Can I install this CB on my Interstate?

[Chas]

I have purchased a small Radio Shack CB that I was planning to install, but then I saw this listed on Craiglist:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2478985210.html

....and wondered if it was something I could install instead. I have an 87 Interstate that has never had a CB or a factory radio, so is there major wiring and/or components that I would need in addition to the radio?

[KnoxSwift]

Yes, radio and some added components will all be needed. They were a set. It would be a major undertaking in ebay hunt for all the components but probably a fun project if you have the $$$...

Find the install manual for the Radio/CB etc etc here:

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Read and you'll see it will be quite a undertaking. I also know this because my GL1200a "Had" a CB but the PO sold it for cash so I had the radio, junction boxes but no CB. I bought a CB but then it didn't work because the Junction Boxes were bad on the bike as well. I've slowly been buying these parts to make the CB work again however I can tell you it is COSTLY...

[SIR tricky]

I have purchased a small Radio Shack CB that I was planning to install, but then I saw this listed on Craiglist:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2478985210.html

....and wondered if it was something I could install instead. I have an 87 Interstate that has never had a CB or a factory radio, so is there major wiring and/or components that I would need in addition to the radio?

Save yourself the bother of trying to purchase older parts. If you want a CB and intercom or just the CB go with the J&M handlebar mounted unit you can plug your mp3 player in it too. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.sierra-mc.com/products.asp?cat=371">http://www.sierra-mc.com/products.asp?cat=371</a><!-- m --> no not cheap.

I would work on installing your radio shack unit. with a little ingenuity you can hook it up with headset and mike.

[Chas]

Sounds like the Radio Shack option is the right one for my budget. Thanks for the info!