Another XM Option
Road Captain
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After getting the Onyx, I bought a regular vehicle mount only, an antenna with a short coax online and a chrome bracket from a different company that makes all sorts of brackets (google it). I also splurged and bought stainless bolts, self-locking nuts and nylon stand-offs so the connections could be put on/removed. I don't remember the exact amount, but IIRC I spent less that $50.
I use the one Onyx receiver at home, in the car, the bike and at work.
My 11 year old XM receiver finally died the week after the 14 Ultra was delivered. I got a deal on an XM Onyx for $0.00 after rebate.
I made a stereo jack to the aux wiring unit harness on the radio, had the dealer reprogram the 6.5 to turn on the aux. stereo input, no problems.
What mount are you using on your limited for the onyx unit, also what did you end up doing with all the excess antenna wiring?
I made a stereo jack to the aux wiring unit harness on the radio, had the dealer reprogram the 6.5 to turn on the aux. stereo input, no problems.
What mount are you using on your limited for the onyx unit, also what did you end up doing with all the excess antenna wiring?
I use the one Onyx receiver at home, in the car, the bike and at work.
Road Captain
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From: Left Ohio for the middle of no where in Fla.
I guarantee the Onyx receiver has a much better buffer built into it, so that is why you don't have reception problems. The Harley XM module only has 1 second of buffer built in so it only takes a very, very short time to lose the signal after you pass under a leaf from an overhanging tree. If they splurged and gave the receiver a minimum 5-10 second buffer like every other satellite receiver available, there wouldn't be a third of the complaints about the Harley XM module.
I purposely tested the Onyx, stationary sitting on the bike and completely blocked the signal with equipment I use at work. I had 1-2 seconds of buffered signal.
I'm not disagreeing the HD unit is not sub-par for it's intended use, but buffering in not the greatest difference.
My portable Inno XM had about the same amount of buffering on my 05 Glide as the Onyx does on the 14 Ultra.
Last edited by 01XLH; Nov 26, 2014 at 07:48 PM.
Cruiser
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My 11 year old XM receiver finally died the week after the 14 Ultra was delivered. I got a deal on an XM Onyx for $0.00 after rebate.
I made a stereo jack to the aux wiring unit harness on the radio, had the dealer reprogram the 6.5 to turn on the aux. stereo input, no problems.
With the antenna "outside", I don't have the poor reception problems riders with the factory unit talk about.
I made a stereo jack to the aux wiring unit harness on the radio, had the dealer reprogram the 6.5 to turn on the aux. stereo input, no problems.
With the antenna "outside", I don't have the poor reception problems riders with the factory unit talk about.
Road Captain
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From: Left Ohio for the middle of no where in Fla.
I know little to nothing about Sirius equipment, so I looked it up.
The Sirius equipment will work, it has a stereo output jack, uses +5 vdc for power, so you can't plug it directly into the bikes electrical. I bought a 12vdc to 5 vdc converter, it came with numerous adaptors and plugs for the different XM & Sirius radios. Connected it directly into the cigarette lighter wiring.
Except for the chrome mount bracket (which came with longer screws and stand-offs), I got everything from one company, but I don't recall which one, look around online you'll find the equipment.
I made the rest from various parts, the screws and bolts from a hardware store.
Here's the link to the aux audio thread
Note there is a discrepancy about which HD audio "harness". I didn't buy either, I made my own from a 1/8" stereo plug & cable and added flat lugs that I stuck right into the CB module connector.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...n-6-5-a-6.html
I found this on my PC.
Last edited by 01XLH; Nov 26, 2014 at 08:45 PM.
Road Warrior
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From: Largo, FL
I've been using an Onyx for several years now. I have the mounts in my own truck, work truck, boat, and bike. I haven't gotten around to getting it installed on the new bike yet. On my '11 UC, I had the mount velcro'd to the inner fairing and it worked perfectly. The design of the Rushmore inner fairing won't work with the velcro. I've had the antenna mounted inside the fairing on top of the radio frame and it works well there, very few signal drops. But, I think the antenna will be mounted outside on the new bike.
I think I'll buy a mount to put it on the left handle bar area. One word of warning, keep an eye on the radio while in the base. The vibration of these bikes can flip the radio right out of the base. I used a rubber band around the top edge of the radio and around the base to hold it in. The vibration on the fairing and handlebars at idle is crazy.
I need to look into the rear aux input. Thanks for the info.
I think I'll buy a mount to put it on the left handle bar area. One word of warning, keep an eye on the radio while in the base. The vibration of these bikes can flip the radio right out of the base. I used a rubber band around the top edge of the radio and around the base to hold it in. The vibration on the fairing and handlebars at idle is crazy.
I need to look into the rear aux input. Thanks for the info.
Road Captain
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From: Left Ohio for the middle of no where in Fla.
Better mention this, I made the mag. antenna mount from a piece of stainless that was magnetic.
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Road Captain
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From: Left Ohio for the middle of no where in Fla.
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