Maps

[stmike 1800]

The wife and i are going for a trip east this June .I have not used map quest or google maps for some time .What the h@ll happened it has all changed ,you need to log on to chrome ( which i already use ) and use free map apps .In the fine print it says it will change a whole bunch of stuff that i do not feel comfortable doing .

Have you used on line maps lately ,do you feel comfortable to use these maps .

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I used to use Map Quest .... But I like Google maps better ...... haven't ever had an issue ....except sometimes it's slow .... Mike :ohyea:

[Mazo EMS2]

IF you're just looking for maps, Google Maps is great. If you want to create a route to load onto a GPS, take a peek at the MyRoute App. Very easy and free. Just plot the points to create the route you wanna travel, then connect and upload to your Garmin or TomTom

[stmike 1800]

Please Install the new free Map Finder for Google Chrome®
to get your maps and driving directions.You're almost done!

Click "Add to Chrome" to complete the installation.

it can
read and change all your data on the web sites you visit
replace the page you see when opening a new tab
manage your app extensions and themes
Does not sound to safe to me ....

[billybovine]

Please Install the new free Map Finder for Google Chrome®
to get your maps and driving directions.You're almost done!

Click "Add to Chrome" to complete the installation.

it can
read and change all your data on the web sites you visit
replace the page you see when opening a new tab
manage your app extensions and themes
Does not sound to safe to me ....

STOP STOP STOP and one more for good luck STOP.
I don't think you are installing a google maps into chrome. Sounds more like a adware trojan.
Are you sure you are in google maps. Look at the address bar. It should look something like this. https://www.google.com/maps/

[_..stiffler..]

Actually I just started playing with the app Rever. It's a motorcyclist app and lets you make routes on the computer etc and also works with brp connect and your gauge. Maybe take a look at that and see how it is.

[sandeejs]

Also take a look at "Waze". Been using it when I can't find my GPS.

~Sandee~

[stmike 1800]

STOP STOP STOP and one more for good luck STOP.
I don't think you are installing a google maps into chrome. Sounds more like a adware trojan.
Are you sure you are in google maps. Look at the address bar. It should look something like this. https://www.google.com/maps/

I clicked on your version and it works perfect .How do i move the routed map to my zumo 550 ?
Thanks Mike

[stmike 1800]

When i enter google maps ,it goes to Maps Now.billybovine yours works and does not go to Maps Now .It does seem it is some add trying to screw around with my putor.

[billybovine]

I don't know how to move to Zumo sorry. Someone else should be able to help.

To fix Chrome. Click on menu. 3 vertical dot top right. Choose "settings". Scroll down and click on "advanced". Scroll down and choose "restore settings to their original defaults". Warning all your changes to chrome will be gone. So will your auto login to sites like Spyderlovers.

[lstayner]

Actually I just started playing with the app Rever. It's a motorcyclist app and lets you make routes on the computer etc and also works with brp connect and your gauge. Maybe take a look at that and see how it is.

Rever is just OK. It is good for tracking where you have been but navigation to a location is pretty lame. Also, if I am going to pay a monthly fee to get the usable app, I would just buy Genius Maps. It isn't perfect, but it works better than the cellular based apps in areas where service is an issue. Ran into that in Virginia within 40 mile of Richmond last summer. Talk about feeling helpless. I needed a paper map.

[F3LTDBelgium]

Can you also import GPX files directly on Rever ? Doesn't seem to work with Sygic or Genius Map...

[McClendons]

Can you also import GPX files directly on Rever ? Doesn't seem to work with Sygic or Genius Map...

Not sure on Genius, but you can import a route into Sygic. You can either use their mapping program (https://www.sygic.com/blog/2018/web-route-planner-plan-your-routes-in-smarter-ways) and send a mail to yourself, or create a GPX and use ITN Converter to convert the file to a sygic format. Both work well. If using ITN Converter, set Sygic to use a web based server (e.g. Dropbox) and it is super easy.

I've found that using Honda Trip Planner is a pretty easy way to create a GPX file, although allot of options as discussed above.

[UtahPete]

The wife and i are going for a trip east this June .I have not used map quest or google maps for some time .What the h@ll happened it has all changed ,you need to log on to chrome ( which i already use ) and use free map apps .In the fine print it says it will change a whole bunch of stuff that i do not feel comfortable doing .

Have you used on line maps lately ,do you feel comfortable to use these maps .

I use Google maps. I don't have a problem with giving up some personal info, as part of a community effort to expand the functionality of online mapping.

[stmike 1800]

I do not have a smart enough or new enough phone to use brp connect .

[lstayner]

I do not have a smart enough or new enough phone to use brp connect .

The 80's called and they want their phone back. :joke:

[Thopper]

I have been using a Iphone 3 with BRP connect/Genius....works ok.

[stmike 1800]

I had to work with garmin yesterday to get my GPS and base camp maps working . All is good now ,i can load maps to my gps .I had work done on my computer last summer and never use base camp for highway maps till now .Garmin found my maps loaded to the wrong driver ,it was in f instead of c .

[ChicoFowler]

You need to convert the Google GPS to GPX. Try https://mapstogpx.com/ it's free and it works. Once the file is converted you can easily import to the Garmin via computer cable. Easy, peasy

[_..stiffler..]

Rever does GPX import and export. Or senic app (iPhone only for senic)

I have genius mps as well.

I think I have about 15 different apps lol.