2014 Infotainment gps - pathetic
#511
09-16-2014, 03:37 AM
another thing, the instructions have 3 options for the aux input, 1) Audio only, 2) tone detection only and 3) both audio AND Tone detection. when the tech pulled up that screen on the DT software, he only had two options. 1) interrupt tone detection only and 2) interrupt tone detect and add device to mode list. so there again, not sure why the discrepancy,
#512
09-19-2014, 08:05 AM
Road Captain
Problem Solved...
Last edited by TimLScheffer; 09-19-2014 at 08:31 AM.
#513
09-25-2014, 07:43 PM
Intermediate
Nav system sucks - Go Garmin
OK, we all agree that the Nav. system in the Boom Box is not worth a pinch of s____t.
Here is an easy fix, get a suction cup GPS holder and mount a Garmin on your windshield.
Really, I wish HD would just contract with Garmin to install their system in the Boom Box and add the options to do Twistys, scenic rides and the like. The Garmin is a proven nav system.
Here is an easy fix, get a suction cup GPS holder and mount a Garmin on your windshield.
Really, I wish HD would just contract with Garmin to install their system in the Boom Box and add the options to do Twistys, scenic rides and the like. The Garmin is a proven nav system.
#514
09-26-2014, 12:19 AM
Stellar HDF Member
OK, we all agree that the Nav. system in the Boom Box is not worth a pinch of s____t. Here is an easy fix, get a suction cup GPS holder and mount a Garmin on your windshield. Really, I wish HD would just contract with Garmin to install their system in the Boom Box and add the options to do Twistys, scenic rides and the like. The Garmin is a proven nav system.
I don't need more than 9 waypoints and have never used a Garmin unit. I have no issue with the feature set of the infotainment system. I
do with that they could get their crap together and squash the bugs but the basic system is fine for me and I bet MOST riders.
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#515
09-26-2014, 08:12 AM
Compared to a Garmin, it is a POS, but it does basic work - BASIC.
If you had used a Garmin you'ld know.
I was really surprised H-D didn't use Garmin or at the very least TomTom or Magelin - something American.
I don't use any waypoints - I only enter destinations, maybe 20 or 30 on each of my trips.
Thank god I kept my Zumo and I use it with a suction cup attached to the gas cap. I enter all my destinations (20) into it in the time it takes me to enter 2 or 3 destinations into the H-D unit.
On a scale of 1 to 10
Garmin = 9.5
H-D GPS = 4
Paper map = 2
Wife on back seat with map = 11
If you had used a Garmin you'ld know.
I was really surprised H-D didn't use Garmin or at the very least TomTom or Magelin - something American.
I don't use any waypoints - I only enter destinations, maybe 20 or 30 on each of my trips.
Thank god I kept my Zumo and I use it with a suction cup attached to the gas cap. I enter all my destinations (20) into it in the time it takes me to enter 2 or 3 destinations into the H-D unit.
On a scale of 1 to 10
Garmin = 9.5
H-D GPS = 4
Paper map = 2
Wife on back seat with map = 11
#516
09-26-2014, 08:23 AM
#518
09-26-2014, 09:08 AM
My 2014 has GPS I only use it when I get lost always check a map out first GPS is not always right. Most of the time I just don't give a **** sometimes I use my home to get back home. I did learn one thing you got to set it for what roads ie: interstates, toll roads,sence
, and so on each time you use it. I agree it a piece of **** compaired with a cheep TOM TOM or one of the other ones, but it gets me home. By the way I did not buy the bike for the GPS.
, and so on each time you use it. I agree it a piece of **** compaired with a cheep TOM TOM or one of the other ones, but it gets me home. By the way I did not buy the bike for the GPS.
#520
09-18-2015, 09:45 AM
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OP is a "true rider"
I've seen a bunch of people in this thread lecturing the OP on what "true riding" or a "true rider" is all about.
Give me a break. True riding is whatever the rider wants it to be. True riding is a butt on a seat on two wheels with handlebars, an engine, and a big grin. What one person thinks about what makes their ride more or less enjoyable to them isn't up for judgement by the rest of us.
Ride on, OP!
Bitch about your GPS! This is America!
I have a love/hate relationship with mine as well.
Now, if you don't use synthetic oil, you're not a true rider. But that's a different issue.
Give me a break. True riding is whatever the rider wants it to be. True riding is a butt on a seat on two wheels with handlebars, an engine, and a big grin. What one person thinks about what makes their ride more or less enjoyable to them isn't up for judgement by the rest of us.
Ride on, OP!
Bitch about your GPS! This is America!I have a love/hate relationship with mine as well.
Now, if you don't use synthetic oil, you're not a true rider. But that's a different issue.