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Why don't routes work with Garmin Explore? XT / XT2

Last post by BigBird « Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:20 pm

by BigBird » Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:20 pm

I had things working tolerably well, then a Garmin Explore app update on/about 20 Oct 24 crushed the last shred of usable route functionality. I...

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:20 pm
GPS For Wife

Last post by carolinarider09 « Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:41 pm
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by carolinarider09 » Thu Jul 04, 2024 1:19 pm

My wife has a Garmin GPS for her car. Don't remember the model number but it does have lifetime maps but now, can only load small portions of the new...

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Last post by carolinarider09
Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:41 pm
Which GPS To Buy Now

Last post by jfheath « Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:51 pm
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by carolinarider09 » Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:23 pm
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I was sitting here, it's Christmas time, and thinking it might be time to consider a new GPS for my motorcycles and Autos.

I currently have a...
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Last post by jfheath
Tue Jun 25, 2024 12:51 pm
Zumo GPS Workshop opportunity

Last post by twowheelstom « Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:38 pm
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by jfheath » Thu Dec 07, 2023 5:25 pm

White Rose Tours is a UK based motor cycle touring company with whom I have enjoyed a couple of 10-day European tours. Earlier this year, they asked...

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Last post by twowheelstom
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:38 pm
Vehicles for the zumo

Last post by twowheelstom « Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:43 pm

by twowheelstom » Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:43 pm

Here's some zip files with vehicles to select for the Zumo, after extracting these the zip file to your computer copy/paste each individual .srf file...

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Last post by twowheelstom
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:43 pm
red_vehicle file for zumo screen

Last post by twowheelstom « Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:07 pm

by twowheelstom » Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:07 pm

Here's a zip file for a red triangle vehicle for the Zumo, after unzipping put the .srf file into Garmin/vehicle folder on your zumo

zumo...

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Last post by twowheelstom
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:07 pm
Ferries: Does anyone have any experience?

Last post by Peobody « Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:53 pm
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by Peobody » Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:10 am
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My upcoming trip includes three ferries. I have never taken a motorcycle on a ferry so would appreciate advice on what to expect and how best to...
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Last post by Peobody
Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:53 pm
How to adjust GPS average speed to make ETA close to actual

Last post by jfheath « Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:25 pm
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by Florida Red Wing » Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:28 pm
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I have spent several hours attempting to figure out how to make the ETA on my Zumo 550 and/or my Zumo XT to be a little closer to real world ETA. I...
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Last post by jfheath
Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:25 pm
Which model to buy (second hand)

Last post by jfheath « Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:08 am
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by litesport » Tue Nov 07, 2023 6:59 am

Hi there
I am currently based in Beijing and hope to be riding the Pamir Highway in the summer of 2024 (June/July).
The plan is to either ride or...

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Last post by jfheath
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:08 am
Garmin Drive app is not what I expected

Last post by Splinter « Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:48 pm
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by Splinter » Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:04 pm

Prior to buying the XT I was pleased to see that you could plan a route using the Drive app and then send it to the unit from the phone, but in...

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Last post by Splinter
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:48 pm
Replacement batteries

Last post by Bear « Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:53 am
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by Bear » Fri Aug 25, 2023 3:52 pm

Can anyone suggest a reliable UK supplier please? I need them for a Zumo 595 and a Nuvi 2595.

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Last post by Bear
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:53 am
Screwdriver size

Last post by Bear « Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:48 am
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by Bear » Thu Aug 31, 2023 5:52 pm

Does anyone know what size Torx bit I need to take a Garmin apart please? I don't want to order a set starting at T5 only to find I need a T3.

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Last post by Bear
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:48 am
ULEZ Extortion Zones

Last post by sussamb « Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:29 pm
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by kernowing » Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:40 pm

It may be a silly question but do the latest ULEZ tax Extortion Zones feature on any up-to-date mapping?

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Last post by sussamb
Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:29 pm
Zumo 665 Odd Behavior

Last post by Tom Larkin XCT « Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:14 pm
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by Tom Larkin XCT » Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:43 pm

All;

I have an intermittant problem on my Zumo 665 when following routes I created in Basecamp. I'll be moving along and the GPS will suddenly...

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Last post by Tom Larkin XCT
Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:14 pm
Tread app on Android emulator on pc?

Last post by Protonhound « Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:52 pm
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by Protonhound » Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:22 pm

Hello All,
Has anyone tried running the tread app to plan routes in an Android emulator on pc and then use those routes successfully on a device ? It...

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Last post by Protonhound
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:52 pm
Why do you use a dedicated sat-nav

Last post by Grabcon « Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:03 am
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by chrismckay » Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:01 am
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I have just purchased a Zumo XT after having a few issues with a Zumo 390.

My reason for a new sat-nav instead of using my Android smartphone and...
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Last post by Grabcon
Sun Jul 02, 2023 2:03 am
SD cards can have file integrity issues

Last post by Peobody « Fri May 19, 2023 11:12 pm
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by Peobody » Thu May 11, 2023 6:38 pm

This is an FYI advising that if you have a problem with files written to an SD card, check its file integrity.
Yesterday I exported 6 routes from...

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Last post by Peobody
Fri May 19, 2023 11:12 pm
Routing Thru Alleys?

Last post by MSTOCK27370 « Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:11 am
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by MSTOCK27370 » Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:50 pm
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I just installed the new CNNA 2024.1 maps on my PC and each of my Zump devices. One of the things I noticed on the map displays was that all of the...
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Last post by MSTOCK27370
Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:11 am
Accessing "Tracks" without Garmin routing to them

Last post by lkraus « Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:18 am
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by BartADV » Tue Dec 06, 2022 11:04 pm

Use a Montana 680 on my KTM, but upgraded to a XT on my new Africa Twin. The problem is accessing tracks is different even though they are the exact...

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Last post by lkraus
Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:18 am
BBBike.org map extracts

Last post by ianchapp « Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:44 pm

by ianchapp » Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:44 pm

Since the demise of openstreetmap.nl, I've been trying BBBike.org to get Garmin maps of more obscure areas, in this case, Morocco.

BBBike.org...

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Last post by ianchapp
Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:44 pm
Importing a GPX file via Garmin Drive (android)

Last post by jfheath « Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:49 pm
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by Coolio » Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:32 pm

Hi Gents, new here and first post, so please be gentle. I’m trying to import a GPX file that someone created using basecamp, I believe it’s been...

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Last post by jfheath
Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:49 pm
Garmin Explore app

Last post by jfheath « Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:52 am
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by phenderson » Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:28 pm

Sorry if this is in the wrong section.

Does anyone know if there are any differences between the android and iOS versions of Garmin Explore?
I ask...

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Last post by jfheath
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:52 am
Can track or route be determined from .gpx file?

Last post by Peobody « Mon May 30, 2022 12:46 pm
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by Peobody » Sun May 29, 2022 9:39 pm

I have a number of .gpx files that I have received from fellows riders. I transferred two of them to my XT via the Drive app and discovered that one...

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Last post by Peobody
Mon May 30, 2022 12:46 pm
I have received excellent Garmin support service

Last post by Peobody « Thu May 26, 2022 1:47 pm

by Peobody » Thu May 26, 2022 1:47 pm

I readily malign Garmin when it comes to Express and Basecamp so I would be remiss if I didn't find a place to do just the opposite after my recent...

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Last post by Peobody
Thu May 26, 2022 1:47 pm
Animation of GPX file

Last post by CollingsBob « Mon May 16, 2022 8:15 pm
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by CollingsBob » Thu Apr 21, 2022 3:54 pm

I would like to create an animation using a gpx file to use in a video about an upcoming trip. I would integrate GoPro, drone and stills footage. I...

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Last post by CollingsBob
Mon May 16, 2022 8:15 pm

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