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[TwoAlpha]

Does anyone have any experience or suggestions for removing the pink xm antenna connector? Preferably, non-destructively. I have a new antenna that I'm about to install and thought I'd ask before I improvise.

[Iron Cross Audio]

The "pink" portion is just a clip on the actual connector. If you open the module, you should be able to release the tabs and slide the pink potion off

[Texas 103]

Does anyone have any experience or suggestions for removing the pink xm antenna connector? Preferably, non-destructively. I have a new antenna that I'm about to install and thought I'd ask before I improvise.

what antenna are you going to? Thanks Greg

[TwoAlpha]

what antenna are you going to? Thanks Greg

I moved to this ==> http://www.amazon.com/Sirius-Satellite-Radio-Motorcycle-Antenna/dp/B002HTRELU/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1

[GregKhougaz]

How big is that antenna and where do you intend to install?   

Thanks. 

GK 

[TwoAlpha]

The "pink" portion is just a clip on the actual connector. If you open the module, you should be able to release the tabs and slide the pink potion off

Thanks. I agree. I found that I could take the top off the xm module (6 T10 screws and gasket), open the clips, and slide off the pink connector. In the end, I decided to keep the pink connector since the new antenna would fit inside it...NOT! I cracked the pink connector putting the antenna connector in place. However, I think it will still serve to help hold the plug in place...so gonna leave it that way. I installed the antenna vertically under the fairing, attached to one of the "radio mount" brackets rather than a messier installation on the handlebars.

I had hoped to see a full set of signal strength bars and was disappointed I did not. However, after further testing (only a day so far), I found that while I don't have all bars lit up, I've had ZERO cutouts so far where I had previously seen them 100% of the time. So, I'm hoping this trend will continue...

[TwoAlpha]

How big is that antenna and where do you intend to install?   

Thanks. 

GK 

See my other post for more details on installation. I mounted on the side of the "radio mount" metal frame. As high up as I could get it without interfering with the fairing. I didn't measure it but I'd say the antenna is about 4" high. I mounted mine using a 90-degree sticky flush mount included with the kit.

[GregKhougaz]

Thank you. 

[Texas 103]

Thank you. 

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