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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Hi all,

haven't posted here in a while too busy surfing the "ShowDown Forum." Anyway, can anyone recommend somewhere (website or store) where I can find a side mount license plate kit. Kuryakyn has one that is pretty expensive and has a light. I'm looking for a basic one with no light.

I have 2004 Fatboy with the license plate mounted on the rear fender and looking to move it. Like the side mount look better.

Any recommendation would be appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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I got one with a light from Jireh cycles for around $129... You need a light for the plate..
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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I kinda like the ones from road 6 customs ....simple and sturdy...and inexpensive.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Do uou have saddle bags? My bags wont fit with the side plate because the plate sticks up to high, so I have to take it off and extend the arm that holds the plate to the wheel out further (welding) and then repaint it... If I had to do it all over again I would go with the one with the light on it... not to mention you can get a ticket for not having a light on the tag...
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bikersurgeon
I kinda like the ones from road 6 customs ....simple and sturdy...and inexpensive.

Agree! This is where i bought mine from. You cant beat $20.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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i made my own, simple piece of steel a few cuts and welds and some paint. works.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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One in the classifieds right now. $50.00 but has the light but for $50.00 what the hell unless you are really against the light. Take a lookie....
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...nse-plate.html
 

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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Another vote for Road6Customs. Great products and responsive/helpful staff. I ordered the curved vertical side license plate that mounts to axle
 
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Thanks all. Road 6 looks like the best for me. $20 is a steal. First I've heard of these guys.

Thank again!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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All the plate mount is, is a bent piece of metal. If the Road 6 don't work for U, Just go to Lowes and buy a piece of sheet metal and bend to the dimention you need, leave an area above the plate location to mount your light. Drill a hole for the axle, 4 holes for the plate, paint it, and you're set.
 
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