DIY CB Install
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From: Carlsbad, CA
Well...I bit the bullet. I need the CB before this Sunday. The dealer had all the parts in stock, and was able to work me in the shop shop. I decided to have them do it, so I didnt screw anything up before my trip. But yike$ they charged 4 hours labor,,, ��
im going to try it out with my neighbors CVO today.
Edit: Thsnks for the input on the antenna. I went with the shorty.
im going to try it out with my neighbors CVO today.
Edit: Thsnks for the input on the antenna. I went with the shorty.
Last edited by TriGeezer; Oct 11, 2018 at 10:37 AM.
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From: Michigan
For those like me that have need for a CB, but HD figured we dont need one...have you installed it yourself on a Rushmore and beyond Touring bike? I checked with my dealer, and they want about $1,100 parts and labor for the addition.
From the information if have, for my 17 Ultra Limited, Id need the following:
CB Module 76000486A $334. ( $273 at Surdyke)
Right Handlebar Cluster $171 ($139 at Surdyke)
Antenna Kit $100 ($82 at Surdyke)
Then you need the dealer to flash the radio.
Total parts cost $605 MSRP ($494 at Surdyke)
Plus cost of flash.
so, for you mechanical capable DIYers, has anyone done the install?
- where there any surprises?
- did you have to remove the tank to run the CB cable?
- did you have to have an SWR adjustment?
Was it worth DIY to save $400 in dealer labor?
From the information if have, for my 17 Ultra Limited, Id need the following:
CB Module 76000486A $334. ( $273 at Surdyke)
Right Handlebar Cluster $171 ($139 at Surdyke)
Antenna Kit $100 ($82 at Surdyke)
Then you need the dealer to flash the radio.
Total parts cost $605 MSRP ($494 at Surdyke)
Plus cost of flash.
so, for you mechanical capable DIYers, has anyone done the install?
- where there any surprises?
- did you have to remove the tank to run the CB cable?
- did you have to have an SWR adjustment?
Was it worth DIY to save $400 in dealer labor?
The bike should have had the PTT switch as oem since it's also used for intercom; cheap cop out that H-D deleted it.
Check for the CB antenna cable. It should already be there in the oem wire harness? If you find the cable with the Motorola connector located just in front of the Tour Pack, then all you need is to install the mounting stud & connect the coax to the stud bolt inside the Tour Pack.
No flash is needed. The infotainment system will recognize the CB & activate the appropriate menus.
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I forgot about the stud. I think it was metric, too. Just something to keep in mind. Less than $2 at the hardware store.
On my Limited, I didn't have to mess with the antenna coax at all. the radio end was tied up near the radio inside the fairing, and the other end was routed and wired to the antenna base in the tour-pak.
On my Limited, I didn't have to mess with the antenna coax at all. the radio end was tied up near the radio inside the fairing, and the other end was routed and wired to the antenna base in the tour-pak.
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Its been a while, and I've slept a few times since I did this, but I think:
The stud was just $2.00 at the local dealer.
Stock antenna was like $30.00, I think??? at the same dealer.
I'd already changed out switch packs (due to my stupidity, I broke the left one) so $225.00 for a lit set (on-line)
Then the CB module was like $299.00 I think (on-line).
So, say $335.00 plus the cost of a switch pack, roughly.
It was a simple day project, for a day when it was raining.
Mine did not require to be "flashed".
I did not do the SRW testing and adjusting (I'm probably going to hell for this, I know)
Keep your expectations in check, because its not the kinda of thing where you're gonna be talking to people over in the next county. Mine works great for at least a mile or so, depending on terrain... and thats great for my needs.
The stud was just $2.00 at the local dealer.
Stock antenna was like $30.00, I think??? at the same dealer.
I'd already changed out switch packs (due to my stupidity, I broke the left one) so $225.00 for a lit set (on-line)
Then the CB module was like $299.00 I think (on-line).
So, say $335.00 plus the cost of a switch pack, roughly.
It was a simple day project, for a day when it was raining.
Mine did not require to be "flashed".
I did not do the SRW testing and adjusting (I'm probably going to hell for this, I know)
Keep your expectations in check, because its not the kinda of thing where you're gonna be talking to people over in the next county. Mine works great for at least a mile or so, depending on terrain... and thats great for my needs.
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