Antenna Snapped, need a replacement - recommendations? And Shuddering at low RPM - any ideas?

[Raknid]

I had two bad luck items today with my wife's 2012 Spyder RT. First, I had a quite a bit of shuddering at lower RPM. I was concerned that it was the clutch but, after research, I think it may be bad gas. My wife has been ill the last several years and last year, it was not ridden many miles. I am going to get fresh fuel and add fuel cleaner on Monday and I hope that the issue resolves.

Secondly, I snapped off the antenna while closing the garage door and need to replace the antenna. Would folks here recommend going with the OEM replacement or is there an aftermarket antenna which is better?

Thanks and Happy Easter to those who observe.

 

[CopperSpyder]

look at this https://www.lamonstergarage.com/show-chrome-short-spiral-antenna-can-am-spyder/
Look at the bottom of the page for install videos

and Happy Easter to you!!

 

[Mikey]

Aftermarket, Copper's given you a spot to look, it will be a little bear to get the old out, but you can do it. It will have a lot of Loctite on it if it hasn't been replaced before, so clean the threads well before installing the new one, DON'T use Loctite!!!

 

[Jackhartjr]

As I recall, when I took mine off, I used a long socket, I don't remember the size, maybe 10mm, slipped it down the antenna, and used vice grips to loosen it!

 

[Raknid]

Since the old antenna snapped off low, I was able to use a deep socket to remove the base. It was on pretty tightly though and I could see the blue Loctite.