My first thought of my new 2018 RT Limited

[safecracker]

Glad BRP is monitoring this site from time to time. :yes::yes::yes:

 

[Fat Baxter]

You are correct. The GPS runs on your smart phone and displays on the cluster. At least its supposed to. The 2018s are far better off using a Garmin in a mount and forgetting the BRP Connect mess.

So, to use GPS on a new Spyder, I have to buy a smart phone ($$$), then sign up for some sort of monthly data plan (more $$$). Then I pay by the month for as long as I own the Spyder (even more $$$).

This is great (not!). BRP, in it's pursuit of keeping the cost down, simply offloaded the cost of a GPS onto me. Moreover, it's not a one-time purchase, but a continuing expense for as long as I own the bike.

This is somehow cost-effective in BRP's calculus? It's cheaper in the long run to install an aftermarket GPS. What were they thinking? This makes even less sense than putting a power outlet in the frunk.

One less reason to move up to a new bike.

 

[Warlock]

But you and those first buyers of the 2018's are the test bunnies for this untested new system. I say untested as it has not been used by Joe public and that is where the true test lies. They will get it fixed but it is a pain in the......:banghead: Love the old 2012 RS manual bare bones spyder....:yes:

Me too. Of course mine is a 08. My Sena has not failed me yet.
David

 

[RichardRubin]

So, to use GPS on a new Spyder, I have to buy a smart phone ($$$), then sign up for some sort of monthly data plan (more $$$). Then I pay by the month for as long as I own the Spyder (even more $$$).

Actually, no monthly data plan is required for the navigation functionality: the software works offline (you just download the maps for your region). You would need a data plan only if you utilize the live traffic monitoring, which can reroute you based on traffic conditions.


Hope this helps,

Richard

 

[stmike 1800]

I fixed mine, i installed my zumo 550 . I have it on auxiliary ,does not look like i can have it with the music and also have mute when the gps speaks .:banghead: I needs Bluetooth head sets but running out of money.