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[fxdjerry]

Well I just stuffed the gps into the radio. Looks like everything is working. I still have to put the fairing back on . Took it for a test ride anyway just used the spots. I'll take a pic before I button it up.

Install was easy. Software check, than an upgrade to a higher version 7.4 . Takes about 7 minutes for the upload. EErom check, checksum check and then good to go. Comes with two disks one for west and one for east. Software says Harman Becker and is for Navteq.

Now the radio has a compass and the clock time is tied to the gps.
My complaint is the unit does not come with an antenna bracket. It is the reverse of the one for the xm. I had to make a bracket until I get one ordered. The other thing is HD should have included a T-8 with the kit.

[Mike103]

Hi Jerry.   I have one of these on order, despite the unbelievable price.  Did you do your software upgrade with a disk and therefore future upgrades can be done easily?  
Also, do you have the part no. for the missing bracket?

[Mike103]

Also, what is a T-8?

[Twolanerider]

Comes with two disks one for west and one for east. Software says Harman Becker and is for Navteq.
 

So it is a disk based navigation and waypoints database?  In other words no CD or MP3 based music and navigation at the same time?

[naitram]

Also, what is a T-8?

sound like the size of a torx  bit

[WFP]

sound like the size of a torx

[fxdjerry]

Hi Jerry.

[fxdjerry]

sound like the size of a torx

[fxdjerry]

So it is a disk based navigation and waypoints database?

[Twolanerider]

Once you have your destination programed the cd can be removed. I am still learning but the unit has a split screen mode also.

Then you'd need to travel with the disk (and take a chance of losing it or mucking it up) if you want to vary or play from one your one defined route made before you left on the trip?  Or you'd need to swap in the disk if you found sudden need for a gas station?  Jerry, when you play with this gadget more and have a good feel for its pros and cons a good review would be interesting.

[fxdjerry]

Then you'd need to travel with the disk (and take a chance of losing it or mucking it up) if you want to vary or play from one your one defined route made before you left on the trip?

[fxdjerry]

Hi Jerry.

[fxdjerry]

Radio loaded

[fxdjerry]

Bracket I made out of brass

[fxdjerry]

Factory bracket for xm antenna. GPS bracket is the opposite