As I wait for two lights from DiNotte, I made a flag mount for the quad cage [I also have to ship the cage to Ashley for modifications]. The flags [4 of them] worked well on the trailer and later where ever I placed them on the quad. I think Americans respond positively to the stars and stripes. Plus, the U.S. Army Retired Flag was recognized [by 2 law enforcement officers] and that seemed to be to my advantage. My thoughts have been to also display the flags on Fargo, but where? Today, I answered that as well as how I’ll mount them.
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My focus here is the mounting, rather than the display of the flags. I’ll get to that later. I drilled a hole in the cage and placed a swell-nut in each. I gives a bottom for the flag pole. I attached cable mounts to the bracket and secured the flag pole with a zip-tie. Once the cage is redone, I’ll secure the swell-nuts with silicon [keep the rain out and keep the nuts in]. This is a simple, but effective way of securing flag poles. As to the “ugly” frame [painting], I plan to have it powder coated.
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I selected a flag pole height that will keep the flags from blocking either of the lights. In addition, the lights are still at the top of the poles. Although I can see a little cant at the base of the pole, they seem to be perpendicular to the ground [fixed]. I’m expecting that Ashley will be narrowing the cage, but no more than the width of the solar panels or 22.25-inches between the rails.
Moved the cable bracket to fit between the two metal pieces of the ICE mount. This removes the cant at the base.
I don’t think you’re going to have any trouble seeing or being seen once you put juice to all of this firepower!
Zeke
Thanks Zeke, That is the plan–really just the turn signals & brake lights are added. Did you happen to see this BROL thread or read about this Charleston accident. I have been fortunate and want the odds in my favor.
Cycling is very dangerous. Yet I feel strangely comfortable when touring. I think my safety kit helps.
Jim
Hi,
Yes, I had read about the Charleston situation. It was sad. The gentleman was apparently a strong advocate for cycling.
Zeke