Shorty antenna
03-16-2005, 01:58 AM
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RE: Shorty antenna
I agree. That 9 foot long antenna was the first thing that had to go. I didn't get the same one that Dave got, but similiar. It is a little fatter, but only 14 inches tall. Seems to work fine. Picked it up at O'Riley's Auto Parts for 7 bucks
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03-16-2005, 01:33 PM
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RE: Shorty antenna
Just to report on the one that Dave and I picked up, the reception was exactly the same as the stock antenna, even in the underground parking garages at home and work. A great buy at $10!
03-16-2005, 09:38 PM
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RE: Shorty antenna
I think I got the same one hawgman got. It was $3.49 at O'Reilly's for a 14" black antenna that is a little thicker than the stock one. It feels so flimsy though, I'm worried that after driving on the interstate it will have a permanent bend in it
03-16-2005, 09:52 PM
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RE: Shorty antenna
ORIGINAL: dajohu
I think I got the same one hawgman got. It was $3.49 at O'Reilly's for a 14" black antenna that is a little thicker than the stock one. It feels so flimsy though, I'm worried that after driving on the interstate it will have a permanent bend in it
I think I got the same one hawgman got. It was $3.49 at O'Reilly's for a 14" black antenna that is a little thicker than the stock one. It feels so flimsy though, I'm worried that after driving on the interstate it will have a permanent bend in it
Then use the other hand
er...uh...I mean turn it around 90 degrees 
Yea, I had that concern also. But I have the same antenna on my Electraglide, it has been there for about 20k miles and it is fine.
03-16-2005, 09:59 PM
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RE: Shorty antenna
Got an 8" from Canadian Tire, but beware, the "general ford" application had a middle part to the screw that was actually a little too thick to screw into the car. A little grinding did the trick though. Works like a charm and looks WAY better!