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1199 Gnome · August 25th, 2012, 11:26 PM

I am looking at buying a Garmin 660 unit and would like to know if anyone has one of these fitted to their 1199? I will be doing regular trips to Germany and Holland with an occasional trip to Italy and maybe also Ibiza so the maps offered with this unit are ideal for me I just wondered how it fitted with the mounting bracket and how it looked being such a big unit?

Gnome

Marcbc · August 26th, 2012, 12:56 AM

I have a 660 but have not fitted it yet. The size is an issue in my mind, it will fit but looks too clumsy and obvious. I am now thinking of a 350 which is slightly smaller and a better fit.

I did discover a temp fix on Friday when I had to go to an unknown address in Coventry. My Garmin 800 fits over the yoke using the cycle mount and bands. For me, it was superb. A 10 hr battery life means no hard wiring. It is small, very discreet, fits in a pocket and is not obvious when on the bike. Yes, a small screen but very clear. No Bluetooth though so one needs to look down every so often to check for turnings.

1199 Gnome · August 26th, 2012, 03:30 AM

Cheers Marcbc that is interesting. Need more homework and testing I think.

Gnome

Ray916MN · August 26th, 2012, 05:29 AM

I'm using the SW-Motech Engage Sport tank bag with the GPS mount option right now. It holds the 660 out of the line of sight of the gauges and in an easy to operate position. Before this, I just stuck it in the clear pocket of the Ducati Accessory tank bag. For power I have a cable which plugs into my Battery Tender charging tail.

I prefer tank bags GPS mounts over fixed mounts, since they allow me to move the GPS unit between bikes without having to have a mount on every bike and they make it easy to grab everything of value off the bike when necessary.

b1six · August 26th, 2012, 01:10 PM

Can someone help me get a mount and GPS, I have no clue what I am looking for.

1199 Gnome · August 26th, 2012, 01:17 PM

Have a read through this site I found tonight. Garmin zumo 660 with Cardo Scala Q2 PRO Headset - ActiveGPS.co.uk

Gnome

1199 Gnome · August 28th, 2012, 10:11 AM

Bit the bullet today and ordered the following Garmin zumo 660 with Cardo Scala Q2 PRO Headset - ActiveGPS.co.uk
I should receive it tomorrow so I will let you know what I think of it and how it fits in the space available. Looking forward to testing out the bluetooth headset too.

Gnome

August 25th, 2012, 11:26 PM	#1
1199 Gnome Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: Kent Posts: 130 Thanks: 1	Sat Nav I am looking at buying a Garmin 660 unit and would like to know if anyone has one of these fitted to their 1199? I will be doing regular trips to Germany and Holland with an occasional trip to Italy and maybe also Ibiza so the maps offered with this unit are ideal for me I just wondered how it fitted with the mounting bracket and how it looked being such a big unit? Gnome

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August 26th, 2012, 12:56 AM	#2
Marcbc Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: UK Posts: 419 Thanks: 39 I Ride: Panigale S	I have a 660 but have not fitted it yet. The size is an issue in my mind, it will fit but looks too clumsy and obvious. I am now thinking of a 350 which is slightly smaller and a better fit. I did discover a temp fix on Friday when I had to go to an unknown address in Coventry. My Garmin 800 fits over the yoke using the cycle mount and bands. For me, it was superb. A 10 hr battery life means no hard wiring. It is small, very discreet, fits in a pocket and is not obvious when on the bike. Yes, a small screen but very clear. No Bluetooth though so one needs to look down every so often to check for turnings.

August 26th, 2012, 03:30 AM	#3
1199 Gnome Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: Kent Posts: 130 Thanks: 1	Cheers Marcbc that is interesting. Need more homework and testing I think. Gnome

August 26th, 2012, 05:29 AM	#4
Ray916MN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Minnesota Posts: 188 Thanks: 4 I Ride: 916, 999R, 1199S Tri, GSX-R750RG LTD, RS250, WR426F, Z1000SX, ZX7R M2	I'm using the SW-Motech Engage Sport tank bag with the GPS mount option right now. It holds the 660 out of the line of sight of the gauges and in an easy to operate position. Before this, I just stuck it in the clear pocket of the Ducati Accessory tank bag. For power I have a cable which plugs into my Battery Tender charging tail. I prefer tank bags GPS mounts over fixed mounts, since they allow me to move the GPS unit between bikes without having to have a mount on every bike and they make it easy to grab everything of value off the bike when necessary.

August 26th, 2012, 01:10 PM	#5
b1six Senior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: Yuba City CA Posts: 200 Thanks: 4 I Ride: The bees knees.	Can someone help me get a mount and GPS, I have no clue what I am looking for.

August 26th, 2012, 01:17 PM	#6
1199 Gnome Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: Kent Posts: 130 Thanks: 1	Have a read through this site I found tonight. Garmin zumo 660 with Cardo Scala Q2 PRO Headset - ActiveGPS.co.uk Gnome

August 28th, 2012, 10:11 AM	#7
1199 Gnome Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: Kent Posts: 130 Thanks: 1	Bit the bullet today and ordered the following Garmin zumo 660 with Cardo Scala Q2 PRO Headset - ActiveGPS.co.uk I should receive it tomorrow so I will let you know what I think of it and how it fits in the space available. Looking forward to testing out the bluetooth headset too. Gnome