antenna removal

[spby52]

I would like to put a much smaller antenna on my 1700 Voyager...page 16-100 and 16-101 in service manual says " when removing the antenna loosen the grip of antenna end and remove it " before I tear the hell out of it does the antenna screw off at that point to install a shorter one ? thanks

[plumber63]

Yes it does. Very easily, in fact a lot of riders have had them unscrew and fall off while riding.
I changed mine to a short on years ago. Use a little locktite on the new one so you don't lose it.

this is the one I got. It fits but its not great. But I really don't use the radio so no big deal. I didn't like the long one, and something needs to be on there for a clean look.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[spby52]

Originally Posted by plumber63

Yes it does. Very easily, in fact a lot of riders have had them unscrew and fall off while riding.
I changed mine to a short on years ago. Use a little locktite on the new one so you don't lose it.

this is the one I got. It fits but its not great. But I really don't use the radio so no big deal. I didn't like the long one, and something needs to be on there for a clean look.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

thanks so much.....wasn't sure if I had to remove entire assembly...

[redjay]

Some people put a lockwasher between the antenna and the holder on the trunk to stop the antenna from unscrewing.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/pau...eel/1000423629

[Enroute 1]

This is the one I went with.
As good or better reception as the original..



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[spby52]

Originally Posted by spby52

I would like to put a much smaller antenna on my 1700 Voyager...page 16-100 and 16-101 in service manual says " when removing the antenna loosen the grip of antenna end and remove it " before I tear the hell out of it does the antenna screw off at that point to install a shorter one ? thanks

thanks for responses was on there pretty tight factory lock tight...came off and replaced with 3-4 inch....worked alright without the antenna...I mostly use system for connection to phone and music....