Thread: Honda Goldwing 2006-2008 Navi GPS Firmware Update Version 4.5

Originally Posted by pkinnane49

Hey guys, I am brand new to this forum and I'd like to be sure I understand what I am reading. If I catch on, Garmin is producing firmware updates to the Navi that would be on my '06 Wing to allow use of the NT map formats - since they no longer make the non-NT version. If this is true, I am glad and relieved. Is then the load up process of an NT map version much different than the non-NT version? I came across a forum from England where a guy detailed buying the non-NT maps on a DVD and subsequently loading that to a CF card for instal on the bike. Will that process pretty much be the same AFTER the firmware is updated? Sorry to be so first grade about this as you guys here likely have far more experience with this sort of thing than I obviously do.

You are correct. Firmware update 4.50 for the Goldwing will allow you to use the newer NT maps on the 06-08 goldwing. There are a few quirks with it though. Mostly dealing with the searches of POIs. You can install the firmware then use unlocked maps such as City Navigator North America 2012.40. You only have to install the firmware once. There is a newer firmware release 4.60 which is supposed to address the search proplem. I however have not seen the firmware update. It is available from Garmin on CF card and has City Navigator North America 2011.10 for approximately $100.00. I have read that only the 2011.10 installed by Garmin on the card works correctly though. Either way 4.50 or 4.60 will allow you to use the newer maps. I am fairly certain you can still set a destination and it will provide the correct guideance. I have not tried this as of this time.