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[rheiner]

I see the motorcycle mount & harness for the 665 & 660 are the same, part no. 010-11270-03, which can be mounted then run into the fairing and hide all other wires and hook-ups (power, mic, MP3, etc.) However, for the 665 you need an XM antenna wire, the GXM 40™, part no. 40 010-00730-00. So I assume those who buy the 665 and want XM radio in it will need to run two cables from the 665 instead of the one. If true, that's unfortunate that Garmin didn't update the main harness on the 665 for the GXM 40 antenna to plug it into. So if you want to take your Zumo off the bike when stopping, you can't just use the quick disconnect. You have to quick disconnect then pull the XM radio wire out of the Zumo? Is that how it works with the 550?

[ScreaminStreetGlide]

I see the motorcycle mount & harness for the 665 & 660 are the same, part no. 010-11270-03, which can be mounted then run into the fairing and hide all other wires and hook-ups (power, mic, MP3, etc.) However, for the 665 you need an XM antenna wire, the GXM 40™, part no. 40 010-00730-00. So I assume those who buy the 665 and want XM radio in it will need to run two cables from the 665 instead of the one. If true, that's unfortunate that Garmin didn't update the main harness on the 665 for the GXM 40 antenna to plug it into. So if you want to take your Zumo off the bike when stopping, you can't just use the quick disconnect. You have to quick disconnect then pull the XM radio wire out of the Zumo? Is that how it works with the 550?

The wiring harness inside the fairing includes a mini usb connector for the traffic receiver and the GXM 40 antenna hooks up to the unit via mini usb, so hopefully the whole mess can be inside the fairing.

From Garmin's website:

Connect Quickly
Setting up the GXM 40 is fast and easy. Simply position the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky and connect it directly to the USB port on your unit. Then choose the XM subscription that best fits your needs to start receiving XM satellite services.


by "clear view of the sky" I don't think inside the fairing would be a problem.  The fiberglass or plastic....whatever it is shouldn't block the signal.  I have my XM antennas on my boat under the  deck (fiberglass) and they work fine.

[DavidB]

Crap , Just installed a new 660 today.

O well.  How do I hook up the sound and BLUETOOTH ,to be used with the headset and boom mike. So ya dont take the phone out of yer pocket ?

[rheiner]

The wiring harness inside the fairing includes a mini usb connector for the traffic receiver and the GXM 40 antenna hooks up to the unit via mini usb, so hopefully the whole mess can be inside the fairing.

From Garmin's website:

Connect Quickly
Setting up the GXM 40 is fast and easy. Simply position the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky and connect it directly to the USB port on your unit. Then choose the XM subscription that best fits your needs to start receiving XM satellite services.


by "clear view of the sky" I don't think inside the fairing would be a problem.  The fiberglass or plastic....whatever it is shouldn't block the signal.  I have my XM antennas on my boat under the  deck (fiberglass) and they work fine.

I knew the harness included a usb port for the traffic receiver but I did not know it would also run the GXM 40. Now for the bad news: Garmin charges $267.84 for a replacement GXM 40 antenna. So for those who want to use a 665 on another motorcycle it won't be cheap to get the hardware to set it up.

[rheiner]

Crap , Just installed a new 660 today.

O well.  How do I hook up the sound and BLUETOOTH ,to be used with the headset and boom mike. So ya dont take the phone out of yer pocket ?

Hooking up the sound is easy. Just plug in a 2.5 mm stereo plug into the wiring harness of the zumo and plug the other end into the aux-in on the front of your Harley radio. Then get an SD micro card for your zumo and put your MP3 music on it. I'd recommend a 90 degree plug into the radio so it doesn't stick out, or you can take the radio out and install an input from the back side. There are detailed instructions on this site how to do it if you want to. As for the phone, just sync the zumo 660 to your phone. It can take a little while for all your contacts to download so don't panic if your zumo isn't responsive immediately. Then in order to have your headset mic work for phone calls, you need to install an aftermarket product something like the BOMM or one that J&M makes. Jim B., who makes the BOMM, and is a member here with the name bissjim on this site, sells it for $80-90. He's coming out with a new release of the BOMM next week. J&M's costs $300-$400 and takes a lot of work to install with extra hardware on your handlebars.

[bissjim]

Hooking up the sound is easy. Just plug in a 2.5 mm stereo plug

The audio output is 3.5mm or 1/8 inch. The microphone input plug is the 2.5mm.
 
Jim

[rheiner]

The audio output is 3.5mm or 1/8 inch. The microphone input plug is the 2.5mm.
 
Jim

Oops. You are right.

[Crusty]

I'm just waiting for all the great deals on the slightly used 660s to start popping up!!

[bissjim]

I am still on the edge as far as springing for a 665. I already have the 550 and 660 mount on the bike and the 65 can use the same 660 mount. Decisions, decisions, decisions....

[Crusty]

I am still on the edge as far as springing for a 665. I already have the 550 and 660 mount on the bike and the 65 can use the same 660 mount. Decisions, decisions, decisions....

I'm not in a huge hurry to get a 660, since I'm headed to Colorado next week, so I'll have a bit of time before riding season there... if you decide to make the leap, I'll give you a fair price for your 660.

I see the 660 is still retailing just under $600; wonder if the price is going to drop as folks jump to the 665.

[Texas 103]

I knew the harness included a usb port for the traffic receiver but I did not know it would also run the GXM 40. Now for the bad news: Garmin charges $267.84 for a replacement GXM 40 antenna. So for those who want to use a 665 on another motorcycle it won't be cheap to get the hardware to set it up.

I have a nice used GXM 40 that I will part with , bought two of them..thinking I would just transfer betwen bikes... That didn't work..PM me if interested. GREG

[ScreaminStreetGlide]

I have a nice used GXM 40 that I will part with , bought two of them..thinking I would just transfer betwen bikes... That didn't work..PM me if interested. GREG

Why didn't it work?  Can you use the same XM Subscription with 2 antennas?  I am trying to think of a way to use this in my Tahoe for the weather features when not using it on the bike.

[rlavigna]

Each antenna has a unique serial number/mac address and you buy a subscription for a particular antenna.  So, the answer is no.

Why didn't it work?  Can you use the same XM Subscription with 2 antennas?  I am trying to think of a way to use this in my Tahoe for the weather features when not using it on the bike.

[Crusty]

Sorry, gotta rant for a minute 

Had just parked Avalanche in my mom's driveway, 5' off a residential street, and was in the back of the trailer with 3 people, loading my BMW, in broad daylight, and some    had the balls to steal my 1 week old Nuvi 855 off the dash of my truck. No  idea how they got close enough to see it on the dash, and then approach the truck in the middle of the day, with people everywhere, and pull it mount and all off the dash, leaving the power cord dangling.

People suck... 

sorry for the 

[Crusty]

One more thing, if your GPS has the security feature to lock it, enable that ASAP. At least then it'll be a pain in the ass to resale or use... I saw mine had that feature, but didn't get around to enabling it in the week I had it.