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[Texas 103]

Took the plunge and bought a Zumo 550>>>Wow it is awesome and in keeping with the brotherhood of OCD and Max Bling>>>I'd like to install the GXM -30 antenna so I can get the Weather...I know some of you all have experimented with the antenna placement>>> Where does it work best, In the faring, on top of the unit,?. My first choice would be inside the faring but if that doesn't work what are my options>>> Thanks Greg 

[Fired00d]

Took the plunge and bought a Zumo 550>>>Wow it is awesome and in keeping with the brotherhood of OCD and Max Bling>>>I'd like to install the GXM -30 antenna so I can get the Weather...I know some of you all have experimented with the antenna placement>>> Where does it work best, In the faring, on top of the unit,?. My first choice would be inside the faring but if that doesn't work what are my options>>> Thanks Greg 

Not sure which mount you used for your Zumo, but here is a thread w/pictures of a mount - ? on Zumo.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Here is a link that shows the mount mentioned in previous post - Garmin Zumo 550 and Accesories @ Cycle Gadgets. Scroll down that page and look for "Accessories for Garmin Zumo 550".

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Texas 103]

Here is a link that shows the mount mentioned in previous post - Garmin Zumo 550 and Accesories @ Cycle Gadgets. Scroll down that page and look for "Accessories for Garmin Zumo 550".

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Thanks dood.... I'll start there unless I can come up with a better idea. I wonder if I can shorten the cable so it isn't all over the place. Looks like I could cut it and use a connector, maybe like a coax connector.. 

[Ceej]

I don't think I would cut it, I've heard bad stories about that. But where are you guys getting the GXM-30 - and at what prices?? These lil suckers are pricey!!

[Texas 103]

I don't think I would cut it, I've heard bad stories about that. But where are you guys getting the GXM-30 - and at what prices?? These lil suckers are pricey!!

Saw one on EBAY for 180>>>Yes they are a little pricey>>> I'll call Garmin tech today and see if I can shorten the cable and how to do it>>>Greg

[rlavigna]

Saw one on EBAY for 180>>>Yes they are a little pricey>>> I'll call Garmin tech today and see if I can shorten the cable and how to do it>>>Greg

I am interested in Garmin's response about shortening the cable.  Rich

[ezrider]

The GXM-30 XM reciver/antenna works fine installed on top of the AM/FM radio case under the fairing on FLHT's.

This thread covers Zumo/GXM-30 installation on FLHT's in great detail: http://www.zumoforums.com/zumo/viewtopic.php?t=226

[Bungy]

I am interested in Garmin's response about shortening the cable.  Rich

Me too!!
I opened up the back of mine, but quickly closed it again, its got a small 4 pin connector inside, but it's wayyyy to small for me to start f@@cking w/ it!

[Texas 103]

I am interested in Garmin's response about shortening the cable.  Rich

No can  cut cable>>>according to tech support>>>> SO on top of the radio it is>>>Greg

[rlavigna]

No can  cut cable>>>according to tech support>>>> SO on top of the radio it is>>>Greg

Greg, Thanks for the followup. Rich

[Bungy]

No can  cut cable>>>according to tech support>>>> SO on top of the radio it is>>>Greg

I had mine there and a few other places inside the fairing as well, reception was not optimum so I moved it outside.

[ezrider]

I have had no drop-outs with my GXM-30 on top of the radio under the fairing.

[Texas 103]

I have had no drop-outs with my GXM-30 on top of the radio under the fairing.

Thanks ezrider>>>>Greg

[Ceej]

Someone needs to do a review of this thing with the GXM-30 - this is how you get the weather info with the GPS right, give us the scoop on how it works to convince us its worth the extra money, I mean after all its not like its chrome