Butler Motorcycle Maps

These maps are made with the motorcyclist in mind. They show some of the most scenic and enjoyable roads in most Western States. They fold up easily and are waterproof. This is what there advertising says. Most of the selected routes have been ridden by motorcyclists. I am thinking of buying the 5 map collection at a cost of $75, but would like to get opinions from someone who has actually seen one of these maps. This package includes Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and Colorado. My friend Brent and I are planning a trip for next summer that would take us to all of these States.

LDRydr gave me one for the WABDR and it was a great map. After 600 miles of off-road unpacking, unfolding, folding against the stock fold, and repacking...at each intersection....it has a couple of wear marks. But, way better than paper.

But, I wouldn't buy one for just general roads...I'd buy a GPS instead with the $75.

Ignacio said:

LDRydr gave me one for the WABDR and it was a great map. After 600 miles of off-road unpacking, unfolding, folding against the stock fold, and repacking...at each intersection....it has a couple of wear marks. But, way better than paper.

But, I wouldn't buy one for just general roads...I'd buy a GPS instead with the $75.

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I was thinking that the maps would provide us with roads we would not have considered. We are considering a trip from Boise to Sturgis, then down through Colorado into Northern New Mexico and back to Boise through Utah. I agree that the GPS with the trip loaded would be a lot easier to use then these maps. Thanks for the suggestion. I already have paper state maps as a backup.

Jer said:

Ignacio said:

LDRydr gave me one for the WABDR and it was a great map. After 600 miles of off-road unpacking, unfolding, folding against the stock fold, and repacking...at each intersection....it has a couple of wear marks. But, way better than paper.

But, I wouldn't buy one for just general roads...I'd buy a GPS instead with the $75.

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I was thinking that the maps would provide us with roads we would not have considered. We are considering a trip from Boise to Sturgis, then down through Colorado into Northern New Mexico and back to Boise through Utah. I agree that the GPS with the trip loaded would be a lot easier to use then these maps. Thanks for the suggestion. I already have paper state maps as a backup.

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Try these sites for route planning

Harley Davidson Routes

Motorcycle Routes

More Roads and Trips

Another one

A link from Honda

Lots of stuff to choose from. Start with these and a good GPS and you will have lots to choose from!

Ross

I use MadMaps (https://www.madmaps.com/roadtrips/categories/), which looks similar to Butler. What I like about them is they include motorcycle specific points of interest.

RossKean said:

Jer said:

Ignacio said:

LDRydr gave me one for the WABDR and it was a great map. After 600 miles of off-road unpacking, unfolding, folding against the stock fold, and repacking...at each intersection....it has a couple of wear marks. But, way better than paper.

But, I wouldn't buy one for just general roads...I'd buy a GPS instead with the $75.

Click to expand...

I was thinking that the maps would provide us with roads we would not have considered. We are considering a trip from Boise to Sturgis, then down through Colorado into Northern New Mexico and back to Boise through Utah. I agree that the GPS with the trip loaded would be a lot easier to use then these maps. Thanks for the suggestion. I already have paper state maps as a backup.

Click to expand...

Try these sites for route planning

Harley Davidson Routes

Motorcycle Routes

More Roads and Trips

Another one

A link from Honda

Lots of stuff to choose from. Start with these and a good GPS and you will have lots to choose from!

Ross

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Dang good post Ross! Saved this one..

Thanks to all who replied. All replies will be very helpful for my trip planning.

dcarver said:

Dang good post Ross! Saved this one..

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Carver, you have to update the map in your sig line - seems to me you covered some of the Northeast this year!

I love my six Butler maps ($85), I used them for two weeks last July.

I have the Texas Hill Country, nicely done with very good quality material.