[dragon6]

I got tired of the long whip antenna trying to poke my eye out when I walked around the back of the bike so I replaced it with a generic flexible 14 inch rubber antenna. This is available at either Autozone or Advance Auto and probably other auto parts stores. Very enexpensive. It comes with different adaptors for the different threads but they don't work. The threds in the mount on the XC are the same as the new antenna. I found a 2 1/2 inch long screw that had the right threads and cut the head off. I then put some locktite on the screw and put it into the antenna. After it set up I screwed it into the antenna mount on the bike and the reception was just as good if not better. I believe the package said it was an amplified antenna.

 

[CCRider]

I need to try that. I bought the same antennae and found it didn't fit so I took it back...

 

[ddawg]

I like that. Looks very nice. Good fit.

 

[WickedWebby]

dragon6,
Nice! Thanks for sharing. Time to go to the
autoparts store.
WW

 

[egnarp]

Thanks for the tip. I replaced my antenna with the 14" one as well. I think the bolt size I purchased was a 7mm. Cut the head off one end and you have the stud you need to mount the new antenna into Victory's mounting point.

 

[CCRider]

Mounted the short one just like yours. Found a bolt that fit and made the modifications and viola!

 

[Woody63]

I did the same thing, but actually went to the hardware and found an automotive double ended threaded connector that worked perfectly. Also, since the antenna is flexible I took a small tie wrap and tied it to the bracket for the Saddle bag. No more visible antenna,and I haven't noticed it effecting the radio's performance at all. Just nice clean lines of the bike!

 

[WickedWebby]

I just did the same thing. Thanks again dragon6!!
Woody63 good idea about the flexible antenna.
I will try it.
Webby

 

[Bigmex]

Woody63
Got the antenna. Now what size bolt? 2 inches long by 7mm?

 

[fireonice612]

How much did that antenna run?

 

[egnarp]

Bring antenna to hardware store and find a bolt that fits into the end. The threads are the same on your bike. I'm pretty sure it was 7mm, but you better check before you buy.

 

[Woody63]

I took the antenna to the hardware store and just found the bolt in the hardware bins. I didn't pay any attention to the size of the fitting I bought. It was definitely metric.
Sorry I don't have better details.

 

[Bigmex]

The antenna cost around $10. I'll take the antenna off the bike and take it to the hardware store and find something that fits. This mod will be done Tuesday afternoon.
Thanks

 

[livinxl]

Hello , Thanks for the tips on the short antenna, I found one today for 8.50 with tax and used a 6mm threaded rod and a lock nut, cut the rod down to 2 inches,used the lock nut as a thread stop for the antenna side and some lock tight and am good to go.
Thanks again.

 

[Bigmex]

Mounted the antenna. I get all the stations and get a clean look. Thanks for the tip.

 

[STARVN]

Great intel fellas, I'll be going to the Autozone and to the hardware store today.

 

[SuperCC]

Nice mod have the antenna need bolt and will be done.
Thanks again for posting.

 

[Dirt_Sample]

I just bought one from Autozone, it was like $5.99...I think it gets better reception that the old one.

 

[okieM92]

THANKS DRAGON6, DONE DEAL, LOOKS GREAT,GREAT IDEA !!!

 

[mbc2237]

just like everyone else, i am going to be doing it this weekend…looks great! i RARELY use the radio since i have the ipod connector and TONS of music on it. I just wish the navigation through the artists and albums and playlists were a little easier to navigate through…like holding the button down to "page through" the lists. With 30 gigs of music on there it takes QUITE sometime to get to the album you are looking for. I would to have liked to see you be able to choose the artist THEN it bring you to a page with the albums under that artist. as it is, when you choose an artist, it just starts playing everything under that artist. you cant choose an album. It's still better than commercials though