GPS advice needed. What is difference between Garmin 660 & HD 660
#11
12-11-2010, 07:58 AM
Road Master
#12
12-11-2010, 09:57 AM
Where did you find the HD app download? I cant load crap into my 550, maybe because Im using a Mac. I thought the only difference was the color and the dealer locations, maybe the hotels and such are more biker friendly? Ill be watching this thread for hopefully some good info.
#13
12-11-2010, 10:32 AM
Road Master
There is a major difference between the 2 units if you ever plan on using the harley nav int module. Sure, you can plug any gps into the aux port and here sounds, but if you want to listen to fm, cd, or factory xm and have the volume muted and hear turn by turn directions you need the hd branded unit. It has software that puts out a digital signal to the nim that causes it to mute the other sources. The standard garmin does not send that digital signal when it gives out directions.
#14
12-11-2010, 10:34 AM
Don't be surprised to find out that the only differences are cosmetic and price. HD has a long history of taking something you can buy in the aftermarket, putting a bar & shield on it, and selling it for a higher price.
And +1 on joining zumoforums. There's a wealth of information there, including how to wire it up.
And +1 on joining zumoforums. There's a wealth of information there, including how to wire it up.
Last edited by Sharknose; 12-11-2010 at 10:39 AM.
#15
12-11-2010, 01:00 PM
#16
12-11-2010, 01:43 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Whoa, someone needs to drink less coffee. It sounds like you are using the AUX jack on your stereo. I would bet the other poster was referring to the new Navigational Interface Module that just came out.
WRONG!
I have the Garmin Zumo 660 and love it! The only differences I am aware of is the wallpaper when you first turn it on which I changed just like Harley did and it has Harley dealers in a special points of interest file, which I downloaded free and have anyway. I've got a 2009 Ultra Classic and It DOES COME OUT THE SPEAKERS or the headset if I want! When I use the Garmin I typically have downloaded a back road route from the P.C.'s Garmin MapSource program, I have 8GB MicroSD card in the Garmin so I listen to MP3's through the bikes speakers, the Garmin will override that to speak directions and the CB will override that if I want it to. Oh, and I also got the car mount free that you don't get with the HD unit. And I got a 20% discount ordering direct from Garmin with my American Motorcyle Association (AMA) membership so the price difference was several hundred if I recall... more than paid for my membership!
I have the Garmin Zumo 660 and love it! The only differences I am aware of is the wallpaper when you first turn it on which I changed just like Harley did and it has Harley dealers in a special points of interest file, which I downloaded free and have anyway. I've got a 2009 Ultra Classic and It DOES COME OUT THE SPEAKERS or the headset if I want! When I use the Garmin I typically have downloaded a back road route from the P.C.'s Garmin MapSource program, I have 8GB MicroSD card in the Garmin so I listen to MP3's through the bikes speakers, the Garmin will override that to speak directions and the CB will override that if I want it to. Oh, and I also got the car mount free that you don't get with the HD unit. And I got a 20% discount ordering direct from Garmin with my American Motorcyle Association (AMA) membership so the price difference was several hundred if I recall... more than paid for my membership!
#17
12-11-2010, 01:53 PM
Elite HDF Member
#18
12-11-2010, 05:09 PM
That's the same setup I hope to achieve. Plan on using the gascap mount from Kuraykan (sp) as well. I'll review your video also. Thanks for sharing.
#20
12-12-2010, 12:21 AM
Elite HDF Member
I really like XM on long highway trips so that's why I went to the trouble. I also have a stash of my favorite road music loaded onto the chip in the Zumo just in case I'm bored with AM, FM, XM, or CD. LOL