Tom Posted April 2, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 2, 2010 OK Ive read a FEW threads on mounting the XM antenna on the bikes..Has anyone found the absolute best place to mount the ANTENNA for XM?? Pictures if possible..ALSO Is it worth it to get the Weather subscriptin also..does it show radar maps?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted April 3, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 3, 2010 Some have mounting plates that connect between the base plate and the ram mount . Some have placed the antenna in the fairing , but then you cannot switch from scoot to cage if desired . I made a mount out of Kydex . That's a form-able plastic that I heated up with a heat gun and molded it to affix to the mirror mount . Used adhesive hook and loop to secure the antenna to the Kydex mount . Sorry , no photos of it . The Weather is useful , but you can get better info off your cellphone if you have that feature . XM Weather is more of an Icon based map .You can pan the map to see what the weather reports are in just about any major area . It's worth it to me and if you travel alot and a greater distances , some may differ. BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted April 3, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 3, 2010 I bought the plate. It works just fine! http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/marinerfan/default/ride-newport-kentucky-005--large-msg-124684070866.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted April 3, 2010 Share #4 Posted April 3, 2010 Does the XM antenna plug into the Zumo or the mount? Any deals out there for the antenna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted April 3, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 3, 2010 It plugs into the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted April 3, 2010 Share #6 Posted April 3, 2010 Tom, The weather feature includes the traffic alert feature on mine.Around most major cities you'll see the slowdowns due to accidents,TMC, and construction. Well worth the extra info especially if you take it in the truck with you. In which case you would probably want to Velcro mount it so you can take the xm with the Zumo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted April 3, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 3, 2010 the zumo 550 came with two mounts, one for the bike the other for the car. the antenna plugs into either mount. as someone else stated the extra for the traffic/weather is worth te price especially in cities/states. one trip to alabama showed tornado and flood warnings. good thing we still had 3 hours before we got to that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted April 3, 2010 OK ordered my stuff today..Doing as Mariner did and YES I will get the weather/Traffic subscription..Thanks All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in flagrante Posted April 5, 2010 Share #9 Posted April 5, 2010 Does your Zumo run through your scoot's speakers/intercom? Has anyone tried the Zumo model with the integrated XM/Sirius satellite music radio (have to buy the subscription of course)? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted April 5, 2010 Share #10 Posted April 5, 2010 I bought the plate. It works just fine! http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/marinerfan/default/ride-newport-kentucky-005--large-msg-124684070866.jpg Mine is just like that but on the other side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted April 5, 2010 Share #11 Posted April 5, 2010 Does your Zumo run through your scoot's speakers/intercom? Has anyone tried the Zumo model with the integrated XM/Sirius satellite music radio (have to buy the subscription of course)? Thanks! Yep, just get the Buddy Rich cable, and the Zumo will play through your external or internal speakers, all sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in flagrante Posted April 5, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 5, 2010 Yep, just get the Buddy Rich cable, and the Zumo will play through your external or internal speakers, all sounds. Thanks much -- yet another hidden gem at this site to be uncovered to make the most of my RSV owning/riding experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted April 5, 2010 I have the BuddyRich cable also..can hear phone thru speakers or headset just waiting now on my XM antenna and mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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