Sirius Radio

[slick999]

Just renewed my sirius radio for 6 months,30.00 + tax and fees,this will get me thru the riding season,You just have to cancel or suspend before the 6 months runs out to avoid getting a regular monthly bill.Got it last year for 25.00.Not sure how long their running the promotion.

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats::clap:
I've got an XM Onyx in the trunk of the RT-L, and the Missus has XM in her RAV4... I just pay it for the year, and listen to it at EVERY opportunity!

 

[WilderThomas]

Sirius

Just renewed my sirius radio for 6 months,30.00 + tax and fees,this will get me thru the riding season,You just have to cancel or suspend before the 6 months runs out to avoid getting a regular monthly bill.Got it last year for 25.00.Not sure how long their running the promotion.

Since you mentioned that you have Sirius satellite service, this prompts the question. Do you have the satellite module installed on your Spyder? If so, did your Spyder come with it, or was it added after the purchase? And if that's the case, was the radio a simple intall or plug in, or did it require a unique wiring harness, etc?

 

[bzbaeren]

Satellite Radio

If I may ask do you have the dongle or just listen through the speakers I haven't known anyone who had the dongle and wonder does it still play through the speakers too

:congrats::clap:
I've got an XM Onyx in the trunk of the RT-L, and the Missus has XM in her RAV4... I just pay it for the year, and listen to it at EVERY opportunity!

 

[Brentc]

Plays through radio or through aux port

I have a similar setup to Bob. I have my Sirius plugged into the auxiliary port in my trunk and play it through my sena Bluetooth with the dongle. I have tried it through the bike speakers, and it works just fine.

 

[Bob Denman]

I just BLAST it through the speakers!
And I hate to say this: no dongle... pps:

 

[Vidman]

I've had Sirius on my car and the Spyder. Since I like to ride back roads on the bike Sirius tends to go in and out with reception in CT and MA (too many mountains and heavy forests). I stopped it on my Spyder because of that.

 

[jaherbst]

Could not do without my Sirius radio. How else would I listen to Fox News and stay awake! I do have seven different radios and it gets a little expensive with all the discounted subscriptions. I do a lot of Mountain riding and always have good reception. Never had a problem unlike FM/AM always losing reception.

Jack

 

[Bob Denman]

Jack,
Do you prefer FOX News, or FOX Headlines? :dontknow:
(I prefer their News station...)

But most of the time: I've got Ozzy's Boneyard at full-volume! :yes::yes::yes:

 

[subdude17349]

Seven XM radios ?!?!?!? AAACCKKK!

I'm way, way too cheap for that. I have 1, an Onyx. And I have docks in my car, the wife's car, the Spyder, my Victory, and a home kit in the garage. It's just habit, when I pick up the keys to whatever I'm going to ride / drive, I pick up the radio receiver also. On the Spyder mine is mounted on a dash mount, and wired to the trunk input plug.

And like you guys, there is no way I'm giving it up. Listening to broadcast (commercials!) radio for more than a few minutes makes me want to stick a screwdriver in my ear.

Jim

 

[Tyris]

Is the Dongle accessory generally almost mandatory these days?

 

[WilderThomas]

Satellite Radio

:congrats::clap:
I've got an XM Onyx in the trunk of the RT-L, and the Missus has XM in her RAV4... I just pay it for the year, and listen to it at EVERY opportunity!

Thank you. I obtained a "free" radio from Sirius when my wife reactivated her radio. And it's currently hardwired in the Olds. Had the subscription canceled as we use her Prius, more. I suppose Sirius provides the Onyx when they send out their free radios. How do you have it powered, the antenna set up, and the music provided through the bike's speakers or your earpiece? Was this your installation or a dealer's or stereo shop's?

 

[Bob Denman]

Thank you. I obtained a "free" radio from Sirius when my wife reactivated her radio. And it's currently hardwired in the Olds. Had the subscription canceled as we use her Prius, more. I suppose Sirius provides the Onyx when they send out their free radios. How do you have it powered, the antenna set up, and the music provided through the bike's speakers or your earpiece? Was this your installation or a dealer's or stereo shop's?

It was easy-peasey!
I have the Onyx in the top trunk in a pouch that I hung from the MP-3 player mounting bracket that I had...
I've got it plugged into the power port in the trunk, and the fuse in the right-hand fusebox has been set in position #6. (It's now only powered when the ignition is on...)
I use the Mp-3 player patch cord to plug it into the sound system's plug in the trunk, and the antenna is simply mounted underneath the lid, up at the top of the trunk...
(I'll try and get you a picture of it...)

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I just did my 6 month thing today for $30 and i told them i don't want auto renewal

 

[slick999]

Since you mentioned that you have Sirius satellite service, this prompts the question. Do you have the satellite module installed on your Spyder? If so, did your Spyder come with it, or was it added after the purchase? And if that's the case, was the radio a simple intall or plug in, or did it require a unique wiring harness, etc?

Dealer installed module as part of the deal

 

[Bob Denman]

Thank you. I obtained a "free" radio from Sirius when my wife reactivated her radio. And it's currently hardwired in the Olds. Had the subscription canceled as we use her Prius, more. I suppose Sirius provides the Onyx when they send out their free radios. How do you have it powered, the antenna set up, and the music provided through the bike's speakers or your earpiece? Was this your installation or a dealer's or stereo shop's?

Pictures of my ONYX:

 

[slick999]

Bob,
That is a nice setup,if I didn't have the module I would of went that way.

 

[Bob Denman]

It's not perfect... but for the cost: it does pretty darn well! :thumbup:
(I can't change stations on the fly, and I get no information about the artist or song on the screen...)

 

[Motorcycledave]

I have XM radio in my shop truck and 2 cars and 1 motorcycle and love it
but I do wish it would cost a little less we pay for it all by the year.

:congrats::clap:
I've got an XM Onyx in the trunk of the RT-L, and the Missus has XM in her RAV4... I just pay it for the year, and listen to it at EVERY opportunity!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLL NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT

It's not perfect... but for the cost: it does pretty darn well! :thumbup:
(I can't change stations on the fly, and I get no information about the artist or song on the screen...)

Well Bob, just do what I did and move the connection from the rear trunk to the Glovebox ( no wiring changes needed ) and you can plug the Sirius unit in there ......easy peasey :clap:.......... Mike :bbq: