My new (and much improved) plate bracket

[*GhostRide37]

I was wondering how long it would take before this was referred to as a Harley mount. Harleys don't have to worry about speed causing enough wind resistance to tear the plate off or lean angles that might drag the plate on the ground mid corner.

You should hang a bell off of the end like cruiser riders do. Unfortunately the bell can't be purchased by yourself, a friend needs to gift it to you for good luck. Maybe Jim can hook you up and you can return the favor.

i didnt refer to it to make a point of its durability at high speeds, i referred to it because people are saying a horizontal side mount is illegal, even though it comes factory built on a street legal bike.....

[Omahastylin16]

glad to hear it man, that setup that you had was terrible haha

[Slyder]

i didnt refer to it to make a point of its durability at high speeds, i referred to it because people are saying a horizontal side mount is illegal, even though it comes factory built on a street legal bike.....

Right...and the way you have the tag mounted on your bike is NOT factory. I think that's the rules with a lot of states...don't look for clauses about mounting the plate vertically or horizontally, look for clauses that say the plate MUST be in the stock location. On said Harley, that would be legal.

I don't get it when it comes to tag location. Sure the stock rudder on the rear of the bike has to go, but why put the plate way up under the tail, down low, horizontal, etc? Buy a fender eliminator and call it good (I have read of people getting shit from LEO's even with a fender eliminator, tag is almost OEM location)

Why do you want to attract more attention?
I myself could careless what people do to their bikes, but if you move your plate you're just giving 'em more reason to pull ya.


my 2 cents

[Jim]

slyder. some people, including myself want something to be different. i dont like seeing the same exact bike that everyone else has. when you make changes like a plate mount, you're one step closer to making it your own.

some people like to have a bike that looks exactly how they sell from the dealers, some like to have something unique that they can call their own.

nothing wrong with wanting to be different, it's just a preference.

[Slyder]

Right....and if there is a law that says your choice in being different is illegal, then what?

My bike is my own, and it doesn't look like all the other K7 blue and white gixxer 1000's on the streets......but aside from a rudder eliminator...tag stays kinda in the OEM location.

I'm all up for not having a bike that looks identical to the guy down the street, but sometimes you just can't mess with stuff without attracting attention, tickets, etc.

Do you move the tag on the cage too?
Maybe I'll stick mine in the front and rear windshields and see what happens

[Jim]

Right....and if there is a law that says your choice in being different is illegal, then what?

My bike is my own, and it doesn't look like all the other K7 blue and white gixxer 1000's on the streets......but aside from a rudder eliminator...tag stays kinda in the OEM location.

I'm all up for not having a bike that looks identical to the guy down the street, but sometimes you just can't mess with stuff without attracting attention, tickets, etc.

Do you move the tag on the cage too?
Maybe I'll stick mine in the front and rear windshields and see what happens

many people on here (who will remain anonymous) have several mods done to their bike that make it illegal. it's just part of the world of bikes (cruisers and sport bikes). people make these illegal mods knowing they're not supposed to, but like the performance or appearance changes it makes. to some, it's worth the risk of having an illegal bike. again, just a pereference.

and since you asked, yes i did relocate the plate and handle on my truck from stock

[1/2pint]

I was wondering how long it would take before this was referred to as a Harley mount. Harleys don't have to worry about speed causing enough wind resistance to tear the plate off or lean angles that might drag the plate on the ground mid corner.

You should hang a bell off of the end like cruiser riders do. Unfortunately the bell can't be purchased by yourself, a friend needs to gift it to you for good luck. Maybe Jim can hook you up and you can return the favor.

Not sure what HD's you have ridden with but i know my bike keeps up just fine granted i can not drag a knee with it but as far as speed goes it holds it own. plus mounting this on the rear peg i highly think he will drag it ina turn.

[Jim]

plus mounting this on the rear peg i highly think he will drag it ina turn.

hmm, now i'll have to ask around & find out if mine's close to the ground on turns

[1/2pint]

hmm, now i'll have to ask around & find out if mine's close to the ground on turns

only time it ever was is when you crashed in bluehills

[Jim]

dickhead


no wait...you deserve the slow clap

[OreoGaborio]

Legal or not, I've never been a fan of side mount plates... Looks silly to me.... like it's an afterthought. "Opps, forgot a plate... um... eh, just stick it there".




But if you like it that's cool, I only say that because you asked my opinion.


... ok, maybe you didn't but I said it anyway

[*GhostRide37]

honestly i didnt do it for the sake of cool looks...i didnt it because my undertail plate was stolen/snapped off of my bike which in turn damged the bottom slightly. now the only way to put it undertail again is to drill more F'in holes which i dont wanna do. so the side mount was a compromise

[Omahastylin16]

who cares if its legal or not, its a lot more acceptable to LEO's than your old setup was, good job!

[Jim]

and let's not forget. it;s STILL not as bright or shiney as mine

[Omahastylin16]

yes yes yes, jim still has the brighter and shinier of the two plates

[Jim]

and the louder exhaust between you and i

[Omahastylin16]

yeah but you have to admit, its close haha

[nilez]

well it's good to know you can take right hand corners pretty tight..... nooootttttt so much on the left side.

[Omahastylin16]

i dunno have you seen jims new tire? looks like you can still get plenty of lean

[Jim]

i dunno have you seen jims new tire? looks like you can still get plenty of lean

i've gotten a good lean on my bike with my plate mounted under the passenger peg. never actually thought about if it's close to the ground, but i might start asking people behind me to let me know if it's close.

anyone have a swingarm mounted plate (spyder does, right?) that knows if clearance is an issue on corners?