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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Does anybody have a good side mount liscense plate that would fit on a softail slim / blackline? (or one that I could modify to fit)

I have looked at the kuyakan but they will not fit because they attach directly to the swing arm which will not fit with my swingarm bag. The one I have in mind is the "in close" license plate holder made by Cycle Visions. It attaches directly to the axle. I do have to have a lighted plate in my state.

http://www.cyclevisions.com/index.ph...-cv4606bl.html

Has anyone installed a new plate directly to the axle? Is it a hard task to do? The dealer wants two hours for labor to install it (would include the wiring). I have no problem doing the wiring myself but I have never messed with the rear axle. I really dont want to pay the stealer another $200

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks - Cole
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by coleslaw140
Does anybody have a good side mount liscense plate that would fit on a softail slim / blackline? (or one that I could modify to fit)

I have looked at the kuyakan but they will not fit because they attach directly to the swing arm which will not fit with my swingarm bag. The one I have in mind is the "in close" license plate holder made by Cycle Visions. It attaches directly to the axle. I do have to have a lighted plate in my state.

http://www.cyclevisions.com/index.ph...-cv4606bl.html

Has anyone installed a new plate directly to the axle? Is it a hard task to do? The dealer wants two hours for labor to install it (would include the wiring). I have no problem doing the wiring myself but I have never messed with the rear axle. I really dont want to pay the stealer another $200

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks - Cole
RSD has one. You can mount it on the side or rear axle.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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I got mine from steal bay. just mounts under the axle nut.

 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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TC Bros make a few types including axle nut mount. They are very sturdy.

http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/index....e-bracket.html
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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A little pricey but they are nice.
www.topdownproducts.com/html/products.html
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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www.noschoolchoppers.com has a couple different mounts. Good prices too.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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ive got a black roto plate for sale. it is awesome.

but, it woldnt fit with my new bags....so, i had to remove it.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Gotta Represent for " DREAM WEAVER CUSTOMS " !! >> I've had this tailight 4 years now with No Prob's or Issues .. Axle Mounted and Wrenched it on myself to boot !!
 
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on my blackline i went with a kuryakin black set up.eastern performance
had it for 130 delivered an in stock,clamp to the swingarm an has a led tag lite built in
 
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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not a good pic though
 
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