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tulku36
07-29-2015, 01:56 AM
Has anyone given any thought to a rear fm antenna on the left side saddle bag. Just light the one on the right, just reversed. My OCD is kicking in every time I look at it .

Steve 0080
07-29-2015, 08:17 AM
And the purpose would be _________?

Spanky
07-29-2015, 08:31 AM
And the purpose would be _________?

symmetry

us with CDO( ocd spelled right, alphabetically) need to have balance. thus the reason folks make 2 into one pipes with a false side.

F6B1911
07-29-2015, 10:40 AM
symmetry us with CDO( ocd spelled right, alphabetically) need to have balance. thus the reason folks make 2 into one pipes with a false side.

hmmmmm.. my OCD took me in the opposite direction.
Instead of the need for a 2nd antenna to balance the existing right-side antenna, I removed my antenna to match the non-existing left-side antenna.
Now it has balance.



And, now the top deck it's the only piece of black tupperware with nice paint and a clear coat.

Willl
07-29-2015, 10:58 AM
Has anyone given any thought to a rear fm antenna on the left side saddle bag. Just light the one on the right, just reversed. My OCD is kicking in every time I look at it .

Would be a good look :icon_cool:

Looks to be about $70 in parts but it looks like the antenna and antenna stay will only mount on the right side
http://www.procaliber.com/oemparts/a/hon/5274101af8700222a4224bb0/audio-unit


Please post some pictures if anyone does this mod

Greg O
07-29-2015, 11:00 AM
I think it would look cool to have 2 antennas you could buy a T and maybe you would also get better reception.

ths61
07-29-2015, 11:21 AM
I think it would look cool to have 2 antennas you could buy a T and maybe you would also get better reception.

In the early 80's, some aftermarket head units would use 2 antennas (front and back) and switch between the 2 to get better reception when transitioning between blockages. The concept didn't seem to gain much traction here on the blue marble.

15454

radi0chik
07-29-2015, 01:23 PM
I put my ham radio antenna on the other side. It doesn't look exactly the same, but I now have dual antennas. :)

Steve 0080
07-29-2015, 02:54 PM
Don't they make pills or something for that.....my wife has the same affliction!

shooter
07-29-2015, 06:28 PM
The Dual Antenna's or the OCD??