Raider Categories => Mods and Accessories => Topic started by: Wino on Sep 19, 2012, 03:46:14 pm
Title: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Wino on Sep 19, 2012, 03:46:14 pm
Got an integrated tailight, want to remove rear turn signals, it's a bagger and don't want side mount plate. Any other options been tried other than Kuryakyn, like any chop jobs on stock mount that look good? Got a cash flow situation and have a skull license plate frame I wanna keep unbent, and it's pretty good sized.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: CHROMINATOR on Sep 19, 2012, 04:22:35 pm
Are the bags permanent or quick release. If permanent can you mount the bracket on one of the bags? It could be wired up easy enough also.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: michael t on Sep 19, 2012, 06:23:32 pm
Might try his one http://www.raiderperformance.com/maintenance.htm
scroll down to stage 1 rear fender clean up I saw one this week end looked good
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Wino on Sep 19, 2012, 06:27:17 pm
They are the Saddleman XX-Jumbo qiuck release, extend back as far as the stock taillights. I noticed the one on the Tejas bike on home page of this site, is that a Kuryakyn, it looks kinda flat in the pic. Just took a look on their website but couldn't find anything like it listed.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Wino on Sep 19, 2012, 06:30:29 pm
Yeah, checked Raider Performance out, unsure if my frame will fit and I like it. Probably try and find a used stock one and try to modify it, just in case I totally screw up.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: michael t on Sep 19, 2012, 11:40:26 pm
I had that frame and used those nylon bolts that package said will not come loose . I went from my house to town 15 miles. Got their and no plate or frame . I searched never found either . This was 2nd day I had lic. plate and 1st day with the frame on. Had to go and buy another plate . Girls at clerks office thought was funny never had a plate lost so quick . :-[
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Return to Riding on Sep 19, 2012, 11:49:08 pm
Might try his one http://www.raiderperformance.com/maintenance.htm
scroll down to stage 1 rear fender clean up I saw one this week end looked good
This looks much better and for those of us who ride daily, a lot less likely to draw unwanted attention with a side mount. Cool.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Matt_Krush on Nov 10, 2012, 08:25:15 pm
I just bought 1" aluminum angle and cut/fabbed/bolted stuff together.... I have the same light up skull plate holder and the all in one LED tail/blinker assembly.....
It can be done and clean....
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Capt_Zoom on Nov 10, 2012, 08:56:27 pm
I've always wanted my plate to be switch controlled. Slide out from the fender when the bike is turned on and have a handlebar switch to override and hide it if I needed/wanted to. Would be much easier to do on a bagger since you could make it slide or spin to reveal itself.
If it was me I'd put a vertical spinning plate on the left bag and another plate on the right bag featuring a LED raider middle finger or simply the words 'C Ya' or 'FU' or 'FTW' whatever you like.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: highwayman on Nov 10, 2012, 09:14:00 pm
Might try his one http://www.raiderperformance.com/maintenance.htm
scroll down to stage 1 rear fender clean up I saw one this week end looked good
This looks much better and for those of us who ride daily, a lot less likely to draw unwanted attention with a side mount. Cool.
Unwanted attention to a side mount....what does that mean? I ride daily with a side mount and have/had no issues! Is there something I dont know bout side mounts?
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: michael t on Nov 10, 2012, 10:26:34 pm
Might try his one http://www.raiderperformance.com/maintenance.htm
scroll down to stage 1 rear fender clean up I saw one this week end looked good
This looks much better and for those of us who ride daily, a lot less likely to draw unwanted attention with a side mount. Cool.
Unwanted attention to a side mount....what does that mean? I ride daily with a side mount and have/had no issues! Is there something I dont know bout side mounts?
Depends on where you live. Some places you will get stopped for about any thing but a stock bike . I got a ticketed for aftermarket pipes on my HD (they were baffeled) He said had to be factory by law. Yet he rode a crouch rocket with a 4 into 1 aftermarket(he hated HD's) . Where I live now Police don't bother bikes . We got ape hangers around here that belong on a playground . Yet some states say 15 inches or shoulder high. Just depends on the cop.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Ares X on Nov 12, 2012, 10:53:44 am
I've always wanted my plate to be switch controlled. Slide out from the fender when the bike is turned on and have a handlebar switch to override and hide it if I needed/wanted to. Would be much easier to do on a bagger since you could make it slide or spin to reveal itself.
This would be really cool!
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Capt_Zoom on Nov 12, 2012, 07:21:46 pm
I've always wanted my plate to be switch controlled. Slide out from the fender when the bike is turned on and have a handlebar switch to override and hide it if I needed/wanted to. Would be much easier to do on a bagger since you could make it slide or spin to reveal itself.
This would be really cool!
I'd do something like this but metal and sideways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFUV1LfuLCs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr3vaJBxoJg
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Ares X on Nov 13, 2012, 09:50:25 am
I've always wanted my plate to be switch controlled. Slide out from the fender when the bike is turned on and have a handlebar switch to override and hide it if I needed/wanted to. Would be much easier to do on a bagger since you could make it slide or spin to reveal itself.
This would be really cool!
I'd do something like this but metal and sideways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFUV1LfuLCs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr3vaJBxoJg
I like that, but it looks too small to be a motorcycle plate. I also love the taillights integrated into the paint. Man, I need more money.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Capt_Zoom on Nov 13, 2012, 10:59:26 am
I think the top vid was from europe. They make they for US size plates as well. Personally I like the LCD one's where they are clear until you add some power and then they turn black or white so the plates numbers can't be seen. Too bad they are like $500. Would be perfect for red light cams and speed cams in AZ and here in LA.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: bigjohn on Nov 15, 2012, 05:58:04 pm
this is absolutely THE cheapest license plate bracket in the history of anything... take off belt gaurds and throw in trash...then take drill bit to the tag and make hole. then take bolt from belt gaurd and mount plate underneath swingarm...when questioned by police tell them you are not on drugs but rather, on vacation. pay ticket.....when pulled over again for same reason tell cop...'ah hey man, why ya hasslin' me man..i'm just sitting here eating a burrito'. pay second ticket...if you recieve more than 2-3 tickets a year for having not only the cheapest, as well as the coolest license plate bracket, you may then consider ''caving in' and going back to being a just another average joe bike rider. i am currently using the same sideways low license plate bracket myself, and i am looking forward to my first run in with the law. i am sure the cop will say ...'where's your tag'.. and i'll just point to the bike..he will then probably say..'you know you can't see it like that'.. and i'll say chya..where do i sign? big john
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Ron505 on Nov 16, 2012, 07:23:56 am
this is absolutely THE cheapest license plate bracket in the history of anything... take off belt gaurds and throw in trash...then take drill bit to the tag and make hole. then take bolt from belt gaurd and mount plate underneath swingarm...when questioned by police tell them you are not on drugs but rather, on vacation. pay ticket.....when pulled over again for same reason tell cop...'ah hey man, why ya hasslin' me man..i'm just sitting here eating a burrito'. pay second ticket...if you recieve more than 2-3 tickets a year for having not only the cheapest, as well as the coolest license plate bracket, you may then consider ''caving in' and going back to being a just another average joe bike rider. i am currently using the same sideways low license plate bracket myself, and i am looking forward to my first run in with the law. i am sure the cop will say ...'where's your tag'.. and i'll just point to the bike..he will then probably say..'you know you can't see it like that'.. and i'll say chya..where do i sign? big john
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Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: CHROMINATOR on Nov 16, 2012, 12:45:07 pm
this is absolutely THE cheapest license plate bracket in the history of anything... take off belt gaurds and throw in trash...then take drill bit to the tag and make hole. then take bolt from belt gaurd and mount plate underneath swingarm...when questioned by police tell them you are not on drugs but rather, on vacation. pay ticket.....when pulled over again for same reason tell cop...'ah hey man, why ya hasslin' me man..i'm just sitting here eating a burrito'. pay second ticket...if you recieve more than 2-3 tickets a year for having not only the cheapest, as well as the coolest license plate bracket, you may then consider ''caving in' and going back to being a just another average joe bike rider. i am currently using the same sideways low license plate bracket myself, and i am looking forward to my first run in with the law. i am sure the cop will say ...'where's your tag'.. and i'll just point to the bike..he will then probably say..'you know you can't see it like that'.. and i'll say chya..where do i sign? big john
If you are going to have to pay fines then how is that the cheapest? Or are you just going to skip paying the fines? Either way it's not too bright an idea... :shrug:
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Paladin on Nov 16, 2012, 04:44:55 pm
Over the years, I've learned that peoples hobbies aren't always main stream.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: Tail dragger on Nov 16, 2012, 05:12:50 pm
Not sure where you live, but in some states (cities or towns), improper display of license plate can not only mean a ticket, but can be an impound. That becomes more costly very quickly and rather inconvenient.
Title: Re: Any new ideas for license plate mounts on rear
Post by: bigjohn on Nov 16, 2012, 06:29:52 pm
a tag on the back of any raider is ugly. last weekend it was off with the lollypops, in with the blaster...business as usual, right? but then there was that pesky tag. putting an ugly piece of uncool tin on my chopper goes against every fiber of the american/hotrod/biker/rebel persona that i elude to represent. which begs the question.. these are factory choppers, right? i guess i need to explain something here. i had a softail when they first came out and i well remember when 'the yuppies' came on the scene. over the years i see an infiltration of biker imposters [maybe there are a few of them riding raiders] ...there seems to be alot of confusion in the world today..girls think that are guys....$4 gas instead of $1.19 a gal....my apologies..i didn't mean to digress...let's see if this makes sense. corvette buyers buy corvettes..animal lovers have cats...and this raider rider believes that there shouldn't be a tag on a nice chopper...i didn't vote for that law...no matter how you hold that tag up to a raider, it looks like **** and i for one refuse to pay $$$ for some other way to ugly. have you seen some of the prices they want for those tag brackets? SHALOAM...the most that tag deserves is a piece of all-thread off the swing arm at most. i have a 600hp chevy truck and its not exactly tagged right, but so far the tickets don't outweigh the fines [5 years running.] i have an 07 cheyenne tunnel boat with the numbers in a bag not on the boat...never got a ticket because i don't go where the cops are. i'll keep ya posted on the bike. FREEDOM HAS ALWAYS HAD A PRICE. and cool has a price. don't cave in to the evil world system. big john