2018 FLHXS, 68 seconds, no route loaded.

 

As ride leader, isn't it up to you when to depart? If your map isn't loaded yet, will sitting another few minutes really cause that much of a kerfuffle? Probably wastes a few more seconds missing that turn and recovering than waiting would have.

 

Yes, that load time is about right. GPS in itself takes about 20-30 seconds (best guess) to become active AFTER a complete boot of the head unit.

 

If it works at all, it's probably doing the best it can. Mine varies on the boot-up time, but since I never use it anyway, It doesn't bother me.

 

Perfect. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!!!!

 

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Next time, kill the engine with kill switch. Turn the ignition switch to "accy" while you're waiting or filling up. When you're ready to leave, turn the ignition switch to "ignition", un-kill the kill switch and hit the start switch. Off you go!

If you gotta leave your bike to take a **** or whatever, have your OL or one of your riding buddies watch your bike.

If you're using the other bike start times to convince the dealer or Harley Canada to replace your system, gook luck with that one.

FWIW, it took 77 seconds for mine to come up with no route loaded.

 

It does take a long time for it to reconnect with your route, but if your moving when it attempts to reconnect it even takes longer. just an observation I've noticed when I take off from getting gas before the route is loaded.

 

I'm on the end of a 1500 mile trip, heading home today and I've been using the Boom a lot, I've gotten into the habit of switching it to accessory as soon as I get back to the bike. While I gear up it boots up and we're usually ready to go around the same time. And although I've never timed it the Boom does take a long time to boot up.

 

Including myself, it sounds like most of us have a workaround. Turn the system on while getting ready, or leave it in accessory mode when making a quick stop. So what does that say about the average Harley owner? That we're OK living with a 2+ minute boot time in a system that takes only 15 seconds to boot up in any other vehicle? Why? Are we so loyal to the brand that this is acceptable? Probably! That we know complaining to the dealer or Harley rarely results in a fix? That too!!! Maybe they did listen and that's why we have a new BOOM system in the 19's..................but it took 5 years.

I love my bike and wouldn't even think of another option for touring, but if I'm not happy about something, I'll work with the dealer or Harley to get it resolved. How else will things change? Just my 2 cents (3 with the exchange).