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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1455358" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>That is usually what I do. For anyone creating a Basecamp route on their computer, zoom in to make SURE it takes you where you want to go. Garmin doesn't have much sense about routing you through places you don't want to go on a motorcycle. You also have to make very sure where you put your waypoints. I have accidently dropped a point on the wrong side of a divided highway and that was a mess to figure out once I got there.</p><p></p><p>You also need to know when to trust the GPS and when to ignore it - again, it helps to review the route in detail before you are committed. Doesn't hurt to check it on the Zumo once you transfer it, either. I have encountered my share of Garmin-induced detours that were never intended. If something doesn't "seem" right, I have learned it is often better to stop and make sure.</p><p></p><p>One time, Zumo tried to route me 500 km out of my way because I had "Avoid Tolls" in my route preferences on my 665. Looked OK on my Basecamp screen. That one was obvious but I scratched my head a bit when it wouldn't take me across the Mackinac Bridge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1455358, member: 19880"] That is usually what I do. For anyone creating a Basecamp route on their computer, zoom in to make SURE it takes you where you want to go. Garmin doesn't have much sense about routing you through places you don't want to go on a motorcycle. You also have to make very sure where you put your waypoints. I have accidently dropped a point on the wrong side of a divided highway and that was a mess to figure out once I got there. You also need to know when to trust the GPS and when to ignore it - again, it helps to review the route in detail before you are committed. Doesn't hurt to check it on the Zumo once you transfer it, either. I have encountered my share of Garmin-induced detours that were never intended. If something doesn't "seem" right, I have learned it is often better to stop and make sure. One time, Zumo tried to route me 500 km out of my way because I had "Avoid Tolls" in my route preferences on my 665. Looked OK on my Basecamp screen. That one was obvious but I scratched my head a bit when it wouldn't take me across the Mackinac Bridge. [/QUOTE]
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