Replacement am/fm antenna

[scotta68]

Hello all, proud new owner of a 2000 RSV here. Been making some changes on the bike to clean the backend a bit and looking for a smaller antenna. Seen all the post's about the Marshall mod and the Firestik, but thats really still more than what I want. Looking for a stubby antenna or even a good working hidden antenna. Already removed CB as it is something I will never use and I'm not crazy about the look of the whips. Any input would be greatly appreciated

[MikeWa]

About anything will work for am/fm. I used to use an old piece of a coat hanger. Just keep in mind as you decrease the antenna you decrease the reception. There is a big difference between around town and on the road.

 

Mike

[Wrench]

I'm looking at doing the same to clean mine up too. I stopped at a local car audio shop a couple weeks ago and the guy said this is about the best hidden antenna he's used in a fairing. He said it will pick up "strong" FM stations for about 50 miles. I usually just use the radio around town anyway, mp-3 the rest of the time.

 

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[dacheedah]

You can put an antenna in your fairing and be hidden, I know people who have them and they work ok but reception is now what the whip is.