CB radio on a 2012 RT A/c SE5

[BuddaBelly]

Can anyone give me some info on tne can am cb radio. I want to put one on the Budda Buggy. Have heard that it's transmission is not very good.
And before I spend mega bucks I would like to hear from those who have one.

Thanks
Bodda Belly

 

[MarkLawson]

What you heard is right. Also the installation is a big deal. You have to remove the whole rear trunk/saddlebag assembly. It a big job:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?18347-CB-Installation-(Graphic-Pictures-WARNING!)

 

[spyderpoop]

cb

correct the cb is a poor poor quality not like a truckers cb as I,am a trucker also and has only once in 6 months got a response for just even a radio check but this is BRP product so don't be surprised if they come out with a recall thanks Rich

 

[bluestratos]

I installed it my self, it was easy but takes time. The problem is the antenna and ground block, l replaced mine with the kit from JCV and I get good range now.

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[Jeriatric]

Mine works fine. Of course I understand that -unlike a truck- it has almost zero ground plane, has a AM/FM antenna inches away that knocks down some of its signal strength too. In the Grand scheme of things it does what it was designed to do, communicate within the group you're riding with. If you live in California and want to talk skip to say...Florida. You WILL BE disappointed.

 

[stevedfive]

JVC antenna?

 

[Jeriatric]

JVC antenna?

me? BRP

 

[stevedfive]

Ha, no. Randy posted he got an antenna kit from JVC. I had not heard of that.

 

[x-winger]

We have the BRP CB on our 2012 RTS which my wife is now riding. I'm now riding a 2013 Harley Tri Glide which has the Harley CB. Our communication between the two bikes is clear and strong.

On the other hand, GPS VOLUME on the Spyder is not strong and is a pain to adjust. I'm very unhappy with that part of the set-up.

Ed

 

[stevedfive]

All of the GPS volumes have to be set at 100%. You adjust the volume using the handlebar controls.

 

[bluestratos]

My apologies, I meant to type J&M.. http://www.jmcorp.com/index.htm and look at the Spyder RT section. The difference was amazing and I am the worlds biggest skeptic.