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Feb 15, 2020 | 10:08 AM

#11

dh_meyer

Road Captain

Joined: Sep 2014

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From: MN

I use the FREE My Route (myrouteapp.com) to create routes, save to USB, then load into Boom. (I've also put some on my Zumo 550 - but only use the Zumo in car/truck).

My Route app is VERY easy to use on the web, and you can also access it via a FREE phone app. I've used many apps (BaseCamp, Tyre, Honda Trip Planner, and the HD app) - I like my route the best.

Note - If using Boom, keep your route waypoints to about 45 or less - anything more, and Boom can lock up. Dont ask me how I know.

Feb 21, 2020 | 08:48 PM

#12

Tom Lystrup

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Joined: Feb 2020

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From: St George, UT

Butler Maps & Ride Planning

Wherever you want to go, the most fun riding can be had by checking a Butler Map of the area you intend to ride. The best roads to ride are highlighted in Yellow and called G1. Better roads are highlighted Red and called G2, then Orange (G3) and then the rest which are not highlighted (these are all paved roads). If you ride for the pleasure of seeing country and having fun on the twisties, look for G1 roads. On the Butler website, they have a planner (it ain't great but it's okay and there's a subscription). The HD Ride Planner is the way to go since it's free and works pretty well. Routes you plan in the HD Ride planner create .gpx files that Import into the latest Boom Box via thumb drive connected to the smart phone USB connection. Many other planners .gpx files are not compatible. There are some planners that are compatible but some like MyPlanner cost an annual fee ($80 I think).

If you plan to be in the 4 Corner States area, there is a great AAA Map called Indian Countries Guide Map. Get a few of these. You will want more than one. I'm planning a ride through this are in September with a few friends. Going to find as many G1 roads as we can.

Feb 21, 2020 | 08:54 PM

#13

BuzzCap7

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Joined: Apr 2007

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From: South Florida

I used the Harley planner, (which is pretty good) also the Honda tracker quite a bit (which also is pretty good) but I keep going back to the Garmin base camp that you are so familiar with.

I live on my GPS. But for me and a few hundred thousand miles of GPSing, it is definitely my "go to" program. Garmin base camp.

Feb 21, 2020 | 10:23 PM

#14

TriGeezer

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Joined: May 2012

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From: Carlsbad, CA

I use inRoute. And all in one planner with all the POI built in. Easy to use, add waypoints. Save as a .gox then load to the Navi system.

Feb 22, 2020 | 06:50 AM

#15

Tom Lystrup

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Joined: Feb 2020

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From: St George, UT

Thanks, I'll have to check that out

Feb 23, 2020 | 08:35 AM

#16

moloprintz

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Joined: Feb 2012

Posts: 75

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From: East Tennessee

I've tried MyRoute.
Are you able to delete a waypoint once you've uploaded to the BoomBox?
I have not been able to. Not on my 2014 or my 2019.
I've contacted MyRoute through email. But nothing so far.
Give it a try.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

Last edited by moloprintz; Feb 23, 2020 at 08:38 AM.