Cutting stock antenna down?

[Dat Guy]

Question:

Can I cut the stock antenna down to a size I prefer, and just move the plastic nub down with it? I understand this will reduce my radio reception a bit but I never listen to radio anyway. What problems, if any, would this cause?

 

[captblack]

I wouldn't ... Broke my original and it seemed to be fiber of some kind and shredded the end. There are a number of shorty styles out there. I found on at an auto parts place that is about 2 ft long and works great. Use a 7mm wrench (I believe). Remove the old antenna and find the right adapter from the new antenna for installation. A drop of Loctite will ensure it stays in place. When complete, slide the rubber cup back down and lock it in.

 

[Jeriatric]

http://www.esicycleproducts.com/spydershorteeantenna.html

 

[NancysToy]

I'd replace it with a Walmart Shortee.

 

[SpyderDen]

:agree: The ESI rusts very quickly.

 

[Rando]

:agree:

 

[Jeriatric]

Where he lives there's little humidity snd their anual rain fall is measured in cups full. :doorag::joke:

 

[Bob Denman]

Throw another "Walmart Shortee" vote on the pile... :thumbup:
You can also go back to stock if you wish...

 

[flamingobabe]

I removed mine all together....just wrapped the wire around underneath the seat area.....put a Lamonster sticker over the whole.....everything works perfect