Newest Farkle on a 2014RTS-SE6

[Deanna777]

I installed a the newest farkle on my 2014RTS-SE6, and here some pictures:

I broke my original antenna when I was putting on the my 1/2 cover. I bought the short antenna/ and antenna boot from Pitbull.

I used a 7 mm deep socket wrench to install my new short antenna. The radio is stations are very clear.

I slide the antenna boot over the short antenna, and cut a small slice in the boot( as seen I picture). It took about 5 minutes to complete the job. Deanna

 

[Pampurrs]

I installed a the newest farkle on my 2014RTS-SE6, and here some pictures: View attachment 133928

View attachment 133929 View attachment 133930 I broke my original antenna when I was putting on the my 1/2 cover. I bought the short antenna/ and antenna boot from Pitbull.

I used a 7 mm deep socket wrench to install my new short antenna. The radio is stations are very clear.

I slide the antenna boot over the short antenna, and cut a small slice in the boot( as seen I picture). It took about 5 minutes to complete the job. Deanna

That looks great! I'm thinking about getting one myself. I'll check out Pitbull's website.

Pam

 

[Chupaca]

Nicely done...

Looks great....:2thumbs: nice jog..congrats...:clap::clap:

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Looks great

I installed a the newest farkle on my 2014RTS-SE6, and here some pictures: View attachment 133928

View attachment 133929 View attachment 133930 I broke my original antenna when I was putting on the my 1/2 cover. I bought the short antenna/ and antenna boot from Pitbull.

I used a 7 mm deep socket wrench to install my new short antenna. The radio is stations are very clear.

I slide the antenna boot over the short antenna, and cut a small slice in the boot( as seen I picture). It took about 5 minutes to complete the job. Deanna

Looks great, Deanna. Nicely done!

Bruce

 

[Eagle1]

I had to replace my original antenna too. I got it from Tampabay power sports. I put the boot back on by cutting it like you did. Nice job.

 

[CanAmMick]

I installed a the newest farkle on my 2014RTS-SE6, and here some pictures: View attachment 133928

View attachment 133929 View attachment 133930 I broke my original antenna when I was putting on the my 1/2 cover. I bought the short antenna/ and antenna boot from Pitbull.

I used a 7 mm deep socket wrench to install my new short antenna. The radio is stations are very clear.

I slide the antenna boot over the short antenna, and cut a small slice in the boot( as seen I picture). It took about 5 minutes to complete the job. Deanna

Deanna looks great!

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Good job, Deanna! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

But I have questions:
Is that the OEM antenna for the 2016 models?
How much Loc-Tite did you put on the threads? (They say to use the tiniest amount possible!)
I've got to pull my whip, and see if I can figure out why my reception is non-existent! :gaah:

 

[Deanna777]

That looks great! I'm thinking about getting one myself. I'll check out Pitbull's website.

Pam

Pam, I ordered the radio antenna boots 4th of July week, ( Pitbull said they were sold out) but as soon as they got the antenna boots, they sent me 2 of them, and I bought the short antenna also from Pitbull.

It was easy to install the short antenna, radio antenna boot. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Looks great....:2thumbs: nice jog..congrats...:clap::clap:

Thanks, the radio antenna boot/and the radio antenna was an easy install. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I had to replace my original antenna too. I got it from Tampabay power sports. I put the boot back on by cutting it like you did. Nice job.

Thanks ! So this week-end I can :riding::riding::riding::riding::riding::riding::riding: Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

View attachment 133956

But I have questions:
Is that the OEM antenna for the 2016 models?
How much Loc-Tite did you put on the threads? (They say to use the tiniest amount possible!)
I've got to pull my whip, and see if I can figure out why my reception is non-existent! :gaah:

Bob, Thanks!

Check Pitbulls website ( antenna parts # 710005084).

I did not use any Loc- Tite on the threads, but I will, thanks for the reminder.

I was getting good radio reception, when I had the OEM radio antenna. I broke it when I was putting on my 1/2 cover. Deanna

 

[pitzerwm]

Get the shorty from Walmart $5 and cut away a bit of the rubber boot because the base of the shorty is bigger than the old one, then use black 3M weather stripping to seal and mold the opening that you made at the top.

 

[gkamer]

Cool

Well aren't you just a little handy dandy. Good job, came out great:joke::joke:

 

[Deanna777]

Get the shorty from Walmart $5 and cut away a bit of the rubber boot because the base of the shorty is bigger than the old one, then use black 3M weather stripping to seal and mold the opening that you made at the top.

I had ordered the 2 antenna boots, and the short antenna from Pitbull. I will get the 3M weather stripping, and seal a round the opening that I made. I will get LOC-Tite also. Thanks for the suggestion.

I also got the short antenna ( Scosche # RMA900) as a spare.

Deanna

 

[Bob Denman]

Bob, Thanks!

Check Pitbulls website ( antenna parts # 710005084).

I did not use any Loc- Tite on the threads, but I will, thanks for the reminder.

I was getting good radio reception, when I had the OEM radio antenna. I broke it when I was putting on my 1/2 cover. Deanna

I had an idea... (I know: it's a scary concept!)
Mike has talked a lot about using a star washer under the antenna, rather than Loc-Tite... It's certainly worth a thought! :thumbup:

 

[vided]

If I remember correctly roflblack, I didn't cut the boot.
A little wd40 and a push.

 

[Deanna777]

I had an idea... (I know: it's a scary concept!)
Mike has talked a lot about using a star washer under the antenna, rather than Loc-Tite... It's certainly worth a thought! :thumbup:

Thanks for the idea.
Yes, I know mike has talked a lot about using a star washer under the antenna. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Updated 9/11/2016 pictures

Here are some pictures of the newest farkle that was added while I was at Spyderquest: left side grill( RT). right side grill( Spyder) front of spyder. Clips/and a screws were used to keep them in place. Deanna

 

[CapeSpyder]

:clap::2thumbs: very nice!