Short Antenna Choices
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,928
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I bought this antenna from advice on the forum. I have not installed it yet but will let you know. However there are several here who have it and while it is not as good as the whip, it was better than most of the others. For more information, get on Ebay and do a search on "Harley Hidden Antenna". Its about $21.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,549
Likes: 8
From: North Texas
I took the stock whips and just cut them down to about 18". I don't use the CB, so not worried about whether it'll short out the CB or not. I just got tired of hitting those damn things! Haven't noticed any reception differences.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 765
Likes: 49
From: New Jersey
I switched to the HD shorty. I can get all of my stations without any problems, just as I did with the stock whip.
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Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,356
Likes: 8
From: Roswell, NM
Stick with whips, they work best. When I park my bike in my Bike Barn, just fold them over and hook onto the saddlebag latches. Works great for me. Besides, since everybody is using shorties, now I have the unique look!
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 577
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
I have the HD shorty antennas. Like them and know problems. The HD CB is adjustable but has nothing to do with the antenna, i believe its inside the tourpac where you adjust. The manual explains it.