GPS head unit
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Battle Creek, MI
I have since replaced my clarion with a Kenwood after it was fried because it got caught in a pop up rain shower. You should try google maps or Waze. Both are free 99 and if you dont like em, then maybe go to a head unit. I know for sure that those two apps have the entire route downloaded and they are well ahead of you. My phone is mounted on my handlebars so I can see it as I ride. Instructions still come thru the speakers.
I just wish they'd hurry up with the fully compatible android head units
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
I understand... I used google maps and then got waze 6 months or so ago. But that's my point... the maps are way ahead of you... the audio typically isn't. And until the GPS "sees" you actually make the turn, it won't give you the next audible direction. Sometimes there's not time for that, so the visual cue is better.
I just wish they'd hurry up with the fully compatible android head units
I just wish they'd hurry up with the fully compatible android head units
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 789
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From: Battle Creek, MI
What I am seeing is some of them have apps that are compatible with android, but they aren't very good. Like the mirrorlink, appradio, etc. Lots of poor reviews.
When I say Android radios... there's actually a lineup of head units on the horizon that use an android operating system. So there's no need for a separate app on your phone or other device to link them together. you can get whatever you need from the play store and use it right on your head unit, standalone. This means Waze, Spotify, etc.
I looked at the appradio/mirrorlink (for pioneer) and app remote (for sony) offerings for being controlled by the smart phone or linking with smartphones, and while they're coming along...it's just not what I'm looking for yet.
For one, I don't want to have to mess with my phone to change settings on the HU as with the Sony. Seems counter-intuitive and limiting, especially when riding a motorcycle where the voice recognition commands will be more difficult to use.
Second, the mirrorlink sounds like it needs a lot more development time, even though it seems to be the much more usable interface, at least in theory.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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Final Solution?
timberwolfz28, so I am curious to your final solution because I myself am looking for navigation and or satellite radio for my 2013 FLTRX.
I know I can go with the Iron Aces mount, but would like a head unit instead. For sure I would go with the Biketronics splash cover, but thinking either the Jensen VX7010 or the Clarion NZ503?
What did you do?
I know I can go with the Iron Aces mount, but would like a head unit instead. For sure I would go with the Biketronics splash cover, but thinking either the Jensen VX7010 or the Clarion NZ503?
What did you do?
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