flip open side mount license plate bracket conversion to axle mount
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flip open side mount license plate bracket conversion to axle mount
I tried to do a search on this topic but I could not find any good results.
So here is the issue I have. I constantly forget to flip the license plate bracket on my 2012 Dyna Wide glide. One of these days I'm going to get pulled over. It may be a stupidity thing. This is my first Harley, I just can't remember to flip out the plate before I ride.
So, I thought about installing an axle mounted license plate bracket. Does someone make an axle mounted license plate bracket for the Dyna wide glide? It would have to be lighted to keep it legal.
Any help would be great.
thanks
HRCH
So here is the issue I have. I constantly forget to flip the license plate bracket on my 2012 Dyna Wide glide. One of these days I'm going to get pulled over. It may be a stupidity thing. This is my first Harley, I just can't remember to flip out the plate before I ride.
So, I thought about installing an axle mounted license plate bracket. Does someone make an axle mounted license plate bracket for the Dyna wide glide? It would have to be lighted to keep it legal.
Any help would be great.
thanks
HRCH
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I tried to do a search on this topic but I could not find any good results.
So here is the issue I have. I constantly forget to flip the license plate bracket on my 2012 Dyna Wide glide. One of these days I'm going to get pulled over. It may be a stupidity thing. This is my first Harley, I just can't remember to flip out the plate before I ride.
So, I thought about installing an axle mounted license plate bracket. Does someone make an axle mounted license plate bracket for the Dyna wide glide? It would have to be lighted to keep it legal.
Any help would be great.
thanks
HRCH
So here is the issue I have. I constantly forget to flip the license plate bracket on my 2012 Dyna Wide glide. One of these days I'm going to get pulled over. It may be a stupidity thing. This is my first Harley, I just can't remember to flip out the plate before I ride.
So, I thought about installing an axle mounted license plate bracket. Does someone make an axle mounted license plate bracket for the Dyna wide glide? It would have to be lighted to keep it legal.
Any help would be great.
thanks
HRCH
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There are a lot of options, but many are pretty cheesy, cheaply made or look amateurish once installed (like with the wires running out the back of light bolts)
Three things to consider:
I bought a side mount from Figure Machine. Quality is not quite as high as Cycle Visions, but very close and it was 1/2 the price ($145) It's originally designed for Sportys, but I called and he worked with me. They cut the slots parallel to the long edge for me so I could mount it horizontally and slide it tight. They'll also drill a 3/4" mount hole instead of the 1/2" shock mount if you like. I didn't want an axel mount
I mounted mine on the right shock bolt so it wasn't sticking out the left side like some alien appendage. Even then it hung about 2 inches outside the mufflers. Horizontal mount, so there's not much you can do, but, I wanted it tighter. So, I had a guy machine a custom bracket - just long enough to clear the brake caliper. Now, the plate tucks in to about 1/8" from the brake rotor ... doesn't get any tighter than that! Now it doesnt stick out any further than the exhaust pipe; blends in with the right side. Will powder coat to match this winter.
I ran the LED wires thru a length of windshield washer hose, down the swing arm and up the frame between the shock and battery box. Just in front of the shock to the underside of the strut, I mounted a waterproof switch I got from eBay . You can't see the switch. I turn on the LEDs at night and keep em off during the day.
Three things to consider:
(1) do you want a license plate holder plus brake light. Seems to me just a lit plate is a little harder to come by
(2) Does your state require a horizontal mount (like mine does) or permit vertical mounts. If you have to have a horizontal plate, do you mind if it sticks out the side?
(3) do you want it lit all the time? if not, you'll need to install a switch
Cycle Visions makes really nice "in close" plate mounts, but they are expensive ($230). I bought a used one, not realizing it was vertical mount. Sold it to a guy ["URL="https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-parts/743488-cycle-vision-in-close-side-mount-license-plate-holder-with-leds.html""]who sold it[/URL]. Not sure why. LEDs weren't awesome, but very high quality part. You can find used ones for $100 if you are patient.(2) Does your state require a horizontal mount (like mine does) or permit vertical mounts. If you have to have a horizontal plate, do you mind if it sticks out the side?
(3) do you want it lit all the time? if not, you'll need to install a switch
I bought a side mount from Figure Machine. Quality is not quite as high as Cycle Visions, but very close and it was 1/2 the price ($145) It's originally designed for Sportys, but I called and he worked with me. They cut the slots parallel to the long edge for me so I could mount it horizontally and slide it tight. They'll also drill a 3/4" mount hole instead of the 1/2" shock mount if you like. I didn't want an axel mount
I mounted mine on the right shock bolt so it wasn't sticking out the left side like some alien appendage. Even then it hung about 2 inches outside the mufflers. Horizontal mount, so there's not much you can do, but, I wanted it tighter. So, I had a guy machine a custom bracket - just long enough to clear the brake caliper. Now, the plate tucks in to about 1/8" from the brake rotor ... doesn't get any tighter than that! Now it doesnt stick out any further than the exhaust pipe; blends in with the right side. Will powder coat to match this winter.
I ran the LED wires thru a length of windshield washer hose, down the swing arm and up the frame between the shock and battery box. Just in front of the shock to the underside of the strut, I mounted a waterproof switch I got from eBay . You can't see the switch. I turn on the LEDs at night and keep em off during the day.
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We have a couple of options for you at Top Down Products. We offer a side mounted (Axle) license plate mount that Rotates between Horizontal and Vertical. We also offer just the mounting kit which will allow you to mount any side mount license plate off the axle nut. Check out the website for more info. www.topdownproducts.com
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We have a couple of options for you at Top Down Products. We offer a side mounted (Axle) license plate mount that Rotates between Horizontal and Vertical. We also offer just the mounting kit which will allow you to mount any side mount license plate off the axle nut. Check out the website for more info. www.topdownproducts.com
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While I have the audience of owners of flip-out HD side mounts...Anyone ever remove theirs and replace with an after market mount? If so, do you want to sell or donate your stock HD setup in the name of new product development???? Send me a PM if so. Thanks!