Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Sirius Sat Radio

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-07-2007, 11:20 AM
smeerdude's Avatar
smeerdude
smeerdude is offline
Cruiser
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bolton
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Sirius Sat Radio

I was wondering if anyone else installed their Sirius Radio like I did mine (Above the gauges: see pic).[/align] [/align] It worked for a few weeks but the vibration is too much for that location and the radio cuts in and out. If anyone has found a solution for this please let me know[/align] [/align] Thanks for any advice you can provide.


[/align]
 
  #2  
Old 05-07-2007, 11:45 AM
gman's Avatar
gman
gman is offline
Outstanding HDF Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 2,378
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

i have mine mounted to the fairing using the car mounting kit. when i first used it, I also had a problem with the radio cutting out. thought it was because i had the antenna under the fairing on top of the radio. changed locations with no help. called SIRIUS and after three hours on the phone, it turned out that my radio had a bad connection between it and the cradle. replaced both under warranty (was a real pain with their warranty department) and now it works great. haven't done so yet, but besides the lock on the cradle that secures the radio, thought i might may wrap a rubber band around the cradle and radio to help eliminate the radio vibrating inside the cradle.

[IMG]local://upfiles/12616/57FAF7E9D92E4F479A03C2F8B2B2D1BD.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]local://upfiles/12616/A522DDC152CF4D53AA90A5E2D14C2A41.jpg[/IMG]
 
  #3  
Old 05-07-2007, 11:56 AM
smeerdude's Avatar
smeerdude
smeerdude is offline
Cruiser
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bolton
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

I replaced the Receiver but not the Dock, maybe I should try that. I also used a rubber band but I still had the same issue.[/align]
 
  #4  
Old 05-07-2007, 12:10 PM
bonzo2's Avatar
bonzo2
bonzo2 is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 2 Posts
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

Used the RAM mount off of my handle bars and no vibration and no issues. The Ram mounts use rubber ***** (yeah hard rubber *****)that connect each piece togther. They absord the vibrations so the radio doesn't.
 
  #5  
Old 05-07-2007, 12:18 PM
smeerdude's Avatar
smeerdude
smeerdude is offline
Cruiser
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bolton
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

Do you have a link to those Ram Mounts and a picture of the install on your your bike?
 
  #6  
Old 05-07-2007, 12:20 PM
questor's Avatar
questor
questor is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 801
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

ORIGINAL: smeerdude

I was wondering if anyone else installed their Sirius Radio like I did mine (Above the gauges: see pic).

[/align]
Is the Sirius Radio waterproof?
 
  #7  
Old 05-07-2007, 12:24 PM
smeerdude's Avatar
smeerdude
smeerdude is offline
Cruiser
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bolton
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

No it is not waterproof, i would cover it if riding in rain.
 
  #8  
Old 05-07-2007, 01:33 PM
old95's Avatar
old95
old95 is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Flowery Branch, Ga.
Posts: 655
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

Looks nice, I also had on dash, but thought there was just a little too much vibs, wife and daughter got me the handle bar Sirius system last Xmas so now its to the left in photo, again though your install looks great.
 
  #9  
Old 05-07-2007, 05:10 PM
Seawolf's Avatar
Seawolf
Seawolf is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location:
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

I have the Stiletto 10 and it took me a while to figure out a way to mount it. There are no mounts for motorcycles specific for the Stiletto. After seeing a couple of general GPS mounts online I decided to make my own.

I used this design


and after a trip to Home Depot saved myself $50

I bought a sheet of sheet metal, some bolts, and sleeves. This is the end result-







also I was able to use most of the hardware from the stiletto car kit.
 
  #10  
Old 05-07-2007, 05:15 PM
Seawolf's Avatar
Seawolf
Seawolf is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location:
Posts: 397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Sirius Sat Radio

And before someone asks the radio does stay in the cradle just fine and I have had no issues witht he radio and vibration to date. There is a small lock on the side of the cradle and it seems to secure the radio in the cradle very well. The only thing I worry about is being caught in the rain. The nice thing is it is easy to pull the radio out of the cradle and stick in my pocket without even stopping. When I am off the bike I just lock it in my bag.
 


Quick Reply: Sirius Sat Radio



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:29 PM.