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  1. 10-14-2012, 01:08 AM #1
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    Has anyone attached a small flag to the antenna of a RT? if so, does it cause any damage.
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    yes I have, they are the small ones 3''by5'' they work just fine3660R.jpg3653R.jpg
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    That's a good thing to know. I was concerned that it might loosen the antenna up from it's mount...
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    I have done a 6x9 but only for low speed parades/rides.
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    I found that the Third Journey flag for SpyderFest this past Spring loosened my antenna. I would recommend something smaller and of a lighter material. Also, put it nearer to the bottom of the antenna. You can zip tie it in place too.
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    My husband tried attaching a flag to his antenna and his entire antenna broke and blew away!
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    I was planning on using a small flag, and keeping it at the bottom. Thank you for the replies.
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    If you keep the flags lower on the antenna it will not bend or break it. This can be accomplished by using a rubber Grommet or washer.

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    I got rumbling pride flag holder and flags.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Star View Post
    Has anyone attached a small flag to the antenna of a RT? if so, does it cause any damage.
    just don,t put the flag to high on the antenna I had a Usa and a Pow had them to far up and snaped the Antenna so be careful and ride safe
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    Default flag poles

    I bought flag poles that the mounting is behind the tag. I've had them for a year, and they do great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Star View Post
    Has anyone attached a small flag to the antenna of a RT? if so, does it cause any damage.
    Had a Goldwing before our Spyder and flags could break the antenna.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blue Star View Post
    Has anyone attached a small flag to the antenna of a RT? if so, does it cause any damage.
    As a few have posted, it WILL BREAK the antenna.

    I had a small flag that was mounted on a small round wood dowel. Had it zip tied to the RT antenna. Lasted about 2 months then got home one day and the antenna was gone. Snapped it just below the housing on the RT.
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    I have, and recommend the flags and mounts from Rumbling Pride.

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    Do you have any pictures of those mounts Joe? We Need Pictures.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hokiev View Post
    As a few have posted, it WILL BREAK the antenna.

    I had a small flag that was mounted on a small round wood dowel. Had it zip tied to the RT antenna. Lasted about 2 months then got home one day and the antenna was gone. Snapped it just below the housing on the RT.
    Thank you, as that was the set up I was planning on using (other than making the dowel smaller) for my antenna.
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    I've had a flag on my ESI shorty antenna for the last two years… NO problems, breaks, loosening, or loss of paint. I can't think of any other reason to have an antenna on a bike that has an iPod connector.
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