XM Antenna

[OscarTGrouch]

How many people have moved the XM antenna from atop the Dash to another location on the RT? I would like to move that antenna, to the tail of the bike. I would like to put a GPS mount up there above the TFT like someone mentioned using a mount for a RTP. I am not real sure how to 1. remove the current antenna, 2. What is the replacement antenna, where to purchase and how to mount it. I certainly do not want to booger this up!

[Totaled TL]

I bought this one. Plugged into radio under seat no problem. Mounted on top of saddlebag w/ Dual Lok.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091K ... UTF8&psc=1

Removed OEM ant. Started w/ this thread:
https://www.bmwlt.com/threads/2021-22-r ... st-1984003
While not a complete step by step guide, it's helpful. Have anything you intend to mount in the orig. XM ant. location at hand so you can do that while it's apart.

I repurposed a monitor mount I had lying around for a relatively cheap 7" Garmin.

Good luck, take your time. Patience is important in removing/replacing the panels.

[OscarTGrouch]

That is what I am looking to do. I have a Mark V GPS from a previous RT, that I would like to mount above the TFT as you have depicted. Somewhere I saw a post that someone had used a mount for the Police version (RTP) and it looked a lot like something from a GS. I am exploring the possibilities. I also am not real pleased with the XM reception through the "Mushroom" Seems to fade out alot. I have had old AM radio's that worked better! LOL
The Connected App is ok except I use my phone for other things (Waze, and phone calls) and with the Connected app active the screen on my phone is blacked out. Plus I always like a back up besides paper!

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[Indyrob63]

I just added a small "puck" antenna (about 1" X 1") to the back pillion section of my 1250RT using double faced tape and an SMB to Fakra adapter. Note you MUST get a PINK Fakra connector as the color indicates the pinout positioning. Unplugged the stock connector from the radio located under the rear seat section, plugged in the new one and bingo no drops! It was $35 total on Amazon and solved all of my dropout issues.

[Fieldstone]

I haven’t done this yet but did do it on my 2019 Goldwing. The antenna is $35 bucks on Amazon and I I fish the line to the front then Velcro to the top of the brake reservoir.
Out of the way not in your sight of vision and works great.

[mikeneal]

I live in Arkansas and the OEM XM antenna is useless. Purchased aftermarket Anina 8 ft along with the Farka H Pink Female adapter from Amazon. Removed rear seat, unplugged OEM and added new parts. 15 minutes total. Double sided tape for aftermarket antenna on top box. 100% clear reception. BMW should be embarrassed. Total cost $35.

Great bike but ????

[pullb0x]

I just did the same. Removed the mushroom and moved the antenna to the end of the bike.
I tried several Antennas that had the Pink Fakra connector (like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R6NMB45), and none of those were able to find the satellites. I can't imagine that they were all bad; I must just have had terrible luck.
Finally ordered the following
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091KNK6BF
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072L7WPK6
and worked on the first try.

[Mr. Breeze]

There are many FARKA connectors - Curious if you have to use a "pink" one? All the FARKA connectors look the same.

[pullb0x]

The one which worked in the end was pink. They have a different clip to connect, so I think they need to be pink.

[Mr. Breeze]

Thanks!