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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 05:54 AM
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"That big antenna makes the bike look like some sort of full sized radio controlled toy"


That is the funniest thing I have read in here because it does.....[sm=exactly.gif]
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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I just bought another 08 arial, now I have two!!

Looks miles better with two and the 08 is better than the whip!

But as already said, you can get a harley kit that hides it altogether or go with a short stubby version.

Up to you!

 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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CUT YOUR STOCK ONE OFF TO THE SIZE YOU DESIRE. THE INSIDE THE FAIRING ELECTRONIC STYLE AT's ARE VERY LIMITED . HAVENT TALKED TO ONE PERSON WHO HAS HAD LUCK WITH THEM .
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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"That big antenna makes the bike look like some sort of full sized radio controlled toy." That'sEXACTLY what it looks like---Perfect description.

I use a Dakota Digital knock-off--works fine in Metro Atlanta and avoids the entire antenna relocation/Tour Pak mount issue which is great since the TP is off the bike 95% of the time.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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I bought a black rubber one about 12" in length from Auto Zone for $4.99. Seems to work as good as the stock. The material is not as flexible but it liiks great.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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I have the dakota digital powered antenna under the fairing and it works great.... I usually listen to an MP3 CD, but if I want FM it works fine.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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I need to get a 12" black rubber one for my wife!
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Hide it.

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Can you say CUT, then FREE. Worked well for me.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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XM magnetic antenna for My FI by Panasonic stuck onto the rear fender behind the seat, charging/antenna mount installed in the bag and a power source from under the seat and you do not need AM, FM,or NOOA.
 
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