After topcase removal, can I keep the antenna?

[fredgal]

so i just bought a F3 limited.. i am also going to purchase the cover needed after the topcase is removed.. can the antenna then be mounted to the cover,, thanks..

[PapaHotel]

I am sure you can work it out. The antenna does have a plug-in under the seat. I think they put Loctite on the attacking nut as I had a heck of a time getting it off of mine.

An alternative is plugging in an aftermarket shorty antenna to the under-seat junction. this would be easier to place and not distract from your new setup.

[MONK]

Never had an F3 but the F3T looks like it has the antenna mounted between the left saddlebag and that cover. Could be BuRP sells something to mount the Limited antenna there if you remove the top case.

InkedF3T_LI.jpg

[Matahead]

so i just bought a F3 limited.. i am also going to purchase the cover needed after the topcase is removed.. can the antenna then be mounted to the cover,, thanks..

As I was taking everything apart I noticed the OEM antenna will fit under the rear panel & passenger seat. I put a powered amplified antenna in the dash, because I put a CB antenna on the rear trunk, in original location.

[Drjjbdc]

How do you secure the antenna to the area on that picture

[McGone]

How difficult is the top case removal? Does the passenger backrest remain?

[fredgal]

How difficult is the top case removal? Does the passenger backrest remain?

all one piece, it will look like a F3... non limited.

[cptjam]

Two screws. Backrest is part of the top case. All comes off together. We replaced the antenna with a wire antenna from Amazon.