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tande · Jan 6th, 2009, 12:54 PM

I have a O8 FLHTCU I would like to change antenna's who makes the best short antenna's .I don't want to lose reception.

Mattman4403 · Jan 6th, 2009, 01:00 PM

Welcome to the Forum.
Well I was going to try and pase in a link to previous thread but I don't know how. If you use the search box at the top and put in "Short Antenna" There are a couple of threasds out there already. Different guys have tried different things. There are replacements from J & M, Raido Shack and of course HD made them standard on the 09
I have an 08 also but I like the long look.

glider · Jan 6th, 2009, 01:03 PM

Try this...

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Mattman4403

If you copy and paste the address in the address bar up top that you are trying to reference and paste it in this thread, that's how it's done.

Mattman4403 · Jan 6th, 2009, 01:07 PM

Thanks. I am learning.

amckay63 · Jan 6th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by biglew55 View Post

For others who don't mind their reception dropping a little, I have used a $8 AM/FM antenna from O'Reilly's and zip tied it under the radio in the fairing. Then I had no visible antenna at all. This was very convienient with a detachable Tour-Pak. I would estimate my FM reception at about 60% of what it was with full lenght antenna. I usually use Sat. radio, so I didn't mind.

What did you use to fill the holes?

amckay63 · Jan 6th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by biglew55 View Post

Not sure which holes you are refering to, but the TP has grommets that all but close the holes up. The left side still has wires going through it. If you are asking about the studs the masts normally attach to, I just left them as studs. I didn't run with the TP on much, anyway. Does that cover it, or did I miss something?

That about covers it. Thanks, Lew!

whatyardwork · Jan 6th, 2009, 07:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by biglew55 View Post

For others who don't mind their reception dropping a little, I have used a $8 AM/FM antenna from O'Reilly's and zip tied it under the radio in the fairing. Then I had no visible antenna at all. This was very convienient with a detachable Tour-Pak. I would estimate my FM reception at about 60% of what it was with full lenght antenna. I usually use Sat. radio, so I didn't mind.

If you want to gain the rest of your reception back without adding an antenna you can use an antenna amplifier from any 80's or 90's Volvo.They used a wire encapsulated in a flat piece of tin and located it in the rear bumper on the right rear.All thats required is plug modification.Any junk yard will probably give it to you as they wont even know what it is.

~~dan1551~~ · Jan 6th, 2009, 07:44 PM

I`m using J&M............. happy....happy....happy!

SCTexas Ultra · Jan 7th, 2009, 11:01 PM

I put the ones from HD on mine (under $35 for the pair) and they have worked great. I have not tried the CB yet, but I am hoping that it will be fine.

Jan 6th, 2009, 01:00 PM	#2
Mattman4403 Community Star Ride: 2008 Ultra Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: Antenna ? Welcome to the Forum. Well I was going to try and pase in a link to previous thread but I don't know how. If you use the search box at the top and put in "Short Antenna" There are a couple of threasds out there already. Different guys have tried different things. There are replacements from J & M, Raido Shack and of course HD made them standard on the 09 I have an 08 also but I like the long look. __________________ Change is the only constant.

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glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Antenna ? Try this... Search Results - Harley Davidson Community Mattman4403 If you copy and paste the address in the address bar up top that you are trying to reference and paste it in this thread, that's how it's done.

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Mattman4403 Community Star Ride: 2008 Ultra Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: Antenna ? Thanks. I am learning.

Jan 6th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#5
amckay63 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 Road Glide Join Date: Dec 9th, 2008 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 90 My Mood:	Re: Antenna ? Quote: Originally Posted by biglew55 View Post For others who don't mind their reception dropping a little, I have used a $8 AM/FM antenna from O'Reilly's and zip tied it under the radio in the fairing. Then I had no visible antenna at all. This was very convienient with a detachable Tour-Pak. I would estimate my FM reception at about 60% of what it was with full lenght antenna. I usually use Sat. radio, so I didn't mind. What did you use to fill the holes?

Jan 6th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#6
amckay63 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 Road Glide Join Date: Dec 9th, 2008 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 90 My Mood:	Re: Antenna ? Quote: Originally Posted by biglew55 View Post Not sure which holes you are refering to, but the TP has grommets that all but close the holes up. The left side still has wires going through it. If you are asking about the studs the masts normally attach to, I just left them as studs. I didn't run with the TP on much, anyway. Does that cover it, or did I miss something? That about covers it. Thanks, Lew!

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Jan 6th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#7
whatyardwork Banned Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: May 4th, 2008 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 830 My Mood:	Re: Antenna ? Quote: Originally Posted by biglew55 View Post For others who don't mind their reception dropping a little, I have used a $8 AM/FM antenna from O'Reilly's and zip tied it under the radio in the fairing. Then I had no visible antenna at all. This was very convienient with a detachable Tour-Pak. I would estimate my FM reception at about 60% of what it was with full lenght antenna. I usually use Sat. radio, so I didn't mind. If you want to gain the rest of your reception back without adding an antenna you can use an antenna amplifier from any 80's or 90's Volvo.They used a wire encapsulated in a flat piece of tin and located it in the rear bumper on the right rear.All thats required is plug modification.Any junk yard will probably give it to you as they wont even know what it is.

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SCTexas Ultra New Family Ride: 2005 FLHTCUI Join Date: Jan 4th, 2009 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 7 My Mood:	Re: Antenna ? I put the ones from HD on mine (under $35 for the pair) and they have worked great. I have not tried the CB yet, but I am hoping that it will be fine. __________________ 2005 FLHTCUI Gold/Black 1987 FXRC Blue (Limited Production) 2000 Honda CBR929 Fire Blade (sorry guys, gotta have a rocket too!)

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