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First I fabricated a mount for
the antenna using 1/8" x 3" aluminum. This was the same
type of mount used for the AM/FM antenna too. |
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A 1/2" hole was drilled in the
center of the aluminum for the antenna to attach to. |
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The coax cable was connect to a
crimp ring... |
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and connected to the
antenna. The cable assembly is covered by a rubber boot to protect
it from the weather. |
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The CB antenna has a fold down
feature that allows the antenna to be tilted to allow the bike to be
covered. The AM/FM antenna telescopes up and down. |
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The CB radio is mounted to the
handle bars using a RAM radio mount. |
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The mount can tilt in many
different directions using the swing arm and two rubberized balls. |
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The 40 channel CB/weather radio slides
in the mount using the belt clip on the back of the radio. This
radio has a mobile transceiver attachment that allow an external antenna
and 12 volt power. |
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The cable is routed up to the
handle bars... |
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where that antenna connection
attaches to the antenna cable. |
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The antenna cable is zip tied to
existing cables. |
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The power plug plugs in to a 12
volt socket that is mounted to the handle bar head stock. |
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When not in use the outlet is
capped to prevent moisture from getting inside. |
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When I want driver-to-passenger
communications, the CB can be switched to the FRS radios. |
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The helmet headsets are able to
connect to either type of radio by switching connecting cables. |
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The bike has two power
distribution panels. This one is located in the battery
compartment. The second one is located in the left side of the
fairing. |