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Apr 7, 2013 | 08:07 AM

cweiss

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shorty antenna streetglide

I want to get rid of the long antenna on my 07 because it hits the rack on the back of the passenger backrest. I have seen some short stubby masts on ebay but wonder what yall have had good luck with. Last time I checked at my local autoparts house they had nothing quite like I was looking for. Thanks.

Apr 7, 2013 | 08:09 AM

Iceman24

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HD has their Boom hidden antenna...getting ready to install mine to replace the HD shorty. Specs say it's better than original/long & shorty...we'll see...

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

Apr 7, 2013 | 08:14 AM

cass

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i replaced the whip with a shorty on my flhtk and it works for me.

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Apr 7, 2013 | 08:16 AM

DuraGlide

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I'm running a $20 hidden antenna from Advance Auto Parts. Has a signal booster built in. Taped it to the underside of the fairing. Works fine for me.

Apr 7, 2013 | 08:26 AM

cweiss

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I had something like this in mind

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2002-CA...24bf5d&vxp=mtr

Think it will work? Or a bad idea?

Apr 7, 2013 | 08:50 AM

Iceman24

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For $10, might be worth a shot, but remember...cars have longer antenna cables and this also plays a part in reception...

Apr 7, 2013 | 09:35 AM

Ray Lloyd

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Don't know how short you want to go, but I put one of these on my Street Glide and it seems to work well:

http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/4219/Billet-Antennas

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Apr 7, 2013 | 10:06 AM

troop

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I have tried Hogtunes Hogtenna/Metra amplified hidden antennas with poor results. Shorty wise, I tried a J&M AM/FM (ok) and Advance Auto rubber ducky (bad), before I spent a few $$ more on the shorty Boom audio antenna. This antenna works just about as well as the standard length antenna. A good choice IMO..

Apr 7, 2013 | 10:09 AM

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Edhglide

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I took the stock HD antenna off and cut it exactly in half, and heat shrunk a small piece of black tubing on the tip. Screwed back in place. Works good.