Is there a better antennae for a 2023 Spyder RT Limited?

[AJ 1]

I purchased a 2023 Spyder RT Limited, but the FM radio reception is not very good. So is there a replacement antenna that would pull in more stations? Thanks.

 

[ned64]

there is a short spiral antenna that you can buy from a couple of vendors that post on here; Lamonster Garage, BajaRon, canamspyderaccessories.com - Check to make sure the antenna cable is plugged in too. I'm sure someone else can tell you more.

 

[AJ 1]

I would think that the antenna cable must be plugged in, or I wouldn't get the stations that I do. But just in case - where is the cable plugged in? Behind the gauges?

 

[troop]

I would think that the antenna cable must be plugged in, or I wouldn't get the stations that I do. But just in case - where is the cable plugged in? Behind the gauges?

Not a plug, but a battery cable loop type connection. Sits between female antenna/male thread post. I have the Show Chrome shorty and it works about the same. Spyder radios are known for kind of weak reception. Just be forewarned, Can Am uses that nasty yellow loctite on the antenna threads, so removal could be kind of a bear.

 

[AJ 1]

@troop - where is that connection located on the Spyder? Thanks

 

[Quickdraw]

there is a short spiral antenna that you can buy from a couple of vendors that post on here; Lamonster Garage, BajaRon, canamspyderaccessories.com - Check to make sure the antenna cable is plugged in too. I'm sure someone else can tell you more.

I bought the short antenna. Don't waste your money. It was worse than stock.

 

[troop]

@troop - where is that connection located on the Spyder? Thanks

Right where the antenna screws on..

 

[baxter]

Sirius XM subscription and a phone blue-toothed to the bike solves many radio reception issues.

 

[KX5062]

Honestly, if you're looking for better reception, you're probably going to need a longer antenna and a signal booster. The antenna is too short for proper reception.

Disclaimer: (My nephew is an electrical engineer and radio expert whose explained radio theories to me, so I have no personal expertise.)

 

[troop]

Sirius XM subscription and a phone blue-toothed to the bike solves many radio reception issues.

Or, free iHeart radio. Download the app and bluetooth to the radio. A couple local stations are associated with iHeart, and I can listen to them wherever I travel