XM Radio w New Antenna
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XM Radio w New Antenna
There has been some discussion about the XM radio and reception for the Rushmore bikes. Like others, I had some concerns so I did not get it.
Recently, others mentioned that there was an updated XM antenna plus Harley had recommended a new location for the antenna. So, with that in mind, I decided to purchase the module.
I verified that the kit I purchased was the new version with the new antenna and had it installed today. When done, I turned the bike on - it recognized the radio and my reception (on channel 1) was as clear as a bell. I also looked at the reception graph and it was four bars.
I could only hear channel one because I will not activate the radio until some time in April - riding season here in Michigan.
So, if moving to XM, I might suggest that you make sure you get the updated antenna. If you already have one, I understand you can buy the new antenna separately
Recently, others mentioned that there was an updated XM antenna plus Harley had recommended a new location for the antenna. So, with that in mind, I decided to purchase the module.
I verified that the kit I purchased was the new version with the new antenna and had it installed today. When done, I turned the bike on - it recognized the radio and my reception (on channel 1) was as clear as a bell. I also looked at the reception graph and it was four bars.
I could only hear channel one because I will not activate the radio until some time in April - riding season here in Michigan.
So, if moving to XM, I might suggest that you make sure you get the updated antenna. If you already have one, I understand you can buy the new antenna separately
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That is good to know. I removed my older HK module with lifetime subscription when i traded my old bike in thinking it would work on the Rushmore and it wont. I was looking to buy the Rushmore module this spring. Really sucks because i miss XM radio and have to buy something twice when i have one with lifetime listening.
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That is good to know. I removed my older HK module with lifetime subscription when i traded my old bike in thinking it would work on the Rushmore and it wont. I was looking to buy the Rushmore module this spring. Really sucks because i miss XM radio and have to buy something twice when i have one with lifetime listening.
When I busted their ***** about charging a fee to move a "Lifetime" subscription to a different radio, they lowered the fee to $50...I gave in and said Fine!
I moved from my 2010 LTD to my 2015 LTD (new XM module)...
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YPD485 provided the correct part number. My antenna however says 1603 - but does look exactly like the one he has pictured.
The mounting instructions include a new clamp - and as I understand, it is now mounted on the opposite side as to where they use to mount it (now on the right side as you are facing the bike)
Surprised that I even got some reception when I pulled the bike into the garage.
The mounting instructions include a new clamp - and as I understand, it is now mounted on the opposite side as to where they use to mount it (now on the right side as you are facing the bike)
Surprised that I even got some reception when I pulled the bike into the garage.
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You can move the Lifetime subscription from original XM radio to another XM radio by paying a fee to Sirius XM of about $79.00 if I remember right...
When I busted their ***** about charging a fee to move a "Lifetime" subscription to a different radio, they lowered the fee to $50...I gave in and said Fine!
I moved from my 2010 LTD to my 2015 LTD (new XM module)...
When I busted their ***** about charging a fee to move a "Lifetime" subscription to a different radio, they lowered the fee to $50...I gave in and said Fine!
I moved from my 2010 LTD to my 2015 LTD (new XM module)...
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You can move the Lifetime subscription from original XM radio to another XM radio by paying a fee to Sirius XM of about $79.00 if I remember right...
When I busted their ***** about charging a fee to move a "Lifetime" subscription to a different radio, they lowered the fee to $50...I gave in and said Fine!
I moved from my 2010 LTD to my 2015 LTD (new XM module)...
When I busted their ***** about charging a fee to move a "Lifetime" subscription to a different radio, they lowered the fee to $50...I gave in and said Fine!
I moved from my 2010 LTD to my 2015 LTD (new XM module)...
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