Siruis Xm module experiances
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Siruis Xm module experiances
I,m thinking about adding the XM module to my 13 RG. I've read at length about possible issues with antenna placement in the fairing. I would like to hear personal experiences. good and bad about it. If you've done it LMK how it worked out.
I have XM in my car and love it. However on the bike it was a totally different experience. I could never get the reception dialed in. I mounted the antenna inside the fairing and also outside the fairing. Also the sound quality left a lot to be desired. Poor quality and a lack of volume. I ran it with both the HD XM module with the stock OEM head unit and also ran it with a Sony HU and their module. The aftermarket set up was a little better but not much.
Now I just either blue tooth or use the USB cord to stream Pandora
Now I just either blue tooth or use the USB cord to stream Pandora
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I added XM to my 2016 limited soon after buying 2 years ago. At that time i read others had better success using a different antenna under fairing. Its a round flat puck style. I went ahead and bought one on ebay and it did seam to get better reception while under fairing versus stock one.
i recently lined my fairing with sound dampening material and also with new amp and tray, doesnt seem to fit well. Reception has gotten worse...so im deciding if i want to go back to the origianl small square antenna that comes with kit and mount it in top of ledge next to vent and windshield. Visible outside of fairing. Round ones are too big and ugly to mount outside fairing by fairing vent.. stock square one isnt real noticable I suppose.
I would say anymore, i just stream my music from my Amazon Music app. Never once used FM and rarely ever used the XM anyway.
Before the deadner in fairing, reception was ok..still would cut out under bridges and near large trees. Same area my truck use to cut out. Im in rural area.
If you buy the XM and want to try a different antenna, let me know...i have an exrta of the round antennas you can have.
i recently lined my fairing with sound dampening material and also with new amp and tray, doesnt seem to fit well. Reception has gotten worse...so im deciding if i want to go back to the origianl small square antenna that comes with kit and mount it in top of ledge next to vent and windshield. Visible outside of fairing. Round ones are too big and ugly to mount outside fairing by fairing vent.. stock square one isnt real noticable I suppose.
I would say anymore, i just stream my music from my Amazon Music app. Never once used FM and rarely ever used the XM anyway.
Before the deadner in fairing, reception was ok..still would cut out under bridges and near large trees. Same area my truck use to cut out. Im in rural area.
If you buy the XM and want to try a different antenna, let me know...i have an exrta of the round antennas you can have.
Last edited by GLW Mike; Jun 23, 2018 at 06:43 AM.
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I'm very pleased with my reception. I had the antenna inside the fairing and moved it outside. Reception is noticeably better with fewer dropped signals but I still can lose a signal in dead spots (same as my car).
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I added the module to the 18. Moved the antenna outside next to the mail slot. Reception is good. I do lose signal briefly under some tree canopy that the car doesn’t but not often. Can only expect so much from that little antenna. SQ is not noticeably different to me.
i have music ADD so I have all kinds of presets that I flip through. And I don’t like spending time compiling my own library. I have found myself spending a lot of time n rockbar lately
i have music ADD so I have all kinds of presets that I flip through. And I don’t like spending time compiling my own library. I have found myself spending a lot of time n rockbar lately
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I think there's a pretty big difference with the pre Rushmore bikes and the sound quality. The OP has a '13
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dont disagre in concept based on what others point out. Thats why I made sure to call out mine is an 18. Just my experience . First bike with the module so I have no experience on pre Rushmore