In fairing antenna?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,205
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From: Davenport, IA
I have been using one since I purchased my bike new about a year and a half ago. Very few dead spots, but I only listen to Sirius. Have never tried AM/FM. But in retrospect, had I known about the under-seat mod, I would have probably gone that route.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 813
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From: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
I have one and have had no issues at all. Not sure why some seem to work great and others not so much. I would certainly do it again since it has worked well for me and it really cleans up the back end of the bike. It is a powered antenna so if installed properly should provide good reception.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 18
From: Chicago, Illinois
If the dealer is gonna do it for free, why not? I don't use the CB on my '16, so I did the hillbilly idea I got from this forum and fished the radio antenna thru the bike under the seat.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 115
Likes: 26
From: Nebraska
I have the HD antenna under my fairing on my 2014 FLHTK. It seems to work fine out here in central Nebraska but there aren't a lot of station options anyway. That's why I now use satellite radio most of the time.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,514
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From: Vancouver BC
They are a compromise antenna, highly directional off the front and back and deep nulls/dropoffs off the ends. I wouldn't run one.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
Got my in fairing antenna off fleabay for less than 30 bucks. Works good with fm but loose about 5 or 10 miles range when out of town. I'd do it again. Great choice in bikes by the way. I saw 1 at the dealer this week its beautiful. Enjoy
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: In a house
I'm the same as everyone, hit or miss. Had H-D one on 13 RG and it worked great. Tried a cheapo fleabay one on my 16 and it was crap. Just switched to air ride and drop seat on 16 so antenna isn't an option, so going to try the H-D version again. New CVO has it as well but won't be trying it until snow clears.