Road Tech zūmo 665 Questions - Page 2

Infidel! · #16 03-05-2012, 07:57 PM

I originally mounted it on top of the radio. I had OK reception as long as the front of the fairing had a view to the south. Riding north, NE or NW, the XM would drop out. It annoyed me too much, so I took KenR's advice and propped it on top of the master cylinder cover. Now I get perfect reception no matter which way I ride

Ken R · #17 03-05-2012, 10:19 PM

I also mounted my XM antenna on top of the front master brake reservoir, using velcro. That way, I can remove it in just a few seconds when I want the service in my truck.

I tried in the bottom of a cup holder on the handlebars. It worked o.k. . . . .uless a cup was in the holder on top of it. Then, no receiption.

I tried on top of the radio inside the batwing . . . . It kinds stunk. Reception seemed to vary with trees and stuff.

I tried on the tank's gas cap. It was ugly. Also, reception wasn't good at all when heading south; would lose it completely while listening to a Ranger's playoff game. Riding east was best. North and west had annoying outages.

Put it on the brake reservoir and it's almost invisible in plain sight. Never a problem with reception. It's been there for over a year now.

noodles · #18 03-05-2012, 10:30 PM

I found my GPS this weekend up in the attic & I wasn't even looking for it........

I left it up there!

Ps, I don't wear a full face helmet in the rain!

Infidel! · #19 03-05-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken R

I also mounted my XM antenna on top of the front master brake reservoir, using velcro. That way, I can remove it in just a few seconds when I want the service in my truck.

I tried in the bottom of a cup holder on the handlebars. It worked o.k. . . . .uless a cup was in the holder on top of it. Then, no receiption.

I tried on top of the radio inside the batwing . . . . It kinds stunk. Reception seemed to vary with trees and stuff.

I tried on the tank's gas cap. It was ugly. Also, reception wasn't good at all when heading south; would lose it completely while listening to a Ranger's playoff game. Riding east was best. North and west had annoying outages.

Put it on the brake reservoir and it's almost invisible in plain sight. Never a problem with reception. It's been there for over a year now.

What he said

Robo · #20 03-05-2012, 11:02 PM

So...

B- Wire power to headlight pigtail.

43- Use HD fairing mount for GPS unit.

XLIII- Mount antenna outside of the fairing with it as open to the sky as possible.

gAZINTA- Bless you.

VII- Use the SD Card on the GPS unit for tunes instead of iPod due to compatibility issues and the GPS can switch between navigation and mp3's without hassle.

7- Number after six, before eight, completely worthless on this list (and most any other use really) but I felt that it needed someone to feel sorry for it not being used, so I did...

41- Noodles got rid of the Noodle Glide.

Thank you guys for your assistance!

KD5CQT · #21 03-05-2012, 11:02 PM

My nuvi 550 works great with no antenna. As for the Bluetooth/cell phone BS, that's why (among many many other reasons) I ride...to get away from that stuff.

Infidel! · #22 03-06-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Robo

So...

B- Wire power to headlight pigtail.

43- Use HD fairing mount for GPS unit.

XLIII- Mount antenna outside of the fairing with it as open to the sky as possible.

gAZINTA- Bless you.

VII- Use the SD Card on the GPS unit for tunes instead of iPod due to compatibility issues and the GPS can switch between navigation and mp3's without hassle.

7- Number after six, before eight, completely worthless on this list (and most any other use really) but I felt that it needed someone to feel sorry for it not being used, so I did...

41- Noodles got rid of the Noodle Glide.

Thank you guys for your assistance!

If you get lost call Dinero. He's bound to know somebody within 10 miles of where you are

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Originally Posted by KD5CQT

My nuvi 550 works great with no antenna. As for the Bluetooth/cell phone BS, that's why (among many many other reasons) I ride...to get away from that stuff.

The antenna is for the XM Radio and weather

Dinero · #23 03-06-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel!

If you get lost call Dinero. He's bound to know somebody within 10 miles of where you are

A girl I just met last weekend is going from Ft. Hood to Alaska in ten days.

Robo · #24 03-06-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinero No Mas

A girl I just met last weekend is going from Ft. Hood to Alaska in ten days.

I'll still be here...

Dinero · #25 03-06-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Robo

I'll still be here...

She's bringing her Sportster.

Robo · #26 03-06-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinero No Mas

She's bringing her Sportster.

Cool, there's a cool riding community, she'll dig it. Too bad she's a month and a half away from riding season....

Ken R · #27 03-06-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel!

If you get lost call Dinero. He's bound to know somebody within 10 miles of where you are

The antenna is for the XM Radio and weather

If you get lost, just wait a while. Dinero, himself, is liable to show up.

I'm keeping count of the chance Dinero-sightings I've has since 2003.

Ken