Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rocker Plate Relocation

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-23-2014, 11:11 PM
Wagoner2's Avatar
Wagoner2
Wagoner2 is offline
6th Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Springboro, OH
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Rocker Plate Relocation

I relocated my plate with a Heartland Swingarm Mount. My question is if any other Rocker guys have done this and removed the stock mount. Right now I have the bracket off, but the light and chrome housing are still there. I am wondering how big the hole underneath it might be? Will the fender be discolored? Has anyone come up with a solution besides changing out the fender?
Thanks!
 
  #2  
Old 04-24-2014, 12:17 AM
Kowan's Avatar
Kowan
Kowan is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: So California
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

I used a chromed Harley Davidson emblem meant for a Ford HD version.
I got it off ebay and the guy sold them at the time flat or pre-curved.
The curve was more for mounting it on a oil tank, so I had to remove some of the curve to follow the lines of the fender. It covered the holes left except for the top one. I used a button hole plug from Ace Hardware to fill it.
The emblem is mounted with 3M tape and it still holding no problem years later.


Others have used aluminum HD emblem which are a lot easier to bend to lay flat on the fender.
Kuryakyn also makes covers,
http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/653...ng-Hole-Covers
 
  #3  
Old 04-24-2014, 12:20 AM
UT-rckr's Avatar
UT-rckr
UT-rckr is offline
Road Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Utah
Posts: 789
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

I took my fender to a paint shop and they chopped it down and repainted the end.
 
  #4  
Old 04-26-2014, 12:03 AM
Wagoner2's Avatar
Wagoner2
Wagoner2 is offline
6th Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Springboro, OH
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Kowan
I used a chromed Harley Davidson emblem meant for a Ford HD version.
I got it off ebay and the guy sold them at the time flat or pre-curved.
The curve was more for mounting it on a oil tank, so I had to remove some of the curve to follow the lines of the fender. It covered the holes left except for the top one. I used a button hole plug from Ace Hardware to fill it.
The emblem is mounted with 3M tape and it still holding no problem years later.


Others have used aluminum HD emblem which are a lot easier to bend to lay flat on the fender.
Kuryakyn also makes covers,
http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/653...ng-Hole-Covers
That looks great! Well Done!
 
  #5  
Old 04-26-2014, 12:04 AM
Wagoner2's Avatar
Wagoner2
Wagoner2 is offline
6th Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Springboro, OH
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by UT-rckr
I took my fender to a paint shop and they chopped it down and repainted the end.
Any Pic's?
 
  #6  
Old 04-26-2014, 03:31 PM
UT-rckr's Avatar
UT-rckr
UT-rckr is offline
Road Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Utah
Posts: 789
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

The shop I took it to charged me $450 to cut it and paint it. I just unbolted the fender and took it to them (lights removed) and showed them where I wanted it cut. It throws a bigger rooster tail in water but i am happy with it.
 
Attached Thumbnails Rocker Plate Relocation-image.jpg  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Philly FF
Softail Models
11
11-02-2010 06:23 PM
goxley
Softail Models
7
10-30-2009 07:07 AM
lims
Softail Models
11
06-16-2009 09:54 PM
kylant
Softail Models
5
11-03-2008 11:25 AM
skipdogg01
Softail Models
3
08-21-2008 05:05 PM



Quick Reply: Rocker Plate Relocation



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:41 PM.