WG License plate relocation
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WG License plate relocation
Here it goes... I want to remove the HD factory side mount license plate and replace it with a vertical mount plate. So far, the Road6Customs bracket is what i got in mind. I have plenty of options as far as mounting goes: to the axle, to the lower shock bolt, to the belt guard, etc.
The biggest problem is running the wiring for the light (cause i gotta have one). I'm not a big fan of running the wiring down the swing arm. I'd like to hide it if possible. I've searched the forums and found old post with links that don't work. So, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for vertical mount license plates on newer FXDWG.
One option I considered, mount the Road6 bracket on the swing arm somewhere and add an LED light to the original wiring under the fender to shine down on the license plate. Any ideas?
The biggest problem is running the wiring for the light (cause i gotta have one). I'm not a big fan of running the wiring down the swing arm. I'd like to hide it if possible. I've searched the forums and found old post with links that don't work. So, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for vertical mount license plates on newer FXDWG.
One option I considered, mount the Road6 bracket on the swing arm somewhere and add an LED light to the original wiring under the fender to shine down on the license plate. Any ideas?
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I cut a scrape piece of diamond plate and painted it satin black. Then mounted it to the original mount vertically. It moved the plate in about 3 inches.
Last edited by pontiac69; Jan 9, 2011 at 07:16 AM.
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post #10 in this thread https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-on-11-wg.html show a pic of someone using stock bracket and making it vertical
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Yep, Nightster owners have been doing this for a while. Check some of the Sportster forums and you'll see plenty of examples.
Also, stay away from the Road6Customs plates. I have a couple of friends on other forums that got those and the quality of them sucked. The brakets broke and they lost their license plates while out riding with no warning. Either rotate your existing plate, make your own side mount, or find a better quality mount than the road6customs.
Also, stay away from the Road6Customs plates. I have a couple of friends on other forums that got those and the quality of them sucked. The brakets broke and they lost their license plates while out riding with no warning. Either rotate your existing plate, make your own side mount, or find a better quality mount than the road6customs.
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I have seen a few people mount the plate behind the primary. From what I saw they used a bolt on the back of the primary cover and just put a L bracket then attatched
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I have seen a few people mount the plate behind the primary. From what I saw they used a bolt on the back of the primary cover and just put a L bracket then attached the plate. Looks really good! If anyone has some pics I would like to see some.
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