Hidden Antenna
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
1.This is the Harley Part number for the hidden antenna.
2. Has anyone tried this out yet?
3. Any ideas for covering the mast mounts on the Tour Pack?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Simi Valley, CA
I used a chrome 'acorn' nut available at a hardware store. I also used a chrome hex nut below the acorn nut because the acorn nut didn't have deep enough threads. You could also trim the exisiting stud a little if you didn't want the additional hex nut.
If you can't find the metric nut size (M6x1) you need, just get 1/4-28's and run a metric tap through them. M6x1 & 1/4-28 are very close. That's what I did.
If you can't find the metric nut size (M6x1) you need, just get 1/4-28's and run a metric tap through them. M6x1 & 1/4-28 are very close. That's what I did.
So you guys that are using the hidden antenna's in the fairing, you havent noticed a decline in reception? I'm considering the option but dont want to reduce my already "challenged" reception.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Portland, OR
Here's how I did mine. Cheap and it works great!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-st-glide.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-st-glide.html
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 507
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From: Portland, OR
You might consider keeping it all wired, and just go back to the tail whip on remote rides.
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From: Charlotte Metro
NAPA Black Vacuum Caps pak 5 <$3 part number 715-1803 perfect fit.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 194
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From: Toronto, Ont.
I picked up a powered antenna from a local car stereo shop. Looks the same as the HD one. Put it inside the fairing, plugged it in, grounded it and wired it to a switched power supply. I get as good or better reception than the stock whips even on the WB. Cost was $19.99, HD wanted $59.99 I think! Go figure.
