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Old 01-16-2019, 08:11 PM
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I have a 2014 FLHTK that still has the two factory whip antennas on it. Has anyone had particularly good luck with any low profile antennas? I only listen to FM radio occasionally but its far between towns up here and rough terrain. What works as well as the whips, if anything?
 
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Old 01-16-2019, 08:41 PM
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The Harley short antennae’s work as well as the fish trolling rods.
 
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there was one on my bike when I bought it....the guy had all the work done by the dealership so I assume it's an HD one. I get good reception with it, at least for all the local stations.
 
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I have low profile antennas. I don't listen to the radio or use the CB. I just thought they looked cool. I'll probably end up removing them altogether if I can find something to hide the threaded studs.
 
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I had no luck with the low profile antennas. Local stations that are clear on stock had trouble with the short antennas. I'm in Western PA with lots of hills. I've seen some post with success and others had problems. Guess it matter where you are and how powerful the stations to listen to are.
 
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I cut mine down to the thick part..never used my radio or Nav just Bluetooth Pandora ..since my wife is the only one to own a helmet she hooks the helmet strap on one..if you take the lining out of the bag remove the ant go to ACE Hardware and buy a plug that matches the hole perfect
 
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I just installed the KEY01E on my RG. I haven't been out on the road with it, but I'm getting pretty good reception with it so far.
 
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
I have low profile antennas. I don't listen to the radio or use the CB. I just thought they looked cool. I'll probably end up removing them altogether if I can find something to hide the threaded studs.
I removed mine, and put automotive vacuum caps over the studs.

 
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I've been riding with the Harley sorry antenna for a while. In NYC I never noticed the difference. But in Colorado some stations get fuzzy
 
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I put two of these on mine after the dealer swapped my whips with another bike.

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