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Flagpole attachment
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JDOCKERY132445
OldBMWMaster
[emoji23]. Slim to zero chance of that. Actually if there is such a thing as a negative chance that would be the likelihood.
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I for one appreciate you service for our fallen Veterans.
My brother has done a few of the escort rides on his Honda.
The full size flag with pole seems to need at least support for 2' of the mast....What is best for your bike, I'm not sure.
Gary
I did some googling...came across some other threads that may give you some ideas:
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/rt-series/136546-flag-mounting-09-r1200rt.html
http://www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-flag-mounts
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-general-discussions/32025-flag-mounts-gtl.html
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/rt-series/136546-flag-mounting-09-r1200rt.html
http://www.jpcycles.com/motorcycle-flag-mounts
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-general-discussions/32025-flag-mounts-gtl.html
shortythorne
shortythorne
HD's are expected to look ridiculous...please don't do that to a BMW.
The Patriot Guard mission is to stand guard at funerals of America's Fallen Heroes who are killed in action or are casualties of the current wars on terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq, or any war zone. We also offer this support to law enforcement and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty. We shield them from protesters, showing our deepest respect and honoring the Fallen Heroes, their families, and their communities. We are invited guests of the family.
You do not need to ride a motorcycle or be a Military Veteran to support the Patriot Guard Mission.
Crabbing about how someone supports this boggles my mind.
http://www.patriotguardks.org/MissionProc.htm
Thanks again pkpilot.
OM
You do not need to ride a motorcycle or be a Military Veteran to support the Patriot Guard Mission.
Crabbing about how someone supports this boggles my mind.
http://www.patriotguardks.org/MissionProc.htm
Thanks again pkpilot.
OM
pglaves
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akbeemer
SURVIVOR
Hope you are able to get the flag attached so you can fly it proudly. Thank you for the service you provide to the grieving loved ones of those who have given their lives in service to the rest of us.
lee
Debbie's Servant
rich
#37829
What's with this crap, boys? It's for the Patriot Guard.The man wants to put a flag on his bike.
alancoles
Dress for fall & avoid it
Jay's suggestion of using rear crash bars is what I've seen used most often. I have jerry-rigged a pole to my R1150RT but if you plan on doing it more than once, the crash bar route is the way to go.
Ilium and other will work fine. After installing the bars, measure their diameter (1" IIRC) and find the appropriate brackets for mounting on a perpendicular (to the flag pole orientation) bar.
As for those that don't think a BMW should be used for such duty, I suppose they also think a Harley should only do Police bike duty, etc. BMWs around the world likely carry more flags in the line of doing official and community work than any other make and they do look good performing such a valuable and honourable service.
Ilium and other will work fine. After installing the bars, measure their diameter (1" IIRC) and find the appropriate brackets for mounting on a perpendicular (to the flag pole orientation) bar.
As for those that don't think a BMW should be used for such duty, I suppose they also think a Harley should only do Police bike duty, etc. BMWs around the world likely carry more flags in the line of doing official and community work than any other make and they do look good performing such a valuable and honourable service.
lee
Debbie's Servant
And the Ilium bars look easy to remove if he does not want them mounted all the time.
Picture copied from Jeff Dean's site.
And the Ilium bars look easy to remove if he does not want them mounted all the time.
Picture copied from Jeff Dean's site.
Unfortunately the Illium bar is a 1" diameter, and the readily available flag pole attachments are for 1/2". Maybe a marine parts place would have something that would work the same way.
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lee
Debbie's Servant
Are you saying you can only attach to something with a 1/2" dia?
No. I looked at the brackets at J&P. They only accommodate 1/2" tubing like you see on a rear luggage rack. I really liked the Illium idea. I was considering adding those to my bike, so it would have been an elegant solution. When I get out of the hospital I will check out some marine supply places. They might have clamps that will work.
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