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Poor Ol Harry
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« on: February 09, 2010, 04:23:19 PM »

I want to install a satelite raido on my recently aquired 2000 IS. Any special one to use ,or to or don't when installing? Can most any stero shop do it or do I need someone special?
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eric in md
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2010, 04:40:24 PM »

awe you can do it .. you do need to add a 12 v place to plug in your sirius radio or take it to a shop
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Madmike
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2010, 06:10:46 PM »

If you want to you can make a permanent install rather than using a cigarette lighter style plug in, you just have to take the plug in and change it over to connectors - the positive will  come from the center of the plug and the ground will be the other wire.  Once you have the wires figured out you can tap into an existing powersource, use the accessory point under the right side cover if it is still available or run a new circuit.  Remember to use an appropriate fuse and decide whether you want the receiver to be hot all the time or switched.

If you elect to install a new power source, relays etc. you will find lots of discussion and documentation on this in the archives (look at the top of this page over the sponsors ad).

Schematics are available at Dag's site or at Chet's

Here are some plug in choices if you want them manic salamander linkthere are others available, if you do a search on SAE two wire plugs or Bosch style plugs you can find some info.  As well Kuryakin makes a cigarette lighter style power point that will mount on your handlebars.

Motorcycle electrical stuff electrical connection link

You might like this cycle gadgets link

Good luck, you should be able to complete this yourself, take your time and do it the way you want.  The money you save on the install will buy you a nice accessory panel etc.

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Red Diamond
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2010, 08:41:51 PM »

I want to install a satelite raido on my recently aquired 2000 IS. Any special one to use ,or to or don't when installing? Can most any stero shop do it or do I need someone special?
                                                  Thanks HARRY
Don't forget to purchase a double male RCA cord, (usually about 6ft. long) to connect radio output to the auxilliary plug under the right cover. You can route along the right frame rail under the edge of the fuel tank and tie rap it. The aux plug will have a flip cover and should be easy to identify.
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Steve K (IA)
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2010, 09:41:17 PM »

I want to install a satelite raido on my recently aquired 2000 IS. Any special one to use ,or to or don't when installing? Can most any stero shop do it or do I need someone special?
                                                  Thanks HARRY
Don't forget to purchase a double male RCA cord, (usually about 6ft. long) to connect radio output to the auxilliary plug under the right cover. You can route along the right frame rail under the edge of the fuel tank and tie rap it. The aux plug will have a flip cover and should be easy to identify.

I tried hooking my XM to the AUX and it wasn't very loud at all.  I run it through FM modulation.  That works the best for me.  The only problem with that can be after running several hundred miles, you may have to search for another clear channel on FM.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2010, 07:57:52 AM »

That was my problem Steve.  Hooked to aux, volume was so low I could hardly hear it.  Using the wireless setup, sound was better, but trouble with a clear FM station as you motor out of range.
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2010, 08:53:33 AM »

That was my problem Steve.  Hooked to aux, volume was so low I could hardly hear it.  Using the wireless setup, sound was better, but trouble with a clear FM station as you motor out of range.
Hey Steve and Jess, I understand what you are saying about the low volume. The problem was when mine had low volume it was with the automatic volume control. You have to go in on the control switches and adjust the volume for the ambience and AVC. Turn on the ambience and adjust the AVC to high. That control panel is somewhat complicated, but with a little fishing, one can learn it quickly. Don't quote me on the direct procedure, but I have no problem with volume from the auxilliiary connection. Plenty of volume, just like factory radio and don't need to air my signal.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2010, 01:31:18 PM »

Thanks Red, now that you refresh my memory, I recall being told I might remedy the problem with the radio controls.  Nearly six years and two Interstates later, I still only have the most rudimentary knowledge of how to use the big radio switchbox on the left handlebar.  (On/off, vol up/down, and change stations is it).   crazy2
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2010, 02:13:02 PM »

Damn Jess, when I get an I/S, remind me NOT to ask you for help figuring it out.   Wink

Marty
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2010, 02:18:15 PM »

I have an XM Roady2 on my Interstate.  I installed a cigarette outlet in the right side of the fairing.  got an xm mounting bracket that mounts on the front brake reservoir.  Got an xm antenna with a 4foot cablevfrom the XM Radio Store on line.
I ran a 6foot long male/male 3.5mm cable from the radio to the aux on the bike.  no volume problems.  The key is too turn up the volume on the XM Radio itself.  Then control to your liking with the Interstate radio volume control in the AUX mode.  I even have the remote for the XM so my wife can change the channels when she desires, which seems to be often.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2010, 04:46:25 PM »

Damn Jess, when I get an I/S, remind me NOT to ask you for help figuring it out.   Wink
Marty

On the radio....... that's all I need to know. 

I'll show you how to use horn button later.    LOL
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2010, 10:16:28 PM »

I have a roady2 on mine same as above, try and adjust tne XM volume to match the interstates radio so if you switch from XM to Fm you don't lose volume or have your ears blown out.Don't ask me how I know this can happen.
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2010, 08:59:10 AM »

Harry, if you need help I work in Mont Belvieu and can help after work one day.
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Poor Ol Harry
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« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2010, 06:48:54 PM »

MR. BUBBLES, MIKE T  came closest to getting down to my save level,looks like I know what to start buying,but would feel better with some beside the bike guidance?If you know of a local supplier please call 713-299-7909.I' ll start getting the stuff & you let me know when you can.I'me good bout any time.
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ssober
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« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2010, 09:19:25 PM »

don't just cut the cord and wire it in solid.  Most of the cords step down for the unit.  I have a skyfi2 that just wired a 12v plug and plug it in.  You can install a 12v plug on the end of your battery tender plug.  For my antenna I cut a piece of 1" strap and double stuck it to the brake mastercylinder and just magnetic to that.
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Friagabi
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« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2010, 10:19:30 PM »

Ah... Sad One Aux input on the IS. Radar detector looking forward, one on the bench to mount under the trunk looking backwards, 6 disc Cd changer in the right saddle bag, Phone on the handlebars, Security alarm, all using the AuX input. One 6 channel mixer under the radio. Tool bag in the right saddlebag and tool bag in the left saddle bag. Never have a complaint of no volume, several people think my bike is to loud. Wonder who that lady is that keeps warrning me about radar and those funny beeping signals comming from the forward radar detector. Why it keeps warrning me "It's the WIFE" while playing sixties tunes all of the time.

She does just what I ask her to do. If your volume suffers, you are not doing something wrong. I never have to set any of the volumes over 12 or 15 and with AVC on it is well ballanced at idle as well as 80 MPH. The mixer keeps everything well mannered and at the volume that I want.

One note, I did have to buy a interface for my forward looking escort detector. It was on the web site. When that audio was plugged in it killed the AUX input and could barely hear it. As soon as I used the interface it worked just fine and they listed the problem on the web site.

Have several FM modulators that came with the CD changer but it sounds better without the FM interface.
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2010, 10:05:04 PM »

Harry I mounted the power supply under the fairing I  just wired to the cigerette lighter adapter that came with the unit. I soldered a wire to the center plug(hot) and another to the ground side of the adapter and wrapped the whole thing up good with black tape and wire tied it to a brace. I pulled some power from a hot wire under the fairing, I thing it was from the supply to my cruise control not sure it's  been a while. I just grounded the other wire to a bolt under the fairing. The antena I ran up in front  of the chrome strip on the fairing in the vent area and used two sided tape to stick in on. The unit it self I mounted to the handbar clamp and used velcro so I could remove it and lock in the trunk if  I parked some where it might run off.
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Poor Ol Harry
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« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2010, 02:08:44 PM »

DONE ! & I can't hardly do nothing! Thanks for the help guys!
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