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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Default Lay down plate for deluxe

I know this has been covered but with the search option down, I can't seem to find it. What are my options for a lay down plate for the deluxe? I would prefer to move it below the light but anything would be better than standing up like it is...

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Default RE: Lay down plate for deluxe

Check out softbrake. The have a design to move the plate below the tailight. Drag Specialties makes a lay down plate to keep it above the taillight.

http://softbrake.com/shop/products.a...dgroup=License
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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J&P Cycles part#970-460 ($47) Works on all late models with tombstone. Still above the light but much better than stock
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Agree with hspring03 - the Softbrake kit is awesome. Has a new tombstone cover that is all chrome instead of having the clear light lens at the top. It also moves the plate below the light. All together about $125 and really changes the look of the rear end, all for the positive. Pic of mine is below.

CJ

 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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I'll 2nd that !!!

 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Thanks to everyone who responded. It looks like the softbrake option is what I am looking for...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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ORIGINAL: oleschool54

I'll 2nd that !!!

oleschool-

Wow - beautiful bike - love those colors!! Where are you at in PA - I'm in Delaware, would love to see your bike sometime when it warms up!

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Thanks cjgrog. I'm from S.W. PA. 15 miles S.E. of the "Burg"
I will be in eastern Pa @ Gettesburg bike week this summer.
Thats about as close to Delaware as I'll be getting.

 
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