Is there a GPS available that I can select the routes I want to take not the routes the GPS wants me to take and then lead me there via my selected roads?

This would allow me to sit at home and select the back roads I want to take and end up at the same destination the GPS would have taken me.

 

Yes, motorcycle GPS units like the Zumo and the higher end (more expensive) automotive units have this capability.
When looking at various GPS units, you need to look at the Technical Specs section for the GPS. In the Tech Specs, look for a feature called ROUTES. It will typically be listed as ROUTES=0 or ROUTES=10 (or more).
A unit that supports Route Planning like you're referring to, will have ROUTES = something greater than 0, usually something between 10 to 50.
If ROUTES isn't listed in the Tech Specs, you can assume it does not support route planning.

 

Thanks Charlie

 

I have a Zumo 660 and love it. When it dies I will get another Zumo without blinking an eye. Been down the cheap GPS route and they just do not hold up on a bike. Two of my life's philosophies:

I'm too poor to buy cheap chit
You usually get what you pay for

 

Any Garmin... as well as TOM-TOM, will allow you to sit at a computer, and create a route.
Tom-Tom uses something called tyre? or whatever.. and is supposped to be pretty good.
Garmin uses "Basecamp" go online to Garmin, and download it.
You will need to have your GPS hooked to the computer, the first time you use it, or you won't get much in detail.
select new then route, and you're on your way.
loading the route to the GPS is easy enough....once loaded, you will need to import frm the GPS files, to the routes folder... but it's pretty quick, and easy.

 

I have a car GPS that I use on the bike (garmin). When using
HD ride planner I must add numerous WAYPOINTS so the route created is followed by the GPS.
If way points are too far apart the unit will change the route.

 

Where does anyone plug in a GPS on a Blackline? If there's a plug, I sure can't find it.

 

Has to be hardwired to the battery Phil. There are places online that sell cables such as Amazon. If using a Zumo it comes with the proper cabling connections.

 

cant you just plug it into the battery tender line?

 

Thanks Mike! I'll check Amazon and their Zumo prices.
I was wonder this too, since it's a "sort of a plug".