Anyone installed a CB Radio on a 2018-'20 Spyder RTL?

[Bartender]

For any of you that are planning to add a J&M CB to your Can Am, you should be aware that J&M has ceased making that unit and the only supply of the 2003 JM CB is left over stock or used units, so don't delay installing one if that's what you want. Certainly my preference.

 

[jcthorne]

I recently modified the auto adapter for the Midland so it gets power from both the 5v USB ports in the Dual USB outlet. I use the Sena SR10 for bluetooth along with PTT extension button. I power the USB from a fuse block that has both + & - posts. If you try and power the CB from the battery you will get serious engine interference. Group riding is close and the rubber duck antenna is plenty. External antenna would be difficult to install anywhere.

$100 for CB
$200+ for Sena
$40-50 for extra components.

J&M CB $430 requires corded headsets. I'm unable to figure out how to make it bluetooth capable.


My Setup

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To use the J&M with Sena Bluetooth headsets, you connect a Sena SR10 module to the J&M headset output connector.

 

[pegasus1300]

To use the J&M with Sena Bluetooth headsets, you connect a Sena SR10 module to the J&M headset output connector.

Thanks JT though from the above post it seems like that might be moot.

 

[Flamewinger]

To use the J&M with Sena Bluetooth headsets, you connect a Sena SR10 module to the J&M headset output connector.

The headsets connect to a large DIN plug. The Sena SR10 has a much smaller connector on all the cables that work with a 2-way radios. I've used J&M headsets for 30+ years and the connectors don't work together. The Sena Freewire might work as it doesn't have a PTT button and can get separate cable for Harley or Honda systems. Not sure which one works. Or if the Freewire is what is needed. Harley or Honda?

Still can't figure it out.

J&M headset plug. Sena SR10 connected cable

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Still can't figure it out.

JC made a post some time back about using the SR10 adapter cable that doesn't have a connector on it and putting a connector on it that fit the J&M. I don't remember if he posted, or not, the pinout and what wire goes to which pin.

I think the Freewire can be be used with the Spyder OEM CB but you would have make an adapter to switch some wires around to correctly mate the HD plug to the Spyder connector. That would be the same case with using the J&M.

 

[Aardvark]

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We have installed several of the J&M Motorcycle CB units. They work far better than attaching a hand held to your bar. Full power CB.

CB attachment

Just got my Spyder and have the same radio as that shown above. How did you attach it to the handlebar??