Short Antennas for SG
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Short Antennas for SG
Ok, maybe this will sound stupid or simple, but here goes....
I have a 2012 Street Glide. I now have a tour PAC mounted solo style. I'm also getting ready to install a HD CB radio on it. I'm moving the tour PAC from the solo mount to a 2 UP mount and of course the tour PAC will interfere with the radio and CB antennas.
Question:if someone else has done this, what antenna did you go to? Did you move the antennas to another location? Can I cut the stock antennas to fit under the tour PAC?
I don't want to use the short rubber ducky antennas...I have tried the J&M hidden antennas in the past and didn't like the performance of them. I don't think I would like the hidden antennas from EBay either, based on the J&M I owned.
Looking for ideas, would really like to cut the stock antennas, if they'll still work. I know I would loose a little reception on the radio, the CB might be a no-go....
Just asking.
I have a 2012 Street Glide. I now have a tour PAC mounted solo style. I'm also getting ready to install a HD CB radio on it. I'm moving the tour PAC from the solo mount to a 2 UP mount and of course the tour PAC will interfere with the radio and CB antennas.
Question:if someone else has done this, what antenna did you go to? Did you move the antennas to another location? Can I cut the stock antennas to fit under the tour PAC?
I don't want to use the short rubber ducky antennas...I have tried the J&M hidden antennas in the past and didn't like the performance of them. I don't think I would like the hidden antennas from EBay either, based on the J&M I owned.
Looking for ideas, would really like to cut the stock antennas, if they'll still work. I know I would loose a little reception on the radio, the CB might be a no-go....
Just asking.
Last edited by Casper; Jul 2, 2013 at 01:21 AM.
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I just picked up a $10 shortie from Pep Boys. Simply screwed right in and works pretty well. Still get lots of stations in AM, FM, & Weather Channel.
Keep reciept in case it does not work, but you can check it out in the parking lot.
As far as CB, you are on your own. Cutting down the stock antenna will not work.
Keep reciept in case it does not work, but you can check it out in the parking lot.
As far as CB, you are on your own. Cutting down the stock antenna will not work.
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From: Earth
I had read on here some have either layed the antenna inside the fairing or mounted with the remote bracket that mounts to the rear fender bracket and just zip tie the antenna behind the side saddle bag. No help with the CB...
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Barberton, Ohio
I removed the bottom bolt on the mounting bracket and rolled it forward so now my antenna runs along the fender and follows the frame up under the seat and all the way up to the gas tank. It works almost as good as the stock location but at least as good or better than the HD hidden antenna I had on my last bike. If you do some searching on here there is a pretty good write up on exactly how to do this...
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Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: illinois
you can get an internal fairing antenna from Harley or j&p sells them. you can also buy a shorter antenna for the back.
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