I found that the Third Journey flag for SpyderFest this past Spring loosened my antenna. I would recommend something smaller and of a lighter material. Also, put it nearer to the bottom of the antenna. You can zip tie it in place too.
Has anyone attached a small flag to the antenna of a RT? if so, does it cause any damage.
As a few have posted, it WILL BREAK the antenna.
I had a small flag that was mounted on a small round wood dowel. Had it zip tied to the RT antenna. Lasted about 2 months then got home one day and the antenna was gone. Snapped it just below the housing on the RT.
I had a small flag that was mounted on a small round wood dowel. Had it zip tied to the RT antenna. Lasted about 2 months then got home one day and the antenna was gone. Snapped it just below the housing on the RT.
Thank you, as that was the set up I was planning on using (other than making the dowel smaller) for my antenna.
Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
I've had a flag on my ESI shorty antenna for the last two years… NO problems, breaks, loosening, or loss of paint. I can't think of any other reason to have an antenna on a bike that has an iPod connector.