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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by JohnnyBiker, Dec 12, 2011.

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  1. joshbob

    joshbob Well-Known Member

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    They only have two down sides (IMHO) and those are weight and the price. It's hard to keep both down! I agree with you on all other points. For the long haul you can't beat 'em. To me, the Harley baggers are like the Cadillacs of the motorcycle world.
    joshbob, Dec 15, 2011
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  3. JohnnyBiker

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    OK, most of the time I do not use Pandora on my phone when I am riding. Usually I am content to listen to the radio. Here is my problem... THE RECEPTION SUCKS!!!!!!

    Is there a different antenna available that has better range? I am assuming that the antenna is the fairing. I have never taken the fairing apart to look for sure....... NO blooooteef needed.....Just a good antenna. Thanks....
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 4, 2012
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    You can go with Satellite radio.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 4, 2012
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Thats why GPS units should work on GPS signals.
    cardboard, Jun 5, 2012
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  6. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You probably have the under faring am/fm antenna, it is
    not as good as the regular one that should be mounted between the left
    bag and your rear fender.

    Pull the outer faring and you will find it there
    it is powered so it should have not only a connection to the
    RF jack but a ground and power wire.

    Make sure they are hooked up and the antenna mounted to the inside of the OUTER fairing., or, disconnect and take out, hook up the stock antenna wire it will probably
    be hanging there, and then put a good shorty antenna from HD (made by JM) on the back mount between the fenders...
    hotroadking, Jun 5, 2012
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  7. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, I am just tired of not being able to hear a full song because it cuts in and out on me all the time....:gah::gah:
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    JohnnyBiker, Jun 5, 2012
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  8. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    might just be a loose connection at the antenna or power
    hotroadking, Jun 5, 2012
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  9. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    In case it isn't that, is JM the place to go for antenna's? I can't do the antenna off of the fender. A Cosmetic thing.:D
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 5, 2012
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  10. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Do the Shorty HD antenna, it's made by JM and you don't have to go find one. It will barely be visible at the back

    Other than that you get the under dash antenna and live with shiddy reception.

    or download IheartRadio app and find radio stations you like

    Frankly FM sucks, after iPod, XM, and Pandora.
    hotroadking, Jun 5, 2012
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  11. JohnnyBiker

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    I can't argue with you there that FM sucks. Another issue of mine and this is really hard for me to articulate, but I just don't like to bring a whole shiitload of things with me when I go riding. I.E. I like to bringing only what I absolutely need. If I use my phone for radio, then I have to bring my charger. Just takes up space. I know it may sound dumb, but I am just not willing to concede to a tour pak, DESPITE ITS BENEFITS...:D
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 5, 2012
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  12. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Is it an eyephone?
    hotroadking, Jun 5, 2012
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    i did the shorty boom audio ant . works great relocated it to the left and right lower inner bag mount can remove and replace the tour pack when the queen rides with me . she dont like her lower back to hurt when we ride . dam women !so she likes the tour pack back rest. works great have great music even in the middle of the everglades national park . way west of the city were the gators crawl!!!
    baggerpaul, Jun 5, 2012
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    Dang I left my factory antenas on my bike. Hope if anybody gits to close they whip the heck outof em.
    cardboard, Jun 5, 2012
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    well ya have to hit the brakes real hard and then pull a quick snap of the throttle should do cb!:roflmao:
    baggerpaul, Jun 5, 2012
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    whata ya think buy ya a red neck bud if ya do it . but i wont take your word for it gonna have to be there!to see it
    baggerpaul, Jun 5, 2012
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    I downloaded the Iheartradio app. Will I get whatever station I select or does it have to be local? I guess I will try that before I destroy the looks of my bike. :)
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 5, 2012
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  18. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Any station you like any where in USA


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    hotroadking, Jun 5, 2012
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I was just listening to it. I like so far.:D
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 5, 2012
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    I have no idea what happened but all of a sudden my reception is almost always perfect?? Not going to screw with the antenna now I guess. I do like that Iheartradio app though. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 25, 2012
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