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Have any of you replaced your antenna with a 2' antenna? I have studied the Marshal Mod and don't know why a 2' top loaded antenna would not work. I have an 89' VR with a single antenna. I will be interested to hear your experiences. Even 2nd gens, because the cb part works the same, just no splitter. Thanks, Alan..
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I may be the only RSV rider this has happened to but I wanted to share a cheap solution I found for my cb black plastic antenna connector that broke. First of all, Yamaha doesn't sell the connector, just the whole antenna at $175. From the post I had listed before there were some good ideas but I wanted to keep the OEM appearance if possible without spending $175. Anyway, I took the broken connector to a machine shop and they machined one exactly like the original. I knew the guy who did it and he said it took about 5 minutes and the best part is, didn't charge me anything. I have reassembled the antenna and you can't tell it from OEM. Just thought I'd share what worked for me. You bet I'm happy.
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I'm thinking about looking into installing a motorized AM/FM antenna on my venture and I was wondering if there was anyone here that might have looked into it themselves. I'm thinking about finding a spot in the fairing, but I'm wondering if that would be too distracting while riding. I could mount it in one of the saddlebags, but I was thinking it would be in the way of the passenger and I'd have to get a quick disconnect of some sort so I could open the saddlebag... and then thinking about in the trunk, but it would decrease my storage there... the one specifically that I'm looking at is this one which doesn't have the motor mounted directly on the antenna and would probably allow for more compact mounting. So, any thoughts?
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I could spend a lot of time here typing various opinions and etc. about antennas, coax, connections, etc. The fact is though, there are smarter people with me who have already done it. One of those is Firestik Antennas. Great information regardless of whether or not you have that particular brand. Good articles on setting the SWR, Antenna selection, ground planes or lack of the same. http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs.htm Here is a great site regarding coax that was forwarded to me by George S. http://www.qsl.net/g3yrc/coax.htm
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I need to replace the black plastic connector on the cb antenna. Checked with a Yamaha dealer and they said I'd have to buy a new antenna at $179.00. The connector is plastic and appears to connect the antenna top/bottom by threads. Any idea where I can get a replacement or a cheap sollution? Thanks.
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Halfway thru a ride today on my 06 rsmv I noticed the top half of my cb antenna gone. The black plastic part looks like it broke off. The stealer said they could replace it for $100+. anyone else had this problem? Is this covered under warranty? Thanks
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I am now using the Sirius radio and so far I really like it. One thind I do not like is the Antenna length (Cable) One that came with the unit has a cable about 20 ft long. Way too much speghetti on the Handle bars. Anyone know of a antenna with a shorter cable or is there a way to shorten the cable down to about 1 ft or less just for the bike? I noticed they make a shorter one for the XM (which I dont have) but will the antenna work with the sirius? Help!
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Problems with the factory CB/FM/AM antenna system? This site give some ideas on viable modifications: http://bludolphintravel.com/gmg/marshallmod.htm
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Here is tip how to fix CB antenna if has snap by black plastic coil. I Have VentureRider antenna flag hang on cb antenna. was Good for couple months, and I was confident is secure,and my CB antenna was safe. Oh boy I was wrong. On one of rides on expressway with high head wind CB antenna is just snap. Call my dealer to see how much is Yamaha replacement, and Rep. supprice me with price ~$200.00. Next Step was this site and i have bunch of suggestions. Firestick Was one of them, but I didnt like how look, as well if I have to replace CB antena ,AM/FM has to be replaced to match look. Some Additional Harware is Involved to fold antennas for Rain cover. Midland car magnetic antenna is pick my attencion Midland 18-2442 Mag Mount Antenna. http://joe.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p634299dt.jpg X Close Window And looks like this one. Antenna is connected to Magnetic Base with M6 ( Metric 6 mm ) Yamahas antena top is made from brass and cromed so i'm drill 4,5mm and make M6 tread. Next step is to find M6 screw and cut off head and use as post. Twist on antenna and job is done. Total Cost Is $20. Friend of mine Has SWR Meter and he is test antenna before I Start using, and was no need to tune. Check Out Pic's
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