Infotainment Navigation Question
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Michigan
I loaded a long list of my favorite Michigan waypoints via BaseCamp to GPX file to USB memory stick to Infotainment Navigation "Saved". In the learning process, I duplicated 5 waypoints and I cannot delete one or both of them (any one of the 5 pair of duplicates).
But I can delete any of the non-duplicate waypoints. Is there a way to "batch" delete all of the waypoints I transferred (singletons and identical twins). I know I am going to want to erase all Saved waypoints anytime I want to load another set of waypoints and don't want the previous set cluttering up the library.
But I can delete any of the non-duplicate waypoints. Is there a way to "batch" delete all of the waypoints I transferred (singletons and identical twins). I know I am going to want to erase all Saved waypoints anytime I want to load another set of waypoints and don't want the previous set cluttering up the library.
Ok so here is another question. I have been using hd ride planner and as said before sometimes even if you zoom all the way in you end up with a waypoint on some gravel road or a fraction off course. I do not have a gamin so i need to use the ride planner. I could swear there was a thread somewhere here where a member posted a website where he checks his map to make sure there are no "off course" plots. Does anyone know of such a site???
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2,198
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From: Long Island NY
You may notice that the route will change between planning it out in Ride Planner & loading it into the bike. Unfortunately, that is normal. HD is clear about that in the manual. The GPS will import the destinations & waypoints, in the order you have them planned, but not the route.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 356
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From: Mesa Arizona
I am so frustrated with Harley's approach to navigation. Planning an 8 day trip to Nova Scotia in August. I've been trying to get each day's riding directions loaded, but to no avail. Every time I create a trip in Ride Planner, then import it into the Nav system, the route is changed by the bike's system. I want to take specific roads, but can't seem to get the bike to co-operate.
I tried breaking a day down into 5 or six "locations" instead of waypoints and that works, but the day's ride (let's use Monday as an example) is broken down into Monday 1, Monday 2, Monday 3, etc. That's fine, but my question is, does the nav system automatically cycle from Monday 1 to Monday 2 as I ride, or do I manually have to go through the menu screens to start the next leg while I'm riding, which can be dangerous and maybe take me off course until I get the new leg called up?
Also, I use a free online map and trip site called "My Scenic Drives". This is a great place to plan a ride, and get my routes exactly how I want them... easier, I think, than Basecamp. It does give an option to export a trip in a GPX file. Would this be readable by Harley's nav system?
Finally, when I am importing a ride into the nav system on my bike, I notice different options, such as an option to import the file (example, Monday.gpx), or an option that says "Select All". What is the difference? There must be a reason, else why the offering of different options?
Thanks for reading this lengthy post, and I hope I can get some answers from you knowledgeable folks. To me, It's a crying shame that Harley doesn't make better use of their Boombox system, and make things more manageable for the riders and owners, who paid a ton of money for this crap system!
I tried breaking a day down into 5 or six "locations" instead of waypoints and that works, but the day's ride (let's use Monday as an example) is broken down into Monday 1, Monday 2, Monday 3, etc. That's fine, but my question is, does the nav system automatically cycle from Monday 1 to Monday 2 as I ride, or do I manually have to go through the menu screens to start the next leg while I'm riding, which can be dangerous and maybe take me off course until I get the new leg called up?
Also, I use a free online map and trip site called "My Scenic Drives". This is a great place to plan a ride, and get my routes exactly how I want them... easier, I think, than Basecamp. It does give an option to export a trip in a GPX file. Would this be readable by Harley's nav system?
Finally, when I am importing a ride into the nav system on my bike, I notice different options, such as an option to import the file (example, Monday.gpx), or an option that says "Select All". What is the difference? There must be a reason, else why the offering of different options?
Thanks for reading this lengthy post, and I hope I can get some answers from you knowledgeable folks. To me, It's a crying shame that Harley doesn't make better use of their Boombox system, and make things more manageable for the riders and owners, who paid a ton of money for this crap system!
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 125
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Test your route
Regardless of the map or GPS that you use, once the map is prepared and installed onto the GPS you will occasionally find times that the two routes do not match exactly. If it is important that the route on your GPS always follows the exact road that you want to travel (and it is important to me), you will need to test it on the GPS that you are going to use.
In the case of the Boom Box 6.5, create your route and install it on your bike. Open the map and use the touch screen to follow the route, it will show you exactly the route it plans to travel. If you are satisfied, you are ready to go. If you are not satisfied, delete the route from your bike, take the thumb drive back to the computer and add waypoints in the area where the bike goes off of your intended route. Go back to the bike and go through the the process again. This is the only way that I have found to be sure your stay on your intended route. This may sound like a lot of trouble, but after you do this a few times, you will develop a much improved understanding on how to get it right the first time. Most of the problems will be because you do not have enough waypoints or you have not placed the waypoint in your exact intended location. I also keep the 6.5 on the fastest route setting.
I have worked with Ride Planner a lot and find that it works pretty well, but HD seems to have a lot of problems with their web site. There have already been a lot of comments on the problems with Base Camp. Currently, my favorite mapping software a is Tyre, you can download it for free. Tyre like Ride Planner is Google Maps driven so the maps are free and up to date.
In the case of the Boom Box 6.5, create your route and install it on your bike. Open the map and use the touch screen to follow the route, it will show you exactly the route it plans to travel. If you are satisfied, you are ready to go. If you are not satisfied, delete the route from your bike, take the thumb drive back to the computer and add waypoints in the area where the bike goes off of your intended route. Go back to the bike and go through the the process again. This is the only way that I have found to be sure your stay on your intended route. This may sound like a lot of trouble, but after you do this a few times, you will develop a much improved understanding on how to get it right the first time. Most of the problems will be because you do not have enough waypoints or you have not placed the waypoint in your exact intended location. I also keep the 6.5 on the fastest route setting.
I have worked with Ride Planner a lot and find that it works pretty well, but HD seems to have a lot of problems with their web site. There have already been a lot of comments on the problems with Base Camp. Currently, my favorite mapping software a is Tyre, you can download it for free. Tyre like Ride Planner is Google Maps driven so the maps are free and up to date.
Last edited by emu309; Jun 26, 2015 at 10:42 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 752
Likes: 23
From: Acton, CA
I am so frustrated with Harley's approach to navigation. Planning an 8 day trip to Nova Scotia in August. I've been trying to get each day's riding directions loaded, but to no avail. Every time I create a trip in Ride Planner, then import it into the Nav system, the route is changed by the bike's system. I want to take specific roads, but can't seem to get the bike to co-operate.
I tried breaking a day down into 5 or six "locations" instead of waypoints and that works, but the day's ride (let's use Monday as an example) is broken down into Monday 1, Monday 2, Monday 3, etc. That's fine, but my question is, does the nav system automatically cycle from Monday 1 to Monday 2 as I ride, or do I manually have to go through the menu screens to start the next leg while I'm riding, which can be dangerous and maybe take me off course until I get the new leg called up?
Also, I use a free online map and trip site called "My Scenic Drives". This is a great place to plan a ride, and get my routes exactly how I want them... easier, I think, than Basecamp. It does give an option to export a trip in a GPX file. Would this be readable by Harley's nav system?
Finally, when I am importing a ride into the nav system on my bike, I notice different options, such as an option to import the file (example, Monday.gpx), or an option that says "Select All". What is the difference? There must be a reason, else why the offering of different options?
Thanks for reading this lengthy post, and I hope I can get some answers from you knowledgeable folks. To me, It's a crying shame that Harley doesn't make better use of their Boombox system, and make things more manageable for the riders and owners, who paid a ton of money for this crap system!
I tried breaking a day down into 5 or six "locations" instead of waypoints and that works, but the day's ride (let's use Monday as an example) is broken down into Monday 1, Monday 2, Monday 3, etc. That's fine, but my question is, does the nav system automatically cycle from Monday 1 to Monday 2 as I ride, or do I manually have to go through the menu screens to start the next leg while I'm riding, which can be dangerous and maybe take me off course until I get the new leg called up?
Also, I use a free online map and trip site called "My Scenic Drives". This is a great place to plan a ride, and get my routes exactly how I want them... easier, I think, than Basecamp. It does give an option to export a trip in a GPX file. Would this be readable by Harley's nav system?
Finally, when I am importing a ride into the nav system on my bike, I notice different options, such as an option to import the file (example, Monday.gpx), or an option that says "Select All". What is the difference? There must be a reason, else why the offering of different options?
Thanks for reading this lengthy post, and I hope I can get some answers from you knowledgeable folks. To me, It's a crying shame that Harley doesn't make better use of their Boombox system, and make things more manageable for the riders and owners, who paid a ton of money for this crap system!
Last edited by caberto; Jun 26, 2015 at 11:53 AM.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Michigan
Ok so here is another question. I have been using hd ride planner and as said before sometimes even if you zoom all the way in you end up with a waypoint on some gravel road or a fraction off course. I do not have a gamin so i need to use the ride planner. I could swear there was a thread somewhere here where a member posted a website where he checks his map to make sure there are no "off course" plots. Does anyone know of such a site???
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 144
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From: COLORADO
Long time
I have not researched the gps problems lately and it appears not a lot has changed.
I updated mine a few days ago and went on my first trip of the year. Now when i imported the trip i selected the option to import all. I see that some of you only import the trip. I took off on my route and then realized that i was beyond my first way point. The gps kept me on course but the mileage distance to finish was always off. Is there a way to delete a way point after you have passed it on the bike?
I am still using Tyre and just realized that it uses Google Maps. So during the winter if you are trying to plot a route though as area that is closed you wont be able to plot it completely.
I updated mine a few days ago and went on my first trip of the year. Now when i imported the trip i selected the option to import all. I see that some of you only import the trip. I took off on my route and then realized that i was beyond my first way point. The gps kept me on course but the mileage distance to finish was always off. Is there a way to delete a way point after you have passed it on the bike?
I am still using Tyre and just realized that it uses Google Maps. So during the winter if you are trying to plot a route though as area that is closed you wont be able to plot it completely.
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JMO...i went to that site and i think you should check out some other mapping sites because that one was not very good. i cant use base camp because i do not have a garmin. i think i will try the "tyre" site, although i am getting quite used to hd ride planner. it just the fine tuning that has me a bit off
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 313
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From: Kremmling,CO
Ok so here is another question. I have been using hd ride planner and as said before sometimes even if you zoom all the way in you end up with a waypoint on some gravel road or a fraction off course. I do not have a gamin so i need to use the ride planner. I could swear there was a thread somewhere here where a member posted a website where he checks his map to make sure there are no "off course" plots. Does anyone know of such a site???
Show a planned route
Simulate a route.
These are on the menu and in the instructions.
Thanks, Grant