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May 2, 2013 | 07:38 AM

mikelikesbikes

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Zumo 665 install question

I have a 660 on my Road King but a buddy bought a Road Tech 665 and we were installing it on his Ultra yesterday. First of all my 660 came with a handlebar mounting bracket but his did not. I am using the HD chrome Zumo mount and was gonna give him mine but went another route. Then the XM antenna looks like one that would be on the dash of a car instead of on a bike. I searched last night and found this referenced to as a puck so that is it? Reason I ask is he bought the NIM and where it is stamped to secure the antenna, just doesn't look right.

So 2 questions.

Should the 665 come with a handlebar mount?

Should the XM antenna be a 3" round puck looking device?

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May 2, 2013 | 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes

No, and Yes. The "puck" is the antenna. As for the mount, most folks use the faring mount for bikes with a fairing. However you can also use the handlebar mount if that's what you like. There are other options as well, such as klockwerk nav bag, and kury makes a fuel door mount. However since your buddy is using the NIM then the Zumo need to be in the cradle and linked to the bike. So the easiest, cleanest, and most effective way to mount it with out wires running all over is the faring mount.

Also when using the NIM you attach just the NIM module underneath antenna mount. The spot where it says "antenna" you DO NOT use with the newer models. If you put the "puck" there, it will interfere with the windshield. The antenna should be mounted with double stick on the top of the stereo head unit under the fairing.

HD Faring mount. http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_CA

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May 2, 2013 | 07:57 AM

Pete6114

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My 660 didnt come with a handlebar mount. Just the ball, that attaches to the back of cradle.

May 2, 2013 | 08:07 AM

MontyCop05

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My 660 didnt come with a handlebar mount. Just the ball, that attaches to the back of cradle.

They don't. You have to buy the mount in addition to the unit. It only comes with the car kit.

May 2, 2013 | 08:16 AM

MontyCop05

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Here you can see the Zumo on the fairing mount.

Here you can see the NIM mount (the brass colored flat metal piece mounted to the right fairing support bracket) the NIM module is mounted to the underside of the bracket. The antenna isn't visible but it mounted on top of the radio under the wiring harness.

Here you can see the faring mount on the upper left side of the inner faring without the Zumo attached.

May 2, 2013 | 08:28 AM

Pete6114

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Right MontyCop05 ....just remembered, the ball mount came with the replacement cradle.

IN THE BOX

Road Tech zumo 660 unit
MapSource City Navigator North America NT DVD
Road Tech zumo Automotive Mount Kit
Motorcycle Cradle with integrated power cable
Harley-Davidson Mount Dust Cover
Carrying Case
USB Cable
AC Power Supply/Charger
Owner's manual
Quick reference guide

May 2, 2013 | 05:03 PM

mikelikesbikes

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Thanks everybody as that should help. Already came to the conclusion that the puck should not go on the NIM bracket so it is going on the stereo. Odd thing about that is they put an anti slip sponge type material on the bottom of the antenna and the double sided adhesive that came with the kit would not stick to the bottom.

As far as my 660, it is not a Road Tech/HD version, just the Zumo 660 so must be why it came with a handlebar mount.

Again, thanks for the write ups, pics and help!!!

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May 2, 2013 | 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes

Interesting. I purchased a Garmin Zumo 665LM which came with a handlebar mount, a clutch mount, and a suction cup mount. Then I downloaded the free Harley-Davidson locations. Personally, I just toss the XM antenna in my swing arm bag and don't want a more permanent antenna mount since I also listen to XM radio "off" the bike and out of the automobile.

The Garmin Zumo 665 ships with the following items included:

Garmin Zumo 665LM (View this item)
Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America (full coverage)
Garmin GXM 40 XM Smart Antenna (View this item)
Garmin City Navigator North America and Mexico NT DVD 2012 (View this item)
Garmin Zumo 220 350 550 660 665 Motorcycle Handle Base Assembly (View this item)
Garmin Zumo 660 and 665 Motorcycle Cradle with Integrated Power Cable (View this item)
Garmin Zumo 350 660 and 665 Carry Case (View this item)
Garmin Nuvi 5xx and Zumo 220 66x Lithium-Ion Battery (View this item)
Garmin Zumo 660 and 665 Vehicle Suction Mount (View this item)
Garmin Straight 18 Pin Cigarette Lighter Adapter (View this item)
Garmin USB PC Cable (View this item)
Garmin Single Large Adhesive Plate for Suction Cups (View this item)
Garmin Zumo 660 Motorcycle Cradle Weather Cap (View this item)
Quick Start Manual