How many have an XM Radio module in your Ultra?

[shortride]

One of the planned ad-on's is an XM Radio module. How many of you have it on your Ultra Classic?

[FinalBags]

I run the XM through my Zumo 550.

[shortride]

I though the Zumo 550 was a GPS receiver. How does that work?

[FinalBags]

The Zumo 550 has XM capability. I just pump it through the aux port on my radio.

[shortride]

Can you use the Zumo 550 antenna?

[BillyB]

Hey shortride, check out this thread for some good discussion (and pictures) on the Zumo 550 with the XM module add-on. There are several of us here on the forum using that setup and we are all very pleased

[FinalBags]

Originally Posted by shortride

Can you use the Zumo 550 antenna?

I took the fairing off and mounted the Zumo XM antenna on top of the radio. (Magnet Mount)

[y2kflhr]

I have an outboard xm unit (roady), I have it mounted over the brake reservior, I use this unit in the house too so I don't pay for another subscription.

[Bone Stockman]

Originally Posted by FinalBags

I took the fairing off and mounted the Zumo XM antenna on top of the radio. (Magnet Mount)

Same here.

[Infidel!]

I'm going to go XM when I uograde to the 665 later this year. For now I just have a 16 Gb SDcard in my Zumo 550 loaded with more songs than I could listen to on a single ride

[Redleg]

I might spring for the 665 myself in a year or so. Having the XM with the larger GPS display than my 450 would be a nice combo.

[APDBagger]

Coincidently, I too have been pondering this question recently.

The Zumo 665 includes the XM antenna, while the 550 does not. The 665 also allows you to bluetooth XM to a headset/helmet. The 665 screen is about an inch larger than the 550 (I think). The downside is the 665 is $1000 while the 550 can be had for $620 (or sometimes better) AND then you have to shell out $200 more for the XM antenna.

The XM module lists at $499 + a wiring kit. (But you can get them cheaper) So, while the module is slightly cheaper, for a little more $$ you get a GPS and you can bluetooth XM to wherever.

Then you can always just mount a receiver on your handlebars, which also works fine.

I just hate to spend almost $1000 like that. I have no idea what I'll do!! Maybe I'll keep my Nano and my money. (For now anyway)

[FinalBags]

Zumo 550. XM antenna for 90 bucks (E-Bay). Problem solved.

[APDBagger]

Originally Posted by FinalBags

Zumo 550. XM antenna for 90 bucks (E-Bay). Problem solved.

That was easy

[Infidel!]

Originally Posted by APDBagger

The downside is the 665 is $1000 while the 550 can be had for $620 (or sometimes better) AND then you have to shell out $200 more for the XM antenna.

They'll come down in price. Give it time. The MSRP of the 665 is $100 more than the MSRP of the 550