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yes, but even though you have the newest map available, the data that built that map is already a couple of years old. updating a map is not a quick and easy process (apparently)
If someone could point me to an explanation about these maps being two years old at the time of publication that would be great.
And information about how Apple or Google maps are not two years old that would be great too.
Apple and Google both have vehicles running around constantly, and that data is used to continuously update their maps. Your particular street may go for years between updates, but the data maps are constantly being updated.
Garmin and other stand alone GPS units (including cars and motorcycles) do singular mass updates every year or two. Some more frequently, some less frequently. These are total map file updates, and usually cost a fair bit to purchase.
An easy way to test how current your map is......... Look for a new development (ie: homes, streets) that's been built in your area, ride over there and see IF the screen displays the area when zoomed in.
I took a ride to Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley today for the express purpose of testing out the new maps I just bought. We have a huge new interchange in the NW part of the Vegas Valley, and the maps were surprisingly accurate.
The nav still blows ***. I used the ride planner, saved the route, then dumped it into the bike. It didn't like my route, and kept trying to change it. I'll keep at it, but maybe not for long if it continues to be the piece of **** that I remember it to be.
The playa still has a lot of water from all the rain. This is a rare sight to see. Oh, it was 88* too 😎
I had HD’s nav on my last two bikes with GTS radios, 2020, and 2022. I loved having it on the bike, but using Ride Planner to plan trips can be buggy as hell. Particularly once you have it planned, uploaded to the bike, and running the route wondering WTF is going on with this thing.
I’m on a Road King now with a phone mount, Google maps, (that I can't see on my little phone) and downloaded Google off line maps for when there’s no cell service.
I will say, I never had an outage with the nav on the last two bikes, regardless of how remote I was out in the sticks.
My plan is to use it on trips where there is no cell service to operate Apple/Google maps. A back up if you will. With the all digital dash on the new touring bikes I've lost all hope that HD will magically make the nav not suck. Oh well. Getting lost is fun too.
I took a ride to Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley today for the express purpose of testing out the new maps I just bought. We have a huge new interchange in the NW part of the Vegas Valley, and the maps were surprisingly accurate.
The nav still blows ***. I used the ride planner, saved the route, then dumped it into the bike. It didn't like my route, and kept trying to change it. I'll keep at it, but maybe not for long if it continues to be the piece of **** that I remember it to be.
Not sure if you have come across this. Personally I haven't used ride planner yet but I'm going through these videos to get it right when I do. Hope it helps.
I took a ride to Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley today for the express purpose of testing out the new maps I just bought. We have a huge new interchange in the NW part of the Vegas Valley, and the maps were surprisingly accurate.
The playa still has a lot of water from all the rain. This is a rare sight to see. Oh, it was 88* too 😎
Back in 2017 .
Wish I could ride there now. I heard this is like once in lifetime experience to see so much water there.
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