, I meant to say 14 SGS
Do Map Updates Cost?
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you dont have a wifi connection? I think most people have unlimited data cell plans, at least I do, anyway. Yes, you have to anticipate where you are going, I get it, but especially since you can download multiple states at a time, it shouldnt be an issue.
Last edited by Keithhu; Oct 3, 2023 at 05:28 PM.
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I have an 8 year old Garmin Nuvi that I use for my King. It gets map updates every year gratis. And I don't have to worry about any drop outs or cell service when I visit some of those God forsaken places. You can pick up a newer 6" screen version now for less than the price of that map update. Just another option.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Originally Posted by downzero
I have to replace my inner fairing and I was really on the fence re: installing a double DIN radio or getting a Garmin. I'm leaning strong toward the Garmin. Thoughts?
There is a new bike specific GPS called Zumo XT2, but that's a lot of coin for me. You can get a new 5" Nuvi with traffic and lifetime maps for the cost of the yearly H-D maps here at MSRP prices. They are not waterproof, but you can get a cover for them.
I have a dedicated USB power from the ACC plug under the seat to my handlebars, and I use it for my GPS or charge my phone. There is a Y-splitter at the ACC plug and it also powers my detachable batwing, which has a power port in it. My Garmin...
Last edited by RKZen; Oct 4, 2023 at 02:37 PM.
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From: Near Memphis
I use a Garmin XT as primary navigation on my Road King mainly because it's not dependent on a cellular connection. I do have my sights on buying a Ultra or Limited, but will continue using the Garmin. I was unaware that map updates cost money (though I shouldn't be surprised I guess). No way I'd ever pay that much for it. $30-$40 year, maybe, but $150?!? No way.
I have a Garmin XT and this past July planned my own route from FL to ME converted the route to GPX file loaded it to the Garmin XT and BOOM.
a few hours in front of the lap top and my route up was complete.
Coming home I did not plane or route anything just followed the interstates.
1 plan route on google maps and under map directions click details/click share/copy link
go to (https://mapstogpx.com/) and concert to gpx. plug in Garmin and copy to basecamp and import to GPS .
I love my Garmin and use it along with Google on my iPhone
a few hours in front of the lap top and my route up was complete.
Coming home I did not plane or route anything just followed the interstates.
1 plan route on google maps and under map directions click details/click share/copy link
go to (https://mapstogpx.com/) and concert to gpx. plug in Garmin and copy to basecamp and import to GPS .
I love my Garmin and use it along with Google on my iPhone
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I use a Garmin XT as primary navigation on my Road King mainly because it's not dependent on a cellular connection. I do have my sights on buying a Ultra or Limited, but will continue using the Garmin. I was unaware that map updates cost money (though I shouldn't be surprised I guess). No way I'd ever pay that much for it. $30-$40 year, maybe, but $150?!? No way.
I have had a Garmin GPS for 20 ish years now. Lifetime free map updates. Now have the Zumo XT and like the bright screen and other motorcycle features. Really like the interface with the Garmin drive app. The Drive app provide traffic and weather reports for your location. Not all areas are covered for Traffic. I usually keep my Garmin motorcycle GPS units for 7-8 years.
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Late to the party and didn't see the correction.
Last edited by Redrodyankneck; Oct 5, 2023 at 05:00 PM.
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Boom Map Updates
I have a 2014 Ultra, and a 2016 Tri-Glide. Can I use one map on both bikes ? Or are they "locked" to vin ? Did the "export" on my Ultra, then looked what was on the card with my laptop. Maps dated 1998 (NINETEEN NINETY EIGHT) ! Really ? 25 year old map from factory ?
