Quick Detach Tour Pak Install

Travis Madison · 2016-03-21 18:57:08

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Mar 31, 2016 | 04:51 AM

#11

Dsm Limited

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From: Des moines IA

Mar 31, 2016 | 07:40 AM

#12

Zebrex

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From: Ormond Beach Florida

I am going this route along with a tail light with a window on the bottom. http://www.dragspecialties.com/produ...umber=20300625

Mar 31, 2016 | 09:00 AM

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Coastal CVO

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From: CC TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumblin

I bought the HD hidden antennae. Don't waste you money on that. I live in the Dallas Metro area and the reception of even big signal channels faded quickly not far from the city limits. I put the kit antennae on and the difference in reception is huge.

My RGCVO came with the hidden antenna and I live in Rural South Texas, never fades.

Might want to tune it.

Mar 31, 2016 | 09:01 AM

#14

cornking

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From: rural nc illinois

^^^^^ that's the one I used.

Mar 31, 2016 | 07:32 PM

#15

slapshot12

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From: Largo, FL

Looks good. I'm thinking about doing my bike soon.

Apr 1, 2016 | 09:26 AM

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Rumblin

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From: Greenville, SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coastal CVO

My RGCVO came with the hidden antenna and I live in Rural South Texas, never fades.

Might want to tune it.

What do you mean, "tune it"? How do you do that?

Apr 1, 2016 | 09:48 AM

#17

BK-65

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From: Gilford, NH

I agree with Rumblin.....the hidden antenna reduces your reception by about half. If you are like me and live in the country, it's frustrating. I will be looking for alternatives.

Apr 1, 2016 | 10:06 AM

#18

Coastal CVO

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From: CC TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumblin

What do you mean, "tune it"? How do you do that?

Antennae need to be tuned for a band width that they will perform in, this is achieved with a watt meter or some other device that can check power and reflected power, while not common in AM/FM music radio's, if you purchase a tunable antenna, tune it for best performance.

Location/Placement is also a factor, most antennae have ideal location information in the package.

Trade offs, people trade performance for aesthetics when they go low pro or hidden, the small rubber antennae are not high performance, you can purchase a high performance or "High Gain" antenna, it will be long/tall and require tuning.

Since I am in and have been for 30 years the wireless business, I have found that antennae are like speakers, cheap ones sound like crap even on the best stereo money can buy.

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From: Banning, CA

HD license plate relocation bracket

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Originally Posted by _Daswine_

(^^^^^^^^ see above) I used Harleys relocation bracket, looks cool as it floats over the tail light. Antenna, I don't need no stinking antenna. I use my mp3's.

Looked everywhere for this part to fit my 2013 Ultra Limited. Do you have the number? Tnx in advance.