side mount license plate????
Cruiser
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RE: side mount license plate????
I did the Kuryakyn curved side mount license plate without the tail light 2 months ago.
Not sure about the red with the yellow stripe, but I know that the Blue is the run light for the stock tail light on the Deuce (I would guess it's the same for the FXSTS). MY local HD dealer confirmed the Blue. I used the Blue and a black for the ground (any black will work for the ground) I think there were 3 black if I remember correctly. Mine works fine.
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Not sure about the red with the yellow stripe, but I know that the Blue is the run light for the stock tail light on the Deuce (I would guess it's the same for the FXSTS). MY local HD dealer confirmed the Blue. I used the Blue and a black for the ground (any black will work for the ground) I think there were 3 black if I remember correctly. Mine works fine.
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Road Captain
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From: The Communist Republic of New Jersey
RE: side mount license plate????
I have the curved Kuryakyn. I have the Panacea tailight so I just wired it to the extra ground and run wires.
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From: Tyler, Texas
RE: side mount license plate????
Hey man I felt the same way when I payed $16K for a 200mm phat tires softail. Tell you what I did. I took off the plate and moved it as far up under the rear tail light as I could and drilled new holes for it then cut the rest off with a cut off wheel. I also cut off all the excess side plastic, prettymuch just left the plastic under the plate. I then "cut up" the inspection plate and drilled a hole in it and mounted it under the left side passenger peg. IMHO the side plates don't look good on a "stock" bike....I think they are more at home on a long, lean chopper, but again that is my opinion. Hey man that is a FREE mod that looks good and then you got more money to spend on your scooter! Hope this helps you or at least shows you there are other options.
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RE: side mount license plate????
ORIGINAL: Glen1978
Hey man I felt the same way when I payed $16K for a 200mm phat tires softail. Tell you what I did. I took off the plate and moved it as far up under the rear tail light as I could and drilled new holes for it then cut the rest off with a cut off wheel. I also cut off all the excess side plastic, prettymuch just left the plastic under the plate. I then "cut up" the inspection plate and drilled a hole in it and mounted it under the left side passenger peg. IMHO the side plates don't look good on a "stock" bike....I think they are more at home on a long, lean chopper, but again that is my opinion. Hey man that is a FREE mod that looks good and then you got more money to spend on your scooter! Hope this helps you or at least shows you there are other options.
Hey man I felt the same way when I payed $16K for a 200mm phat tires softail. Tell you what I did. I took off the plate and moved it as far up under the rear tail light as I could and drilled new holes for it then cut the rest off with a cut off wheel. I also cut off all the excess side plastic, prettymuch just left the plastic under the plate. I then "cut up" the inspection plate and drilled a hole in it and mounted it under the left side passenger peg. IMHO the side plates don't look good on a "stock" bike....I think they are more at home on a long, lean chopper, but again that is my opinion. Hey man that is a FREE mod that looks good and then you got more money to spend on your scooter! Hope this helps you or at least shows you there are other options.
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Cruiser
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RE: side mount license plate????
I've been looking for a side plate, curved that attatches to the axle, without a taillight....Haven't found one yet....
Also saw athe 2into1V&H big radius pipes...boy do those look sweet, but I dont think they'll fill an 05 deuce....Will have to call.
Also saw athe 2into1V&H big radius pipes...boy do those look sweet, but I dont think they'll fill an 05 deuce....Will have to call.
Road Captain
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From: Pennsylvania
RE: side mount license plate????
I'll sell you the one I just got. It's just like the one in PhantomMaxx's animated picture, except mine is gloss black and has a cateye brake light on the side. Brand new and unopened from Heartland USA. I'm thinking of doing something different and won't need this one anymore.
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RE: side mount license plate????
1Deuce3, Thanks for the help on that. I'll check on that blue wire. Should be the same. Bike looks really good btw. Thanks everyone!
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Tourer
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
RE: side mount license plate????
Sounds like you're going to have to mount the bags first to see if you have room for the sidemount.
I kind of doubt you will have space.
You can certainly mount the tag to the bag, but then you're stuck with leaving the bags on full time, which is fine if that is what you're after.
I kind of doubt you will have space.
You can certainly mount the tag to the bag, but then you're stuck with leaving the bags on full time, which is fine if that is what you're after.