instructions. I typically use an iPod for music and watch the Garmin. If I'm in an area where I need to watch the road more closely, I plug in the Garmin and do without the music.

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I ride a 2009 UC. The previous owner had installed a Garmin Zumo 665 plugged into the AUX port.... it has GPS and Sirius/XM. I don't have the radio subscription (it's a bit pricey), but the previous owner said the GPS would silence the radio to broadcast the turn-by-turn instructions. I typically use an iPod for music and watch the Garmin. If I'm in an area where I need to watch the road more closely, I plug in the Garmin and do without the music.

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If you call Sirius XM you can talk them into giving you it for $5 a month. Luckily in 2000 I bought the lifetime subscription when they were available. Not sure if I would pay for it if I didn't have the lifetime sub. The audio quality isn't great!
 
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Problem solved. I bought a Garmin......
 
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Did you buy a Garmin Zumo made for Harley or a Garmin for a car? Harley is a waterproof Garmin while the others are not. Just curious.
 
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Garmin 590 complete kit NIB for $150, no sense in passing that one up.
 
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That is a great price. Handlebar mount?
Here is a pic of the dash mount Garmin on a pre Rushmore fairing. I must say i love that its not handlebar mounted.
 
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