mounting big flag kit for Freewheeler?

[texbucky]

Hey folks. I am new on here and tried searching to see if this has been asked but couldn't find anything specific to the FW so here goes: I ride with the PGR and want to be able to mount one big, or two, big telescoping flag poles on the back of my trike. I have the bumper across the back end. I was told the only way to mount any type of "big flag kit" is to add a trailer hitch and then I would have to buy the kit that fits into the hitch receiver.

BUT if I do that, it will void my HD warranty. Is this true? Does anyone know any other way to possibly mount big flags onto a FW? Perhaps a way to mount them on the passenger foot boards? Perhaps another PGR member with a FW has done this? If so, please throw your idears my way, I am all ears folks. Thanks so much!

Bucky in Dallas

 

[Harleytrikes3]

big flag

Hey folks. I am new on here and tried searching to see if this has been asked but couldn't find anything specific to the FW so here goes: I ride with the PGR and want to be able to mount one big, or two, big telescoping flag poles on the back of my trike. I have the bumper across the back end. I was told the only way to mount any type of "big flag kit" is to add a trailer hitch and then I would have to buy the kit that fits into the hitch receiver.

BUT if I do that, it will void my HD warranty. Is this true? Does anyone know any other way to possibly mount big flags onto a FW? Perhaps a way to mount them on the passenger foot boards? Perhaps another PGR member with a FW has done this? If so, please throw your idears my way, I am all ears folks. Thanks so much!

Bucky in Dallas

Article in Milwaukee paper awhile ago about HD not warranting a clutch on tri glide because had a big flag

 

[texbucky]

Article in Milwaukee paper awhile ago about HD not warranting a clutch on tri glide because had a big flag

Thanks mucho for that bit of info! Wish they didn't make it so difficult for those of us who want to display our patriotism. It's ok, I can still ride with the PGR. Will figure out a way to fly a big flag on there!

 

[HDB0B]

Removing the passenger foot rest brackets and having units welded up that mount to those mounting threaded holes on each side would be pretty cool.

Bob

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Parade speed with those big flags is one thing, highway/interstate speeds is something else:AGGHH:
Unbelievable the force that is put on a bike/trike w/those big flags waving at say 60 to 70mph:xzqxz:

 

[Keystone]

RIVCO makes mounts.


No way would I fly a full size flag from my Trike. The small one work just fine and does not add any stress to the Trike.

 

[RedOregon]

Go to http://www.patriotguard.org and ask the experts. I've seen big flags flying on everything from baggers to ricers, Harleys, Triumphs, Hondas, you name it. Many different ways of mounting.. like I said, go there and learn from the experts. Only advice I personally have to give is to use a metal pole, not wood!!

 

[HDB0B]

Removing the passenger foot rest brackets and having units welded up that mount to those mounting threaded holes on each side would be pretty cool.

Bob

Like THIS is just saw on Facebook >

 

[Gorilla]

now that's showing the colors

 

[texbucky]

Parade speed with those big flags is one thing, highway/interstate speeds is something else:AGGHH:
Unbelievable the force that is put on a bike/trike w/those big flags waving at say 60 to 70mph:xzqxz:

Oh but I would never take my trike on the highway with big flags a blazin'. I am talking just in a regular funeral procession speed or a parade. If I were running with a big flag or flags and there was any chance they would go highway, I would roll my flag(s) til we got off. NO way! I hear you on that concern brother!

 

[Hrolfr]

These mounts will be available in March from Patriot Mounts. I spoke with the guy on FB. The Max speed has not been decided as yet but mentions it will be more than 55 mph..... I am not sure what the motor or tranny will feel about that.... they look like great mounts.