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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 09:35 AM
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Default Flag pole for luggage rack on 14 Ultra

I have long desired to mount a small flag pole on the luggage rack of my 14 Ultra. Thus ordered from BIG BIKE PARTS their 12" pole w/ 1/2" clamp / flag. Don't bother buying this item at it will not secure itself and simply rolls over. Mounting on the rear rail of the luggage rack is out of the question --- tried the side rail --- kinda/sort works but will flop over way to easily. As we accidently scratched the chrome when tightening down the pole shaft I cannot return it at this point. Thus the search continues for a good flag mount for the luggage rack. My desire is to mount a 9" x 6" flag -- the search continues ---------any recommendations appreciated.
End result is I cannot recommend this flag pole kit and for that matter BBP was way less than helpful on this.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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I have only heard good things about ProPad flag mounts
https://www.thepropad.com/flag-mount...n-motorcycles/

I haven't pulled the trigger on one because I want a Maryland State flag, with the appropriate Botany Cross finial, which PP doesn't makel. Flag etiquette is a particularly annoying pet peeve of mine.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 09:51 AM
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Check out thepropad.com. I have two of their 13" pole Tour Pak 5/8" Fixed Flag mounts with 10" x 15" flags on my '14 Limited. They also offer a 9" pole mount for a 6" x 9" flag. They have not moved once since installed well over a year ago. Holds up to 80+ mph speeds. Their flags are top notch quality too. The stitching is great as they have not frayed at all.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 02:21 PM
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I use this stuff.....

http://www.rumblingpride.com/Touring...ing_System.htm
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 05:37 PM
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Propad is the ONLY one to use and get the fixed one... not the folding one...

I just measured mine... 3/8" have three on mine and have run them for years... GREAT

https://www.thepropad.com/rear-fixed-3-8-flag-mount/
 
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Old Aug 1, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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I use antenna mounts from Rumbling Pride. Very happy with them.
 
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Pro Pad folding
 
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Originally Posted by woodmnctry
I have long desired to mount a small flag pole on the luggage rack of my 14 Ultra. Thus ordered from BIG BIKE PARTS their 12" pole w/ 1/2" clamp / flag. Don't bother buying this item at it will not secure itself and simply rolls over. Mounting on the rear rail of the luggage rack is out of the question --- tried the side rail --- kinda/sort works but will flop over way to easily. As we accidently scratched the chrome when tightening down the pole shaft I cannot return it at this point. Thus the search continues for a good flag mount for the luggage rack. My desire is to mount a 9" x 6" flag -- the search continues ---------any recommendations appreciated.
End result is I cannot recommend this flag pole kit and for that matter BBP was way less than helpful on this.
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