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From: leominster, ma
Call these guys http://www.ironcrossaudio.com/ They are great to work with and very knowledgeable about the HK audio system and how best to integrate XM inexpensively if you're looking for options that don't involve using the audio input on the face of the radio. Ask for Tony. You won't find a better gorup to work with than these guys.
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Heatwave...I spoke with Tony at Ironcross....he said the only way he knew without using the auxillary jack was to go with the H-D xm module...the one thing he did say was that sometimes they can be found on E-bay for less money...Oh well...such is life!
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I would trust Tony's viewpoint. He knows his stuff when it comes to the HK audio system.
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Your problem is you need the head unit for channel selection and other features. The Trek unit most likely will not interface with the HK head unit. Even if if could, the cost to design and build the required interface would not be cheap. In fact I would say it would be cheaper buying a low end or used XM receiver and use a simple 3.5mm audio connection to the AUX input on the HK head unit.
Another issue is if you can transfer the XM subscription to another unit.
Another issue is if you can transfer the XM subscription to another unit.
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Hey RD, I was up your way for a nice ride yesterday...I guess I will end up buying the H-D interphase unit as I do not want anything on my handlebars, or plugged into my auxillary jack on the radio. I was not trying to be cheap....I just think the price tag on H-D's unit is grossly overpriced. Consider this...I bought a better than average Pioneer head unit with all the bells and whistles, the XM tuner plus interphase unit to work with the unit to the Pioneer, Antenna, installation in my truck...all for about $400...It kind of puts the price of Harley's unit into perspective! Oh well...I'll just have to wait till I get back to work!...the wife would chit if she caught me spending this kind of dough while I am layed off!!
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Weather finally turned and is drying out. Tuesday was in the 80's but now it's back to overcast. Welcome to New England.
You can get the unit discounted from a on-line outfit like Chicago of Zannotti's but in addition to the XM unit, you need an additional cable at a cost of about $75.00. then you have the actual XM subscription so it is not a cheap venture by any means. It's great for someone going over the road or taking a lot of long trips but I've dropped it from my one car. Sirius (same costs and stations for the most part) raised a yearly subscription of about $140.
Adding it to the bike, which I think is the only way to go, is going to run about $800 total as I'm not going to install it myself. For that price, I'll use the MP3's.
You can get the unit discounted from a on-line outfit like Chicago of Zannotti's but in addition to the XM unit, you need an additional cable at a cost of about $75.00. then you have the actual XM subscription so it is not a cheap venture by any means. It's great for someone going over the road or taking a lot of long trips but I've dropped it from my one car. Sirius (same costs and stations for the most part) raised a yearly subscription of about $140.
Adding it to the bike, which I think is the only way to go, is going to run about $800 total as I'm not going to install it myself. For that price, I'll use the MP3's.
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$800!!! I have some land in Florida, would you like to buy?
I use the XM unit out of my truck, bought it at Walmart five years ago for $49. I have the XM family plan (more than one unit) $6.95/mo. Total cost to use the XM on my Ultra, $9.95 for the cable to hook the XM to the Aux input on the radio.
Once again, $9.95.
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I use the XM unit out of my truck, bought it at Walmart five years ago for $49. I have the XM family plan (more than one unit) $6.95/mo. Total cost to use the XM on my Ultra, $9.95 for the cable to hook the XM to the Aux input on the radio.
Once again, $9.95.
Bwana
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From: COLD Country Connecticut
Hey RD, I was up your way for a nice ride yesterday...I guess I will end up buying the H-D interphase unit as I do not want anything on my handlebars, or plugged into my auxillary jack on the radio. I was not trying to be cheap....I just think the price tag on H-D's unit is grossly overpriced. Consider this...I bought a better than average Pioneer head unit with all the bells and whistles, the XM tuner plus interphase unit to work with the unit to the Pioneer, Antenna, installation in my truck...all for about $400...It kind of puts the price of Harley's unit into perspective! Oh well...I'll just have to wait till I get back to work!...the wife would chit if she caught me spending this kind of dough while I am layed off!!
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