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Old 05-27-2019, 07:19 AM
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It's been a while since I've bought some. I can't remember where. Every site I see has a disclaimer similar to
Even though these are great quality PARADE USE ONLY
I'm looking for some I can use daily on highway.
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Old 05-27-2019, 09:07 AM
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don't worry about the disclaimer. get the one you like. i don't think you'll find one without it, using it on the highway, the drag forces will eventually tear it up. and if you go too big, it can damage your bike, or at the very least, affect the way your bike handles.
 
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I am running Pro Pad flags on my 2007 EGC. Put these on may 2018 and still holding up even at 80 mph
 
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+1 on skratch's post.
 
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On touring trips I roll my flag on the staff and tie it down. When we get to our destination for a few days, it's unfurled and flies freely.
 
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I ran the flag you see in my profile pic for years with nary a problem. Used the tall sissy bar.



My newer bike doesn't have the tall sissy bar so I'm still trying to figure out how to install a flag on it.
 
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Old 05-27-2019, 02:44 PM
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I am running Pro Pad flags on my 2007 EGC. Put these on may 2018 and still holding up even at 80 mph

Had pro pad. Must have had a bad run. Got 30 days and through away. Propad didn’t warranty because of highway speeds
 
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Originally Posted by skratch
don't worry about the disclaimer. get the one you like. i don't think you'll find one without it, using it on the highway, the drag forces will eventually tear it up. and if you go too big, it can damage your bike, or at the very least, affect the way your bike handles.
I have run 3x5 on patriot guard runs. 60 mph on highway short runs, yes a little squirly. Then rolled for ride home.
 
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Originally Posted by Chambeaux
I ran the flag you see in my profile pic for years with nary a problem. Used the tall sissy bar.

My newer bike doesn't have the tall sissy bar so I'm still trying to figure out how to install a flag on it.
Install a tall sissy bar on your bike?
 
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Originally Posted by Crazy
Install a tall sissy bar on your bike?
I can't find one that I like on the bike. The Harley ones aren't tall enough and the others aren't right.
 


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