2016 Garmin gps for RTL spyder

[Hisst]

This problem has just come up this morning........when I start my gps I get. ......press dot.....then a new one comes up an there is no stopping the dot to come up after pressing the previous dot. Can any one help me with the problem. It's not a big deal as I am leaving for my 40th /Strugis trip......I happen to have a gps from my last GW which is the same model. Can anyone HELP........hisst

[RTman10]

This problem has just come up this morning........when I start my gps I get. ......press dot.....then a new one comes up an there is no stopping the dot to come up after pressing the previous dot. Can any one help me with the problem. It's not a big deal as I am leaving for my 40th /Strugis trip......I happen to have a gps from my last GW which is the same model. Can anyone HELP........hisst

Try removing the battery wait a couple of minutes then reinstall. Normally gets rid of bugs.

[Peter Aawen]

Doesn't that 'Press dot' message sorta suggest that your GPS is only part way thru the 'Set-Up & Re-Calibrate Touch Screen' process??

I reckon that if you spend all of maybe 5 more minutes pressng dots (you might hafta press maybe 20 or possibly 30 more) then it'll have finished the re-calibration & you'll be good to go!

Altho I guess there is a possibility that you'll have a bit more 're-setting' to do, it could be that you've somehow triggered a full re-configure/re-calibrate rather than just the touch screen, & the GPS keeps on returning to that where you stopped it last time; but either way, I reckon that if you continue pressing dots for a bit of a while & it should become clear eventually!

Good Luck!

[Bob Denman]

It's the whole "Touch Screen" setup process...
You've just got to power through it.

[Hisst]

I did keep pushing the dots and finally got a re-cal. But it wouldn't take any key import....took it to the pro sport Spyder dealer in Vegas, which I didn't buy it from them but they just took me in and looked at it....having one sent to my house.....what good service....an so happy

[RinconRyder]

Just buy a current highway atlas for a few bucks and be done with those techno-gadgets. Too damned difficult to read them anyway while underway. Even the much larger one in the car is useless most of the time when the sun is shining and washing out the screen.

BTW, do you realize how easy it would be for anyone to remove that device from your Spyder and walk away with it? I don't even keep mine mounted any longer for that very reason.

[Hisst]

I have had a problem finding the next truck stop or local motel for the night in my atlas. I never remove my gps during the day and have never had a problem. Hisst

[jaherbst]

I have had a problem finding the next truck stop or local motel for the night in my atlas. I never remove my gps during the day and have never had a problem. Hisst

In your case Google could be your Friend!

​Jack

[Bob Denman]

I did keep pushing the dots and finally got a re-cal. But it wouldn't take any key import....took it to the pro sport Spyder dealer in Vegas, which I didn't buy it from them but they just took me in and looked at it....having one sent to my house.....what good service....an so happy

At least you found out that you didn't do anything wrong...
Sorry to hear that it went "Belly-Up" on you: glad to hear that it's being promptly replaced!

[RinconRyder]

I have had a problem finding the next truck stop or local motel for the night in my atlas. I never remove my gps during the day and have never had a problem. Hisst

I almost always do my next stop planning the day before so there are no surprises when I arrive but that's just me.

It's all what you prefer but if you carry a smartphone you have everything you need to find businesses.

Right now Spyder GPS' are so rare that people are not used to seeing them but it won't be that way forever. Personally, if I am going to carry a GPS I just put my portable Garmin Nuvi in my pocket. Functions just as good as the high dollar Spyder version and won't get stolen. Plus, I can move it to my other vehicles that don't have integrated GPS devices and I can plan/program routes without having to sit on the Spyder to do it.

[PaladinLV]

The only way they'll get mine off the bike is by destroying the GPS.
But then for one you believes in using maps, you would unfamiliar with the devices available to lock in place!

AJ

Just buy a current highway atlas for a few bucks and be done with those techno-gadgets. Too damned difficult to read them anyway while underway. Even the much larger one in the car is useless most of the time when the sun is shining and washing out the screen.

BTW, do you realize how easy it would be for anyone to remove that device from your Spyder and walk away with it? I don't even keep mine mounted any longer for that very reason.

[JayBros]

Great for during the day but I won't leave the GPS on overnight at a motel.
http://www.kradellock.com/

[Bob Denman]

If you're planning on leaving the GPS on the bike: get yourself a Kradellock!

[RinconRyder]

The only way they'll get mine off the bike is by destroying the GPS.
But then for one you believes in using maps, you would unfamiliar with the devices available to lock in place!
AJ

So, tell me, what is the difference if (1) they steal it or (2) they destroy it?

[Ed Evans]

My Garmin takes all of about 2 seconds to remove from the mount. I then just put it the trunk.

[canamjhb]

Mine goes with me into the motel so I can enter the next days destination. I don't do routs because that usually changes. But the next night motel is useful.

[PaladinLV]

I don't know whats the difference between an AH and a JA

AJ

So, tell me, what is the difference if (1) they steal it or (2) they destroy it?