HD Ride Planner - Page 3

Dave · 01-16-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

maybe the same guy that builds the harley davidson motorcycles makes the map planner?

Maybe everyone having problems with it should just use Kawasaki's free trip planner.

Dave · 01-16-2012, 08:25 AM

Greg,

Here's a handy site: http://www.zumoforums.com

**glwilson** · 01-16-2012, 09:07 AM

Wow... what a bunch of great information!!!

Peter... thanks for the detailed info. I'll try to do that this afternoon. If I can succeed that is going to be absolutely fantastic for what I do. Also the idea I can record a ride is even better. I often take rides on off-areas and roads, but by the time I get done for the day I sometimes have difficulty remembering all of them. In this way I'll be able to download and review them -- or just keep them as a route.

Dave... thanks for the forum suggestion. I signed-up on it this morning. Also, great come-back to those taking jabs at our HD's. I tried looking the free Kawasaki map-site, but didn't find it. I didn't even find one that they charge for!!! Given all the sport-bikes they sell and those guys' passion for finding great roads and routes... you would think they would have one -- wouldn't you?

TC... no offense, but I have to believe if you are "nailing" this "downloading" thing... then I have to be able to do it also!!!

I do appreciate your help though, despite my "jabs"!

cactusjack · 01-16-2012, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Maybe everyone having problems with it should just use Kawasaki's free trip planner.

Good one!!

**ringadingh** · 01-16-2012, 09:27 AM

Or use a map...

Netnorske · 01-16-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

What?
I don't think we are on the same page here.
I have a program called MapSource that came as a CD with my Zumo.
I downloaded it to my PC and now I sit at my computer and plan the trip then down load the trip to my GPS.

TC,
I thought you were talking about the map built into the Zumo. I didn't get any CD called Mapsource in my Zumo box...WTF??

**markclark57** · 01-16-2012, 10:29 AM

I decided to go low tech on the GPS. My '06 Nomad finally got a power plug this month. So now I can plug in my '08 TomTom GPS. Anything longer than a day trip I take my MacBook along, so side trips get planned on the bigger screen.

The last "Hold" on me getting a passport falls by Feb. 8th. If I get cleared for Canmore I'll back my "system" with a piece of paper full of squiggly lines style map.

Monkeyman · 01-16-2012, 10:33 AM

Piece of paper with everything written down, Google Maps printed out and my phone. That should be enough.

Loafer · 01-16-2012, 10:46 AM

Try following the sun...

**markclark57** · 01-16-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Try following the sun...

That wouldn't work very often for Kris.

**schoeney** · 01-16-2012, 11:08 AM

Kris,

I love the HD Ride Planner. I have been using it for a couple years and have been downloading into my Garmin. But you are right....nothing but problems lately. Might be that virus I sent you :-) .

I will try to wait it out because I have 47 rides saved that I don't want to re-create. I limit at 47 and keep a few spots open for "new rides". Delete one when I add one.

I also use it for alot of non biking trips too.

Looks like HD is having to take the site in for one their infamous required (and expensive) services. Maybe they should have it shake like hell when you start it up? OK..slight jab at Greg and Scott.

Here I am giving Greg a hard time right after he gave some great input for my brother before he bought his Can Am. Not nice...but you only "meet the nicest people on a Honda"....not a Kawasaki.

**schoeney** · 01-16-2012, 11:30 AM

OH.. I also wanted to say I am going to cross train myself on Google Maps. I see you can send maps/routes to your phone. I have a new Android Phone that has a great GPS (google) that came with it. Better than my 5 year old Garmin.

I will probably start using the phone on my bike trips, one less gadget I need to pack.

But I will need to get a new RAM mount. Maybe I will go with the Garmin Aqua box....anyone have any input on the Ram Aqua box units?

**Top Cat** · 01-16-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

TC,
I thought you were talking about the map built into the Zumo. I didn't get any CD called Mapsource in my Zumo box...WTF??

Kris, here is a pic of the CD that came in the box with my Zumo.
It doesn't say MapSource on it but that is what Garmin calls it when downloaded on my computer.

**Top Cat** · 01-16-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

TC... no offense, but I have to believe if you are "nailing" this "downloading" thing... then I have to be able to do it also!!!

I do appreciate your help though, despite my "jabs"!

no offense taken

Seriously Greg, see the post I made to Netnorski and let me know if you got a CD like that with your GPS.

Netnorske · 01-16-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Kris, here is a pic of the CD that came in the box with my Zumo.
It doesn't say MapSource on it but that is what Garmin calls it when downloaded on my computer.

Nope...nothing like that came with my Zumo....hhhmmmm.....

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01-16-2012, 09:07 AM	#33
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Wow... what a bunch of great information!!! Peter... thanks for the detailed info. I'll try to do that this afternoon. If I can succeed that is going to be absolutely fantastic for what I do. Also the idea I can record a ride is even better. I often take rides on off-areas and roads, but by the time I get done for the day I sometimes have difficulty remembering all of them. In this way I'll be able to download and review them -- or just keep them as a route. Dave... thanks for the forum suggestion. I signed-up on it this morning. Also, great come-back to those taking jabs at our HD's. I tried looking the free Kawasaki map-site, but didn't find it. I didn't even find one that they charge for!!! Given all the sport-bikes they sell and those guys' passion for finding great roads and routes... you would think they would have one -- wouldn't you? TC... no offense, but I have to believe if you are "nailing" this "downloading" thing... then I have to be able to do it also!!! I do appreciate your help though, despite my "jabs"! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	I decided to go low tech on the GPS. My '06 Nomad finally got a power plug this month. So now I can plug in my '08 TomTom GPS. Anything longer than a day trip I take my MacBook along, so side trips get planned on the bigger screen. The last "Hold" on me getting a passport falls by Feb. 8th. If I get cleared for Canmore I'll back my "system" with a piece of paper full of squiggly lines style map. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Piece of paper with everything written down, Google Maps printed out and my phone. That should be enough. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-16-2012, 08:25 AM	#32
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Greg, Here's a handy site: http://www.zumoforums.com
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01-16-2012, 11:08 AM	#41
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Kris, I love the HD Ride Planner. I have been using it for a couple years and have been downloading into my Garmin. But you are right....nothing but problems lately. Might be that virus I sent you :-) . I will try to wait it out because I have 47 rides saved that I don't want to re-create. I limit at 47 and keep a few spots open for "new rides". Delete one when I add one. I also use it for alot of non biking trips too. Looks like HD is having to take the site in for one their infamous required (and expensive) services. Maybe they should have it shake like hell when you start it up? OK..slight jab at Greg and Scott. Here I am giving Greg a hard time right after he gave some great input for my brother before he bought his Can Am. Not nice...but you only "meet the nicest people on a Honda"....not a Kawasaki.
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01-16-2012, 11:30 AM	#42
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	OH.. I also wanted to say I am going to cross train myself on Google Maps. I see you can send maps/routes to your phone. I have a new Android Phone that has a great GPS (google) that came with it. Better than my 5 year old Garmin. I will probably start using the phone on my bike trips, one less gadget I need to pack. But I will need to get a new RAM mount. Maybe I will go with the Garmin Aqua box....anyone have any input on the Ram Aqua box units?
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