Bert2006 Posted January 30, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2015 I now have fiberglass antennas and am wondering if I can use these to fly small 6x9 flags. I know a number of members had problems with breaking stock antennas when used with flags, but would the fiberglass ones be stronger? I have the 3ft Francis ones. They are only $20 each, so I could always try it as they are cheap to replace. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 30, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2015 I wouldn't do that................but that is my 2cents for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 30, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2015 Well, I can tell you that I lost two antennas that way. I was flying them from the Firestik Firefly. They were a more slender antenna. The antennas didn't break though, it was the fold down mounts that I had used. They were a nice black "Euro" mount or something like that but were made from cast aluminum and couldn't take the strain. Still, I would be hesitant to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted January 30, 2015 Ok, thanks for the replies, having a hard time to justify the cost (170.00) for 2 flag holders.:mo money:May take a chance with the antennas anyway as they are cheap to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted January 31, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 31, 2015 That is WAY high. I think you can pick them up much cheaper. I'll see if I can find where I bought mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks, they like everything else cost more here in Canada. I am looking at folding flag holders and that does add to the price. Also, with the Cnd dollar being so low and the costs of shipping and import charges it is now better for us to get stuff from Canadian suppliers. Just saw a video in another thread showing how a fiberglass antenna was bending at speed and that has convinced me to not use them as flag holders. I will take a look at any lead though........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted January 31, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2015 I had read sometime back that it would break the mounts off. Also a fellow mounted his flags a little lower as to not cause to much stress, and ended up flags beat the paint off the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted February 1, 2015 Motorcycle Flagpole Mount and Canada Flag - Leather Master Found and ordered 2 of these this morning. Came out to 118$ with shipping. Hopefully they are sturdy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 1, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 1, 2015 I've seen that type before. They should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted February 1, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2015 It appears that those type do fold down in case you want to put a cover over your bike. Good choice! You can cut out two tennis balls and keep them in a side bag. When you want to put a cover over yoru bike you can take the tennis balls and slide them over each flag holder after it is folded down, to protect your bike cover from getting torn. I use a PVC pipe cap for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted February 1, 2015 It appears that those type do fold down in case you want to put a cover over your bike. Good choice! You can cut out two tennis balls and keep them in a side bag. When you want to put a cover over yoru bike you can take the tennis balls and slide them over each flag holder after it is folded down, to protect your bike cover from getting torn. I use a PVC pipe cap for mine. Great tip, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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