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Cruiser
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Bluff Park, Alabama - God's Country! 2011 PW VV | Anyone running one of these? I did a search here and didn't see much about this specific radio. I am looking for a cheaper alternative to factory. |
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Tourer
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East TN | Chuck, a buddy of mine has one on his Yamaha...I don't think it will attach to the handle bars of the Vision, the mount is made for round bars...Also, he has problems with his due to ground and ground plane issues...But that cold be fixed if he just spent the time to do it... |
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Tourer
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Cleveland, GA | I used to run one on my Honda Shadow. Worked very well. You can get the one for solo or for intercom connection with a passenger. |
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Cruiser
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Bluff Park, Alabama - God's Country! 2011 PW VV | I saw a pic of one on a VV somewhere, can't remember which website.
I would love to get a used one. Mounting would not be an issue. RF in no problem, I'm a HAM!
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Puddle Jumper
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Springville, AL | Like This...
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Cruiser
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Bluff Park, Alabama - God's Country! 2011 PW VV | <p>irocrt,</p><p> I like that mount idea! How does the CB work? Which antenna? Also, can you still see out of left mirror? Very Nice!!!</p>
Edited by ghostssx 2011-10-21 9:05 PM
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Cruiser
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Kansas City, MO | too much stuff for me... |
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Tourer
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Indianapolis, IN | <p>I would think if you split the same mounting system between both sides of the handle bare it would be a clean setup..... a little more wiring work but clean. </p><p>Also you could use a suction cup mount from the center console and clean it up as well.</p>
Edited by hoosiervic 2011-10-23 6:12 AM
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | Test Rode a CC with a Zumo on the handle bars felt to close to my face. The CB looks good on the bars but the GPS on the dash seems more user friendly to me. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Springville, AL | I've had this setup now for over 13,000 miles all over the country on some incredible roads. It has worked flawlessly for me. The install is clean as all the wiring is together. As far as the mirror, I see the top left corner of the mirror which shows cars in the "blind spot". However, I have never, ever changed lanes on any of my bikes without turning my head. I don't use the mirrors for lane changes. The right mirror is set in a way I can see directly behind me as well. So, mirrors are no issue. The antenna is a no gound plane antenna made by firestik... http://www.firestik.com/Catalog/NGP_M2.htm
The range of the CB is great and the clarity with my J&M Speakers is amazing. Also, the GPS instructions, music, intercom and telephone calls through the Zumo are just as clear.
One problem with mounting on the right handlebar is the J&M PTT button is on the left, so that physically wouldn't work. And, I didn't really want to use my right hand for any Zumo function. As far as mounting on the center console, again for me, a safety concern. I wanted to keep my left hand as close to the handlebar as possible at all times. I know were're only talking inches, but for me every inch counts 
I guess the bottom line is that it works for me and that is what really matters.
Edited by irocrt 2011-10-26 10:26 AM
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