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    Default Flag holders for Patriot Guard 3 x 5 Flags

    I have joined the Patriot Guard. They use the large 3x5 ft. flags fro their ceremonies. Does anyone out there participate in the PG and what flag mounts do you use to hold the large 3x5 ft. flags securely at low speeds?

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    Default Flag holders for Patriot Guard 3 x 5 Flags

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    When I have ridden with the Patriot Guard I just fly my small flags on my ISCI Flag Mount. I don't think the PGR cares what size flag you fly just that you show up.

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    I ride with the PGR up here in Maine, I hook them to the trailer hitch. The American Leagon web site under Leagon Riders has a flag mount for 1 or 3 flags that will mount to a trailer hitch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gorcutt View Post
    I ride with the PGR up here in Maine, I hook them to the trailer hitch. The American Leagon web site under Leagon Riders has a flag mount for 1 or 3 flags that will mount to a trailer hitch.
    I've been a member of the American Legion Riders since it's inception and I also fly 3 flags from the trailer hitch mount...You can find all your accessory needs here at the American Legion Riders website for the store...
    http://emblem.legion.org/Motorcycle-...tinfo/120.221/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    I've been a member of the American Legion Riders since it's inception and I also fly 3 flags from the trailer hitch mount...You can find all your accessory needs here at the American Legion Riders website for the store...
    http://emblem.legion.org/Motorcycle-...tinfo/120.221/
    Does this device fit on the Spyder? If not, can you provide the URL for the device that does? Very interested for my RT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bmwlarry View Post
    I have joined the Patriot Guard. They use the large 3x5 ft. flags fro their ceremonies. Does anyone out there participate in the PG and what flag mounts do you use to hold the large 3x5 ft. flags securely at low speeds?

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    I made a pole to fit my hitch. Used a six foot threaded bar, nuts, washers, clips, and a cheep flag pole to put together. I have ridden at speeds up to 75 MPH with no problem to the pole. The flag will tear at the ends, but it was a cheep flag too. Flag Pole 004.jpgFlag Pole 003.jpgFlag Pole 001.jpgFlag Pole 002.jpgMods 011.jpg
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    I had a set made for my Wing (See below). They should be able to hook to about any ball hitch (less the ball) as I've used them on truck's reese hitch. I pick up my hitchless spyder tomorrow. It wont' be hitchless for long. The price isn't for the faint of heart though. I have run these on my Wing at 80+ (with police escort) and never had a problem or ever worry about them.

    They are cast and come about in three sections via quick pins.

    I bought them in '10 so I'm not sure if they are still making flag poles and mounts.
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    ISCI has a flag holder for RT's...they are a SL sponsor. (There is a recent thread about it under the RT section on here that talks about it).

    Our RS has a flag holder that Ed made and mounted on the right side of the Spyder near the passenger floorboard. He has it attached to the passenger handgrips via velcro tape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MarkLawson View Post
    Does this device fit on the Spyder? If not, can you provide the URL for the device that does? Very interested for my RT.
    Yes...It fits on the Spyder via the trailer hitch...It's the same link I provided above...It's very sturdy and I carry 3 flags all the time with no problem up to speeds of 80 mph...Just make sure the flags you get are designed to withstand the winds at high speed...No prob with the standard American Flag or the POW flaf...Gotta watch your stiching.

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    I made mine with a upright from Rivco. If others are interested, I can try to post here or send a PM.
    I think it is better to buy a good Flag, then treat the trailing edge with FRY EDGE. It is a seam sealer for sewing. I got mine at Wal Mart. It slighly changed the MIA flag, but none of the others. Mine has seen several thousand miles of flying Oldmanzues
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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    Yes...It fits on the Spyder via the trailer hitch...It's the same link I provided above...It's very sturdy and I carry 3 flags all the time with no problem up to speeds of 80 mph...Just make sure the flags you get are designed to withstand the winds at high speed...No prob with the standard American Flag or the POW flaf...Gotta watch your stiching.
    I guess I'm just not seeing it. This link goes to a flag holder that does not use the trailer hitch.

    http://emblem.legion.org/images/120221.jpg

    How does it mount on the Spyder trailer hitch?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MarkLawson View Post
    I guess I'm just not seeing it. This link goes to a flag holder that does not use the trailer hitch.

    http://emblem.legion.org/images/120221.jpg

    How does it mount on the Spyder trailer hitch?
    Here's a different view..
    http://emblem.legion.org/Motorcycle-...tinfo/120.220/
    Another view...Connects with the ball...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    Yes...It fits on the Spyder via the trailer hitch...It's the same link I provided above...It's very sturdy and I carry 3 flags all the time with no problem up to speeds of 80 mph...Just make sure the flags you get are designed to withstand the winds at high speed...No prob with the standard American Flag or the POW flaf...Gotta watch your stiching.
    Thats a nice (and pricey) unit. But what poles do you use?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Desert Spyder View Post
    Thats a nice (and pricey) unit. But what poles do you use?
    I use modified standard flag folks...shortened but I believe they also have some on the site...Not quite sure...Many folks go to Menard's or other hardware store and get PVC pipe and use eye hooks with them...works just as well

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    So is everyone saying there is no flag mount for a Spyder without the use of a trailer hitch to fly 3 X 5's?
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    Starrider made these flag pole mounts for my RS..I use them from time to time in lieu of my flag holder...They work great...telescoping...He did a great job on these...Pole1.jpgflag2.jpgFlag1.jpgPole2.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    Here's a different view..
    http://emblem.legion.org/Motorcycle-...tinfo/120.220/
    Another view...Connects with the ball...
    Ahh, now I see. Thanks!
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    This is the setup used by a rider here in Iowa. The poles extend out and all parts are stored on the bike and connect to the BRP trailer hitch. He told me he got them from someplace in Florida. If I can get in touch with him I'll get more info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    Starrider made these flag pole mounts for my RS..I use them from time to time in lieu of my flag holder...They work great...telescoping...He did a great job on these...Pole1.jpgflag2.jpgFlag1.jpgPole2.jpg
    Having a hard time seeing how they are connected. They appear to be going through the rear grip and then attached somewhere by the rear foot peg. I wish they had a better collapsible pole for the honor line. Those 6 ft > 18 in poles with the O rings inside are worthless after a few uses.
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    That 2nd link to the American Legion Hitch mount was what I needed to see. We've been riding with the PGR just this year. I am using the ISCI tall dual flag holders for the RT and fly 4 flags on them at any given time. The American, PGR, POW MIA and MOGANG or SPYDERFEST depending on the event. I might have to put that parade flag holder on my Christmas wish list this year.

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    I would like to see more examples personally. The Am Leg flag holder does not look like it can be applied to the BRP hitch bracket, unless it were upside down. I wish the other picture was a little more clearer. It looks like the BRP hitch bracket but no ball.
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    Default Unfortunately, RT w/ trailer hitch but here it is.

    My results for a 3x5...

    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...l=1#post425459

    Currently, I have the collapsible flag pole available from PGR but not comfortable with it for any real speed. At a Lamonster's BBQ I spoke with a fellow PGR person and he suggested Schedule 18 PVC with wooden dowel (oak or ash) down the center.
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    Default My PGR Flag Setup

    A picture is worth a 1000 words. I used SST bow rail from a local marine supply shop.
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    Default PGR Flag Setup Page 2

    Here's a couple pictures of the final product
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    Here's a couple pictures of my office where I get a lot of thinking done at 3AM.

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