Hidden radio antenna : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

bulldog mutt · 08-11-2005, 02:01 PM

Hi, I have orderd a new street glide but dont like the radio antenna which looks more at home on a kids r/c car.Does anyone have experiance of antennas that fit behind the fairing cap? I see Dakota do one and there is one on the eglidegoodies site but wonder what the reception is like with these.As I use the radio more than anything else I dont want to compromise reception. Thanks

cwo2lt · 08-11-2005, 02:15 PM

Do a search, you'll find lots of reviews on these. Most are positive. Welcome to the board.

m4x pow3r · 08-11-2005, 02:58 PM

I have the Dakota digital and it isn't that great. Maybe try a chopped down version of yours.

White Rabbit · 08-11-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog mutt

Hi, I have orderd a new street glide but dont like the radio antenna which looks more at home on a kids r/c car.

I bought 2 foot black fiberglass auto antennas at Auto Zone for $3.99 each and replaced the antennas on my Ultra the day I brought it home. Reception is fine on the radio and CB.

For those of you with a CB: I do not use the CB for transmit purposes, as the SWR is probably through the roof. Heck, I wouldn't use the CB even if the SWR was ok.

ZR1Dan · 08-11-2005, 04:56 PM

I put an antenna splitter on my FLTRI. One end goes to the lead for the tour-pac which is stored under the right cover, when the tour-pac is off (most of the time).

The other end is connected to a hidden antenna that is designed for boats. I found it on ebay. Reception is about 80% of the factory whip, but my S/O is much happier, as the antenna no longer whacks her on the helmet...