Map updates?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,579
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From: SC
1) how do I check if the map I have is the most current one?
2) There is a charge for maps? I go to https://harley-davidson.naviextras.com/shop/portal, choose Harley Davidson Premium NA, which I presume is correct because the CVO option clearly is not. And my bike being an Ultra, thus I thought premium. Once registered, I click on "free updates", but the only choice is for $149 to buy a map for NA.
If I'm going to be charged for map updates, I'm going to be pissed.
2) There is a charge for maps? I go to https://harley-davidson.naviextras.com/shop/portal, choose Harley Davidson Premium NA, which I presume is correct because the CVO option clearly is not. And my bike being an Ultra, thus I thought premium. Once registered, I click on "free updates", but the only choice is for $149 to buy a map for NA.
If I'm going to be charged for map updates, I'm going to be pissed.
Yesss, you will be charged. I tried on my previous bike to get the dealership to spring this as a freebie, but no dice. They have to pay as well due to licensing. So I was told anyway.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,008
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From: Saskatchewan
For data I have a cellular capable iPad with a US Verizon SIM card installed. If I really had to I can use its hotspot for data on my iPhone, but maps.me does what I need.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 309
Likes: 41
From: SW Michigan
I'm going to get a phone holder for my SGS. I was using navigation on the way home from work last week and was just using it to show me where I was at on the ride home.
I was on a section of "new" road (created about 2 years ago) and the navigation did not show that section of new road. It kept trying to reroute me as the road did not exist in the software.
I was kind of bummed by that....
I was on a section of "new" road (created about 2 years ago) and the navigation did not show that section of new road. It kept trying to reroute me as the road did not exist in the software.
I was kind of bummed by that....
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 413
Likes: 104
From: Detroit
The only maps I pay for are aviation maps from Jeppessen and Garmin.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,136
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From: SE Michigan
I guess it just frosts me that I paid for a GPS which is conveniently installed on the bike.
I would like to use it as it was designed.
Per a previous poster, I've gone across roads that are 2 years old that the on-board GPS does not pick up, yet I have the most current map (MY2017).
But when there's a new update, they're going to charge me ~$200?
That is BS.
I would like to use it as it was designed.
Per a previous poster, I've gone across roads that are 2 years old that the on-board GPS does not pick up, yet I have the most current map (MY2017).
But when there's a new update, they're going to charge me ~$200?
That is BS.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,937
Likes: 254
From: US
Still not finding the free map updates for my Nuvi260W. Maybe its an age thing. Shows $49 for a 1 time update, or $90 for lifetime. The software updates are free, but not the maps. At least on mine this is what I'm seeing.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 135
Likes: 20
From: Western WI
They just built a new mile long bridge near me. No way I'm going to pay $150 just see that on the screen. I'm just going to imagine that I'm Evil Kenevil and I'm jumping the river.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 181
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From: Delaware
Look, I get it. Some people can always come up with a case where the HD system didn't work for them. Many of those same people can mysteriously afford a 20+ thousand dollar bike not including costly after purchase parts. Yet, a $150 upgrade, maybe, every couple of years, maybe, that may or may not benefit them is a reason to get to cackling. Oddly, these same people can get a $9 mount off Amazon and have their blessed phone device, Wazes/Google Maps, and Bluetooth and be exactly where they want to be. Before anyone mentions handlebar integration, see above: HD, and any sane company, will never cede development of a critical safety system to a third party.
Hate to be a downer, but seriously? M8 owners all have the lastest maps (AFAIK). System updates are free. People are really getting wrapped around the axle one a $150 purchase that they may never need??
BTW: as far as AndroidPlay, NFI. Knock yourselves out, but I suspect it is the same dog with different fleas.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SE Michigan
It would be nice, Delrider, if the "current" maps cover roads that are freakin 2 years old. It's just shabby to have to pay for updates when they won't cover roads that will have existed for some time.