RTman10 wrote:
Mine did the same. I had to hit the Speak button on switch on every time. Since its been mounted on the RT and connected via Bluetooth it works straight way.
Connected via Bluetooth ?
I've still not tried mine yet but thought turning the Bluetooth off was the correct method ?
It is if you have the audio unit fitted and its wired to your Autocom. You get prompts via that. I have no audio unit so have to Bluetooth the Nav to the Autocom via a Btm02a Unit. Disadvantages are no control of volume using the wheel. Advantages, I can play music from the Nav. You of course just plug whatever you want into the bike for music.
Still with this thread, don't suppose any of you lucky `2014' owners have an older and working Sat Nav from your earlier RT's you would consider selling on. If so contact via messages, ta.
Regards,
Steve
2012 RT
Only a Motorcyclist knows why a dog rides with his head out the car window
Sorry no. However there should be lots of Nav IVs or 660s out there at a good price. Just make sure they are registered for lifetime updates before you buy.
Hi RTman10, thanks for the heads up on the right models, I'll do a search on Ebay and try and find something suitable, the 660's are Garmins ?
Regards.
Only a Motorcyclist knows why a dog rides with his head out the car window
stelyn wrote:
Hi RTman10, thanks for the heads up on the right models, I'll do a search on Ebay and try and find something suitable, the 660's are Garmins ?
Regards.
Yes, the 660 is a Garmin and is basically a Nav 4 and is still a great bit of kit.
Main differences between the Nav IV and the 660 are. 660 had an audio out socket so you can plug it directly into something like an Autocom. I think it also takes a normal SD card. They also originally come with car adaptor kits and bike mounts.
The Nav IV takes a micro SD card but has no Audio out socket so you need bluetooth. Most also have a cradle with buttons so you do not need the touch screen function for everything. No car kits as standard.
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Thanks DaygloDavid and all, some useful info coming in didn't realise there were so many differences, I have the 2012 `Audio' RT ( with wheel ) and am using a Bluetooth Cardo Scala Q1 team set for comms, thus a bit confused which set up/make, Sat Nav will be best with the Scala. I'll also need a fitting support bracket to mount whatever setup I get. I guess I am just looking for something easy to use with European Maps
Don't want much do I, !!! 8)
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Only a Motorcyclist knows why a dog rides with his head out the car window
Having a audio unit fitted changes things a bit. Your Scala will connect to both a IV and a 660 but only you will hear prompts. If you wire an Autocom into the system both you and your pillion will hear it and on a IV you will have volume control on the wheel.
As the maps and functions are the same its a price thing really. There are probably more 660s on the market and as they originally came with more accessories they might be a better buy.
The newer you can find the better. Came across someone today with a 5 year old 660 who was having problems getting all the maps in. Just make sure you get one with lifetime updates activated.
If you find quite a new one the warranty on a 660 is 12 months and 2 years on Nav IV, with original receipts.
The Nav IV with its cradle will of course talk to you through your speakers, the 660 probably wont.
