GXM 30 XM Smart Antenna

[pgzehnercomcast.net]

Wow its big! any sugestions on where to mount the GXM 30. Can this go under the fairing?

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[SteveP]

Yes, it can go under the fairing. I've had mine mounted under the fairing (top right side) for 2 years now. The only trouble I have is when heading directly northwest -- the signal cuts out. When I'm riding NW, I simply switch over to MP3s. All other times, it works great under the fairing.

 

Before I put it under the fairing, I had it on an inspection sticker plate mounted on teh right mirror stem. Here's a thread with pics of that installation: [ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=118582#post118582]Garmin Zumo 500 Antenna Mount - VentureRider.Org[/ame]

Edited August 19, 2009 by SteveP
Added link to other thread.

[RoadKill]

I use a mount plate especially for XM from Cycle Gadgets that mounts to the top of the resavours (sp) However, in addition to the magnet I added some vecro. I've never lost signal anywhere except a tunnel.

[bugfish69]

Mines mounted in the fairing as well. The signal is definately not as strong as being mounted outside, but I don't have problems 95% of the time and I like the clean look of not having it on the bars.

[SteveP]

... and I like the clean look of not having it on the bars.

 

I couldn't agree more. Plus the added benefit of having it out of sight from any curious eyes and/or thiefs while parked gives me a little peace of mind.

[pgzehnercomcast.net]

Thanks. Under the fairing it is.

[Mariner Fan]

Trouble free!

 

http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users16/marinerfan/default/garmin-008--gallery-msg-122088667708.jpg

[BEER30]

Having under the fairing may work for those whom do , but what if you wish to put the Zumo in the cage ? I seen another biker place put a mast with plate on his luggage rack . He bought the extension cable and ran it to the rear where he plugs the antenna into . He had 2 flag pole similar to mine with that third mast with the plate on it in the center for the antenna . It looked very clean and it was removable .

 

BEER30

[BuddyRich]

Yea, Mine bounces between the bike and the truck.

[sgripp]

Have almost the same outfit on my RSV. Zumo 550 with the XM puck.

 

I use a mounting plate from cyclegadgets. Works great and only $5.50.

 

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products....asp?prod=ZUMO

 

The plate sits just behind the Zumo mount and works with the magnets. Looks exactly like the picture previously posted.