Gps is lost after a big move

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Kotka

Discussion Starter · 10 d ago

I loaded my bike on a trailer and moved from Colorado (too cold for me) to Florida.
My gps still thinks it is in Colorado...funny but not a big thing as I use my phone for nav.
The movers haven't showed up yet so I don't have my tools to disconnect the battery.
No big deal just wondering if anyone else has run into this.

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clayusmc

· #2 · 10 d ago

I would think that if you just leave it sitting turned on with a clear view of the sky that it would pick up enough navigation satellites to finally catch up with its location. I've had that happen with my Garmins when I've traveled by air and it wakes up in another part of the country.

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murf

· #3 · 10 d ago

Typically happens when a gps unit is off and moved more than 100 miles from where it was last turned off. No need to disconnect the battery. Turn the bike on, have a clearviewof the sky. The gps unit will acquire the gps satellite constellation that is visible in FL. It may take 5 or more minutes.

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BlueThunder

· #4 · 10 d ago

Or go for a ride!

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Kotka

Discussion Starter · #5 · 10 d ago

I took it out for a hour ride.....still thinks it is in Colorado.....I guess it is home sick

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clayusmc

· #6 · 10 d ago

It'll be hard, but try to find a hill with a curve. That may shake it out of its homesickness.

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networkguy3

· #7 · 9 d ago

If the GPS is on and has a clear view of the sky, it will find itself. Generally a GPS will find itself faster if it is not moving. A quick check with Google said that you may have to do a full reset of the GPS to get it to work again.

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Al P.

· #8 · 9 d ago

Maybe because Florida is all a swamp, the GPS tells you, not recommended, might as well not showing to you.

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Pigeon Roost

· #9 · 9 d ago

Is the time correct on the bike for Florida?

prs

Glockjock

· #10 · 9 d ago

I'm betting it will wake up out of its' daze and find itself, for I find it ironic that the device that we use to prevent us from getting lost, is lost.😲

Glen

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icing777

· #11 · 9 d ago

@Kotka It should come around once moved.
Welcome to Florida!
Where in FL are you moving to?

Kotka

Discussion Starter · #12 · 9 d ago

Success. I found a reset in the audio menu that cleared all settings including the gps...it now knows where it is

Thanks

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FL_RedWing

· #13 · 9 d ago

Al P. said:
Maybe because Florida is all a swamp, the GPS tells you, not recommended, might as well not showing to you.

Yes, we love our swamps...and freedom. Welcome from Tampa Bay/St. Pete.

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Kotka

Discussion Starter · #14 · 9 d ago

Moved to the villages...... Disney land for old people.
No more putting the bike away for 5+ months

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Al P.

· #15 · 9 d ago

FL_RedWing said:
Yes, we love our swamps...and freedom. Welcome from Tampa Bay/St. Pete.

For real now, Florida is a place for a Goldwing. My wife is against it. Weather related in the Summer days. I would never see my car. Miami Beach, we loved so much, but soooooo expensive, even for a simple flat, these days.

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Red

· #16 · 9 d ago

Kotka said:
Moved to the villages......

In The Villages your GPS isn’t the only thing that’s lost!

I’ve called Florida home for 40 years. It’s been good to me. Some nice riding areas up there.

Welcome to Florida….

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FL_RedWing

· #17 · 9 d ago

Kotka said:
Moved to the villages...... Disney land for old people.
No more putting the bike away for 5+ months

Reach out if you like. There are several relic (f/k/a GWRRA) groups still operating around here with very busy riding schedules. You are in a prime location, especially riding South, once you get away from the Ocala area.

BTW, in which village did you locate?

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Fred H.

· #18 · 9 d ago

Kotka said:
I took it out for a hour ride.....still thinks it is in Colorado.....I guess it is home sick

You will have to take your bike back to Colorado and sell it, and purchase a new one in Florida.

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fla_rider

· #19 · 9 d ago

Wait, peps still use the bike gps? 🙄

Captron

· #20 · 9 d ago (Edited)

Now "this" is funny...(sorry Kotka) didn't mean to step in your post) I was regarding to Glockjock post about a GPS getting lost

Ronnie
5/27/23
PS: Did it ever recover from being lost yet???

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