License Plate dbl flag mounts from Glens VTX Garage

Scrappy1977 · 04-20-2009

Just reciently ordered the license plate double flag mounts for my 1300S from Glen's VTX Garage and they look great installed. Does anyone have experience on how well they do at Highway speeds? I noticed a warning about high speeds but don't know if they are practicing the "CYA" method on this one

Sixgun · 04-20-2009

Do you have pics?

W9VD · 04-20-2009

You can look at the pics here: http://glensvtxgarage.com/dualflagmount.html

sihondavtx · 04-20-2009

I got his flag mount for license plate last year and have used them on highway going 60-65 for about half hour and didn't have problem. I have the license plate mount from show chrome. Very sturdy product.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...ro&model_id=54

No problems, good addition as i ride in several veteran parades with them.

Scrappy1977 · 04-20-2009

I'll post some photos tomorrow. I think they look really good. Kind of rake out the rear end giving the bike a longer look.

Scrappy1977 · 04-25-2009

Please pay no attention to the dirt on the bike lol

hamph · 04-26-2009

Flags are reversed.

Scrappy1977 · 04-26-2009

Thankyou, I couldn't remember which one went where. I"ll correct it right away.

dearsleigher · 04-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Scrappy1977

Please pay no attention to the dirt on the bike lol

Flag mount looks great.

Football_Bill · 04-26-2009

What size flags are you running? The ad says 11" X 14" flags are recommended, but the Patriot Guard Flag only comes in 12"x15" . I assume it will fit since it has a 20" mast. I see a lot of Patriot Guard Riders on here, now I know I bought the right bike, so far a great community of VTX owners.

Scrappy1977 · 04-26-2009

There are rubber gromets that can be adjusted down the entire length of the pole. I purchased my flags from the listed link which are 11X14. I trimmed the poles down by 3 inches each to help with the instability of the plastic poles.

dearsleigher · 04-27-2009

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Originally Posted by Football_Bill

What size flags are you running? The ad says 11" X 14" flags are recommended, but the Patriot Guard Flag only comes in 12"x15" . I assume it will fit since it has a 20" mast. I see a lot of Patriot Guard Riders on here, now I know I bought the right bike, so far a great community of VTX owners.

I have run the 12"x15" PGR flags on my dual flag mount for 2 years now with no trouble.

Enjoy your ride.
Glen

Texas PawPaw · 04-27-2009

Mine do flap around at highway speeds but i see someone suggested shortening the staffs so I'm gonna do that. I usually don't display them except on PGR missions. Not out of disrespect but don't want to wear them out (stingy).

Football_Bill · 04-27-2009

Thanks Glenn, I look forward to the flag mounts and others I just purchased. I like the idea of shortening the masts, have to see how they sit with the F rear fender. I only plan on running flags during the Memorial Day run and PGR missions, also what I got the 4 way flashers for.

dearsleigher · 04-28-2009

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Originally Posted by Football_Bill

Thanks Glenn, I look forward to the flag mounts and others I just purchased. I like the idea of shortening the masts, have to see how they sit with the F rear fender. I only plan on running flags during the Memorial Day run and PGR missions, also what I got the 4 way flashers for.

You should have your flag mount on Wednesday.

Enjoy your ride.
Glen

wink · 04-28-2009

I've gone well over the posted highway speed for extended periods of time, and the flags and mounts are still strong. very well built.

dearsleigher · 04-29-2009

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Originally Posted by wink

I've gone well over the posted highway speed for extended periods of time, and the flags and mounts are still strong. very well built.

They look good on your bike.
Thanks for your support.

Enjoy your ride.
Glen

Scrappy1977 · 05-01-2009

Just went from Cincinnati down to Deals Gap with the flags flying and they did great. I went with a bunch of motorcops so we deffinately tested the speeds and the flags looked great.

JRVtx1300r · 05-01-2009

I've been running mine now for about 2 years. 150 miles one way at speeds over 70. Run various flags. One of the best purchases I've made. Thanks Glen for a GREAT Product. Love seeing all the ""PGR"". Ride Safe My Brothers and Sisters.

JR
aka OldSalt

mneccspv · 02-24-2010

Anyone try straightening them out a bit so they do not lay back so much? I know it's personal preference but I think they would look much better if the stodd straight up a bit more.

Backroad · 02-24-2010

FWIW - I have a pair of Kury chrome license plate flag holders that fly a pair of 6x9" flags straight up. Have been flying them for about 2 years now at all speeds, including extended highway riding. Never had a problem - flags aren't even frayed.

al

GHY1300 · 02-24-2010

I also didn't like the way they laid back so far so I got two crescent wrench's and held one on mounting brace and one on twisted flag holder and brought them back some, look's much better not laying back so far now.

hamph · 02-24-2010

I layed my license plate down, can I still use this product?

dearsleigher · 02-24-2010

The dual flag mount is made from 5052 aluminum. Very bendable. You can change the angle.

The dual flag mount will work with the lay down plates.

Enjoy your ride.
Glen

korbo · 02-25-2010

I have this product, and have been on a few PG rides (escorted by state P, and they DO like speed...) and I can attest that they will do well above 65mph! I ride a 1300C, and keep a kury bag on the back shelf. At those speeds I looked back a few times and the flags were doing fine, not even flapping around! So it must be the bag helping with airflow---it couldn't be MBFA!

Great product!

korbo

bigjoey38 · 04-07-2010

Where do you order your flags from?

doneworkn · 04-07-2010

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Originally Posted by bigjoey38

Where do you order your flags from?

Order them from: www.glensvtxgarage.com

I'm installing my this weekend and one for my brother's R model within the next week or so.

GHY1300 · 04-07-2010

I bought mine from here www.schoolspiritandpride.com same place Glen list on his web site

kermit · 04-07-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by GHY1300

I bought mine from here www.schoolspiritandpride.com same place Glen list on his web site

This is where I got ours.

dearsleigher · 04-08-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by doneworkn

Order them from: www.glensvtxgarage.com

I'm installing my this weekend and one for my brother's R model within the next week or so.

Thank You.

04-20-2009	#1
Scrappy1977 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 157	License Plate dbl flag mounts from Glens VTX Garage Just reciently ordered the license plate double flag mounts for my 1300S from Glen's VTX Garage and they look great installed. Does anyone have experience on how well they do at Highway speeds? I noticed a warning about high speeds but don't know if they are practicing the "CYA" method on this one __________________ Ahh, He's just mad that my bike is better than his.

04-20-2009	#2
Sixgun Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Romeoville, Illinois Posts: 218	Do you have pics? __________________

04-20-2009	#3
W9VD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft Wayne, Indiana Posts: 5,494	You can look at the pics here: http://glensvtxgarage.com/dualflagmount.html __________________ "Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or to leave the country," Teddy Roosevelt.

04-20-2009	#5
Scrappy1977 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 157	I'll post some photos tomorrow. I think they look really good. Kind of rake out the rear end giving the bike a longer look. __________________ Ahh, He's just mad that my bike is better than his.

04-26-2009	#7
hamph Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 458	Flags are reversed. __________________

04-20-2009	#4
sihondavtx Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	I got his flag mount for license plate last year and have used them on highway going 60-65 for about half hour and didn't have problem. I have the license plate mount from show chrome. Very sturdy product. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...ro&model_id=54 No problems, good addition as i ride in several veteran parades with them.

04-26-2009	#10
Football_Bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeastern CT Posts: 151	What size flags are you running? The ad says 11" X 14" flags are recommended, but the Patriot Guard Flag only comes in 12"x15" . I assume it will fit since it has a 20" mast. I see a lot of Patriot Guard Riders on here, now I know I bought the right bike, so far a great community of VTX owners.

04-27-2009	#13
Texas PawPaw Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Duncanville, Texas Posts: 77	Mine do flap around at highway speeds but i see someone suggested shortening the staffs so I'm gonna do that. I usually don't display them except on PGR missions. Not out of disrespect but don't want to wear them out (stingy). __________________ Ride Safe 2006 1300R

04-28-2009	#16
wink Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 38	I've gone well over the posted highway speed for extended periods of time, and the flags and mounts are still strong. very well built. __________________ wink A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he gives up.

05-01-2009	#19
JRVtx1300r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 133	Glen's Flag Mounts I've been running mine now for about 2 years. 150 miles one way at speeds over 70. Run various flags. One of the best purchases I've made. Thanks Glen for a GREAT Product. Love seeing all the ""PGR"". Ride Safe My Brothers and Sisters. JR aka OldSalt __________________ Don't Ride any faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!! 2006 1300R Darkside Altimax 205/65R15

02-24-2010	#20
mneccspv Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 263	flags Anyone try straightening them out a bit so they do not lay back so much? I know it's personal preference but I think they would look much better if the stodd straight up a bit more.

02-24-2010	#21
Backroad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 600	FWIW - I have a pair of Kury chrome license plate flag holders that fly a pair of 6x9" flags straight up. Have been flying them for about 2 years now at all speeds, including extended highway riding. Never had a problem - flags aren't even frayed. al __________________ "gettin' there is half the fun." 2006 1800R Spec 3

02-24-2010	#22
GHY1300 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BrookPark,Oh. Posts: 42	I also didn't like the way they laid back so far so I got two crescent wrench's and held one on mounting brace and one on twisted flag holder and brought them back some, look's much better not laying back so far now.

02-24-2010	#24
dearsleigher Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 805	The dual flag mount is made from 5052 aluminum. Very bendable. You can change the angle. The dual flag mount will work with the lay down plates. Enjoy your ride. Glen __________________ www.glensvtxgarage.com

02-25-2010	#25
korbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 167	I have this product, and have been on a few PG rides (escorted by state P, and they DO like speed...) and I can attest that they will do well above 65mph! I ride a 1300C, and keep a kury bag on the back shelf. At those speeds I looked back a few times and the flags were doing fine, not even flapping around! So it must be the bag helping with airflow---it couldn't be MBFA! Great product! korbo __________________ '05 VTX1300C, BadX'd, CTR'd, Memphis Shade'd, progressive front springs, NEW AVONS and DYNABEEDS(2nd try, Love em both!!!)

04-07-2010	#26
bigjoey38 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: colorado Posts: 15	Where do you order your flags from?

04-07-2010	#28
GHY1300 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BrookPark,Oh. Posts: 42	Flags I bought mine from here www.schoolspiritandpride.com same place Glen list on his web site

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