Antenna removal

[pickelhead]

What tool (or hammer) do you use to remove the antennas on the RT. I can't get a wrench on the nut base and not sure if it would work if i used a set of vise grips/pliers. :dontknow::helpsmilie::gaah::cus:

 

[bullant12]

What tool (or hammer) do you use to remove the antennas on the RT. I can't get a wrench on the nut base and not sure if it would work if i used a set of vise grips/pliers. :dontknow::helpsmilie::gaah::cus:

I've removed the anntenna with a simple pair of pliers. Remove the boot, and unscrew the antenna just like a car's.

 

[scooterexpress]

i used a wrench that was bent a little slid it down the antenna and was able to losen the ant and removed.

 

[Bob Denman]

metric-adjustable! :2thumbs:
But in a left-handed version for me...

 

[Hberninger]

metric-adjustable! :2thumbs:
But in a left-handed version for me...
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Are you sure that's a metric-adjustable? It says 6" on the handle. :joke:

 

[Lamonster]

Most antennas on the RT remove themselves nojoke

 

[Bob Denman]

Are you sure that's a metric-adjustable? It says 6" on the handle. :joke:

This one was actually mis-labelled at the factory...
Very rare, and collectible! :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Most antennas on the RT remove themselves nojoke

:roflblack: Oh wait! :shocked: That's not funny... :gaah:

 

[jerpinoy]

:clap:Funny ,I can't help it but I take her:spyder2:to the car wash and my antenna is gone:joke: when I come out:joke:

 

[captblack]

My antenna got broken so I was able to use a 7 mm socket and a pair of vise grips.

 

[Bob Denman]

Vise-Grips; one of the 2 most essential tools! :thumbup:
If it doesn't move, and you need it to: Vise-Grips!
If it moves, and you don't want it to: Duct-Tape! :roflblack:

 

[Boyd2010RT]

I haven't tried this, but I would think that those new fangled sockets that allow the bolt (or in this case - antenna) to pass through the socket would work very well for this.
Boyd

 

[Farmbanker]

What tool (or hammer) do you use to remove the antennas on the RT. I can't get a wrench on the nut base and not sure if it would work if i used a set of vise grips/pliers. :dontknow::helpsmilie::gaah::cus:

I just had this issue. I tried a 7mm wrench and all it did was spread the open-end. Could not get closed end on it. What finally worked was a needle nosed vise grip on the nut and a regular vice grip on the metal sleeve just above the nut. Turned them together and it came loose. Like you I was surprised that they would use the same torque to attach the antenna as they use on a lug nut. :banghead:

 

[NancysToy]

I just had this issue. I tried a 7mm wrench and all it did was spread the open-end. Could not get closed end on it. What finally worked was a needle nosed vise grip on the nut and a regular vice grip on the metal sleeve just above the nut. Turned them together and it came loose. Like you I was surprised that they would use the same torque to attach the antenna as they use on a lug nut. :banghead:

After the loss of many antennas, they use Loctite and a lock washer.

 

[pickelhead]

Most antennas on the RT remove themselves nojoke

:roflblack:

 

[ThreeWheels]

After the loss of many antennas, they use Loctite and a lock washer.

Loctite on the antenna ??

I assume you're serious and not making a joke. (I just read the post about the left handed metric adjustable wrench)
I wonder if loctite on the antenna contributes to the less than stellar CB performance ?

 

[NancysToy]

Loctite on the antenna ??

I assume you're serious and not making a joke. (I just read the post about the left handed metric adjustable wrench)
I wonder if loctite on the antenna contributes to the less than stellar CB performance ?

After the loss of many antennas, BRP issued a service bulletin calling for them to be installed with a small drop of Loctite on the last thread only, and a star washer. I'm sure many got more Loctite that was called for, and suffered in the translation. I am not sure about the CBs, but the radios sure did for some riders. BRP changed the antenna base design, so this may no longer be an issue, but if you are having trouble, it would be worth investigating...or just switch to the J&B CB antenna and base.

 

[Bob Denman]

Too much of the grippy stuff will insulate the antenna against the rest of the system and screw up the performance... :shocked:

 

[GRIPMAN]

Antenna replacement

After the loss of many antennas, BRP issued a service bulletin calling for them to be installed with a small drop of Loctite on the last thread only, and a star washer. I'm sure many got more Loctite that was called for, and suffered in the translation. I am not sure about the CBs, but the radios sure did for some riders. BRP changed the antenna base design, so this may no longer be an issue, but if you are having trouble, it would be worth investigating...or just switch to the J&B CB antenna and base.

In attempting to remove the antennas on my 2012 RT, I found enough loctite to prevent removal without taking the rear panel off and enough to cause one of the screws to break off in the antenna block.

 

[stallion143]

Most antennas on the RT remove themselves nojoke

Exactly what Lamonster said! Sooner or later, they will break! Mine was sooner....:banghead:

I replaced with a shortee antenna from Wal-Mart for $9.00. NO problem with reception...:yes: