Parade Flag Holder
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Lockport Township, IL
I have the same RIVCO parade flag mount on my '04 Ultra. I had my daughter make me a couple sleeves to cover the flags for some of the long rides to missions. I used a PVC pipe connector that fits very tight in the RIVCO mount and the ID of it is perfect for standard flag poles. I used the same kind of fastner that holds the parade mount to the bike, to make the flags easily removable for use in flag lines.
Last edited by rh8234; Nov 10, 2009 at 12:22 PM.
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,053
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From: Houston, Texas
Simple, looks good, easy to put on
Chrome fishing pole holder. Had it on my Dyna, and transfered it to my RK. *used on my son's sportie for a mission when I had a boo boo on dyna*
Have used it 3 yrs now - flown at highway speeds for distances without a problem. Wooden closet rod, cut to length, with eye bolts put in using gorilla glue, painted white.
Any questions about it shoot me an email. Can give you more details.
btw.... only time I broke a pole it broke below the fishing rod holder, no damage to holder. Was because I was a dork and went into garage without taking it off first. Opps!
Chrome fishing pole holder. Had it on my Dyna, and transfered it to my RK. *used on my son's sportie for a mission when I had a boo boo on dyna*
Have used it 3 yrs now - flown at highway speeds for distances without a problem. Wooden closet rod, cut to length, with eye bolts put in using gorilla glue, painted white.
Any questions about it shoot me an email. Can give you more details.
btw.... only time I broke a pole it broke below the fishing rod holder, no damage to holder. Was because I was a dork and went into garage without taking it off first. Opps!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 428
Likes: 4
From: New Hampshire
I can't mount a "normal" flag holder to my Wide Glide so I used the 15" sissy bar and used hose clamps and PVC pipe to rig one up behind it. By drilling a hole through the PVC flag pole and using pins I can easily remove the pole as well. The flag is mounted to the pole with eye bolts and snap links which make it easily transferable as well. I decided that in order to blend in with the bike a bit better that I'd paint the whole thing black. It looks pretty good and worked well on the mission I've been on so far.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,858
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I didn't have a lot of options wanting to stay solo. Picked up the hitch which bolts right on with the bags. Had a local fabricator weld up the holder then rattle canned it with rustoleum. The pole, hardware and lashing straps are from Lowe's. Gun sock and velcro cover it for transit. I recommend it anyway but the turn signal brake light conversion kit really helps here, the tombstone is almost fully blocked from 6:00.
I made another pole for the 4x6 on the wall, haven't been too adventurous with that yet. That is one big azz pole, almost 8' mounted to keep the flag off the ground. Great setup with a tailwind
This ain't the cheapest way to go but I've had 3x5s on the freeways with this sled better than 65 flappin' and 80 wrapped, for hours, no sweat.
I made another pole for the 4x6 on the wall, haven't been too adventurous with that yet. That is one big azz pole, almost 8' mounted to keep the flag off the ground. Great setup with a tailwind
This ain't the cheapest way to go but I've had 3x5s on the freeways with this sled better than 65 flappin' and 80 wrapped, for hours, no sweat.
Banned
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 320
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From: Florida
Or one could go here https://www.rumblingpride.com/
The prices are pretty decent, the flags are guaranteed (for a while at least), and there's nothing wrong showing a smaller flag...this is one of those cases of 'it's the thought that counts', not the size of the flag being flown.
The prices are pretty decent, the flags are guaranteed (for a while at least), and there's nothing wrong showing a smaller flag...this is one of those cases of 'it's the thought that counts', not the size of the flag being flown.
Stage IV
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 4
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From: N. Illinois
Thanks for Sharing Mount Details
As a new member of the Patriot Guard and Warriors Watch riders, your flag mount solution is exactly what I was looking for and I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post such detailed instructions and helpful hints. I have a 2000 HD Electraglide and I think this is going to work very well. Thanks Again! 'Sgt Wiz' USMC 85-91
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 510
Likes: 12
From: Arizona
Parade Flag holder
As a new member of the Patriot Guard and Warriors Watch riders, your flag mount solution is exactly what I was looking for and I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post such detailed instructions and helpful hints. I have a 2000 HD Electraglide and I think this is going to work very well. Thanks Again! 'Sgt Wiz' USMC 85-91
I now have many months and many missions (I don't keep count) with this setup, and there is nothing loose, nothing worn out, it turned out to be a very stout mount.
Regards,
TooEasy
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 33
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From: Long Island
For those of us with smaller bikes, this is what I picked up: http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...FamilyId=16618
I mount a quick release connector in the hole in my fender for the pillion pad so it's easy to take off, etc.
I mount a quick release connector in the hole in my fender for the pillion pad so it's easy to take off, etc.