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I installed the comm cable and the freewire. I just kept the com cable behind the fairing, and ran a small hole for the freewire USB back into the fairing. I keep the freewire in one of the cubbies on my Road Glide
Thanks, strat, that's my plan too. I just had it down on the neck for now so I can test a few things before tidying it up.

Do you have a 20s? Does your passenger wear a headset as well?
 
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I use the 10U built for the Schuberth C2 Pro. I dont usually have a passenger, but ride together with my girlfriend all the time, and we just use the Sena intercom feature to talk to each other.

I also installed the XM module, and that has made a big difference in distance rides.
 
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For a whopping $3 and 10 minutes, I installed my latest mod: radiator cover.

Walk into Home Depot, go all the way to the back wall of the building supplies and get a strip of Gutter Guard (this will make three radiator guards).



Go over to the tools section and grab a measuring tape and a pair of shears. Measure 8" x 4.75" and cut. Return the tools to the shelves and pay for the Gutter Guard. Pop the plastic bit off your radiator (Only need to pop the top loose) and insert your mesh.



Pop the plastic bit back on your radiator while keeping your mesh aligned.



Put the remaining Gutter Guard in your saddlebag - fits perfectly.

 
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Yes, I did this all at Home Depot, even made this post from the parking lot waiting for bike night at Harley to start across the road...
 
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Originally Posted by strat10
I use the 10U built for the Schuberth C2 Pro. I dont usually have a passenger, but ride together with my girlfriend all the time, and we just use the Sena intercom feature to talk to each other.

I also installed the XM module, and that has made a big difference in distance rides.
Thanks. Is the passenger able to listen to music as well? I can't remember where but I saw someone post that the passenger could not listen to music unless they had some separate module plugged into a passenger comm port.
 
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What if you flipped it upside down, would it hit the tank? It may get it out of the wind.
 
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Thanks. Is the passenger able to listen to music as well? I can't remember where but I saw someone post that the passenger could not listen to music unless they had some separate module plugged into a passenger comm port.
She usually listens to her own music, usually her Iphone. Having said that the SEna does give you music sharing option.

https://support.sena.com/hc/en-us/ar...ng-on-the-20S-
 
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What if you flipped it upside down, would it hit the tank? It may get it out of the wind.
It would hit the tank. I could just rotate it down so instead of standing up, the arm would be horizontal. It hardly gets any wind, but the wind it does catch keeps it cool when the phone is in the sun all day.
 
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I guess I never posted that the first thing I did when I got home from the dealer was hide the antenna! Dang that thing looks stupid swinging around back there... I just did the 5 minute antenna tuck under the seat and bought a plug for the hole (p/n 59749-06 and costs $2) - saved quite a bit of money compared to the Harley kit (go figure). The results are fantastic - no change from stock location.

 

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Did a little 300 mile road trip Saturday with my wife on the back. That's the furthest either of us have ridden in one day. We loved it! SE Oklahoma is beautiful.

 

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