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OK, so I have some news regarding my ongoing GPS situation. As I've mentioned in a couple previous posts, I got the upgrade card and did the replacement. Since I'm a dealer, I thought it would be a good way to gather input to share with the forum as to whether it's a benefit to do it (it costs $300+ up here) or if it's a waste of coin. I'm also going to forward my findings to GWRRA too.
As mentioned before, one of the contact pins actuall pulled out when I ejected the old card and then the new card wouldn't install and upload the data, so all my map info disappeared. The eject button on the unit is difficult to see and operate (at least it was for me anyway). The card can be pulled out by hand IF YOU ARE CAREFUL (the tech guys I spoke to at Honda Canada told me they do it all the time) and pull it out straight. Inserting the new card should be simple plug and play but be careful all the same.
So, now I'm in the process of getting a new unit (warranty claim is in process) and then I'll see how the upgrade changes things. As soon as that happens I'll post everything I can good OR bad so everyone up here can form their own conclusions from there.
I can say this: the techs at Honda were very accomodating and extremely helpful and sympathetic to my cause. If anyone has issues with something on their bike, go to a reputable dealer and get them to contact the support tech folks (same for you in the US I'm thinking) their number is listed in the dealership's sales and marketing guide that they recieve from the company every year. Bear in mind that this isn't a consumer gripe line, just dealer support and tech info. But your dealer should be able to talk to these people and get answers for you.
More as soon as I can. Keep riding!
Daryl
As mentioned before, one of the contact pins actuall pulled out when I ejected the old card and then the new card wouldn't install and upload the data, so all my map info disappeared. The eject button on the unit is difficult to see and operate (at least it was for me anyway). The card can be pulled out by hand IF YOU ARE CAREFUL (the tech guys I spoke to at Honda Canada told me they do it all the time) and pull it out straight. Inserting the new card should be simple plug and play but be careful all the same.
So, now I'm in the process of getting a new unit (warranty claim is in process) and then I'll see how the upgrade changes things. As soon as that happens I'll post everything I can good OR bad so everyone up here can form their own conclusions from there.
I can say this: the techs at Honda were very accomodating and extremely helpful and sympathetic to my cause. If anyone has issues with something on their bike, go to a reputable dealer and get them to contact the support tech folks (same for you in the US I'm thinking) their number is listed in the dealership's sales and marketing guide that they recieve from the company every year. Bear in mind that this isn't a consumer gripe line, just dealer support and tech info. But your dealer should be able to talk to these people and get answers for you.
More as soon as I can. Keep riding!
Daryl