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Custom Vehicle Discussions => CVO™ Street Glide® => Topic started by: bhtko on November 16, 2011, 06:12:29 PM
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I have seen a lot of discussion regarding choices for curved license plate frames for the new CVO's. The new Kuryakyn Curved License Plate Frame are now available and I have mounted one on my new 2012 SESG. It is plug & play with LED lights for the plate which work great. Simple to install and a nice clean look, IMO.
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do u have the kuryakyn part #?
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Mounting Backplate for CVO FLTRSE/FLHXSE P/N 3146
Curved Lighted L.E.D. License plate Frame P/N 3144
You can see them on the Kuryakyn website as well...
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I have seen a lot of discussion regarding choices for curved license plate frames for the new CVO's. The new Kuryakyn Curved License Plate Frame are now available and I have mounted one on my new 2012 SESG. It is plug & play with LED lights for the plate which work great. Simple to install and a nice clean look, IMO.
So how is the top piece of chrome attached and can it be removed?
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The top piece of chrome - the plate frame - can be removed from the backplate and reattached very easily using the four screws at the corners. Kuryakyn also has complete instructions on their website. I would post the link here but I don't know if that is allowed. :nixweiss:
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The top piece of chrome - the plate frame - can be removed from the backplate and reattached very easily using the four screws at the corners. Kuryakyn also has complete instructions on their website. I would post the link here but I don't know if that is allowed. :nixweiss:
Yes, it is allowed. :2vrolijk_21:
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Yes, it is allowed. :2vrolijk_21:
Thank you for the heads-up! Here is the link: http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/4145/Curved-License-Plate
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Does this setup require drilling?
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Nevermind. After following the link, I see how it works.
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Does this setup require drilling?
No drilling required! :huepfenjump3:
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can u post a pic taken from above the fender, looking down. I wanted to know how far the plate frame sits away from the fender...see what happens when you post a pic!
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I like the Yaffe Universal Stealth III License Frame Kit. It shows no bolts requires no drilling and has a nice clean look. can be found about 3/4 down this link
http://www.baggernation.com/products-body-plateholders.htm
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I like the Yaffe Universal Stealth III License Frame Kit. It shows no bolts requires no drilling and has a nice clean look. can be found about 3/4 down this link
http://www.baggernation.com/products-body-plateholders.htm
I like this look as well but, unfortunately, the police around here do not like it as much as I do. The oval frame covers way too much of the plate, sticker, etc. to get away with around here... :(
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I like the Yaffe Universal Stealth III License Frame Kit. It shows no bolts requires no drilling and has a nice clean look. can be found about 3/4 down this link
http://www.baggernation.com/products-body-plateholders.htm
I have that frame and really like it.
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can u post a pic taken from above the fender, looking down. I wanted to know how far the plate frame sits away from the fender...see what happens when you post a pic!
This is not the best pic... darn garage is too dark right now >:( ... but hopefully this gives you what you are looking for...
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So how is the top piece of chrome attached and can it be removed?
If you're asking, "Can the very top piece of chrome, which is part of the backplate and the part that sticks up above the license plate frame, be removed?" I believe the answer is no. As this portion of the backplate is covering up the hole in the fender where the wires run through to connect the license plate light. At least that is what I believe based on studying the photos of the backplate and the rear fender's mounting and wiring holes.
Bhtko should be able to answer this one without a doubt though since he has seen one first hand and mounted it to his bike.
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Since I too think the Yaffe plate frame would draw too much attention from the local police up here in NH, I think the Kuryakyn frame is the way to go. However, like others I too prefer just the frame without the additional chrome piece at the top. So I have designed and fabricated my own custom back plate.
Here is a photo of my second prototype for the back plate. This one is cut out of 1/8" stainless steel, which the final one will be. The first was cut out of 1/8" mild steel for proof of concept.
The second prototype allowed me to get the custom tooling I created for bending the back plate to exactly match the curve of the Kuryakyn license plate frame, part number 3144. This was not as straight forward as one would think, as once the tooling is used to bend the back plate in a press, it springs back after the pressure is released. And the amount of spring back is different between stainless steel and mild steel. Hence the need for the second prototype to be in the final back plate's material. ;)
This one also allowed me to ensure the tapped 1/4 x 20 holes used to mount the Kuryakyn frame were properly located. And to make sure the countersunk holes for the screws would be flush behind the license plate once the back plate was mounted to the fender.
Unfortunately, my bike was dropped off at my dealer and put into storage before the Kuryakyn license plate frame was available. So I cannot check to ensure the countersunk mounting holes are properly located or that I have the correct amount of offset from the fender mounting holes and the Kuryakyn frame. I want to have the plate mounted as low as possible while still covering the hole in the fender for the wiring.
If anyone has their bikes available with the license plate and back plate removed, I would love to get some precise measurements of the mounting holes, from center to center. And the offset from the mounting holes centerline to the top of the wiring hole. If not, I will just have to wait until spring to finish my custom back plate. ;D
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My plan is to use metal spacers and rubber washers to space the above back plate just far enough off the fender so the Kuryakyn license plate frame does not touch the fender itself. Preventing any rubbing or damage to the paint. :2vrolijk_21:
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PM SENT!!!
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If you're asking, "Can the very top piece of chrome, which is part of the backplate and the part that sticks up above the license plate frame, be removed?" I believe the answer is no. As this portion of the backplate is covering up the hole in the fender where the wires run through to connect the license plate light. At least that is what I believe based on studying the photos of the backplate and the rear fender's mounting and wiring holes.
Bhtko should be able to answer this one without a doubt though since he has seen one first hand and mounted it to his bike.
You are correct, the very top piece of chrome is part of the backing plate which is all one piece. It does cover the hole in the fender and cannot be removed.
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looks nice...but I'll stick with the reg. curved plate frame without the large chrome tab on top......
thx for your time in posting this...
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looks nice...but I'll stick with the reg. curved plate frame without the large chrome tab on top......
thx for your time in posting this...
No problem!
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http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=68325.msg951922#msg951922
I couldn't use the one with the oval frame around the tag so went with Kury. I agree the BaggerNation one is cleaner.
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Sorry I am late to the party here but just ran across this thread today. I had contacted Kuryakyn previously about the possibility of removing the top "tab" on the backing plate. They confirmed what NorEaster said that the tab is to cover the hole(s)/wire from the stock set up and allows the license plate to be dropped down which they think looks better. I too like the cleaner look (e.g. BaggerNation, etc.) but will probably go Kuryakyn as well on my '09 SERG3.
Merry Christimas to all and to all a good ride,
Silvr
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I have to be missing something.....I'm stuggling to understand the problem. Keep it simple. :2vrolijk_21:
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JCZ:
As you cocluded they are trying to use the newest backing bracket as a replacement for the one we drilled. Sinply put apparantly it can't replace the old one.
However in my search I did locate a universal Kury bracket that may work better than both solutions since it has a series of slots that can be used to adust the outer frame up/down or side to side AND it is flexible to conform to our curved fenders.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, I decided to use the Yaffee solution on my 2012 CVO Street Glide which replaced my 2010 Concord Grape like yours.
Both brackets are not as easy to install as you first conclude which is one of the reasons why this site is so valuable.
Happy Holidays
Jerry
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I looked at the Kury and at the time it was difficult to get the parts . so opted to use Yaffe and I'm Really pleased with the result .. I didnt see what would be difficult on his install .. other than ya gotta drill . no bigee. I jus wish I woulda frenched it .. jus sayin
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I got the Yaffe model, I love the look,but drilling was a show stopper. No way am I going to drill the new bike for a license plate mount! I am going to look at the Kuryakyn mount.
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I got the Yaffe model, I love the look,but drilling was a show stopper. No way am I going to drill the new bike for a license plate mount! I am going to look at the Kuryakyn mount.
You don't have to drill for the YAFFEE frame. You may need to get longer bolts and maybe elongate the fender bolt holes.
Regards
Jerry
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Kury installed, and was a very simple install, takes no more than an 1 hour. Nice clean look! Thumbs Up to the Kury Plate Frame.... :drink:
BEFORE:
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/dan_xrider/IMG_0033_2.jpg)
AFTER:
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/dan_xrider/IMG_0262.jpg)
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You don't have to drill for the YAFFEE frame. You may need to get longer bolts and maybe elongate the fender bolt holes.
Regards
Jerry
X2....you don't have to drill for the Yaffe, and I didn't even have to elongate any holes.
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I have to be missing something.....I'm stuggling to understand the problem. Keep it simple. :2vrolijk_21:
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JCZ, What frame is that and does it have a tag light? I like that clean look.
Thanks!
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tequilla,
How did you get the reflector off your stock set-up?
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JCZ, What frame is that and does it have a tag light? I like that clean look.
Thanks!
It's the Kuryakn and yes, it has the little LED license plate light up in the top part of the frame.
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It's the Kuryakn and yes, it has the little LED license plate light up in the top part of the frame.
Was it made for any particular application? I see its not the Kury that they make for the cvo street glide.
Thanks
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Was it made for any particular application? I see its not the Kury that they make for the cvo street glide.
Thanks
I was just looking for the part number. Seems like it was a Kuryakn #1147 or something like that but I can't find it now. A number of the members with the SESG have it.
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I was just looking for the part number. Seems like it was a Kuryakn #1147 or something like that but I can't find it now. A number of the members with the SESG have it.
OK, I will sit here patiently waiting till you get the part number JC.
I need one.
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SBB
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Chip
Pretty sure the p/n is 9182
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Chip
Pretty sure the p/n is 9182
Thank you sir!
:2vrolijk_21:
SBB
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OK, I will sit here patiently waiting till you get the part number JC.
I need one.
:nixweiss:
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I can't find it Chip but it's in this thread someplace..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=40248.0 You only have 49 pages to go through. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
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The problem with the "Keep it Simple" approach above is you need to drill into your very expensive CVO's fender to do this. Something a lot of people, myself included, have a problem doing. :-\
Kuryakyn apparently decided to position the plate below the hole in the fender because they thought the plate looked better down lower. Guess they failed to notice the ugly hunk of chrome they had to place above the plate to accomplish this aesthetically pleasing location. ;D
This is why I have manufactured my own back plate that positions the frame high enough up to cover the hole and still uses the factory mounting holes already in the fender, so no drilling is required. Since my bike came in late last year and went right into storage after the 1,000 mile service I have not mounted the new frame yet.
Here is a pic of the back plate I manufactured out of 1/8" stainless steel. The 2 fender mounting holes are countersunk so after the back plate is mounted to the fender the screws will not stick up and interfere with the license plate. The 4 holes in the corners are tapped to allow screwing the Kuryakyn frame directly to it.
I just need to wait until I get my bike out of storage so I can decide what thickness spacers I need to keep the back plate and frame from touching the fender. Then I can put it all together and get some final pics to share.
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Any chance of buying a copy of the bracket and spacers when you finish?
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Any chance of buying a copy of the bracket and spacers when you finish?
X2! :2vrolijk_21:
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The problem with the "Keep it Simple" approach above is you need to drill into your very expensive CVO's fender to do this. Something a lot of people, myself included, have a problem doing. :-\
Kuryakyn apparently decided to position the plate below the hole in the fender because they thought the plate looked better down lower. Guess they failed to notice the ugly hunk of chrome they had to place above the plate to accomplish this aesthetically pleasing location. ;D
This is why I have manufactured my own back plate that positions the frame high enough up to cover the hole and still uses the factory mounting holes already in the fender, so no drilling is required. Since my bike came in late last year and went right into storage after the 1,000 mile service I have not mounted the new frame yet.
Here is a pic of the back plate I manufactured out of 1/8" stainless steel. The 2 fender mounting holes are countersunk so after the back plate is mounted to the fender the screws will not stick up and interfere with the license plate. The 4 holes in the corners are tapped to allow screwing the Kuryakyn frame directly to it.
I just need to wait until I get my bike out of storage so I can decide what thickness spacers I need to keep the back plate and frame from touching the fender. Then I can put it all together and get some final pics to share.
Noreaster you have inspired me! As soon as I A) Get the bike in and B) get the proper kury frame, I'm going to make something similar. I have some stainless and as soon as I get the dimensions from the bike, I'm giving it a try!
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The SS mount is a great idea, and if it gives you the finished product you are looking for then you are in!! I understand not wanting to drill your fender, but it is just a fender. I will be really surprised if you can get the same look using a bracket. When you bolt the frame to the fender it fits tight up against the fender, no gap, the next best thing to being molded in. I am not downing your bracket at all, hell if it work and gives the same result I will kick myself in the butt, just don't see how that is possible.
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Any chance of buying a copy of the bracket and spacers when you finish?
X3 :2vrolijk_21:
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The SS mount is a great idea, and if it gives you the finished product you are looking for then you are in!! I understand not wanting to drill your fender, but it is just a fender. I will be really surprised if you can get the same look using a bracket. When you bolt the frame to the fender it fits tight up against the fender, no gap, the next best thing to being molded in. I am not downing your bracket at all, hell if it work and gives the same result I will kick myself in the butt, just don't see how that is possible.
So you drilled directly through the fender on the four corners?
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Yes sir, drill through the backing plate on the top holes as well. Total install time +/- 30 minutes. The plate frame in not exactly the same radius as the rear fender, you have to gently tighten it down to pull it all together. With the SS bracket there will be no way to accomplish this, so there will be no way to make it fit tight. I HATE to say I have anything Kuryakyn on my bike, but I do like this frame the best of what I have seen.
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Yes sir, drill through the backing plate on the top holes as well. Total install time +/- 30 minutes. The plate frame in not exactly the same radius as the rear fender, you have to gently tighten it down to pull it all together. With the SS bracket there will be no way to accomplish this, so there will be no way to make it fit tight. I HATE to say I have anything Kuryakyn on my bike, but I do like this frame the best of what I have seen.
I was wondering about the radius match. Is yours the universal fit? I have no problem drilling the fender. I'll just have to got to the closet and get my big balls out! Heck, the bike only cost $30+ K ;)
Do you happen to have the part # or did I miss it somewhere?
Thanks
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The plate frame in not exactly the same radius as the rear fender, you have to gently tighten it down to pull it all together. With the SS bracket there will be no way to accomplish this, so there will be no way to make it fit tight.
This is not entirely true, or I do not believe it is anyway. I will have to try it before I can say with certainty.
My back plate prototype was designed with weight savings in mind and to match the Kuryakyn frame curve exactly. I did not realize the curve was not optimal for our bikes. If the Kuryakyn's curve is not ideal for our CVO's fenders, I can change the curve of my back plate to compensate for this. And if my initial weight saving design is not strong enough to pull the Kuryakyn frame to its curve I can change it to a beefier design leaving more material or simply use a thicker material. The Kuryakyn frame looks like it will easily allow me to use up to 1/4" thick material if needed and still hide the back plate. ;D
The other option is to just pre-bend the Kuryakyn frame to the correct radius so the back plate frame does not need to be beefed up at all. My only fear is how much the Kuryakyn frame radius is off from a perfect match. A little tweaking is one thing, but too much change risks cracking the chrome plating on the frame. :(
How far off is the curve on the Kuryakyn frame anyway?
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This is not entirely true, or I do not believe it is anyway. I will have to try it before I can say with certainty.
My back plate prototype was designed with weight savings in mind and to match the Kuryakyn frame curve exactly. I did not realize the curve was not optimal for our bikes. If the Kuryakyn's curve is not ideal for our CVO's fenders, I can change the curve of my back plate to compensate for this. And if my initial weight saving design is not strong enough to pull the Kuryakyn frame to its curve I can change it to a beefier design leaving more material or simply use a thicker material. The Kuryakyn frame looks like it will easily allow me to use up to 1/4" thick material if needed and still hide the back plate. ;D
The other option is to just pre-bend the Kuryakyn frame to the correct radius so the back plate frame does not need to be beefed up at all. My only fear is how much the Kuryakyn frame radius is off from a perfect match. A little tweaking is one thing, but too much change risks cracking the chrome plating on the frame. :(
How far off is the curve on the Kuryakyn frame anyway?
it's absolutely true cuz i did it! I drilled four holes and mounted it. I put a piece of neoprene behind the plate so it would not only bend properly, but not scratch the paint
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it's absolutely true cuz i did it! I drilled four holes and mounted it. I put a piece of neoprene behind the plate so it would not only bend properly, but not scratch the paint
Do you recall the part number that you used?
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Kuryakyn 9182
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it's absolutely true cuz i did it! I drilled four holes and mounted it. I put a piece of neoprene behind the plate so it would not only bend properly, but not scratch the paint
The part I was saying I did not believe to be entirely true was that I would not be able to pull in the curve on the Kuryakyn frame using my back plate. I believe you could do it using 4 holes in YOUR fender. I just will not be doing it with 4 holes in MY fender. ;D
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Do you recall the part number that you used?
Kuryakyn 9182
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Kuryakyn 9182
If you are going to mount the frame directly to your fender, and not use any back plate, you are better off buying the Kuryakyn 3144 part number which is just the frame for $70. The Kuryakyn 9182, which has a universal back plate for metric bikes, was $110. And that is if you can even still get that part number. I was just on their website and it looks like that part number has been replaced with Kuryakyn 9255 which is now $120. :(
I believe the 3144 frame is the exact same physical frame as both the 9182 and 9255 part numbers. However, the 3144 does not include a back plate and comes with a plug on the end of the wires that is plug and play with the Harley wiring.
So not only is the 3144 part number cheaper, it plugs right in. ;D At least that is what they claim on their website.
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sorry can't comment on the other part numbers. The frame I used had the LED's to light the plate, and did come with the backing plate I gave away. It was not plug and play!
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sorry can't comment on the other part numbers. The frame I used had the LED's to light the plate, and did come with the backing plate I gave away. It was not plug and play!
Ordered! Thanks! When it and the bike get here, I'll see what direction works best for me and post the results.
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i went for it.. Put it on tonight. I think it looks really good.
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one more
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X3 :2vrolijk_21:
X4 :2vrolijk_21:
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The problem with the "Keep it Simple" approach above is you need to drill into your very expensive CVO's fender to do this. Something a lot of people, myself included, have a problem doing. :-\
Kuryakyn apparently decided to position the plate below the hole in the fender because they thought the plate looked better down lower. Guess they failed to notice the ugly hunk of chrome they had to place above the plate to accomplish this aesthetically pleasing location. ;D
This is why I have manufactured my own back plate that positions the frame high enough up to cover the hole and still uses the factory mounting holes already in the fender, so no drilling is required. Since my bike came in late last year and went right into storage after the 1,000 mile service I have not mounted the new frame yet.
Here is a pic of the back plate I manufactured out of 1/8" stainless steel. The 2 fender mounting holes are countersunk so after the back plate is mounted to the fender the screws will not stick up and interfere with the license plate. The 4 holes in the corners are tapped to allow screwing the Kuryakyn frame directly to it.
I just need to wait until I get my bike out of storage so I can decide what thickness spacers I need to keep the back plate and frame from touching the fender. Then I can put it all together and get some final pics to share.
NorEaster,
Can you help some brothers out and let us know if we'll be able to get a copy of your bracket after you get it perfected? The interest level seems to be growing!
Thanks,
JR
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NorEaster,
Can you help some brothers out and let us know if we'll be able to get a copy of your bracket after you get it perfected? The interest level seems to be growing!
For all those interested in the back plate I have designed, I would be happy to make them available once I get all the details worked out. Hopefully in the next month or so after I get my baby back home from her long winter storage about an hour south of here. That and I figure out what I have in them for material costs.
At this point I am leaning towards not trying to change the curve of the Kuryakyn frame to exactly match the fender, but I will have to wait and see just how far off it is before I can make that call. And how it looks on the bike without matching exactly. This later part I may need to enlist the help of all you on here, once I have pics to share. ;D
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Thanks, I'd really appreciate it! :)
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X2 :orange:
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I like the Yaffe Universal Stealth III License Frame Kit. It shows no bolts requires no drilling and has a nice clean look. can be found about 3/4 down this link
http://www.baggernation.com/products-body-plateholders.htm
Do you have any pics up close
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For all those interested in the back plate I have designed, I would be happy to make them available once I get all the details worked out. Hopefully in the next month or so after I get my baby back home from her long winter storage about an hour south of here. That and I figure out what I have in them for material costs.
At this point I am leaning towards not trying to change the curve of the Kuryakyn frame to exactly match the fender, but I will have to wait and see just how far off it is before I can make that call. And how it looks on the bike without matching exactly. This later part I may need to enlist the help of all you on here, once I have pics to share. ;D
That's great news! Please put me on the list for one when you have it figured out. Thanks!
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NorEaster,
I'm going to put on the 3144, and 3146 both for now but when you get that bracket figgered out put me down for one and I'll just throw that ugly big backing plate away and replace it with the clean look..
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Noreaster, I went ahead and and took the goofy reflector off the rear of mine today. I have the Kury plate holder and tested it to the fender. The curve is off a good amount. I measured and cut a backing plate that will work fine once a suitable gasket/filler material can be found to fit between the frame and the fender. I would prefer to use something similar to the original that is used on the existing unit.
The difference in the curve is actually a benefit if you do not plan to drill the fender. Actually, you will need a filler for the gap anyway. The space can be used to house the nuts holding the plate to the frame or you can simply tap the back plate. That brings me to my other issue. Where to get fasteners that will fit the taper of the holes in the frame. It's countersunk.
If anyone can find a suitable material to use we will be in business. Sorry no Pict's. The weather was too good today. I had to stop and ride!
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I can't find it Chip but it's in this thread someplace..... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=40248.0 You only have 49 pages to go through. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
JCZ,
I have the license plate frame at the paint shop (to match color similar to FAST380's frame). Any words of wisdom on mounting this thing? Rubber backing? Alignment? Or is there a thread somewhere I can tap into to ease my drilling phobia? Thanks in advance. :-\
Jim
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I didn't want to drill either.. I am also waiting for the "perfect" back plate as well.. Till then I am usung the 3144 amnd 3146 too. :(
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Jrice, I covered the back of my plate with self adhesive felt the wife got me from the craft store, and use fairing molding around the edges to help take up the gap and insulate it. I had to trim the inside of the fairing molding so it was more like a L vs. a U. I didn't trim all of the inside off, so it isn't a true L, it has a small inside lip to keep it in place. I used street glide fairing material if I remember correctly. My only complaint is that the molding isn't gloss black.
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Fast.. yours looks really great,, But that drill bit is killing me,, :'(
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Baaaa, it's just a fender, they make more :huepfenlol2:
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Jrice, I covered the back of my plate with self adhesive felt the wife got me from the craft store, and use fairing molding around the edges to help take up the gap and insulate it. I had to trim the inside of the fairing molding so it was more like a L vs. a U. I didn't trim all of the inside off, so it isn't a true L, it has a small inside lip to keep it in place. I used street glide fairing material if I remember correctly. My only complaint is that the molding isn't gloss black.
Thanks FAST380, great idea with the fairing material.
And your right...they make more fenders...I'll just make sure I do it right the first time! :2vrolijk_21:
J
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I am interested in the backing plate as well. I sent a PM to NorEaster. I did the drilling thing on my RG last year. Drill bit was moved a bit on the fender. Not doing that again.
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That's why I went with their 2 piece. I'm not good with a drill. :'(
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That's why I went with their 2 piece. I'm not good with a drill. :'(
Stu I like your Kury ;D. I think it is awesome and I'm going to get one just like yours :P
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I do too. It's nice Get the fairing defectors. I like em lots. :2vrolijk_21:
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I do too. It's nice Get the fairing defectors. I like em lots. :2vrolijk_21:
Do you have a part number for the deflectors?
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58156-08. That's the dark smoke. Work great. $109.95 list
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who's afraid to drill?
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not me
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:)
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I am I am,,, :'(
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Fungoul,I like your style.You from Boston.
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:)
I see while you were there you also changed out the mufflers....Rinehart's...good choice... :2vrolijk_21:
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Buffalo New York orig. been here since 83 so more here now then there
they sound quiet to me i had xtreme on my 2010 sesg with the 3.5 mufflers and i thought it was louder
but these are just fine when you crack the throttle it's sweeeeet
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:)
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For all those interested in the back plate I have designed, I would be happy to make them available once I get all the details worked out. Hopefully in the next month or so after I get my baby back home from her long winter storage about an hour south of here. That and I figure out what I have in them for material costs.
At this point I am leaning towards not trying to change the curve of the Kuryakyn frame to exactly match the fender, but I will have to wait and see just how far off it is before I can make that call. And how it looks on the bike without matching exactly. This later part I may need to enlist the help of all you on here, once I have pics to share. ;D
Just a bump to see where you are with the bracket. sent you a PM.
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Kuryakyn PN # 3144 curved license plate frame is on back order until sometime in June any one know if there is one in stock somewhere ??? PN # 3146 mounting backplate they have in stock just looking for some help thanks.
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Ordered mine last week/received in 3-days from Eastern Performance (http://www.easternperformance.com/products.php?product=Kuryakyn-Curved-License-Plate-for-CVO-FLTR-%26-FLHX). Good luck!
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Thanks Ordered from them also they had in stock.
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I got mine from Kuryakyn last week after being on back order for a month!
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I went with a curved one that was actually for a Honda and it works and the only issue I have is there looks to be a bolt hole underneath the license plate. I have seen CVO emblems on some bikes but was told by dealer I can't order as it didn't come with my bike. I thought having a CVO VIN number would allow a person to order CVO only parts.Does anyone know if I can order that emblem? Thanks in advance.
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I have a 2010 CVO SG. I took off stock licenseplate frame and light, am I the only one who has a painted bolt running through the fender connecting a brace for the saddlebags? I see all these different simple plate frames but none have the bolt. I'm trying to find either a Vin number off another CVO so I can get an emblem or go to the Kuryakin.I can add a pic tomorrow. Thanks All.
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I have seen a lot of discussion regarding choices for curved license plate frames for the new CVO's. The new Kuryakyn Curved License Plate Frame are now available and I have mounted one on my new 2012 SESG. It is plug & play with LED lights for the plate which work great. Simple to install and a nice clean look, IMO.
Hey BHTKO
What are the measurements from top to bottom on the frame?
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Hey BHTKO
What are the measurements from top to bottom on the frame?
Sent you a PM as well... The overall height from top to bottom as it sits on the bike is 5-3/4". Let me know if you need anything else. :2vrolijk_21:
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I ordered the Kury frame and plate today....it's amazing how many things I didn't realize I needed for my bike until I saw them on this site! ;D
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Yea I got that bhtko Thank you. :nixweiss:
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I got my Kuryakyn curved license plate frame delivered fro J&P a yesterday, the front part should be in tomorrow. I was happy with it until after further inspecting the packaging I found a sticker that states "Made in CHN" :sauer005: I think I will ship them both back to J&P, and put an order in with Yaffe. :soapbox:
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so what it's made in CHN..whats the difference as long as it works and does what it is suppoesed to do,,, Lots of things are mane in CHN,,, i dont get that one :nixweiss: i bought and it works fine,,, so have many on here,, read this thread,,
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so what its mane in CHN..whats the difference as long as it works and does what it is suppoesed to do,,, Lots of things are mane in CHN,,, i dont get that one :nixweiss: i bought and it works fine,,, so have many on here,, read this thread,,
The one obvious difference that it makes is that it may be your neighbor (or maybe even YOU) that keeps working because you didn't buy that item that was made offshore!!
If I have a choice, I buy local!...then provincial...then Canada....then North American ......
Sometimes one has a choice...other times not.
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The problem with products made in China:
1. They are generally made from practically slave labor, by workers making pennies a day.
2. they are usually made from inferior materials, and of lower quality than something made to order by American craftspersons
3. these shortcuts taken by Chinese manufacturers have made it next to impossible to find high quality goods made by skilled craftspersons
4. I want my money to go to American workers, not Chinese
5. I'm not putting Chinese made CRAP on my American made motorcycle
I go out of my way to avoid Chinese products, and it is very difficult, sometimes even impossible. I was shopping for golf clubs yesterday and I couldn't find one, not one, that wasn't made in China! :soapbox:
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Just called Bagger Nation. Theirs is made overseas too!!! :( Guess I'll keep the Kuryakyn, buy myself a mini-mill, and start making my own stuff!
I've included a pic of what can be made by hand, by an American craftsperson, myself!
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Just called Bagger Nation. Theirs is made overseas too!!! :( Guess I'll keep the Kuryakyn, buy myself a mini-mill, and start making my own stuff!
I've included a pic of what can be made by hand, by an American craftsperson, myself!
WOW :o. That is beautiful! Do you make belts? :nixweiss:
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Thank you :) this was my first attempt at a motorcycle saddle, for my board track racer I am building. I have been doing this for less than a year, I started out with a basic Tandy leathercraft kit I got for my birthday last June. I haven't tried belts yet, I am currently working on seat skirts for my friends Indian. Not sure if I want to take it up professionally, I just cant guarantee being able to get these projects done in a timely manner as I do have a full time job and other obligations.
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It's only a licsence plate holder. Does it really matter? I got way more important things to think about. :nixweiss: Besides. The kury is really a nice piece. :)
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Hey is that a Chinese Dragon?
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Wow I like you attitude regarding Made In USA, I try myself to do the same, (Maybe I will go out and buy a Mini Mill and make my own) Now thats the spirit. Have a Great Memorial Day Holiday!!! :pepper:
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lammgrel.
. I'm not putting Chinese made CRAP on my American made motorcycle
I'm not too sure but be carefull with that statement as I believe there are quite a few parts on our Beloved American made Bikes that are made in China.MOCO goes with whatever is the cheapest under the heading TO STAY COMPETITIVE.
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Sadly true Montanakid, it is unfortunate but all manufacturers these days have to use Chinese made parts and components. :( I just got a "Harley Davidson" Incinerator modular helmet, and while orientating myself to its operation last night I found a big ole' Made in China label inside underneath the liner.
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Just a bump to see where you are with the bracket. sent you a PM.
Quote from: NorEaster on February 20, 2012, 09:48:23 AM
For all those interested in the back plate I have designed, I would be happy to make them available once I get all the details worked out. Hopefully in the next month or so after I get my baby back home from her long winter storage about an hour south of here. That and I figure out what I have in them for material costs.
At this point I am leaning towards not trying to change the curve of the Kuryakyn frame to exactly match the fender, but I will have to wait and see just how far off it is before I can make that call. And how it looks on the bike without matching exactly. This later part I may need to enlist the help of all you on here, once I have pics to share.
Just a bump to see where you are with the bracket. sent you a PM.
Another bump!
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I'm still interested in getting one also :)
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I'm Still Interested Also!!!!!!!!
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JCZ, What frame is that and does it have a tag light? I like that clean look.
Thanks!
very nice! :2vrolijk_21:
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Finally got the personal plate and mounted the Kury frame, Thanks BHTKO and cvostu.
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Finally got the personal plate and mounted the Kury frame, Thanks BHTKO and cvostu.
No thanks necessary... Lots of people in the forum have been willing to help me in the past and I am always happy to help as well. It looks great and I am glad that you are happy with it. :2vrolijk_21:
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Hey Montanakid.. Glad you like the frame. I hate to agree about the Chinese parts but it is what it is.. Getting back to "those " parts,, check into your voltage regulator. The inferior ones are on a recall and make sure yours isn't one of them. Mine went out last week and had to be replaced. At least a liscence plate holder can't leave ou stranded on the side of the road. I'm happy you like the frame tho. I really like mine when I remember to think about it or even look at it.
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Kury installed, and was a very simple install, takes no more than an 1 hour. Nice clean look! Thumbs Up to the Kury Plate Frame.... :drink:
BEFORE:
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/dan_xrider/IMG_0033_2.jpg)
AFTER:
(http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/dan_xrider/IMG_0262.jpg)
X2 I liked the kury too, i also opted for the third brake light add thats below the plate ! I'll post a pic later today , if anyone is interested
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Yes I like to see the 3rd brake light..... :)
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Yes I like to see the 3rd brake light..... :)
X2 :2vrolijk_21:
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Ok I've got a couple pics to post !!
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And 1 more brake applied!
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Thank you that's nice ..was it an easy install......
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Looks nice. Just a bit too busy for me back there. Enjoy it :2vrolijk_21:
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can never have too much chrome ... very easy install
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Not sure if that would work on a Canadian bike. Might be too 'tall'. Lookin' for options.
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Thank you that's nice ..was it an easy install......
Yes it's an easy install !
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can never have too much chrome ... very easy install
X2 :2vrolijk_21:
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Very nice!! :2vrolijk_21: A little bit too much for me though. I like the minimalist look on the rear of the SESG.
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this is much simpler. yaffe plate came chrome then we painted :orange:
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this is much simpler. yaffe plate came chrome then we painted :orange:
X2....looks awesome...clean smooth lines....
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X2....looks awesome...clean smooth lines....
Just my 2 cents. Like the clean look of the Yaffe painted or chrome!
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Yes, that's looks real nice having it colored matched.
Vanamal.... what kind of tile do you have under the bike in that pic? I'm looking to lay something down in my garage. I've been looking at racedeck tiles and also an epoxy finish.
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Kury curved license plate frame w/ third brake light option, exposed plate view area is 6"wx3"tall
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had the Kury,, went with Yaffee for a cleaner look.
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Looks Great !!!
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I have seen a lot of discussion regarding choices for curved license plate frames for the new CVO's. The new Kuryakyn Curved License Plate Frame are now available and I have mounted one on my new 2012 SESG. It is plug & play with LED lights for the plate which work great. Simple to install and a nice clean look, IMO.
I put mine on one month after I got her!! Love it A great Addition!!!
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had the Kury,, went with Yaffee for a cleaner look.
Hey Stu, what are the overall dimensions of the Yaffee? I have the Kuri, but saw the Yaffee on a bike locally and can actually see the registration stickers better than what I have now and I didn't think that was going to be. But I'm concerned that the plate won't cover the bolt hole for the rear bag mounts.Thanks.
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Not sure about. won't cover the bolt hole for the rear bag I don't have anything exposed that I can see. This one works and fits fine. Stuart.
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Yaffee and color matched for me ... looks awesome
(http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m393/ny2azo1/SAM_0395_zps022b13a0.jpg) (http://s333.photobucket.com/user/ny2azo1/media/SAM_0395_zps022b13a0.jpg.html)
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Yaffe Universal Stealth Black....... color match painted Black Diamond
(http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp349/noharleyyet/photo_zpsf51cf384.jpg) (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/noharleyyet/media/photo_zpsf51cf384.jpg.html)
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Yaffe here as well. Color matched is the way to go.
Looked at the Kury last year at Sturgis, but it was just to bulky for me.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/gtigye79/DSC_0243_1_zps8c56d3df.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gtigye79/media/DSC_0243_1_zps8c56d3df.jpg.html)
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Nice job, color matched is the way to go :2vrolijk_21:
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Nice work Fish!!!!
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Yaffe here as well. Color matched is the way to go.
Looked at the Kury last year at Sturgis, but it was just to bulky for me.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/gtigye79/DSC_0243_1_zps8c56d3df.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gtigye79/media/DSC_0243_1_zps8c56d3df.jpg.html)
nice paint match ...can your painter paint one for me....Thank you Keith
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I can speak with him, but I don't believe he would be able to get to it before winter here in Colorado. What's your timeframe?
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Sure do wish some company would step up and make one for our Canadian 'billboards'!
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yaffe in Chrome on my Street Ultra Glide
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I can speak with him, but I don't believe he would be able to get to it before winter here in Colorado. What's your timeframe?
No time frame ...could send the plate frame direct to him ...thank you Keith....
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If you Google "License plate frame laws" you will find that many States have laws against covering ANY lettering or "identifiers" on plates. LEO's use this as an excuse to stop and "interview" both cars and motorcycles (you know what they're looking for). I was stopped, "interviewed" and given a "30 day right of remedy" warning ticket. As nice as the Yaffe oval looks, in Florida, it would definitely put us at risk. The Kuryakyn is "iffy" at best. You may want to check your State laws to see how this affects you before making any changes that cannot be "remedied". Unfortunately, after the stop, I am using a narrow chrome frame, which is pretty average, but legal.
OWL