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[ScreaminStreetGlide]

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

Thanks....I was afraid of that

[Trey767]

So let me get this straight, the 660 can't get the weather display through XM because of the softwear; only the 665? And no upgrade on 660?

[Fired00d]

So let me get this straight, the 660 can't get the weather display through XM because of the softwear; only the 665? And no upgrade on 660?

Time will tell on that. The post that has the email coming from Garmin Tech Support I'm taking with a grain of salt. All depending on what day you call/email/ who gets that call/email will depend on what answer you may get. A lot of times the technical advances or possibilities of things aren't known by those centers until they are in production.... and even after they are in production it will sometimes take time for them to get the info.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Trey767]

Time will tell on that. The post that has the email coming from Garmin Tech Support I'm taking with a grain of salt. All depending on what day you call/email/ who gets that call/email will depend on what answer you may get. A lot of times the technical advances or possibilities of things aren't known by those centers until they are in production.... and even after they are in production it will sometimes take time for them to get the info.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Okay thanks

[bissjim]

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. 

The security feature is great. Once enabled if it ever gets stolen the GPS is worthless. If it does end up being ripped call and report it to Garmin. That way if the person who has it tries to send it back to Garmin claiming that they forgot their code Garmin will retrieve it for you.....Maybe!

[FR8TRN]

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.

It's not just an antenna, it's the XM radio itself, the GPS just controls it.  So no, you can't, unless you pay for 2 different radios.

[rheiner]

I am assuming Garmin did tests on the zumo 665 and the GXM 40 works underneath the Harley outer fairing. When I recently spoke to Garmin on the phone about this issue, the representative actually said he'd recommend mounting the antenna on top of the gas tank. I told him if that's what's required, they aren't going to sell too many of these to Harley owners. He said it needs to be level and a clear view of the sky and did not know if it would work through the outer fairing. I'm assuming it will since the current small XM antenna on our CVOs does and I assume that's how it works with the Zumo 550 (even though that antenna doesn't get weather). He said the GXM 40 is about 3 inch diameter, so I think it will be fine on the spot the current XM antenna sits.

[dmnrdn]

I have the XM30 antenna I use with my 550.  Work's okay under the fairing.  Every now and then it drops signal when heading true West.  Not enough to want to take it our from underneath the outer fairing.

[tjstreetglide]

How long does it take for H-D to start selling these in their branded models?

[ScreaminStreetGlide]

How long does it take for H-D to start selling these in their branded models?

Took at least 6 months last time (between when Garmin announced the 660 and when HD had the branded one available)

[ScreaminStreetGlide]

I am actually in kind of a unique situation with the Zumo 665 (Harley Branded).  I have already paid for one and now have to wait for it to be released.  I wrapped the price of it into the financing for my new CVO Street glide because I didn't want to have to come up with $1000 when it is released.  Now, I HAVE to wait for God knows how long......

[mrmagloo]

I am actually in kind of a unique situation with the Zumo 665 (Harley Branded).  I have already paid for one and now have to wait for it to be released.  I wrapped the price of it into the financing for my new CVO Street glide because I didn't want to have to come up with $1000 when it is released.  Now, I HAVE to wait for God knows how long......

What happens if they don't offer a HD version? Just asking?  God knows how long it's going to take, and in almost every case, you can get a better deal elsewhere on the non-HD version, so I'd be tempted to ask for a refund.

[ScreaminStreetGlide]

What happens if they don't offer a HD version? Just asking?  God knows how long it's going to take, and in almost every case, you can get a better deal elsewhere on the non-HD version, so I'd be tempted to ask for a refund.

Good question....I originally had a 660 ordered with the bike and told them I didn't want it anymore because I had just found out about the 665.  I asked the finance guy at the dealership if I could pay for the 665 ahead of time so I could include it in the financing on the bike.  I didn't know If I would have $1000 in cash to pay for one when they became available.  I am hoping the 660 has an upgrade path to allow the use of the XM, which I mainly want for the weather map.  In any event, I have a $1000 "Harley Davidson Accessory Credit" for lack of a better term.  If they don't end up offering the 665 in a Harley Davidson branded unit, I am sure I can find something else to spend the money on....