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[dm930]

Was thinking of activating the Sirius Radio.  Don't use FM at all and heard the reception based on the antenna placement is horrible anyway.  Is Sirius XM reception any better? 
Not really looking to relocate the antenna honestly and I have my phones music as well as Pandora.

[fastfreddy]

Just got my '16 RGU and turned on the Sirius XM day one, have to say I don't even listen to the FM at all any more. I'm just wrapping up a 3k mile trip and the XM has been great. I did relocate the antenna thing (that was not a big deal at all) cause I read that some had issues with reseption with it in the factory location

[harleyrules]

I have Sirius activated on my '15 and it cuts in and out depending on the weather. I also have it on my other bike with antenna placed outside the fairing and same issue, in and out reception. But when I use my phone and stream Sirius via Bluetooth or via auxiliary on the 2013 I have no reception problems at all. Needless to say I am going to cancel Sirius on the bike and just stream it from my phone. 

[dm930]

I have Sirius activated on my '15 and it cuts in and out depending on the weather. I also have it on my other bike with antenna placed outside the fairing and same issue, in and out reception. But when I use my phone and stream Sirius via Bluetooth or via auxiliary on the 2013 I have no reception problems at all. Needless to say I am going to cancel Sirius on the bike and just stream it from my phone.

Interesting, do you have your phone mounted on the bike so it has a clear view of the sky or is it in your pocket or compartment on the bike?
I'd love to hear how easy or difficult it may be to relocate that antenna if I have to.  Remember, when you stream from your phone, you're eating your at your data plan unless you have unlimited data...

[mjb765]

Move the XM antenna to outside the fairing at the base of windshield and the reception will get much better.

[dm930]

Move the XM antenna to outside the fairing at the base of windshield and the reception will get much better.

How involved is that Mike?  And is it an eye sore to look at?  Don't want to compromise the look....

[mjb765]

How involved is that Mike?  And is it an eye sore to look at?  Don't want to compromise the look....

Depends if you are getting windshield bags.....the antenna is hidden under them.

[dm930]

Is this what the antenna looks like Mike?  If not, are you able to snap a pic of yours? 

[mjb765]

That could be it...or it might be a little smaller. Hard to snap a pic without taking the windshield and fairing pouches off.

[dm930]

Yeah, forgot you had the windshield bag on yours.  I would'nt be opposed to having mine on top like that exposed for better reception.  Is it a pain to get to it and relocate?  Do much of the fairing come apart?

[mjb765]

Yeah, forgot you had the windshield bag on yours.  I would'nt be opposed to having mine on top like that exposed for better reception.  Is it a pain to get to it and relocate?  Do much of the fairing come apart?

7 screws......unplug the headlight and the front is off.....3m tape, relocate antenna and put fairing back on. I put a small groove in the inner fairing at the base of the windshield so the wire does not get crushed. you can't see it at all.

[dm930]

Nice Mike.  That's encouraging me to try.

[mjb765]

Nice Mike.  That's encouraging me to try.

Leave the center screw under the windshield for last so you can grab the fairing when you remove it. And cover the front fender--just in case. I guess I can help you with that also

When does the bike arrive anyway?

[dm930]

2 weeks.   

[mjb765]

2 weeks.   

You could have rented a trailer and gone to Tx and back a few times by then.......

Gonna be a long 2 weeks for you.