Zumo 660 Installation

[leo3wheel]

Just got a new Zumo 660 and reading through the literature. Currently use a car GPS attached to DC outlet. Zumo 660 can be used the

same way or hard wired. When it comes to hard wiring the Zumo, see that power cable has headphone/audio out and microphone jacks.

Can someone tell me how to attach these jacks to the RSV audio system? Can I buy molded cables and just plug in somewhere or do I have

to get more creative. Trying to size up this project before pulling gas tank. Thanks!

[Freebird]

Well, you could plug the audio out jack right into the aux of the cassette deck. That will route the sound through your bikes system as long as you have it set on "AUX". As for the microphone though, about your only option is a special cable if you want to use it through your headset. @BuddyRich used to make and sell a cable just for that but I'm not sure if he still has any. I know he was having a problem finding some of the parts that he needed.

[leo3wheel]

Thanks Don!

[bongobobny]

Yup! Or, for a neater looking installation split the fairing and install a 3.5mm stereo headphone splitter on the line coming from the main audio unit at the junction and plug in there. That way you don't have your cassette door dangling open all the time!

[Freebird]

Agree. That's what I did on the '99 and is how I will do this one. Haven't split the fairing yet but will add the splitter when I take it apart to wire the GPS.

[leo3wheel]

Sounds good. Will discuss at maintenance day.

[Guest Jamsie]

I use a zumo , but i use bluetooth connection to my scalarider headset

[bongobobny]

OK Leo buy the splitter from Wally world, etc and bring it to MD, we'll get 'er done...

[leo3wheel]

Cool! Thanks Bob!

[Yammer Dan]

With my understanding of things that don't require a BFH and a wrench I'm still not sure what I have. One of the reasons I haven't got into that mess on the horn. I've "looked" at it 100 times. Just can't see anything wrong. Will the 99 put Tom Tom sound thru to headsets??

[bongobobny]

Yes it will Dan, as long as HS (Headsets) is selected, same as for radio and CB...

[leo3wheel]

Bob, In addition to the splitter, do I need a cable to go from the GPS power cable to the splitter? If so, about how long? Thanks!

[bongobobny]

Yes!! 6 footer should suffice, if we need longer, there's a Walmart near Don's, or I'm sure a Radio Shack, etc somewhat close. It just has to follow the handlebars down to the middle then into the fairing sort of like where the power lines for the passing lights enter. Once inside the fairing it's about a foot max up to where the splitter is going to be hooked up. It needs to be male on both ends, unless your Garmin mount needs female on it's side.

[ragtop69gs]

Yes!! 6 footer should suffice, if we need longer, there's a Walmart near Don's, or I'm sure a Radio Shack, etc somewhat close. It just has to follow the handlebars down to the middle then into the fairing sort of like where the power lines for the passing lights enter. Once inside the fairing it's about a foot max up to where the splitter is going to be hooked up. It needs to be male on both ends, unless your Garmin mount needs female on it's side.

 

 

3 foot cable is more than enough for any handlebar placement of the GPS.

[leo3wheel]

Thanks!

[bongobobny]

Yah! Jay is right, a 3 footer! I was sort of sleeping at midnight! Anything 3 foot or more, the excess will be stored inside the fairing...

[leo3wheel]

Okay, have the audio splitter and 4' cable. Ready to roll...

[bongobobny]

COOL!! I will bring metric allen wrenches and 6mm wrenches to split the fairing! Do you have passing lights on yours Leo?? If so we will also have to loosen them to get the fairing apart...

[Freebird]

If you forget anything, I have ball end allen wrenches.

[leo3wheel]

No passing lights Bob...

[leo3wheel]

Thanks Don!

[cecdoo]

Leo, ya mite want to pick up some black wire ties, If you dont have any let me know I will bring a handful along. THey sure help tidy the wires up.

 

Craig

[bongobobny]

Good idea Craig!! I have a handful of white/clear in my utility container in my trunk but an extra supply would be appreciated...

[leo3wheel]

We must be doing some ESP. Bought black ties when I bought the splitter. Just didn't mention it.