09 Ultra License Plate Relocation ?
 

Do I have any options on relocating the license plate if I put the detach kit on the tourpak other than replacing the turn signal bar or putting it above the taillight with the one that comes with the kit? I was not wanting to have to buy a rear turn signal bar just so I can mount my license below the tail light and I assume I will have to replace the tail light lens with one that has a window on the bottom side? Sheesh! Can someone help?:icon_emm:

Bump, Somebody has surely had this problem.

Conehead I hope you get an answer to this as I asked the same question here the other day. I just ordered a 4 point detachable kit, sissy bar and backrest but it seems that HD dont make a luggage rack to remount your license plate once you remove the hardmount bracket for the tourpack. Dont mind if I had to drill and mount a factory bracket to the guard above the tail light,but option dosnt seem available.

I have a Road King classic, I wanted to mount the plate low so I could attach things like rain gear, or a sleeping bag below the luggage rack but still have it above the tail light, I got a kit that allowed me to put it at the bottom of the fender, removed the plastic fender trim and bolted it on there, I bought some little LED lights from J&P that replaced the top licence plate bracket bolts, I ran the wires up under the fender into the tail light, when I pulled the tail light I found a plug in there with a hot and a ground, I just wired into that, way easy.
There are other options, one I like, and had I known how easy it would have been to run the wires is J&P sell a new fender trim peice with kind of a cool looking light in it, that is also a licence plate bracket, that would light the plate, and mount it belowe the turn signal bar.
Hope this helps
Terry

bikehe, I think I may have something that might work: Order a Softbrake part #SB-SSLRP (bracket $40.00) and then replace the lens with a streetglide lens ($50.00)that has the window on the bottom to light the plate.
I would like to hear what some of the others have done to see if there are any other options other than spending a couple of hundred just to move the plate below the taillight??

Sorry,can't help ya.This is the only solution i could come up with.

Dan where did ya get that license plate mount. Is it part of the indicator chromed bar? It appears to have the number plate light as well. Looked in the harley 2010 catalogue and cant find anything that matches what you have. Cone head I ordered the license plate mount from harley shop today as it was under $30, but its for placing the plate under the tail light. I'm hoping when it arrives I can bend/modify it to put it above the tail light. Will let you know how it goes when it arrives hopefully next week. I'll keep looking

Here is what I did and don't call me surely. J&P cycles part number 3400012 mount $49.99, and also in J&P is the Radiantz plate frame which is lit with LEDs part number 340-460 $29.99. I got the Harley dealer to give me an inspection sticker mount but they are only a couple of dollars is J&P's catalouge. I know the picture is rather poor, but it will give you an idea of the plate lighting. The white down tail light lens didn't work because the turn signal bar covers the area.

Conehead,
It appears this kit has a new license plate holder included. I would think that your parts guy could cross reference the license plate holder thats in this kit and just order it for ya.



Detachable Tour-Pak® Rack for Electra Glide® - '09-Later Models


Transform your Electra Glide® model for around town cruising. This kit includes everything needed to convert the rigid-mount Tour-Pak® to an easy on-and-off detachable version. Complete kit includes two-up docking hardware kit, Detachable Two-Up Tour-Pak® Rack, chrome strut covers, chrome license plate holder, reflector, and AM/FM antenna relocation hardware.

53246-09A

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.


Fits '09-later FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTK and FLTRU models. FLHTCU, FLHTK and FLTRU models require separate purchase of Tour-Pak® Quick Disconnect Harness for Ultra Models P/N 70032-09.

I have a '09 Road Glide. I didn't like the small Bullet turn signals in the rear. I love the full Turn signal bar but I didn't want to spend the bucks to buy the bar that has the license light under it . Plus the one used on the Road King is shorter than the Electra Glide/Ultra and had that Bump to use the lights. (UGLY) Harley still has the License plate under the Tour Pak and above the tail light on those too.


So what I did was to make my own License Plate holder that mounted to the bolts for the Turn Signal bar, (and I already had a bar in my garage) to kept the plate below the bar. I didn't have the light any more. So I bought the Kuryakyn LED bolts and put them in the two top license bolt holes. This gave the License plate the light required by Law but looked good.

If you can't or doesn't want to make your own, here is a link to someone that makes a chrome one. They also have the License plate frame that has the light already installed, if you don't want to use the LED bolts.

https://www.softbrake.com/shop/shop_detail.asp?Product_id=158

Thanks Guys! Now I have options!!

I took the back plate it came with and curved it. I took off the fender tip light mounted up the street glide rear fascia and mounted the curved back plate to the holes left by the tip light. I can take pictures tonight hopefully.

Are you sure you need extra light, I don't have anything other that laydn led lens.

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Get the chrome cover for the lense if you do not want to buy a new lense. It covers the old license light. I used a old plate mount I had in the garage from Kuryakin. Had a led light above. Drilled into the light bar from behind and used a HD rubber snubber under the plate to keep from hiting the fender like on the RG. Easy to wire into the tail light. The power is there on the board when you take off the lense.

This is what i did.

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I don't think it's up to us to decide that. If a policeman see that you don't have a tag light, he might have a different reaction.

I am not sure you need a dedicated tag light, I think it just needs to be lit so it can be read at night, gmc's looked pretty lit to me.

Terry

That looks pretty good, gmc where in SLC are you I am in Midway, I would like to see just how you did that.
Terry

I have a 2009 and moved the plate down the tail light using the ultra model turn signal bar wich is shorter and has white leds to light the plate. now I have to cover the 3 ugly holes in the rear fender. any ideas? I dont want to re paint the rear fender....

btw with the ultra turn signal bar you have light on the plate so the best and cheapest way to make the tail light all red is remove the red plastic cover and paint the inside with red bulb paint. will look like stock and imo is better than the chrome cover because with the chrome cover the tail light looks less bright. this worked to me.

Just a laydn taillight fr. www.ridetimetechnology.com and I also have the fender trim light in led. I will send you a PM, I get up to Heber often. I've not had any problem getting inspected and I don't ride much at night so hasn't been a problem there. I think it's lit up as much as most w window but to each his own.

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You may be correct. I have always taken for granted that a tag light was required.

I believe that there is a Statute in every state that requires the rear license plate to illuminated.
I know that it is required in California, Nevada, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Just to have the reflective Plate is not enough.

Changed mine out on 09 Electraglide Classic. Did quick detach kit and had to use cable ties on crome trim on saddle bag in a pinch. Had people say they liked it---go figure.

what I did
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Kuryakin (or however you spell it) has a kit that removes the rear fender tip and add's a recurved holder with three long LED's and a new tag light.

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It's what I bought for my Ultra.

Hey GMC,i see in the picture that you have a Stebel horn on your bike,could you please post a close up picture because I'm in doubt wether I like it or not and buy the Mini Beast 3 for over $200!!!!!!Thanks

Harley Touring License Tag Relocation Bracket
 

I ran across this thread and wanted to share an item I have been selling on ebay. Take a look at this and let me know if it's something you might want. I'll cut some $ off for Forum members. I can also explain the lighting needed. By the way, the Street Glide tail light does not have a clear section on bottom. It lights the plate from the turn signal bar.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180577933220

Here is how I did it cheap & easy.
 

See link.