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Sep 2, 2005 | 02:07 PM

#11

jlacasci

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From: Rhode Island

RE: Antenna Issues

It's unreal how badly I type things on this forum. In my last post I meant that I haven't used the CB yet not CD!!!! I hope that was somewhat obvious. My fat fingers need to go on a diet.

Joe

Sep 3, 2005 | 10:37 PM

#12

luvmyflhtcui

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From: Virginia Beach, VA

RE: Antenna Issues

I cut each antenna down 8 inches and then adjusted the CB load for the shorter length and I am good to go. The antenna's clear with room to spare. There are proceedures in the service manual to adjust the CB Load.

I didn't spend a dime and I solved the problem in my garage.

Good Luck.

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Sep 4, 2005 | 03:46 AM

#13

mikeisglidn

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From: jacksonville, nc

RE: Antenna Issues

ill check on the other type of dykes im sure there are some around he somewhere, ill get a couple that are mechaniclly inclined!!

Sep 4, 2005 | 11:36 AM

#14

Big daddy

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RE: Antenna Issues

I have the wipes as well. They are quite the problem. I Just remove mine. But , I have to remember to put it back on. I would also like to get the shorties. Ya'll have alot fo good ideas.

Sep 4, 2005 | 02:39 PM

#15

steveokla

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RE: Antenna Issues

I ordered a set of the Freedom Cycle antennas. Do the old ones just unscrew and you screw in the Freedom Cycle ones???

Sep 4, 2005 | 03:41 PM

#16

jlacasci

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From: Rhode Island

RE: Antenna Issues

Pretty much that's it. Lift up the rubber, undo the allen screw and unscrew the.

Litle locktite (blue) on the screw mount, and screw the new ones on.

Joe

Sep 5, 2005 | 03:42 AM

#17

nmfxstc

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RE: Antenna Issues

Let us know what effect the CB antenna has...I get great range and reception with the stock whip, but if these Freedom Cycles ones work....I'm gettin' 'em!

Sep 5, 2005 | 02:44 PM

#18

Toytech

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RE: Antenna Issues

The Freedom Cycle antenna have equal range as compared to the whips. One added plus is you can cover your bike with little hassle and limited risk of snapping them off. I just thought I would throw that in. No one had brought that up yet.

Joe