Greeting all members, from Mikey.
I enjoy using GPS's and have used them (2 Garmins) on my past 6 bikes and others in my cars. I purchased an XT 18 months or so ago and have been disappointed that I cannot get it to work well. Sometimes I think I have it sorted, but 'no', of it goes on its merry way, doing what it wants to do.
I also have the original Garmin Nav V that came with my BMW (R1250RS) but I have given most attention to the XT, trying to get its cooperation and be the great GPS I imagine it should be.
I will probably have many basic questions and will do my best to read relevant previous posts.
Glad to be a new member.
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jfheath
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Re: Glad to be a new member.
Hello and Welcome @Mikey
Read this first chapter for starters. viewtopic.php?t=1464
The XT and the NavV are broadly similar, but you have to know how to talk to the XT.
How do you plan routes ? What software
Do you use routes or tracks - do you know the difference ?
You have to learn XT rules, like 'Faster' does not mean 'find a quick way'. And some other weird terms that defy logic.
We can certainly help you master it if you give us some basic info about how you have used your NavV
For example. I tend to use Basecamp or sometimes MyRouteApp for planning.
I create routes with via points and shaping points
I always create a track of the route and display that as well as the route.
Read this first chapter for starters. viewtopic.php?t=1464
The XT and the NavV are broadly similar, but you have to know how to talk to the XT.
How do you plan routes ? What software
Do you use routes or tracks - do you know the difference ?
You have to learn XT rules, like 'Faster' does not mean 'find a quick way'. And some other weird terms that defy logic.
We can certainly help you master it if you give us some basic info about how you have used your NavV
For example. I tend to use Basecamp or sometimes MyRouteApp for planning.
I create routes with via points and shaping points
I always create a track of the route and display that as well as the route.
Have owned Zumo 550, 660 == Now have Zumo XT2, XT, 595, 590, Headache
Use Basecamp (mainly), MyRouteApp (sometimes), Competent with Tread for XT2, Can use Explore for XT - but it offers nothing that I want !
Links: Zumo 590/5 & BC . . . Zumo XT & BC
Use Basecamp (mainly), MyRouteApp (sometimes), Competent with Tread for XT2, Can use Explore for XT - but it offers nothing that I want !
Links: Zumo 590/5 & BC . . . Zumo XT & BC
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Peobody
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Re: Glad to be a new member.
Greeting @Mikey. Welcome to the forum. The XT is aggravating but it can indeed be tamed.
A great thing about the forums here is there are a lot of differing views. Well, maybe that is not great for someone who just wants to be told what to do and how to do it. OTOH, it's great if you want to learn your options and then pick the one that works best for you.
Me too, except for sometimes using MyRouteApp.
A great thing about the forums here is there are a lot of differing views. Well, maybe that is not great for someone who just wants to be told what to do and how to do it. OTOH, it's great if you want to learn your options and then pick the one that works best for you.
2008 Honda GL1800 Goldwing
zūmo XT linked to Cardo Packtalk Bold and iPhone SE.
zūmo XT linked to Cardo Packtalk Bold and iPhone SE.