I also run a Midland 75-822 hand-held on a ram mount (off the clutch lever) with the antenna pointed at about a 45 degree angle to the left - to get it as high as possible. I never felt I needed a better antenna than the rubber ducky thing.

Maybe you'll need one if you ride with huge groups that get spread out, but I've been told in groups of 10-12 that I'm coming through as well as, and better than some of the oem cb's.

I put an accessory plug in the cubby for power. I use a wired headset - never got into bluetooth. That will probably
change soon, as I've bought a 2018 Tour DCT. I will NOT be spending the $1700 CDN it will cost to install an oem cb.

My advice would be to get a Cobra hand-held. Not because they are better than the Midland, but because the aftermarket headsets are much easier to come by.


As always, YMMD