XM Radio

[Klinsdon]

Well, I finally went and done it. I installed a Delphi Roady XM Radio.

It took me awhile to get the installation done but alot of thanks goes to Rick (Hobicus) for posting what he did. It helped alot. I made a few modifications and actually purchased a mounting bracket for it.

This is where I decide to mount my inline amp.

The antenna is on a metal plat that came with the mount but I made a custom mount so it sits on the rear of the bike.

Nothing attached to the body of the bike that wasn't already there. The pictures will follow next week.

These just a few pictures. Showing how it looks at night with 2 different display colors.

Orange which matches my console.

and/or

Blue. Also ok to look at.

If you have any questions let me know.

THanks,

Jeff (klins)

[Hobicus]

Cool!! Glad I could help. I've moved mine from the tank to the triple tree, and am interested in what you did for the mounting antenna. For the most part, mine just works, but once in a while it cuts out due to the antenna. Wouldn't mind improving the signal if possible.

[BIG BOY]

Mine cuts out every now and again, but it's only for real brief moments, unless i'm in a densly populated area.

I have my antenna velcroed to the top of the tail, how much more open can it be??

Does anybody know if they make one of those short rubber antennas for the XM radio???

[kg4fku]

I believe those antennae need ground plaines to function properly.

[JasonW]

I think you're right Chuck. A metal base would probably make it function 100%, but I get good reception without it.

I mounted my antennae on my guage cluster just above the speedo using double sided tape. I get the same reception as I did with it on the tail......a few short cut-outs under large overpasses and when there is a tall bulding next to me, to my south. Other than that, it's perfect. YMMV.

I made a mount for the receiver out of polycarbonate that places the unit just above the stem nut, but mounts to the tank because I didn't like the idea of it rotating. I really like this placement because the unit is just out of my peripheral vision (hidden by my chin bar), but can be seen with the slightest bow of the head allowing me to see it and the road at the same time.

Here's the mount without the Roady. I mimicked the stem nut, so it didn't look too obtrusive with nothing on it, although I rarely ride without tunes anymore. :grin: I have been asked if it was a steering stabilizer once already. :???:

Here's a side view. You can also see the in-line volume control (little, black, sort of kidney bean shaped thing in the bottom center of pic 2) that I added before running a headphone extension line to exit from below the seat where it meets the frame.

Don, I think the antennae you describe is available, but I don't think that they are ground-plane independent either. Not 100% sure, though. Even if so, where would you put it?

[Sauron]

You could probably sell those mounts, or at least one

Where'de you get the volume control and who makes it??

Mark

[ConqSoft]

Stick the antenna to the top of your helmet. Should get great reception then.

[devilisht2003]

about the same set up by my antenna is on the "dash" and roady is on the supplied mount.

i dont use the booster now casue i have a chatter box and it works better.

[TimXX]

I too am interested in getting a satellite radio [not sure which yet]. However, I would like wireless headphones in my helmet since I know I will get off while still plugged in. Does anyone make a wireless setup?

TimXX