On the eGlide I will use the HD thingy.... which I find to be only so-so..... in my truck I use my iPhone & Google Maps. Hit the voice prompt and say “Walmart”.. or whatever .... select the correct one and she talks you all the way there.

 

I use google maps to plan the trip but I write out all the directions and put it in a map holder and strap it to my leg since I can't use my tank bag with my RKC. Haven't found a good gps app that lets me pick my route. Google maps just gets me there in the quickest route which is not the route I am usually taking.

 

I read that and could hear my riding buddy from the 90s, I don't need a map, I just follow you.
And he did. Many trips together. and I got us lost a few times.

I used to buy cheaper maps or get the state issue type often free, fold them crazy ways so yes they came apart, but what I needed was on top.. I wore an army surplus flight suit with the pockets on top of the leg. Zipper and would hold my map for very quick access. Also had a ball compass pinned to my leg. GPS was not an option back then. I used a tank bag most of the time, but the leg option let me get the map quicker

 

I start a trip with Butler Maps (the only places I travel now in USA) and use the Zumo for real-time point to point navigation. Try to find Rattlesnake Grade (Hwy 129 just out of Lewiston ID) without GPS...too many signs for a country boy; Zumo leads the way. Zumo has helped find many locally recommended routes and always lets me know what time I’ll arrive at my motel from where I am, thus I know how much time I can linger enroute

 

I know it’s a lost art but talking to strangers and asking directions works pretty well also.

 

Like I said: "Zumo has helped me find many locally recommended routes" Love talking to true locals; best info ever on a trip...
One of the first questions I'll ask someone in Smallville (if they seem to have time; ie: not in a busy lineup) "Lived here long?"
Local motorcycle shops are excellent sources of info, too.

 

Like I said: "Zumo has helped me find many locally recommended routes" Love talking to true locals; best info ever on a trip...
One of the first questions I'll ask someone in Smallville (if they seem to have time; ie: not in a busy lineup) "Lived here long?"
Local motorcycle shops are excellent sources of info, too. Butler maps are my starting point at home though.

 

Both for me. Wife has the maps (we use all types) in passenger seat and I have a 665 Zumo and the Harley GPS. I use the Zumo zoomed in to about 1/2 mile and the Harley zoomed out to 2x4 mile level. I use basecamp for routes and run those in the 665. Maps only on my Dyna.
Sounds a bit GPS crazy but I originally mounted the Zumo for another purpose (had it on my 2012 tour bike) then discovered I liked the dual views. Not a huge fan of the Harley GPS from route planning point of view.

 

It depends on how long of a route it is. If within an average sized state (i.e. not Texas or Alaska) I will stick to my routing software (Streets and Trips as it is only 6 years out of date) and Google Maps/Mapquest. If traveling across country I will sometimes look at a paper map to get an overall view but still use the route planning software to build the route and then load into my GPS units. During the ride I use a GPS.

With that said, if I am flower sniffing and want to find the smaller more fun roads I will ask someone. But once I have the info on how to get to the roads I will load the route into my GPS using whatever waypoints I need to do so.

 

If I'm out on a day trip I can usually memorize the route that I planned on Google maps. The majority of the ride is usually in areas I've been before. But if I'm going on a big ride I use the GPS on my phone. Even if it isn't that many turns I like to know how far to the next or with google's GPS can usually see ahead of time if there is congestion ahead. I've also used Waze on occasion to look out for the PO PO