Nice 2014 Infotainment has 2012 information
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Olive Branch, MS
Got the bike out Saturday for 150 miles in the varing temps of 45-52 and had a ball on the back roads. Likeing this bike more and more as I get to ride it.
That said, I noticed in watching the Nav some, several new roads aren't there. I was going to research it, but my buddy already had - My brand new 2014 motorcycle comes with 2012 maps and if you would like to upgrade to the latest its 150 bucks from the website. Nice play Harley. So now if I want the Infotainment center to be top notch and work like advertised, I only need to upgrade the maps to the NOW time frame for 150 bucks, bike to bike CB for 400.00 and oh yea, the headset and connection adapter so the phone works.
That said, I noticed in watching the Nav some, several new roads aren't there. I was going to research it, but my buddy already had - My brand new 2014 motorcycle comes with 2012 maps and if you would like to upgrade to the latest its 150 bucks from the website. Nice play Harley. So now if I want the Infotainment center to be top notch and work like advertised, I only need to upgrade the maps to the NOW time frame for 150 bucks, bike to bike CB for 400.00 and oh yea, the headset and connection adapter so the phone works.
jt
Tourer
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From: Olive Branch, MS
The issue isn't cost. It's the fact that Harley screwed up and loaded an old revision.
Most manufacturers charge for GPS updates. It's quick easy money. This is one reason I prefer my Garmin GPS. Updates are free. I can also move the unit between my two bikes and snowmobile.
Most manufacturers charge for GPS updates. It's quick easy money. This is one reason I prefer my Garmin GPS. Updates are free. I can also move the unit between my two bikes and snowmobile.
With Garmin, you either 1) buy a unit with Lifetime Maps (higher priced) 2) buy a lifetime map update for about $100 or 3) buy the updates individually. Regardless, I agree its a better deal with Garmin either with their LM units or by buying the lifetime update option.
jt
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Actually no, updates are not free. Unless you mean they are free after you pay for them. With Garmin, you either 1) buy a unit with Lifetime Maps (higher priced) 2) buy a lifetime map update for about $100 or 3) buy the updates individually.
Regardless, I agree its a better deal with Garmin either with their LM units or by buying the lifetime update option.
jt
With Garmin, you either 1) buy a unit with Lifetime Maps (higher priced) 2) buy a lifetime map update for about $100 or 3) buy the updates individually. Regardless, I agree its a better deal with Garmin either with their LM units or by buying the lifetime update option.
jt
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From: San Angelo, Texas
Sync for Ford/Lincoln is free for two years, then $125.00 a year for all the updates. Garmin and TomTom haven't ALWAYS had free maps. It used to be $100 or more, in some cases MUCH more, to update the maps. Market competition drove the prices down. With any of the auto manufactures, you're stuck with that system...same thing as with Harley now.
And while Garmin is ok, TomTom is a MUCH better stand alone unit. Run them side by side sometime and see for yourself. More roads and better updates on the TomTom. And yes, we have both.
And while Garmin is ok, TomTom is a MUCH better stand alone unit. Run them side by side sometime and see for yourself. More roads and better updates on the TomTom. And yes, we have both.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Seattle
I've never updated the map on my 8 year old Tom-Tom and it's taken me to many places around the country without any problems. Plus, I can plan a trip on my computer (with more than 10 waypoints) and upload quickly to my nav. Works pretty good.
Road Master
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From: Vermont
I have no need to update the POS navigation system in my Subaru. I use the screen as a suction cup mount for my Garmin 550!
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From: Charleston, SC
I've only used the cheaper 125 to $150 dollar Garmin Nuvi GPS units.
Seems there was always a charge for map updates for these units.
I see now that you can buy one with lifetime updates. I must admit... that's cool.
lp
Seems there was always a charge for map updates for these units.
I see now that you can buy one with lifetime updates. I must admit... that's cool.
lp
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Maybe Harley will do the right thing and give everyone one free upgrade when the newest map comes out. I know GM did it for some of the Vettes, I think they gave 2 free upgrades, don't know if they do it anymore.