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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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I'm having my tins painted next week and I need to re-locate my license plate. I currently have a side mount with a totally smooth rear fender but I'm adding detachable bags which won't work with the side plate. I'm thinking of either a recessed "frenched" plate in the lower part of the fender or fabricating something that will mount the plate below the fender. I have a mig welder but I'm not that good. I need to decide and fab this ASAP. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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I vote for the frenched in idea, seen some of those and they look great with the long rear like yours. Very Clean.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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I vote for the frenched in idea, seen some of those and they look great with the long rear like yours. Very Clean.
What Bad Train said to me would look the absolute best.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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I think that frenched in would look best.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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HuH, Huh, Huh, wee, wee.........I think you got your answer.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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I think that frenched in would look best.
I also agree. It will be nice and clean look.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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Thanks. Does anyone know of a company that makes a pre-fabbed bucket and matching frame other than Yaffe?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Thought I saw a radiused plate bracket that laid down flush to the fender.. might be easier than frenching, but I agree.. Frenched would look great if you have a good body-man doing the job.
 
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Try www.cyclevisions.com

Look @ the "eliminator", It can be frenched in and works well.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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