Garmin 660LM and 590LM owners

[SimonTemplar]

Been shopping both these units. Started with the expectation of getting the 660...but have been lately considering dropping the extra scratch for the 590.


Anyway.....
I've been investigating various mountings. Pretty much know where I'm mounting...still working on the 'how' details. I know the 590 (and possibly the 660 as well?) come with both a bike mounting cradle and a car mounting cradle. My question is...the snap-lock ball on the car plate....is that the 'Garmin G ball'? Numerous Ram Mounts quote a 'Garmin G-ball' but don't really give any other information. The Garmin site hasn't helped much either.


....sT

[ths61]

What is the 589LM ? Do you mean the 590LM ?

[SimonTemplar]

What is the 589LM ? Do you mean the 590LM ?

Aaack!! Where'd I get '589' from? Must've had other things on my mind at the time.


YES.....I meant the 590LM

(guess I picked the wrong week to give up scotch)




....sT



....edit being done as we speak....

[pdxstriper]

My favorite mounting method is to use a brake/clutch reservoir cover ball mount. It gets the Garmin unit high and forward, therefore close to your line of sight.

[choptop]

Been looking at the 590 myself. Gps was very important and used most everyday when I worked, 3 weeks into retirement and havn't touched one. The bunch that I ride with, when it isn't winter, has someone leading a ride and I just follow, but I am planning on getting out and exploring more on my own this summer and a good gps would be nice. Will be following this to see where it goes or will it get lost among the threads.

[SoCal Rich]

I recommend this one from Motorcycle Larry. Com. I have it, and it is very finely made. http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index...30d62e4lgmtis4

I have the single post mount, positioned to the right. Black matte finish

[ths61]

Here are some console mounts to peruse.

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?3...center-console

[GiddyupF6B]

I have the 660 mounted dead center in the middle of the dash under the windshield, it's an awesome unit! I got the Kradlelok for it with a locking ram mount ball...it hasn't been off my bike in over a year.

[SimonTemplar]

Thanks for the responses, guys. However, I already know where I intend to mount. Mounting spot was not my question.

My question is....

In looking around the various mount hardware on the RAM site, I see mention of the 'Garmin G-ball'. Is that the snap-link ball size used on the 590 (and I believe also the 660) car cradles?

What size ball IS it that is used on the car cradles? (yes, I know, I could just measure it. But...I've not purchased the unit as yet so I am doing this in the blind so's to speak.)


Many thanks!




....sT

[ths61]

Here is one other mount idea to consider. It is a vertical mount that does not use a horizontal plate. It appears to be very solid and only requires a hole in the small ignition cover bezel.

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