Hidden Antenna
My inner fairing was replaced under warranty and they installed the Hogtenna, which is the same as the HD powered one....it SUCKED BUTT!!1
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Mansfield Texas
I have the new HD Boom antenna and have had the eBay antenna that streatglidedakota sells on my other bikes. I think the eBay one performs as well as the HD one. After installing my amp I had to move the Boom antenna below the radio due to interference from the amp causing poor reception. I say go with the eBay version, the only reason I bought the Boom antenna was because of the new connector on the 14's was not available on the others at the time.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Open Road, USA
Thanks for the info, and I think for 18.95 I will give the ebay one a try. Am going to order the one with the WB since it is the same price. Says they are closed until the 21st, so will wait and order then. Thanks for the info and will report back, now if I can just figure out how to get the antenna bases off the tour pack and hide any holes left.
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: South Carolina
My buddy hid the stock antenna behind the saddlebag and under the seat for me. He had done his already and it only took him 2 minutes to do mine. $2 plug for the hole in the fender and $.25 in zip ties to keep it tight to the frame rails.
Radio reception didn't change 1 iota and the back end looks clean.
I think there is a YouTube link to it in the sticky "mods" thread
Radio reception didn't change 1 iota and the back end looks clean.
I think there is a YouTube link to it in the sticky "mods" thread
+2 - did this last fall; cheap, easy, quick - reception is still good for me.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Wisconsin
+3.....just did this mod with my son. 10 minutes later done. Receptions good here also!
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Nebraska
+4. I did this last weekend and there is no difference in sound quality. $1.70 for the plug at the dealership and I was buttoned up in about 15 minutes. Super quick and easy.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: N.W. Illinois Stephenson County
I've been using this one over a year with no issues whatsoever. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hidden-Anten...53fee2&vxp=mtr
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I've been using this one over a year with no issues whatsoever. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hidden-Anten...53fee2&vxp=mtr
Works great and for $19 you can't beat the price.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: NJ
And if all else fails...know that there is one guy on this earth that actually likes the look of the wip antenna .....ME 
Should you get tired of trying to replace it with one that works for you.
I do worry about poking my eye out when I'm working around the bike but otherwise I dig the look.
Should you get tired of trying to replace it with one that works for you.
I do worry about poking my eye out when I'm working around the bike but otherwise I dig the look.