What are options/suggestions for a side plate holder mounted up by the primary? Does anyone make one that just screws on without having to take off the primary cover?

Or I guess the ones on the swing arm look nice also. But, I don't really want the one that mounts on the rear axle, as I think it sticks out to far.

BTW, any problems with cops pulling you over if the plate is bent and mounted up on the primary cover or maybe hidden behind a swing arm bag? Or problems passing inspections? I'm in PA. Do they also require lights?

thanks.

 

i dont think you will have a problem for a bent plate, i never did...but i wouldnt try having it blocked by a swing arm bag cuz im sure you will get stopped often. check your state laws for vertical mounted plates, i hear alot of states are outlawing them. all licence plates require a light to illuminate them

 

yeah, thats a no go on a bag blocking it. even here in Texas. I got a budy with a custom hardtail evo chopper. and his plate is way up, almost mounted to backside of primary. add in a 300 series rear tire, we cant make a weekend without being pulled over.
none of my bikes have plate lights. never have had, never been asked. by time they can see a plate, headlights are shining on them anyway. plate lights always seemed silly to me. no place on the softail to run one.

 

This what you are looking for?
Check out this thread. Then pm Dr. V- Twin I think he sells them.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=520103

 

think I'll get a 5" deep bag an just screw the plate vertically to it

 

Heartland also makes some nice options for the rocker. I sell all of their stuff.
http://heartlandbiker.com/_catalog_6274/Plate_Holders

Drew

 

Can't remember where I got mine, Kuyakyn maybe? But it has a light (small LED strip in the top edge) and is vertical mount. I haven't been hassled yet, but a lot of states have laws stating it must be horizontally mounted, a certain distance from the road, illuminated etc. Thus the reason all stock bikes with side mounts have them horizontal to meet DOT regs. But, like I said, never been hassled for mine, and I've got it turned at a pretty steep angle to match the swingarm, so it's not real visible from the back!

 

Here's your opportunity to mess with the LEO's heads:

http://topdownproducts.com/html/roto-plate.html, http://topdownproducts.com/html/harley.html (forum sponsor)

 

Massachusetts says it has to be after rear axle. I like the Kuryakyn but the brake light makes me a bit nervous being so small. If I'm stoppin I want them seein me stop.
Tom

 

That's cool! Even better is if it was remotely-controlled ...