CB antenna thread locker
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From: Michigan
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.
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From: Plover, WI
Most P&A directions are vague, and often read: refer to service manual.
Service manual makes no mention of thread locker.
Hand tighten, with wrist set to 75-95 in. lbs. Re-torque after substantial test ride. Never lost one yet.
Service manual makes no mention of thread locker.
Hand tighten, with wrist set to 75-95 in. lbs. Re-torque after substantial test ride. Never lost one yet.
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From: Michigan
I'd use a dab of "blue" Loc-Tite.
I lost one of my "whip" antennas off of my 2000 Ultra on the Al-Can in 2000.
I'm sure someone found it (
) but I had to order a replacement at the Fairbanks dealership.
Better to be safe than sorry!
I lost one of my "whip" antennas off of my 2000 Ultra on the Al-Can in 2000.
I'm sure someone found it (
) but I had to order a replacement at the Fairbanks dealership.Better to be safe than sorry!
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Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Between purgatory and retirement
Please advise on the manufacture of this antenna that made that recommendation.
Also, please attach a copy of the directions that advise you to use thread locker for this application
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Also, please attach a copy of the directions that advise you to use thread locker for this application
.
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Please keep in mind the piece you are screwing the antenna onto is just a very small brass screw. It won't take much torque to break it off.
If you use LocTite it will raise the SWR if it happens to cover the thread area. The swr works with resistance (+/-).. The higher the resistance the antenna has, the more power reflected back to the radio, and the more load on the finals in the radio. Also the higher the swr, the less signal out the antenna.
If you use LocTite it will raise the SWR if it happens to cover the thread area. The swr works with resistance (+/-).. The higher the resistance the antenna has, the more power reflected back to the radio, and the more load on the finals in the radio. Also the higher the swr, the less signal out the antenna.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Rochester, NY
Exactly what I did when I replaced mine. Torqued them down pretty tight and they've show no signs of going anywhere after about 1.5K miles