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I just replaced mine with a Walmart Shorty one, $4, tried to get the BRP one off, no way, Kevin had the solution, bust it off and use a 7mm socket to get the "screw thing out".
One of the hardest decisions you'll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder.
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 Originally Posted by pitzerwm
I just replaced mine with a Walmart Shorty one, $4, tried to get the BRP one off, no way, Kevin had the solution, bust it off and use a 7mm socket to get the "screw thing out".
Did you have to replace the base or just screw the new antenna into the factory installed base? I'll spend a few bucks for a shorty IF it doesn't turn into a major project.
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Originally Posted by nakerr
Makes me fondly remember the old GL-1500 antennas that folded down forward and fit easily under covers.
GL-1800s had the same folding antennas/
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That's not possible with the Spyders, due to the angled mounting surface...
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most covers are nylon, just mark where the antenna would go through and use either a cigarette or soldering iron to melt a small hole through the nylon to allow the anternna to come through the cover. if you use the soldering iron, it will melt the nylon and create a solid ring around the hole so it doesn't tear.
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Originally Posted by Czardobbs
The antena is extremely tight; too tight to turn by hand... Any idea what size wrench to use?
Use a 7 MM deep socket wrench. Deanna
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Originally Posted by nakerr
I think it is a 7 mm. I have a cheap wrench that I heated and bent to fit into the opening.
yes, it is a 7mm deep socket wrench. Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by Czardobbs
The antena is extremely tight; too tight to turn by hand... Any idea what size wrench to use?
7mm deep socket should do it! Slide the socket down from the top of the antenna, then use a pair of pliers on the socket! That's what i used!
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Originally Posted by garageguy
I agree, I replaced the $50 (PoS  ) BRP breakable mast with the shorty flexible $9 WalMart antenna which will flex when you put the cover on and reception is equal. Coming from the mtns. of VA.
The Scosche RMA900 Replacement Car Antenna from Walmart is what I settled for.
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Originally Posted by 2cmyhre
The Scosche RMA900 Replacement Car Antenna from Walmart is what I settled for.
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