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SHORTEE ANTENNAS
Curious to know if anyone has tried the Shortee Antenna from ESI. And if so, is it just a screw off the old and screw in the new? Or could I just purchase any type of short antenna from a motorcycle shop?? We've been trailing our RT and the tall antenna gets caught up in the door of the trailer........
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I'm using this: Scosche RMA900 Replacement Car Antenna
from Walmart with good results.
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SHORTEE ANTENNAS
I like the Walmart antenna too. I have the ESI on now and it rusted within 30 days. I also think the reception is better on the rubber ducks from Walmart. I'm switching back
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Originally Posted by SpyderDen
I have the ESI on now and it rusted within 30 days.
Mine also rusted shortly after the install.
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I didn't have much luck with the shortees up here... The radio reception in our mountains (Well... SHORT ones anyway!) was noticeabley better with the OEM.
Flatlanders would have no trouble with them, but if you ride the hills...
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I didn't have much luck with the shortees up here... The radio reception in our mountains (Well... SHORT ones anyway!) was noticeabley better with the OEM.
Flatlanders would have no trouble with them, but if you ride the hills...
I live in the Colorado rockies and can't tell the difference with the Walmart shorty from the OEM
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Originally Posted by chisel_maker
I'm using this: Scosche RMA900 Replacement Car Antenna
from Walmart with good results.
So we are mechanically challenged.....Is it a matter of unscrewing the OEM and screwing in this one? Looks like it comes with a lot of extra stuff
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Originally Posted by chisel_maker
I live in the Colorado rockies and can't tell the difference with the Walmart shorty from the OEM
I might have to take a swing through Wally-Mart then...
Thanks for that information!
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Originally Posted by schnauzermom
So we are mechanically challenged..... Is it a matter of unscrewing the OEM and screwing in this one? Looks like it comes with a lot of extra stuff
You throw most of it in the trash. I used the riser and one of the adapter screws for a direct fit to the spyder. Your OEM rubber boot will fit over the new antenna with the help of a little soapy water.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I might have to take a swing through Wally-Mart then...
Thanks for that information!
I can't guarantee it will work in your hills but for the price it's worth the try.
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Anyone got a pic of that antenna on the bike?
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Originally Posted by stevedfive
Anyone got a pic of that antenna on the bike?
Taken from cjackg
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...hortee+antenna
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Originally Posted by schnauzermom
Curious to know if anyone has tried the Shortee Antenna from ESI. And if so, is it just a screw off the old and screw in the new? Or could I just purchase any type of short antenna from a motorcycle shop?? We've been trailing our RT and the tall antenna gets caught up in the door of the trailer........
The ESI shorter antenna was my first mod purchase back in 2010. Pop out the rubber sleeve, unscrew the oem, screw in the shortee, replace the rubber boot and you are good to go.
Reception for me was no different than the oem and I have never had an issue with this shorter antenna. I bought the chrome unit and it still looks as good as the day I bought it.
hope I have answered the question you asked.
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Originally Posted by NorthStar
The ESI shorter antenna was my first mod purchase back in 2010. Pop out the rubber sleeve, unscrew the oem, screw in the shortee, replace the rubber boot and you are good to go.
Reception for me was no different than the oem and I have never had an issue with this shorter antenna. I bought the chrome unit and it still looks as good as the day I bought it.
hope I have answered the question you asked.
You have!! Thanks for your comments.
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Have the chrome shorty on the '10 as well. No problems. Still have stock on the '12.
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The ESI shortee was my first mod too - it's just the right size to hold my flag!! Haven't noticed any rust, but I don't us water on my Spyder, and it's only been in (light) rain once since 2010. Reception is no problem, but I don't listen to the radio very much - my iPod is my first choice...
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After the antenna broke off on my '10 RTS, I bought the black shortee antenna. It has worked fine for me and makes putting on and taking off the cover much easier.
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I had the chrome shorty from Custom Dynamics and it started rusting in 2 months. To their credit they replaced it with the black one and so far no problem. Reception was always good.
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I've had the chrome shortee antenna from Custom Dynamics since spring with no issues.
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Antenna and rubber boot were stolen from my bike
After a long ride with the MC, I pulled into the garage and noticed that someone had stolen my radio antenna AND the rubber boot. Do any of the after market antennas have the rubber boot part as well? The one's I saw at Auto Zone only had the antenna.........
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You can get the boot from CANAM - about $12
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Just installed the Walmart shorty on my RTS, $8.95 and works great. Use a 7mm offset wrench to remove the stock antenna, open up the hole on the rubber thingy and then use liquid vinyl to seal it up to keep the radio dry. Took about thirty min to do. Reception is the same as far as I can tell.
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If you're gonna replace the OEM antenna anyway, why not clip off a portion first and see if you still get reasonable reception?
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