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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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I am thinking about putting my plate on the right side of the crossbones. I am doing the shadetree swap with their fender struts. I have a road 6 plate mount and a biltwell model b tail light. I am going to have to use an adapter to mount my plate to the passenger peg mints. I also want to keep my swing arm bag....anyone ever mount their plate on the right side?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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I've had my kury mount on the right since I got it about 5 years ago.

 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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Best I am thinking is to check U states laws..

some in here have been ticketed lately for Vertical plates..



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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 03:44 AM
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It is true, most states prohibit vertically mounted plates, and some even prohibit side mount altogether. I personally don't care, it's just something they can add to the list, not gonna lose any sleep. Each has to determine their own level of acceptable risk and proceed accordingly.

But like I said, I've had mine for about 5 years with no legal problems.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by brettnbama
I am thinking about putting my plate on the right side of the crossbones. I am doing the shadetree swap with their fender struts. I have a road 6 plate mount and a biltwell model b tail light. I am going to have to use an adapter to mount my plate to the passenger peg mints. I also want to keep my swing arm bag....anyone ever mount their plate on the right side?
Not sure your reason for putting on the right side but either way, I had the issue with wanting to keep my swing arm bag that I use 95% of the time but every once in a while have some detachable bags I like to use. I wanted a side mount that allowed use of either bag.

And did not cost a ton of dough. Cardboard and a $5 plate of thick sheet metal, I made my own. Just waiting on the powder coater to install it. I bought the custom dynamic LED plate bolts to light it up.
 
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