Kiwi Biker flag

[SpankMe]

Since others have asked about this before, I have ordered a Kiwi Biker flag to be used at large biker events. It will be 1.8m x 0.9m. At $400 it's not cheap, but quality costs. It will only be given to trusted, established KB members who will be responsible for the flag and it's return.

I don’t see there being many flag poles available at biker events so I will need to find some way for people to hang it.

[Matt Bleck]

What about a banner with eyelets at the top? And does it have to be double sided?

[SpankMe]

I was thinking more like small clamps so it can still be used as a flag.

[MSTRS]

Flag is a great idea. Banner is also great idea, but is too heavy to double as a flag. It has to be cloth.

[R6_kid]

when you say events, i assume you are refering to meetings/events rather than just rides and such. i.e - Trackdays, racedays, coldkiwi etc.

would be a good idea... i'd throw some money at it too.

[bugjuice]

would be a good idea... i'd throw some money at it too.
and I'd be just underneath, picking it up.. money doesn't stick to flags..

good idea spank ;)
hey, we could tie it to the back of a bike and fly up and down the SH1.. Or Death could do a standing wheelie with it tied to his back

[crashe]

A Big flag can be flown from the back of a bike...

I have a flag 6' x 4' that flys from the back of my bike on occassions.
I use a old broom handle well strapped on... and the flag has eyelets to tie it on to the stick.

The stick must be a certain distance high so that the flag won't get caught up when riding the bike.

But a great idea SpankMe... to have a KB flag flying at certain events.

[bugjuice]

oh fuck.. someone is taking me seriously.. :o

[crashe]

oh fuck.. someone is taking me seriously.. :o

awwwwwwwwww sweet pea.... I always take you seriously.... well only for that ONE second.... cos you are my one second man....:rofl: :rofl:






Actually I was typing up my post as you were lol.

[bugjuice]

good point.. scary..

[crashe]

good point.. scary..

What that two great minds think alike..... wohooooo :spudwave:

[bugjuice]

that's what I mean.. I'm not that great..

[crashe]

that's what I mean.. I'm not that great..

Awwwwwww mate your self esteem is down a bit today...
Shall I pop over to build it back up again.... :spudwave:

It will only take a second..... :rofl:




BTW you are a GREAT guy... and don't you forget it.

[Postie]

sounds like a good idea now, but in a few years time, so one will come along and try to get the blody thing changed and before you know it, its just another fern on a flag........

[Quasievil]

that's what I mean.. I'm not that great..

I never take you seriously buggy

Spank are you asking for contributions or just telling us, I dont mind helping out money wise

[Magua]

We need an anthem to go hand and hand with the flag. Indy and I shall work on one.

[bugjuice]

to ride we must
to bin we won't, or fall

cagers you can't trust
We stick together - all for one and one for all!

[Magua]

to ride we must
to bin we won't, or fall

cagers you can't trust
We stick together - all for one and one for all!

That's pretty good.

Indy wants the top gun anthem, someone stop him.

[Postie]

That's pretty good.

Indy wants the top gun anthem, someone stop him.


i'm suprised he doesn't want that politians face on the flag, the one from Epsom...



Rodney (fat man) hide

[SpankMe]

Spank are you asking for contributions or just telling us, I dont mind helping out money wise

Flag is already ordered and paid for, but I never say no to financial aid.

[Quasievil]

Flag is already ordered and paid for, but I never say no to financial aid.
Might do another auction that seemed to work well

[Indiana_Jones]

TOP GUN ANTHEM :D

fun for all the family

-Indy

[SpankMe]

I've just received the artwork for approval from the flag makers. They removed the border because they said it will weaken the flag but I told them it will be used more as a banner and only put up a flag pole on occasion. They said that wont be a problem then and they are going to redo the artwork approval.

19681
We'll see which looks better, border or no border tomorrow when I get it again.

[SpankMe]

Final artwork now approved.

[Karma]

Looks good that...

and regards an anthem... shouldn't it be something fast like Prodigy - Hyperspeed, or even something ironic like Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer

[parsley]

We need an anthem to go hand and hand with the flag. Indy and I shall work on one.
We also need to decide on an official KB salute to the flag. How about the Arnold Rimmer triple spin?

[Waylander]

My brother is gonna be picking up a nice sized confederate flag for me when he goes back to visit the states in a few months time. I plan on flying that on the back of my bike.

Tying the KB flag on the back of a bike would be cool cause then you don't have to worry about finding somewhere to mount it for all to see. Also kinda be cool to have a big group of us riding to events following someone in the lead with the flag flyin from thier bike.

[scumdog]

My brother is gonna be picking up a nice sized confederate flag for me when he goes back to visit the states in a few months time. I plan on flying that on the back of my bike.

Tying the KB flag on the back of a bike would be cool cause then you don't have to worry about finding somewhere to mount it for all to see. Also kinda be cool to have a big group of us riding to events following someone in the lead with the flag flyin from thier bike.

Got myself a nice Confederate bandana while in the US, cost my TWO DOLLARS and was made in the US - not some low paid (and sometimes quality) overseas place.

Could have brought you back a big-ass Confederate flag for $10 but hey, evrybody is shit hot with hindsight eh?

[Waylander]

Damn you should have told me mate, could use one to hang over my house aswell, ohwell.

Also Spank,I like it without the border better.

[WRT]

Ok, I'm no expert on these matters but have always been curious - I know that the confederate flag is a symbol of "southern pride" in the states, but have also heard that it has been used by the KKK and other racist organisations, and is held by many to represent a reminder back to the days of slavery? What is the deal with it?

Not trolling here, just genuinely interested to get the story behind it.

[T.I.E]

Ok, I'm no expert on these matters but have always been curious - I know that the confederate flag is a symbol of "southern pride" in the states, but have also heard that it has been used by the KKK and other racist organisations, and is held by many to represent a reminder back to the days of slavery? What is the deal with it?

Not trolling here, just genuinely interested to get the story behind it.

thats what i heard, so be careful wearing it out. it's not the best symbol in the world to be sporting. espically over here. but i think some poeple don't realise the meanings behind it. i used to think it was cool tilll someone told me.

[SpankMe]

:Offtopic:

If you really want to get into an off topic discussion. Copy the post you want to quote and start new thread.

[T.I.E]

:Offtopic:

If you really want to get into an off topic discussion. Copy the post you want to quote and start new thread.

yeah thats right.:whistle:

so where do we send out donations?

[SpankMe]

Got home tonight to find it had been pushed through the cat door. :2thumbsup

[FROSTY]

Spank--will it be ready by the 18th ???

[Zed]

Got home tonight to find it had been pushed through the cat door. :2thumbsupLooks choice man! There'll be no mistaking our location in future when using it at an event...positioned next to the KB tent of course! :yes:

[SpankMe]

Spank--will it be ready by the 18th ???

If it's possible to get it to someone who's going in time. Probably too late to mail it, but if someone can pick it up.

I'm also going to be looking at getting a mobile flag pole like the ones real estate agents use by parking the car tyre over the base. The flag makers sent a brochure which I'm looking at now.

[FROSTY]

ash--Im talking about the kb track day --you are still going aincha??
I can take it in the van

[SpankMe]

oh, no problems there. Will be bringing it down myself.

[SPORK]

Yuss, KB Army! w00t!

[Will]

Tying the KB flag on the back of a bike would be cool cause then you don't have to worry about finding somewhere to mount it for all to see. Also kinda be cool to have a big group of us riding to events following someone in the lead with the flag flyin from thier bike.


:wait:

That sounds familiar.

Now, where have I seen that before.:whistle:

Those who know me will be laughing at my humour .

But from my experience, the existing flag is too big for 600s.. sorry I mean bikes.

And who is going to have it on their bike? How are you going to decide? :slap:

Vote! :thud:

Now it is starting to sound more like a Club. :blip: You will soon have a President and a Committee.
:doh:

[Indiana_Jones]

:not: hmmmmmmmmmmm :not:

Boo-yeah :D

-Indy

[Waylander]

:wait:

That sounds familiar.

Now, where have I seen that before.:whistle:

Those who know me will be laughing at my humour .

But from my experience, the existing flag is too big for 600s.. sorry I mean bikes.

And who is going to have it on their bike? How are you going to decide? :slap:


You wouldn't want to carry it on a sports bike anyway. Might upset the riders cause it clashes with thier jumpsuits.:whistle:

[Will]

You wouldn't want to carry it on a sports bike anyway. Might upset the riders cause it clashes with thier jumpsuits.:whistle:


What, none of the shit about sprotbikes going too fast and the flag not being able to stay on:blip:

[N4CR]

Hhhmmm... any chance of making the Mt Eden MC bikini bike wash the 'virgin appearance' of the KBR flag :D?

[TwoSeven]

Ok, I'm no expert on these matters but have always been curious - I know that the confederate flag is a symbol of "southern pride" in the states, but have also heard that it has been used by the KKK and other racist organisations, and is held by many to represent a reminder back to the days of slavery? What is the deal with it?

Not trolling here, just genuinely interested to get the story behind it.

The KKK was formed by a few scottish americans at the end of the civil war. Its name was based on the greek word kyklos which means circle - klan, because they were scottish.

The confed flag comes into it, because they were part of the confederate army. However, I cant remember when the confed flag was used for symbolism, I think it may have been only recently in the 60s or so.

[SpankMe]

The flagpole's arrived. OK people, stand at attention facing the flag with your right hand over your heart and pledge allegiance to the flag.

[Waylander]

Sudden flashbacks to being forced to do the pledge of aligence as a child *shudders*

The flag looks wicked though.

[miSTa]

:stupid: Looks good :2thumbsup

[pyrocam]

fuck yeah!

cant wait to see that at events etc.

[SpankMe]

Just let me know when.

I was hoping to use one of my rifle bags to carry the pole and base, but they are not quite long/wide enough, so I've ordered a carry bag from the flag makers but it only has carry handles. I will have to get it modified to have a shoulder strap added so I can carry it on the bike.

[Karma]

Just let me know when.

I was hoping to use one of my rifle bags to carry the pole and base, but they are not quite long/wide enough, so I've ordered a carry bag from the flag makers but it only has carry handles. I will have to get it modified to have a shoulder strap added so I can carry it on the bike.


You should just do like the americans, get a 6foot flagpole welded to the back of your bike and ride along with the flag waving around at the back.

Sure you'd start a convoy in no time. :2thumbsup

[T.I.E]

yep spank $20 has been sent to you. hope it helps.
come on guys only a few dollars needed. $4 even.
i dare you.

[SpankMe]

I need to get a pole bag made to carry the mobile flag pole on the bike. Something 4 foot long with a shoulder strap. The U base fits into my backpack, sort of, sticks out a bit but should be ok.

So if anyone can get one made or knows of a good place to get it made?

[Sniper]

I need to get a pole bag made to carry the mobile flag pole on the bike. Something 4 foot long with a shoulder strap. The U base fits into my backpack, sort of, sticks out a bit but should be ok.

So if anyone can get one made or knows of a good place to get it made?

Was chatting to someone 2 days ago about the flag. He makes flags, flag holders ect. I'll PM you his number as soon as I find it Spank.

[Joni]

He makes flags, flag holders ect. I'll PM you his number as soon as I find it Spank.Spank - If you decide to go with Snipers option, I presume he is based in Chch I can take it with me next week if the guy requires it.