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Flag holder

STUNMUN

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Interest in the Rivco flag holder prompted me to post this. The bent bracket allows me to bolt a Rivco flag holder to my hitch using the ball and the flag be closer to vertical. The material is 1/4" X 11/2" aluminum. Rivco has a system to mount 3 flags on a motorcycle hitch but specifically states not to use it on unsprung motorcycles. ie Can Am. IMG_7710.jpg
Since the pole holder is welded at an angle, the flag is inclined way behind the bike: therefore a bent piece of aluminum brings it more vertical. IMG_0052.jpg
 
Michael,

Thanks for the extra pics. Definitely KISS principle. Does the job without overbuild and leaves room for hitch to be used:thumbup:. I had been planning a trip to the local fabricator with pictures of Rivco's mount system in hand (since Rivco will not sell unpainted or black chromed). This idea will save me alot. Thank you!
 
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Cool:thumbup:, personally not a big fan of aluminum, but this looks stout, I only fly my flag when not attached to the trailer. So the pole is mounted in place of the ball.

{MY Mods: Blue-eyed Spyder}
But wife says we will be flying flags and dragging trailer @ Spyderfest, :shemademe_smilie: better get busy on my spreader to tote the flags..
 
Schnauzer said:
Cool:thumbup:, personally not a big fan of aluminum, but this looks stout, I only fly my flag when not attached to the trailer. So the pole is mounted in place of the ball.

{MY Mods: Blue-eyed Spyder}
But wife says we will be flying flags and dragging trailer @ Spyderfest, :shemademe_smilie: better get busy on my spreader to tote the flags..
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C U there.
 
See Patriot Guard mission

for a GS/RS flag holder, look at the Patriot Guard mission thread
 
Schnauzer said:
Cool:thumbup:, personally not a big fan of aluminum, but this looks stout, I only fly my flag when not attached to the trailer. So the pole is mounted in place of the ball.
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Not in place of the ball, just ahead and held in place by the ball. So can have flag AND trailer.
 
BTW, received my Rivco "Add-On Flag Socket Holder" yesterday. Looking forward to attending a PGR event appropriately "dressed" to honor brother and sister vets.
 
I have a 2009 RS and would like ideas on flag holders. I ride PGR and really want to run big flags on the bike (3' x 5'), but can't afford the BRP trailer hitch to work off of (and don't intend to ever purchase a trailer, so would be $$$ overkill just as a flagholder base).

Presently running parade flags (10" x 15") using RIVCO's FH100 license plate mount and talked RIVCO into selling me two extra poles to get the height up enough that the flags catch wind and less road grime. Went to the local hardware store and bought connectors to connect the poles. Poles are stainless steel and have been no problem at highway speeds -- good and rigid.

I do have the Corbin trunkbox and Corbin saddlebags on my bike, so have to work around those as well when considering angle.
 
This seems to be a great idea. I will have to look at the Rivco site about attaching it to Spyder. I have used upright to the hitch for over a year with no real problems, except I had to make a hard plastic spacer for the difference in bolt size holes. (No metal ability).
Thanks for the information.
Oldmanzues
 
STUNMUN said:
Interest in the Rivco flag holder prompted me to post this. The bent bracket allows me to bolt a Rivco flag holder to my hitch using the ball and the flag be closer to vertical. The material is 1/4" X 11/2" aluminum. Rivco has a system to mount 3 flags on a motorcycle hitch but specifically states not to use it on unsprung motorcycles. ie Can Am. View attachment 40199
Since the pole holder is welded at an angle, the flag is inclined way behind the bike: therefore a bent piece of aluminum brings it more vertical. View attachment 40198
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I tried to talk to somebody at Rivco, but got nowhere. But I found some propblems with my set up yesterday. The mount has loosened somewhat on a mission. Not sure if wind ( 40 MH gusts ) or some thing wearing out. In any case I am thinking about a trailer. Question is, Anybody making these for sale ? Does anyone have dementions, angle of bend, spacing of holes.
Thanks for any information. It appears to be better then mine.
Oldmanzues
 
I like. Still waiting on my ESCI tall 2 pole flag holder. Was supposed to ship this week, but didn't. We are wanting to join the Patriot Guard and want all flag holding options that are available. We do have the BRP hitch, so that would work in our favor. Thanks for the post!:thumbup:
 
After receiving a bracket from Stunmun, I decided I wanted something, shall I say, more substantial. Using his concept, I came up with the following;
FlagpoleMount KISS2.jpg

The 5 degree drop counters the 15 degree cant of the RIVCO PF920 nicely when mounted on the Spyder hitch.

Took the above drawing to my local fabricator and he produced this in stainless steel. I am still debating on powdercoating or natural.
FPMKiss2.jpg

Note: pins in drawing ensure position (of mount to hitch and Rivco socket to mount) when tightened.
 

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Could someone tell me what size the bolt extending from the bottom of the RIVCO PF920 add on flag holder is?
 
Yol Bolsun said:
After receiving a bracket from Stunmun, I decided I wanted something, shall I say, more substantial. Using his concept, I came up with the following;
View attachment 42824

The 5 degree drop counters the 15 degree cant of the RIVCO PF920 nicely when mounted on the Spyder hitch.

Took the above drawing to my local fabricator and he produced this in stainless steel. I am still debating on powdercoating or natural.
View attachment 41932

Note: pins in drawing ensure position (of mount to hitch and Rivco socket to mount) when tightened.
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Yol..You ever get this produced...I like the concept and would like to see a 2 flag version so I can also carry the POW/MIA flag....Larry
 
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