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?

 

Why use any, hell how do you unscrew it if you do. They're rubber and you'd chew them up if you needed to take them off with pliers or vice grips.......

 

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.

 

If anything, I'd use dielectric grease on the threads.

 

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.

 

Don't use it or you will regret later.

 

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!

 

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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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.

 

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