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Old May 13, 2018 | 06:54 AM
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While you’re at it drill and pin it. Makes it more permanenter. Sorry couldn’t resist.
 
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Old May 13, 2018 | 12:41 PM
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for the life of me i cannot fathom why these things are not on a hinge so you can just fold them down to cover the bike. it is what is is but seems like it would make sense to me.
 
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Originally Posted by Kingsteve233
I got shorty CB antenna for FLHTK. The directions say to use 262 thread locker......seems like really overkill. Anybody using 242 or nothing at all?
When you unscrew the stock ones you will notice nothing is used from the factory.
 
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Old May 14, 2018 | 08:05 PM
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I just some dielectric grease on the threads and spin them on.
No fuss no mess and the radio still works great.
Rob
 
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Old May 14, 2018 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammz
I use nothing. I pull the antennas when I put a cover on the bike. No problems with VSWR or keeping the antenna tight while riding, but can be easily removed for putting under the cover.
Correct Answer! And in utter amazement, someone here knows that it is "Voltage Standing Wave Ratio" not just "SWR'S".....You get a gold star!!!
 
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