EZPass
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From: Green Country
Here's what I use, it's tied to my risers. Look real close and you can see it in the picture...
http://www.meshproducts.net/eztoll_p/m201.htm
http://www.meshproducts.net/eztoll_p/m201.htm
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I also use the Meshproducts EZPass holder. Works great in both cars hanging from the rear-view mirror. But I've yet to get the EZPass to read on my Heritage. I tried carrying the EZPass in the saddlebags and using the mesh holder to carry the EZPass right in front on the handlebars. The toll collector verified the EZPass won't register even if I take it off the bars and wave it in the air?!?!
However, I can vouch for the license plate xref lookup for EZPass users. Mine didn't read and the toll showed up on my online EZPass account a few weeks later. As long as you have your vehicle plate info registered with EZPass, you won't get a ticket. Up to 3 vehicles can be registered per EZPass transponder. EZPass also offers a motorcycle version of the transponder. But you are not allowed to use it in a car because it bills at a lower rate.
However, I can vouch for the license plate xref lookup for EZPass users. Mine didn't read and the toll showed up on my online EZPass account a few weeks later. As long as you have your vehicle plate info registered with EZPass, you won't get a ticket. Up to 3 vehicles can be registered per EZPass transponder. EZPass also offers a motorcycle version of the transponder. But you are not allowed to use it in a car because it bills at a lower rate.
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From: Rochester, NY
Been through tolls a ton of times and its never failed to read but its still hidden from view.
Just be careful of where and how you mount any of them.
Most of them operate using low power radio frequencies.
So putting anything metallic, including any of the metalized types of plastics in front of or over it can easily impede the sensors ability to read it.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Queens
I have the same problem every time I go over the Whitestone Bridge in NYC. I usually have to pull to the side, put the ezpass on the toll machine and hit the button and take it. It annoying in NYC, We have the Orange arm that prevent us from going through and letting the license plate reader do its job. I need to find a better way to mount the Ezpass on my Slim.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York
Hey JeepGuy1, check out the EP-Pass bracket sold by QualityClamp.com. I used to have a Dyna Wide Glide which had bars similar to yours.
Keeping it in the fork bag didn't always read and the keep-it-in-the-pocket method worked ok until I left the jacket at home one day.
The best bracket I found was a neat chrome EZPass holder from Quality Clamp (qualityclamp.com) and mounted it to the handlebars in between the handlebar riser clamps. I also took the thumbscrews out and replaced them with stainless hex cap screws to hold the pass in place (a little theft deterrence, fwiw). I even drilled small holes in the sides of the pass for the screws to go into. A little loctite on the threads and it was solid as a rock and worked great every time! I even took some of the EZPass velcro and put it on the top of the pass to stick my Ipod on.
Keeping it in the fork bag didn't always read and the keep-it-in-the-pocket method worked ok until I left the jacket at home one day.
The best bracket I found was a neat chrome EZPass holder from Quality Clamp (qualityclamp.com) and mounted it to the handlebars in between the handlebar riser clamps. I also took the thumbscrews out and replaced them with stainless hex cap screws to hold the pass in place (a little theft deterrence, fwiw). I even drilled small holes in the sides of the pass for the screws to go into. A little loctite on the threads and it was solid as a rock and worked great every time! I even took some of the EZPass velcro and put it on the top of the pass to stick my Ipod on.
Last edited by Bugsy; Aug 8, 2012 at 08:28 PM. Reason: typos
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From: NJ Shore and IRB Fla
Registered plate w/EZ fleece. Don't carry it in NJ, NY has gates so there I do.
Where there aren't gates I let them read the plate and figure it out. I figure maybe it creates a job some where and it costs them more to fleece me.[middle finger EZ fleece]
FYI if ya don't carry the pass sometimes the reader dosen't P/U motorcycles. EZ fleece in reverse [2 thumbs up]
Where there aren't gates I let them read the plate and figure it out. I figure maybe it creates a job some where and it costs them more to fleece me.[middle finger EZ fleece]
FYI if ya don't carry the pass sometimes the reader dosen't P/U motorcycles. EZ fleece in reverse [2 thumbs up]
Last edited by mjrfd99; Aug 9, 2012 at 06:45 AM. Reason: F' EZ pass anyway you can.
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From: Brunswick, Ohio
Most electronic toll systems are tied to your plate.
Translation: picture of plate is run thru computer and then billed automatically to account.
Downside is if you forget to update plate info. with toll system.
But if you do not like that then how about zip tie to bike frame? maybe inner triple tree?
Translation: picture of plate is run thru computer and then billed automatically to account.
Downside is if you forget to update plate info. with toll system.
But if you do not like that then how about zip tie to bike frame? maybe inner triple tree?
i have always just put the ezpass in the chest pocket of my leather jacket, and it read fine.
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The mesh bag works great. Its on my handlebars.
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/...nyu/EZpass.jpg
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/...nyu/EZpass.jpg
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Broken Arrow
Think outside the box.
For those of you with them mounted on your bike, you might spray paint it black to match your look. FLSTC riders could even model paint on some sliver studs to match the seat/bags. LOL!