adding satellite radio
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adding satellite radio
i have the standard radio that comes on a '12 e.g. classic. what is involved in adding satellite radio reception to the radio? is it just a matter of calling the satellite provider, or do you have to install special antenna and receiver?
there are too many times i find myself out in the boon docks with no radio reception and i am getting tired of listening to all the commercials too.
what kind of rate should i expect to pay for basic service? many thanks.
there are too many times i find myself out in the boon docks with no radio reception and i am getting tired of listening to all the commercials too.
what kind of rate should i expect to pay for basic service? many thanks.
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if you want to got the HD route, it won't be cheap. you'll need HD part # 76404-06 @$499 and I'm pretty sure you'll need the overlay harness but not 100% positive. After you get this installed then you call Sirius to activate it.
Another alternative is adding a handlebar mount satellite radio and plug it into your aux port on the front of your radio. A lot of places give away the radio to get your business on the monthly siriusxm service. You'll need a mount for your handlebars to hold the device as well to go this route.
Another alternative is adding a handlebar mount satellite radio and plug it into your aux port on the front of your radio. A lot of places give away the radio to get your business on the monthly siriusxm service. You'll need a mount for your handlebars to hold the device as well to go this route.
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I went the HD route with mine. I first installed it in my 07 RG. I did get the unit/module here in the For Sale section at a respectable discount. The module mounts on top of the stock HK and comes with an antenna which can be mounted to the radio bracket. I did have to purchase the "Ultra overlay" harness to complete the install. The overlay harness has ALL the connections for the extras that come with the Ultra models. I took all the extra wiring out and only left what was needed to use the XM module (thank you service manual). After the install, just a phone call to Sirius/XM with the module ID # and activated it. I went this way to keep it as clean as possible, maintain handle bar controls and so I wouldn't have something mounted on the handle bars that I would have to worry about when I was not with the bike. I now have the same set up on my 2012.
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I'm not up on the wiring requirements of the current satellite radios, but for mounting, check out these simple but classic looking mounts (made in USA): http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/satellite-radio-mounts/
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