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Puddle Jumper
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Aberdeen, SD | I had XM installed on my street premium when I took delivery last week. The dealer located the XM antenna on the dash close to the windshield. I have noticed that reception is not very good. Have any of you experimented with different locations for this antenna? I don't have a trunk so that is out of the question. I have several XM receivers and I know that antenna location can be a challenge.
Thanks in advance for any info.
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Cruiser
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Lusby,Md | Just brought mine further out to the edge of the dash,no problem. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Aberdeen, SD | Thanks vic2004-08 for the tip. I will give it a try.
Big John |
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Visionary
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So Cal | Mine is at the rear edge of the dash. As far to the right as possible without interfering with the windshield. Great reception. Less chance of the wiring getting caught up in the windshield mechanizm also. |
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Cruiser
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Bonita Springs, FL | Mine is dead center left to right on the dash and as close to the windshield as permitted to allow shield to go up and down. 15 months and best reception possible as compared to both my cars with factory satellite radio. I think you may have another problem. |
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Cruiser
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Houston, Texas | Mine is dead center on the dash and I've never had a problem with reception.
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Visionary
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So Cal | jemmettjr - 2009-03-09 7:19 AM
I had XM installed on my street premium when I took delivery last week. The dealer located the XM antenna on the dash close to the windshield. I have noticed that reception is not very good. Have any of you experimented with different locations for this antenna? I don't have a trunk so that is out of the question. I have several XM receivers and I know that antenna location can be a challenge.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Big John
Check where the antenna cable threads onto the reciever in the right side bag. 5/16" (8mm). My dealer left mine loose. May have to take your seat off to get to it. |
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Cruiser
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Madison, AL | I have mine located on the center of the dash close to the windshield and have no problems. |
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Cruiser
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Cumming, GA | I made a mount and connected it to my Zumo GPA mount. Here is a picture.
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Tourer
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O'Neill, Nebraska | Did you guys glue your antennae to the dash? Also how did you route the wire to the receiver? Thanks. |
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Cruiser
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Evergreen, CO | Double stick tape, to the dash. Ran the wire along the inside of the 2 piece fuel tank, stuck to the "bathtub", coiled excess under the seat. |
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Tourer
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O'Neill, Nebraska | Thanks! |
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Visionary
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LaPorte,Tx. | dwhite28 posted the XM install procedure a while back. Here it is if you want a look, located on MediaFire site. This should tell you how Victory says to mount the antenna and where.
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1924&pos... |
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Cruiser
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Evergreen, CO | If you are installing the Victory offered XM radio, dwhite28's write up looks to be very complete. I installed an aftermarket XM, and keep it in the "glove box" on the left side of the dash. Granted, I cannot change stations on the fly, but I typically listen to ONE XM radio station all the time, so the ability to change stations is not that important to me. Also, the same XM radio, with a second set of mounts, serves double duty for me. I have this second mount in my car, so on winter days where riding is out of the question, I move the XM to my car. As soon as the weather improves, back to the Vision it goes! Plus, it was WAY less expensive than the price of a Victory XM unit!
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Tourer
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O'Neill, Nebraska | I've added a Sirius Sportster to my handlebar using a RAM mount and will submit photos of it once I've finished the install. It looks very professional and does not interfere with the operation of the bike. In addition I can change the Sirius stations while underway.
Another cool looking gadget for an awesome bike! |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Looking forward to seeing those photos. I have been contemplating adding XM to my bike. Would certainly like to go with an inexpensive alternative to the Vision model.
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Tourer
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O'Neill, Nebraska | spursmvp - 2009-03-15 10:04 AM
I've added a Sirius Sportster to my handlebar using a RAM mount and will submit photos of it once I've finished the install. It looks very professional and does not interfere with the operation of the bike. In addition I can change the Sirius stations while underway.
Another cool looking gadget for an awesome bike!
Here are the photos for the Sirius Sportser installed on the handlebar using a RAM mount system. The RAM mount is VERY sturdy and because the Sportser has a docking station, I can quickly remove the unit in the event that it begins to rain or if I'm parking the bike in a strange location.
Enjoy.
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Puddle Jumper
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| Looks great, can you provide me with the model # and location where you purchased the RAM mount.
Thanks,
Woo |
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Iron Butt
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| mine is hooked up tp my Zumo, I place the antenna on the dash as for to the right, just above the volt meter. great reception |
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