Does anyone know if XM can just be actived on a premium Ultra radio. Or do i have to replace the whoke thing. Was told the dealer can update thw software. On mine its just greyed out. It a 2016 Ultra Ltd.

 

You have to add the XM module (plugs into a slot on back of radio).

Once plugged in, that greyed out XM option will be available.

No need for any dealer software flash.

 

You must buy the radio module. Then you activate with xm Sirius.

 

Boom! Audio SiriusXM Satellite Radio Kit
Part Number 76000351

 

Fellas thanks. I thought so. Rockys in London had a tech weekend but couldnt get there. Some told me had to replace the whole thing. Now for me is it worth it. Riding out west this summer. And know when u hit the Sault. Not too many stations.

 

I debated this same thing.
I even have an iPod with just about all my music on it.

But we have XM in our other vehicles, and I like it.
So, I bought the module and added it to the bike too.
It was worth it to me, and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

It isn't for everybody though, and quite a few refuse to "pay" for a subscription.
But it works really well.

1. Buy module kit
2. Remove outer fairing
3. Remove cover plate on back of radio.
4. Plug XM module (just like a computer PCI card) into slot
5. Plug included antenna in, and mount to your preference.
6. Turn on radio, and you'll see XM is now available.
7. Get the XM ID number (displayed on screen on channel 0).
8. Call XM and get your FREE trial subscription started.

No need to a dealer visit or flash of any kind.

Back of radio where the module plugs in.

 

The XM in my cars all sounds like 33-1/3 rpm music playing at 33-1/2. I let the subscriptions go because I like music to sound like it's supposed to, not all "stretched out".

Am I the only one that hears it that way?

I have all my music on a thumb drive, plays on bike and cars just fine that way.

 

Your ears are better than mine that's for sure! I've never heard it sound as if it were stretched out. I have XM in my SUV and I like it but not enough to add it to my ride. I make up playlists for some rides.

 

The sound quality of XM depends on a couple of things.
1. The quality of the audio system.
2. The actual channel your listening too.

Some of the channels playing oldies (60's on 6 for instance) are playing music that was never recorded to the standards of recordings today.
All of that music was originally recorded in analog and had to be converted, and with that comes a slight loss of quality.

I notice a big difference from the 60's and 70's channels, compared to the modern music on Hits 1 (channel 2)

This is really a personal preference, as some people are very picky about their music.
For example, my wife would be perfectly happy listening to music on an old transistor radio.

I listen to Classic Vinyl which has mostly older music, but sounds better than 60's on 6.
Classic Rewind plays a new generation of classic, so it sounds a littler better.

But the best audio quality I've found has been on Hits1, but I just don't like most of the music there. LOL

 

I heard you need antenna to have open sky for best reception. Where did you mount the antenna??