Can anyone tell me if the 2015 Tri comes standard with a CB? I have one on order and the dealer isn't even sure.

 

No, it does not.

 

Dito I have a 2015

 

2013 was the last year for a 'standard' CB radio. Wife's 2014 came with a built-in GPS instead of a CB.

 

You can add a CB, cost for parts and labor is around $750 to $800

 

Antenna wire is all ready ran on 15 trike so not real difficult

These are 20% off prices that I paid

CB Kit #76000486 $259.96

Push to talk switch pack #71500130A $129.97

CB Antenna #76386-09A $23.96

Antenna stud #7600166 $1.56

 

I know this is a old link,but i tested my swr on my 2028 roadglide. Meter read over 3.1!!
So i tested the lead from cb module to connector in tourpack,was under a ohm resistance.Than i tested from lead to ant.tip ,read under a ohm.So next i tested the center terminal of lead to tourpack ground plate(under tourpack liner) Showed 0 ohms?? Shouldn't it be an open circuit to ground? If i unbolt load coil from plate it goes open circuit. Can the load coil be shorted. I need help!!

 

Ahhhh, SWR (standing wave ratio) isn't a function of resistance (ohms) but a ratio of frequency (cps) and wave length (Lambda)


The very low resistance 1 ohm or less indicates continuity, that is good. Since I can't type latin, google up wave length calculator, or cable length calculator. Usually when tuning an antenna, especially a CB antenna you can use Channel 20 (middle of the spectrum) or better tune to the channel you use most frequently. Unfortunately, the Harley antennas aren't tunable, and it really isn't feasible to lengthen or shorten the coax to tune it. In reality a 0 swr is unachievable. In most radio cases 1.5 to 2 is about the best you can get.


Now, reality. The CB's on motorcycles are only about 4 watts, and have no ground plane. They work great for bike to bike communications, but you aren't going to "10-4 Good Buddy" somebody 20 miles away.


Damn, all that Military training, BS and MS degree's 40 years ago and I still remember that crap. Need any info on the Dopper effect or Tropo Scatter Microwave


Good Luck!