Made a side license plate bracket, pictures attached
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Made a side license plate bracket, pictures attached
I was looking all over and not many aftermarket brackets fit the 2007 Dyna. Also did not want chrome so I decided to make one.
Stopped off at Home Depot and got a 1' x 1' 16 gauge steel sheet. I used cardboard to stencil the piece I needed, and I kept it one piece since I didn't have a welder. I did a verticle curved mount and aligned it as close to the frame as possible so you can still see the numbers from behind the bike. I bolted it to the two rear bolt that hold on the lower rear drive belt guard, in front of the shock. I bolted it up one last time and sent it out for powder coat making sure all of the drilled holes were slightly oversized so the added thickness of the powdercoat would not be a problem.
Eveythingbolted up perfectly. I bought bolt hole lights. There is a accessory hot lead under the seat, but its always hot so I installed a switch as well on the bracket. I did not want to cut into any of the harnesses. It works and looks great and was fun to build.
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Stopped off at Home Depot and got a 1' x 1' 16 gauge steel sheet. I used cardboard to stencil the piece I needed, and I kept it one piece since I didn't have a welder. I did a verticle curved mount and aligned it as close to the frame as possible so you can still see the numbers from behind the bike. I bolted it to the two rear bolt that hold on the lower rear drive belt guard, in front of the shock. I bolted it up one last time and sent it out for powder coat making sure all of the drilled holes were slightly oversized so the added thickness of the powdercoat would not be a problem.
Eveythingbolted up perfectly. I bought bolt hole lights. There is a accessory hot lead under the seat, but its always hot so I installed a switch as well on the bracket. I did not want to cut into any of the harnesses. It works and looks great and was fun to build.
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RE: Made a side license plate bracket, pictures
Good Job Pennetta! Looks like you've got some skills to share with us.
The only thing I would have done different would be to bend the mounting tab up or down, weld in a gusset and mount it to the side of the swingarm instead of under it. Just to keep it from bending when I'm dragging parts.
It's great to have people around here who actually "Do-It-Yourself".
The only thing I would have done different would be to bend the mounting tab up or down, weld in a gusset and mount it to the side of the swingarm instead of under it. Just to keep it from bending when I'm dragging parts.
It's great to have people around here who actually "Do-It-Yourself".
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RE: Made a side license plate bracket, pictures
I started a project kind of similar last fall...then as with just about every other project I start...I stopped. I'm wondering where you ran the wires for the lights on the bracket? I have a chrome swingarm, so zip ties would look bad....
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RE: Made a side license plate bracket, pictures
Encased wires in 1/4" coiled cable and ran behind bracket then under swingarm, used black zip-ties. Grounded on the third bolt (furthest forward)that was holding the lower final belt drive guard. The hot leg continued up the center of the swingarm wear all the other cable harnesses are run. Then into the accessory jack under the seat. The whole thing was rather easy.
Since the entire bracket is very light and the license plate weights next to nothing, I think mounting it to the lower part of the swingarm is sufficient.
Since the entire bracket is very light and the license plate weights next to nothing, I think mounting it to the lower part of the swingarm is sufficient.
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RE: Made a side license plate bracket, pictures
Pennetta, can you provide any more info on your wiring job under the seat? Do you have any pics of it wired to the accessory lead? I'm in the middle of making a plate bracket and like you i really didnt want to splice into the tail light wires if i didnt have to. Any additional info you have is very much appreciated. I didnt even think to look for an accessory jack! Good job on the plate. I'm assuming you dont have passenger pegs on your bike as that play location may interfere with them? Any issues with wedging your foot in there to find the jiffy stand? I was planning to mount mine off the rear belt guard bolt location and if i had a problem with it rotating i'd explore using the axle instead. You solved the rotation issue though very smartly. It looks great! Can't wait to see the finished product!!!
Jeff
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RE: Made a side license plate bracket, pictures
Fendrix - There are several companies out there that make chrome zip ties so that they'll blend right in with the swing arm. below is a link to Summit Racing where you can get a 10 pack for $6.39
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=tay-42978
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=tay-42978
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RE: Made a side license plate bracket, pictures
ORIGINAL: pennetta
There is a accessory hot lead under the seat,
but its always hot so I installed a switch as well on the bracket.
I did not want to cut into any of the harnesses.
There is a accessory hot lead under the seat,
but its always hot so I installed a switch as well on the bracket.
I did not want to cut into any of the harnesses.
If you want to do away with the switch,
you can wire it inside the taillite.
There is an extra three pin receptacle inside the light housing
(lower left in the picture below).
If you go this route, run the wires inside the conduit under the fender,
or, under the strut cover.
mud
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RE: Made a side license plate bracket, pictures
Just a word of advice...(your mounting looks ok enough), but I had made a side mount plate bracket myself and mounted to where the rear upper belt guard bolt location is. That was made of 16 ga steel as well and only lasted a very short time from the abusive bumps and stuff. Now since you seem to have a bit more solid mounting on your design then I used, it may not be an issue, but definitely something to keep an eye on.
I redesigned my side mount with 11 gauge and a bit more support for the mounting tab...hopefully it will last longer this time. I will try and get some pictures of mine added here for you guys to look at as well.
I redesigned my side mount with 11 gauge and a bit more support for the mounting tab...hopefully it will last longer this time. I will try and get some pictures of mine added here for you guys to look at as well.