I read that wrong, I thought he was talking about the mount tubes. LOL !f he is trying to have a pole that he can dismantle all the time,,,, it is a loosing battle !
LocTite those together until there is a real purpose for them to be broken down ! You may need a heat gun, or a good hair drier to take them apart.
Blue LocTite can be disassembled with a strap wrench.
RED LocTite is a one and done.
Really great MARINE MEMORIAL MARCH in San Clemente yesterday. Gave me a chance to take my new flagpoles out to fly colors for the Marine Corps & Navy. Did not notice any change in the ride at 50mph.
Having a trike without a trailer hitch (warranty) creates a different challenge if you want large flags. I made the rigid mounts that bolt on via the trunk bolts. I made a receiver by using square tubing I found at HD and put a metal pipe on the draw bar. I also dipped the metal pipe in Flex Seal to create a cushion for when the trunk opens. My flag poles are extendable paint roller polls.
The OP originally said four service flags. Take some time to rethink that.
This is what I carry every day, mission or not. (Remember I have a trike)
All my flags are 3 x 5.
Cotton USA flag (heavy for hwy speeds)
Nylon USA flag (flies better on parade speed missions)
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine
Coast Guard
Blue Line
Red Line
POW
PGR
(I always stage my flags before the mission so I can mount them quickly before a Rolling Honor Guard)
I fly small flags all the time on the tour pack along with a PGR stuffed Bear
Also carry:
White Gloves
Cool Sleeves
HooRag neck gaiters
1 qt extra fuel
Electric Tire inflator
Toilet paper
Sun lotion
Weather conditional riding glasses
Riding gloves
Extra face masks
Salty snacks
Tool pouch
Soft towels and bike cleaner
Hand wipes
Beach Towel
Hospital grade plastic tub (I store stuff inside to keep everything contained)
Ride Capt clipboard filled with New Member Packs and mission pins
Angel coins
Generic Condolence Card
Bungie cords
Blue Tooth speaker (In case Honors doesn't show up or bugle doesn't work I'll play TAPS from my phone)
First Aid kit
Small roll of duct tape
Bic lighter (to burn the frayed edges of my flags to keep them from unraveling)
Plus some other small stuff everyone carries.
I also carry a fully folded 5 x 9.5 casket flag incase, well, just in case Gumby joins us as he does so often... and yes, I've had to give it to the family before.
I know this sounds like a lot to carry and most bikes can't but if something breaks on a mission I can usually fix it.
LOL ! Nice to have a trunk !! I also carry a 5x9.5, but have never needed it.
Fortunately we have VERY good color guard here. In fact almost to good sometimes LOL !. We seem to get volunteered for extra duties sometimes. All done with smiles.
We have a lot of military support also, sometimes they seem to come out of the woodwork !
We have one of the thirteen from Afghanistan coming into Jackson Wy. Friday, then on the 14th we will escort "The Wall That Heals" into Blackfoot Id. for a week.
Nice. You should be able to call the paper and have them send you a digital copy or find a copy on line.
A few years back there was a once in a million shot taken of Retired Lt. Colonel Rene' Langejan from the Netherlands Army while visiting the US. He was riding in the 2019 Washington DC Rolling Thunder and the picture was taken by ABC photographer that made national recognition. It was a one in a million shot. He is also our European Moderator here on HDF.
While in a mile long precession for a 30 yr Army Vet turned local Fire EMT somehow I was caught on the hwy to the national cemetery. It could have been any of dozens or riders but like you, the picture was taken at the right time and place. Trust me when I say this... this will not be your only published bike shot. Honor each one as you remember the families and that Vet. Keep a digital folder of each mission named after the Vet or HOTH, store in that folder the PGR notification, Obit and any pictures you can find. Honoring is also about not forgetting so like on 911 today go back and read their names. If you are like so many of us you will shed a tear at each time of remembrance.
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