Mike,
Not being familiar with that bike, and also probably not having the
same 'aesthetic' values, what I would consider 'workable' probably
isn't going to be the same as your 'workable'. So, take this for what
it's worth.

Does your bike have a fairing? What are the chances of mounting an
antenna on that, if it does have one? Is it fiberglass? How about
just running a strap to the frame? Considering the size of
'groundplane' required by a typical VHF/UHF antenna, a bike isn't all
that small. Getting that antenna 'connected' to the frame ought'a do
just fine.

The idea is certainly do-able, so I think the 'aesthetic' value is the
'catch'. That's up to you...
- 'Doc

wrote:
Mike,
Not being familiar with that bike, and also probably not having the
same 'aesthetic' values, what I would consider 'workable' probably
isn't going to be the same as your 'workable'. So, take this for what
it's worth.

My aesthetics are variable. The



Does your bike have a fairing? What are the chances of mounting an
antenna on that, if it does have one?

It's a cruiser - it looks like this one, minus the windshield.

http://www.motorcycleminnesota.com/030107/05/05.htm

Is it fiberglass? How about
just running a strap to the frame?

The rear fender is steel. I think I'll opt for a small dual bander,
mount the radio on the back of the backrest, the antenna on the fender
and go from there.
Shouldn't be too much loss in the 6 inch piece of coax needed!

-73 de Mike N3LI -