DirkL Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Hello folks New owner of really clean used 2014 RT, without GPS but set up for it. Does anyone know if the Garmin Zumo 590 will fit in the housing that holds the Nav 5(?) unit from BMW? Thanks for any help out there Great bike by the way-but you all know that! Dirk Link to comment
JR356 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 No,will not fit,the 590 series is a different shape and uses different power connections. JR356 Link to comment
NumbHands Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I wonder if a Navigator VI (latest?) would work in my '14? Currently have the Navigator IV. Michael Link to comment
marcopolo Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I wonder if a Navigator VI (latest?) would work in my '14? Currently have the Navigator IV. Michael Nav VI is indeed the latest version, and I'm pretty sure it fits any bike that accepted the Nav V. You'll want to confirm that. Link to comment
reg26 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 marco is correct. My bike came (2015) with a Nav V and I just updated to a Nav VI and it works perfectly Link to comment
NumbHands Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thanks to you both. Was the update from V to VI all you expected? M. Link to comment
reg26 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Some will disagree with me but even if the Nav VI had no extra features it would have been worth it just for the ease of seeing the screen in direct sunlight alone. The Nav V stunk in my opinion. My Zumo 550 was better Link to comment
Alfred02 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) I do disagree with you reg26 I have got the Nav V on my 2014 RT and there are just few occasions where I can't see the display enough to make out what it is showing. And it doesn't get any sunnier then here in Australia. The unit works really well, so I am not sure what stinks on it. You might want to elaborate regarding what is its failings. These units are very expensive over here, so to upgrade it would require some groundbreaking new abilities to justify the cost. Edited August 17, 2018 by Alfred02 Link to comment
marcopolo Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I had a Nav V, and then replaced it with the Nav VI. I did not find a significant difference in the display clarity etc. Link to comment
reg26 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The Nav V functions were very good. I just could not see it well enough in the sun. I bought the Wunderlich sun shield and it helped. My friend has the Nav VI and I borrowed it and TO ME the difference was worth the upgrade. I no longer need the Wunderlich shield and am very happy. Link to comment
reg26 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 By the way. I have the wunderlich shield for sale. $40.00 delivered in cont US. It's in brand new condition and still have box and install instructions Link to comment
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