XM Radio Question

[Cruising RT]

Hey Ya'll, I'm wanting to add a XM radio in my trunk, (14' RTL) and have read several previous post and need some suggestions and clarifications please. First of all, the radio, looking at the Onyx, would this be a good choice?:dontknow:, Second, I have the Sena Bluetooth SMH10R headset and the Sena SM10 Dongle. If I decide to purchase the XM radio, will I be able to hear the radio through my BT headset?:dontknow: Do I need to purchase a vehicle kit with radio?:dontknow: How will I hook up the XM so that I'm able to hear music through bike speakers and my headset speakers?:dontknow: Any pics on install would help. Thanks in advance for everyone's help.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLL NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT

Hey Ya'll, I'm wanting to add a XM radio in my trunk, (14' RTL) and have read several previous post and need some suggestions and clarifications please. First of all, the radio, looking at the Onyx, would this be a good choice?:dontknow:, Second, I have the Sena Bluetooth SMH10R headset and the Sena SM10 Dongle. If I decide to purchase the XM radio, will I be able to hear the radio through my BT headset?:dontknow: Do I need to purchase a vehicle kit with radio?:dontknow: How will I hook up the XM so that I'm able to hear music through bike speakers and my headset speakers?:dontknow: Any pics on install would help. Thanks in advance for everyone's help.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I'm sure Bob Denman's sleeping right now but when He see's this in the morning I'm sure He'll tell you how He did His .......( Bob recently posted some Pics of His set-up ) ... and I do believe you can play thru either speakers or your headsets .......... Mike :thumbup:

 

[PaladinLV]

All you need is the BRP provided MP3 player cable!



I would suggest that instead of the hockey puck antenna you use the following or similar


Model AWSR-232045MT

AJ

Hey Ya'll, I'm wanting to add a XM radio in my trunk, (14' RTL) and have read several previous post and need some suggestions and clarifications please. First of all, the radio, looking at the Onyx, would this be a good choice?:dontknow:, Second, I have the Sena Bluetooth SMH10R headset and the Sena SM10 Dongle. If I decide to purchase the XM radio, will I be able to hear the radio through my BT headset?:dontknow: Do I need to purchase a vehicle kit with radio?:dontknow: How will I hook up the XM so that I'm able to hear music through bike speakers and my headset speakers?:dontknow: Any pics on install would help. Thanks in advance for everyone's help.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

 

[scooterexpress]

I suggest the car kit using the fm modulator for listening through the bike speakers the volume is higher then using the media plug and going through the aux option I've done both and prefer the fm modulator unfortunately you won't be able to change stations with either one while ryding.but i'm just a 70's only so its not a problem and I also put the antenna it just lays on top of the psgr backrest works perfect

 

[Brentc]

Here's my setup

Hey Ya'll, I'm wanting to add a XM radio in my trunk, (14' RTL) and have read several previous post and need some suggestions and clarifications please. First of all, the radio, looking at the Onyx, would this be a good choice?:dontknow:, Second, I have the Sena Bluetooth SMH10R headset and the Sena SM10 Dongle. If I decide to purchase the XM radio, will I be able to hear the radio through my BT headset?:dontknow: Do I need to purchase a vehicle kit with radio?:dontknow: How will I hook up the XM so that I'm able to hear music through bike speakers and my headset speakers?:dontknow: Any pics on install would help. Thanks in advance for everyone's help.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

I have a 2014 rts with the setup your describing, I believe. I have the vehicle dock for my older sportster model Sirius and I purchased the USB power cord. I then added a USB style power adapter into the existing trunk cigarette adapter because I was having issues with the stock Sirius 12volt adapter wiggling loose during rides, plus I can power another USB device now. I then used the auxiliary cable that came with the spyder with the 3.5 mm end to just plug my satellite radio into the aux port in trunk. I ran antennae from right side of trunk and that's it. Only down side is the inability to change stations while driving.

 

[Bob Denman]

All you need is the BRP provided MP3 player cable!

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I would suggest that instead of the hockey puck antenna you use the following or similar

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Model AWSR-232045MT

AJ

AJ's got this covered... :clap: :agree:

 

[Cruising RT]

XM

I have a 2014 rts with the setup your describing, I believe. I have the vehicle dock for my older sportster model Sirius and I purchased the USB power cord. I then added a USB style power adapter into the existing trunk cigarette adapter because I was having issues with the stock Sirius 12volt adapter wiggling loose during rides, plus I can power another USB device now. I then used the auxiliary cable that came with the spyder with the 3.5 mm end to just plug my satellite radio into the aux port in trunk. I ran antennae from right side of trunk and that's it. Only down side is the inability to change stations while driving.
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So is it necessary to use the cradle or can I just Velcro back of unit and stick to trunk?

 

[Cruising RT]

XM

All you need is the BRP provided MP3 player cable!

View attachment 146328

I would suggest that instead of the hockey puck antenna you use the following or similar

View attachment 146329
Model AWSR-232045MT

AJ

Where have you mounted your antenna? A friend suggested putting antenna between the interior and exterior truck lid. He has XM radio and I kinda think his antenna may be more on the clam design, Would this antenna fit there?

 

[Cruising RT]

XM

I suggest the car kit using the fm modulator for listening through the bike speakers the volume is higher then using the media plug and going through the aux option I've done both and prefer the fm modulator unfortunately you won't be able to change stations with either one while ryding.but i'm just a 70's only so its not a problem and I also put the antenna it just lays on top of the psgr backrest works perfect

How difficult would it be to mount XM near handlebars? Would I be able to find a cable long enough to hook this into my trunk so that it runs through the speakers? I'd like the opportunity to change channels on the fly.

 

[Brentc]

You will need cradle

So is it necessary to use the cradle or can I just Velcro back of unit and stick to trunk?

Yes, the cradle is what has the actual plugs for power, antennae and audio out. I would be careful on mounting unit outside of trunk, it should not get wet or it could end up ruining the unit.

 

[PaladinLV]

Left side; cable snaked behind passenger seat.
I also bolted the antenna in place.



AJ

Where have you mounted your antenna? A friend suggested putting antenna between the interior and exterior truck lid. He has XM radio and I kinda think his antenna may be more on the clam design, Would this antenna fit there?

 

[Bob Denman]

How difficult would it be to mount XM near handlebars? Would I be able to find a cable long enough to hook this into my trunk so that it runs through the speakers? I'd like the opportunity to change channels on the fly.

For that kind of control over the system: you might just as well pop for the OEM XM radio... nojoke

 

[PaladinLV]

Buy one with a remote!

AJ

How difficult would it be to mount XM near handlebars? Would I be able to find a cable long enough to hook this into my trunk so that it runs through the speakers? I'd like the opportunity to change channels on the fly.

 

[Cruising RT]

Buy one with a remote!

AJ

Great Idea!

 

[Brentc]

FYI on remote

My sportster remote did not work through the trunk so you might need to experiment with the location to see if you can find a spot that will still see the remote. Let me know, I'm curious if you can find a spot.