Antenna

[Desert Spyder]

My stupid antenna is MIA on the RT. Looks like part #

710001402. I won't have to change out the cable assy too will I? Looks like it broke off inside the rubber base. Ironically, my radio reception improved. I was getting a FM station clear as a bell from a station 30-40 miles away around noon yesterday.​

 

[ARtraveler]

A lot of people have gone to the WalMart "shortee" antenna. They cost about $10 and fit in like they were meant to. Add a lock washer and a "DROP" of locktite on the bottom thread only. You should be good to go.

 

[Desert Spyder]

A lot of people have gone to the WalMart "shortee" antenna. They cost about $10 and fit in like they were meant to. Add a lock washer and a "DROP" of locktite on the bottom thread only. You should be good to go.

Really? Thats good info. What about the cable connection? Are they the same?

 

[Cruzr Joe]

They come with several adapters


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[SpyderAnn01]

I think the only thing you may have to do to the WalMart one is to enlarge the hole on the black rubber piece that screws into the bike.

 

[chisel_maker]

Really? Thats good info. What about the cable connection? Are they the same?

You don't need the cable from the WalMart antenna. Pull off your rubber boot. If your old antenna broke off you unscrew what is left behind. If you old antenna vibrated lose just screw in the right adaptor from the WalMart Antenna and then the antenna. Real easy unless your old antenna broke off flush with the base. Then you have to drill and re-tap the base.

 

[Blue Star]

My stupid antenna is MIA on the RT. Looks like part #

710001402. I won't have to change out the cable assy too will I? Looks like it broke off inside the rubber base. Ironically, my radio reception improved. I was getting a FM station clear as a bell from a station 30-40 miles away around noon yesterday.​

It was there on Saturday when I bumped into your antenna :dontknow:

 

[ARtraveler]

Really? Thats good info. What about the cable connection? Are they the same?

The packet comes with adapters. The OEM cable connections works just fine.

 

[Larry rt]

When installing the walmart , they have an adapter with them. Just unscrew old one that is left. Take current rubber cap and make 4 small slices at the hole , you will be able to push it on and doesn't look bad!

 

[Desert Spyder]

It was there on Saturday when I bumped into your antenna :dontknow:

Maybe it was that rough neighborhood we were in Bob.

 

[Desert Spyder]

Do you think this will work? http://www.amazon.com/Metra-44-US07R-Mount-Rubber-Antenna/dp/B0002CNTQS/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
I was just going to order some other stuff.

 

[R FUN]

Mine broke off the same way. The Walmart antenna fits but I found it would not pick up any distant radio stations as in Canada our stations are few and far between. I removed the antenna from my dodge and found the bottom thread was smaller but had a shank above it that I just ran a thread on ( M6X1 Tread]and it fit perfect. It is the same leangth as the BRP one and is stainless steel so should never break. I went to our garbage dump and out of 5 vehicles 3 used that same antenna. It is common on all different makes of vehicles so could get from a junk yard or wrecker.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

use a 7mm wrench to remove the old antenna

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

But if you're removing somebody else's antenna; the 7mm wrench is strictly optional! :shocked: :roflblack: