Motorcycle Specific Maps

[MrGompers]

Anyone have suggestions on good maps geared to motorcyclists. Think lots of scenic routes non interstate.

This is the best I've found so far

http://www.amazon.com/Harley-Davidson-H ... 091&sr=8-2

However, I would like something thats not harley or any other brand specific. It would also be good if the map was standard paper size
8.5 in by 11 in to make it fit in a tank bag easily. Should also be all US States and all Canadian provences.

[-Holiday]

sounds like you need a GPS.

[Shorts]

Out here there is a map called Mapple Touring. They produce maps geared to motorcycles and maps geared for regular map needs. Anyway, not sure if they make an english map (would be nice!).

[MrGompers]

sounds like you need a GPS.

True but its so dam hard to choose one. At least maps are cheap. I need to get a cell phone too I guess. Been venturing far from home lately on the bike.

[jstark47]

sounds like you need a GPS.

Cycleworld mag reviewed the Garmin Zumo and TomTom Rider units -- one of their beefs was the maps that come loaded are not motorcycle-specific, but seem to be generic automobile GPS maps. You can create your own PoI's, but that's not the same....

[storysunfolding]

sounds like you need a GPS.

Cycleworld mag reviewed the Garmin Zumo and TomTom Rider units -- one of their beefs was the maps that come loaded are not motorcycle-specific, but seem to be generic automobile GPS maps. You can create your own PoI's, but that's not the same....

Or you can have the guys at the zumo forums send you their collective of m/c specific poi.

I don't see there being a big enough demand to start making the maps m/c specific when they are still working on perfecting the car maps

[BuzZz]

I have the first edition of that roadbook. The only thing HD specific about it is they list most HD dealers both on the maps, and then they give the names and addresses in the notes.

It isn't a bad book 'o maps, it is printed on plastic, not paper, so it's rainproof, it's got an elastic strap to hold it open at the page you want, it shows most major roads and highlights scenic routes. It is better if your in the States than in Canada, it is definitely written by Americans as we are just sorta skimmed over compared to the U.S. maps, but that's pretty normal for most things printed down south.

Still worth a look....

[High_Side]

I've had one of these for years but barely use it:
http://www.destinationhighways.com/
It's motorycle specific and provides lots of details of stops along the way. The problem is that the book is small and I may be simple but North needs to be UP! I can also roll through a lot of their maps in not more than an hour which causes more stops than I want to change the page. They also provide lots of detail about the pavement, types of turns etc. I likely would have had more use for it if I had bought one for Washington instead of B.C. as I have already ridden the B.C. roads enough to know my way around.

[MrGompers]

I have the first edition of that roadbook. The only thing HD specific about it is they list most HD dealers both on the maps, and then they give the names and addresses in the notes.
Still worth a look....

Do they actually note the HD dealers on the map with stars or something?

If they just listed them in the margin I could live with that. I haven't been able to find any clear samples of this map online.

This is still the best motorcycle map I've come across tho. And $35 is much cheaper than a GPS.

The map hi-side mentioned looks good too, but nothing for my region - New England/New York

[BuzZz]

Do they actually note the HD dealers on the map with stars or something?

Dude, this Harley Davidson we're talking about. They mark the locations on the maps with tiny H.D. corporate logos.

Then put the same logos next to the address's in the margins. And there's about 10 pages at the front about how great it is to ride H.D.... but once you get through that, it's not bad.