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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 11:06 AM
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Changed out my antenna to behind fairing and now no Signal/reception. should be plug and play, correct? or am i missing something?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 12:51 PM
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Yes, should be plug and play. It seems there have been different options through the years of how well they work. I had a Hog Tunes hidden antenna years ago and it worked great.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 12:59 PM
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they suck!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 01:01 PM
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I've had one on my RGU for about 5 years, works great... string it out as wide across the inside of the fairing as you can, and plug it in to the head unit.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 01:13 PM
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Thanks for the input guys, but there seems to be some sort if wire on the male side (on the head unit) that isnt on mine.What up wit dat?
 
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Thanks for the input guys, but it seems there's some kinda pin/ wire that on male side thats not on mine. What up Wit Dat?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 04:05 PM
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I tried one on my Electra Glide. Was a waste of money in my case. Hope yours performs better. 👍👍
 
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Originally Posted by MURPHCC1
they suck!
Agree ^^^^^^^
 
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I have a J&M I believe, it has 2 things to plug in under the fairing (2008). I can't say I have the radio on a ton but install was easy.

Theres prob a hack somewhere to make it receive better
 
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 06:22 PM
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I added the HD hidden antenna to our 21 SGS and actually like it. It was necessary because we installed the SE Ohlins remote reservoir shocks.

At first inside my shop I thought it was going to be terrible. But once we actually got out and rode it workes fine. It is at least 85% as good as the stock antenna in my opinion. No regrets.on my part.
 
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