Topic: License Plate Frames (Read 40347 times)

KC1919 · « **on:** March 22, 2009, 02:05:43 PM »

Hey Guys,
OK where did you guys hide the part numbers for the LED License Plate Frames. I've seen them a million times and now that I'm looking to order I can't seem to find them. Thanks for the help.

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2009, 02:27:46 PM »

KC, Kuryakyn part# is 9182 look here:

SERG AND CVO: VERY GOOD TO ME! NEXT?

8 U UP · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2009, 03:44:42 PM »

I'm really happy the way mine turned out.

NW_FLSTRSE3_2009 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:21:01 PM »

Quote from: 8 U UP on March 22, 2009, 03:44:42 PM

I'm really happy the way mine turned out.

You should be, it looks great. I also like the medallion. Nice touch.

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:25:00 PM »

<----- Me too!, Let's Roll

NW_FLSTRSE3_2009 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:47:21 PM »

Here is my new plate...

NW_FLSTRSE3_2009 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:48:33 PM »

and another...

NW_FLSTRSE3_2009 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:49:39 PM »

and finnaly...

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2009, 09:12:17 PM »

Well I have the same one, I like the Medallion but can't find it now

Gabe, whats the chrome piece you have to cover the fender brace.

Don..........

Screamin · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2009, 09:50:05 PM »

It's the 4 point detachable mounting bracket.

8 U UP · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:23:11 PM »

A small round medallion works good to cover the indentation on the fender. I used the se oval medallion, but you have to manlipulate it to fit the contour of the fender. I heated it up with a hair dryer ( not mine my wifes), wrapped it in a rag, set it on my vise so there was a gap under it, used a 2" socket on edge and a rubber mallet pounded softly, reheated, repeated 2-3 times until I got it right. Had a couple of beers, then had the confidence to stick it on centered and level. Looks better than factory.

Highwaystar · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2009, 09:48:59 PM »

Kinda like this. Great place for the se emblem. I posted this last fall. Finally it's catching on! Iv'e got the frame coming. Looks great, Good Job!

8 U UP · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2009, 11:05:24 PM »

We can all be CVO designers at Harley, and get a new CVO every year for a bonus for our wonderful insight.

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2009, 11:18:08 AM »

Quote from: iselbulls on March 22, 2009, 09:12:17 PM

Well I have the same one, I like the Medallion but can't find it now Gabe, whats the chrome piece you have to cover the fender brace.

Don..........

Don, looks nice. The one I used is part #42070-07. It's a caliper insert for a "shhhhhh" sportster
Later, Let's Roll

ThomasK · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2009, 12:08:35 PM »

Wish we would have the same problems!

Look at the German plates.As big as possible so that the blind German Police can read them

LarryB · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2009, 12:17:48 PM »

My turn

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2009, 09:31:17 AM »

I just got the plate frame. I have it now marked to drill. I need to barrow the neighbors drill press to get er done. It should be on by Saturday.

Indenial · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:00:24 AM »

Does the 4 point mount for the tour packs still have the antenna connection on it?

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:29:48 PM »

See your PM.

jettjocky · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:33:42 PM »

here's mine, I guess the smart guy will do nothing, as before long his will look custom & ours will look stock

jettjocky · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:35:12 PM »

no & forget it .......use a shorty & you do not have to do anything.

RYANCVO · « **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2009, 12:23:38 PM »

Quote from: ThomasK on March 24, 2009, 12:08:35 PM

Wish we would have the same problems!
Look at the German plates.As big as possible so that the blind German Police can read them

and i thought my Texas inspection looked ugly. those German plates are awful

nautilus · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:52:34 PM »

Quote from: 8 U UP on March 22, 2009, 03:44:42 PM

I'm really happy the way mine turned out.

Where did you get the SE medallion..? That's a great look.

jettjocky · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:38:16 PM »

any HD dealer carries them.

laynlow · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2009, 06:20:41 AM »

How did you guys remove the tail light reflector? Did you simply cut it of? If so, with what, and how did you ensure you didn't sh$t up you paint job?

Thanks!

LarryB · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2009, 06:38:05 AM »

You need to disassemble it from the back, take the reflector off and then reassemble.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2009, 09:28:35 AM »

Quote from: LarryB on April 13, 2009, 06:38:05 AM

You need to disassemble it from the back, take the reflector off and then reassemble.

Larry has the correct way, and only way to do it with no risk of hurting something

LarryB · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2009, 12:26:44 PM »

Or take a dremel and grind the chit out of it. (:-)>--

Iglide · « **Reply #28 on:** April 14, 2009, 09:55:13 PM »

Now that it's done, let me say two things:

1) This was an absolute pain in the arss, requiring the patients of Jobe.
2) I am very happy with the results.

Thanks to those who plowed the ground !

I will try to return the favor....

LarryB · « **Reply #29 on:** April 15, 2009, 05:30:15 AM »

Good job, looks great.
Hey, how do you like the heavy Breather?

Gettinold · « **Reply #30 on:** April 15, 2009, 05:35:43 AM »

Quote from: RYANCVO on March 26, 2009, 12:23:38 PM

and i thought my Texas inspection looked ugly. those German plates are awful

Ryan does the state of Tx make you display the inspection sticker where you have it mounted or can you put it at another location.

Iglide · « **Reply #31 on:** April 15, 2009, 08:06:08 AM »

LarryB
Heavy Breather is the real deal, Jim did some dyno work early on that showed HP improvement vs stock.
There was a breather bolt issues, but I believe that issue has been resolved in a prior thread.

RYANCVO · « **Reply #32 on:** April 15, 2009, 09:16:12 AM »

Quote from: Gettinold on April 15, 2009, 05:35:43 AM

Ryan does the state of Tx make you display the inspection sticker where you have it mounted or can you put it at another location.

state doesnt say for sure. that is ware dealer automaticlly puts them. am going to move it to rear peg mount.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #33 on:** April 16, 2009, 06:07:22 AM »

Quote from: Iglide on April 15, 2009, 08:06:08 AM

LarryB
Heavy Breather is the real deal, Jim did some dyno work early on that showed HP improvement vs stock.
There was a breather bolt issues, but I believe that issue has been resolved in a prior thread.

The bolt issue is you have to get the breather bolts with the holes in them that go on a regular 09 touring bike. The ones for the SERG breather are to short. These are the bolts that go into the heads.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #34 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:53:48 AM »

Here is a pic of the frame install I did. I did mine by drilling the plate frame, not the fender. I was able then to use the plug cover under the back fender.

Iglide · « **Reply #35 on:** April 18, 2009, 11:54:40 AM »

Looks good Dave,

Wasn't that fun getting those nuts off the studs behind that rear fender. And restarting that top one when compete.

Highjagger · « **Reply #36 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:07:03 PM »

awesome ,without taillight , really really cool fat ass , no comparison to ours here with the ugly red light and the huge pizza-plates .

BryantH · « **Reply #37 on:** April 18, 2009, 12:31:18 PM »

The Gods were against me this morning as I tried to install the curved plate 9182 on my road glide. I'm defeated - first the drill press my brother let me use is lame, not very good. I ended up with a gap on both sides of the backing plate the size of a small state - to large for even a washer to fix. Then I finally got the backing plate secured to the fender (don't ask) only to strip one of the bolts (4) and the socket it screws into that would hold down the plate and LED cover.

I just stopped and put the bike back in the garage. I ended up ordering a whole new frame - 9182 this morning from Kuryackyn after calling all of the local distributors in Mass, RI and NH, hoping they had one. I did fab a nice quick detatch wiring harness so that I can take the plate off / on without problem but that was my only victory of the day.

Well, that's how my morning went today. Beleive it or not, I'm not even in the mood to ride.

Highjagger · « **Reply #38 on:** April 18, 2009, 06:48:25 PM »

Sometimes a day is lost just not yet begun , Head up , there is allways another one coming , allways.

BryantH · « **Reply #39 on:** April 19, 2009, 08:03:34 AM »

Well, I pulled myself up by the boot straps and went at it again this morning and have been blessed by the Gods. I took a trip to Home Depot last night and picked up several different SS screws and a tap to re-thread the stripped socket on the backing plate. I realized during this process how much machining debris was left in each socket, which explains why I was having such a hard time screwing in the bolt I stripped and the other 3 bolts. I cleaned each of the backing plate sockets with the tap, used new SS screws and viola - 9182 is on.

Iglide - thanks for your offer. After thinking it through for a while and realizing its only bolts and stripped threads, other options began to surface.

Once my wife tells me what she did with the digital camera, I'll take pictures.

Just wanted to give this update.

BryantH

LarryB · « **Reply #40 on:** April 19, 2009, 08:50:04 AM »

That a boy Bryant, it's this kind of thinking that separates us from others. Sorry the mod gave you fits, but not sorry for what you gained
Not sure you're ready for a camera yet

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #41 on:** April 19, 2009, 09:51:48 AM »

Quote from: Iglide on April 18, 2009, 11:54:40 AM

Looks good Dave,

Wasn't that fun getting those nuts off the studs behind that rear fender. And restarting that top one when compete.

Getting the nuts off was not to bad. However holding the new plate frame, and trying to start the new bolts into the nuts on the factory back plate was hell. I really needed three hands or more.

Behind the fender everything is still factory. I put the plug from the fatory plate light onto the new one.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #42 on:** April 19, 2009, 09:53:27 AM »

Quote from: Highjagger on April 18, 2009, 12:07:03 PM

awesome ,without taillight , really really cool fat ass , no comparison to ours here with
the ugly red light and the huge pizza-plates .

Thanks. I feel for you guys having to run those huge plates.

Iglide · « **Reply #43 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:58:29 AM »

Quote from: BryantH on April 19, 2009, 08:03:34 AM

Well, I pulled myself up by the boot straps and went at it again this morning and have been blessed by the Gods. I took a trip to Home Depot last night and picked up several different SS screws and a tap to re-thread the stripped socket on the backing plate. I realized during this process how much machining debris was left in each socket, which explains why I was having such a hard time screwing in the bolt I stripped and the other 3 bolts. I cleaned each of the backing plate sockets with the tap, used new SS screws and viola - 9182 is on.

Iglide - thanks for your offer. After thinking it through for a while and realizing its only bolts and stripped threads, other options began to surface.

Once my wife tells me what she did with the digital camera, I'll take pictures.

Just wanted to give this update.

BryantH

You Da Man !

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #44 on:** April 19, 2009, 09:58:06 PM »

It doesn't really matters if you drill the fender. If by any chance you ever want to go stock again, the stock frame covers it all. Just .02 centavos. Let's Roll

Highwaystar · « **Reply #45 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:08:22 PM »

I drilled my rear fender also and agree. Let the restoration shop worry about the hidden holes in 2050! Let's keep Rolling!

8 U UP · « **Reply #46 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:23:38 AM »

I agree, did'nt like the fender bracket indent showing.

Iglide · « **Reply #47 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:37:26 AM »

Please accept my apology for the comment regarding drilling the rear fender. That method does provide a cleaner look.
At times I engage the keyboard, before brain.... I will be more considerate in the future.

LC110 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:43:50 AM »

Those of you that drilled your fender, did you retain the wire housing box on the back side of the fender?

LarryB · « **Reply #49 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:46:08 AM »

I didn't, I just spliced the OEM plug in to the wire from the frame and plugged it in. shrink tapped and ziptie. Oh ya, solder

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #50 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:59:34 PM »

I drilled my fender and I retained the inside bracket, cover and stock wiring connector. I like the looks of the frame being mounted higher on the fender. I covered the fender dimple with a 1999 FLHRCI tank emblem and it looks sweet!

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #51 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:05:13 AM »

Quote from: OldLefty on April 20, 2009, 09:43:50 AM

Those of you that drilled your fender, did you retain the wire housing box on the back side of the fender?

I drilled the fender and also drilled the inside housing. The first installed I did , I didn't used the inside housing under the fender. I just cut the plug from the original mount and solder it to the led lights. Then mounted it. But I thought about it and there is that big hole in the fender. So I thought if I rode through some water or rain then all that dirty would go inside the plate housing. So I took it apart and installed the inside housing, that's when I had to drill 2 holes in it to get it to fit. Maybe it was over kill but, oh well I had the time and wanted to tinker. Let's Roll

LC110 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 25, 2009, 09:13:29 PM »

Would any of you that drilled your backing plate (not the fender) be so kind as to post a picture of it with out the licence plate.
It would be greatly appreciated.

Highwaystar · « **Reply #53 on:** April 26, 2009, 11:04:10 AM »

Drilling the fender is no big issue really. If you are worried about corrosion you can touch up around the drilled hole with any paint...it gets covered and you will probably never remove it again. Lay masking tape down first and position the plate so both the top wire hole and bottom dimple are covered. Horizontal level is the most important issue. I also put a rubber grommet in the wire hole to prevent chafing and it looks nicer from the top looking down. Use some thin rubber instead of the thick spacer that comes with the plate. An old inner tube will work if you cut it to the same size. This gives a more compact look and helps hide things. The inside cover will still fit with one of the existing bolts.

LC110 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 26, 2009, 05:51:42 PM »

Thanks HWStar,
I am not worried about drilling the fender. I did drill the plate to line up with the stock screws.
My concern was slotting out the holes. It appears if I do that. That I would only be holding the plate on with half the bolt and washer.
My other question is for those that drilled the fender in the way to cover the hole and the fender indent. Did you drill all three holes?
Two holes facing up or down?

Highwaystar · « **Reply #55 on:** April 26, 2009, 09:11:41 PM »

Just use masking tape first and lay the frame in position with the led lamp at the top. Mark the three holes and drill. Be sure to have the frame perfectly level. If you don't get it spot on you can file the holes a bit to get it strait. The inner shield can be drilled to the same hole spacing off the bike and be easily installed to protect against debree and splash.

DW6019 · « **Reply #56 on:** April 27, 2009, 10:48:07 PM »

I drilled the fender and reused the inside support and the little plastic wire protector, Pulled the pins from the male HD connector and soldered the Kurakyn wires then reassembled the plug. If you don't want to take the end off the original HD lamp you can buy one for a few bucks at the HD dealer along with the pins you will need.
All of this took me over an hour, biggest job was NEATLY notching the Kurakyn backing plate to clear the bolts that hold the inner support, had to do this to make the whole thing sit as close to the fender as possible. The rest was easy.
Whoever did this first, THANK YOU for the suggestion.

porthole · « **Reply #57 on:** April 28, 2009, 09:31:49 AM »

I can't believe with all this talk about re-locating adding new DRILLING out fenders and stuff none of you guys documented or

Gettinold · « **Reply #58 on:** April 29, 2009, 04:48:00 AM »

Duane I haven't done mine yet but when I do I will show you how the master installs his .

LarryB · « **Reply #59 on:** April 29, 2009, 05:13:42 AM »

there is a disturbance in the force

porthole · « **Reply #60 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:28:03 PM »

Quote from: Gettinold on April 29, 2009, 04:48:00 AM

Duane I haven't done mine yet but when I do I will show you how the master installs his .

Dave - I have no doubt that the end result will be impeccable and anxiously await your documentary.

Iglide · « **Reply #61 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:21:19 PM »

may the "FORCE BE WITH YOU" Bro... !!

HogBreath · « **Reply #62 on:** May 01, 2009, 12:40:22 PM »

Whenever I mounted mine, I laid the plate bracket on the fender, carefully positioning it like I wanted it, and marked all the holes. I chucked up a sharp 1/4" drill bit in the cordless Milwaukee drill, got it turning wide open, walked up and punched the holes in it right quick w/o looking twice. The fender might rust someday, but it would last longer than the 110 engine anyhow.

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #63 on:** May 01, 2009, 12:42:55 PM »

Quote from: HogBreath on May 01, 2009, 12:40:22 PM

Whenever I mounted mine, I laid the plate bracket on the fender, carefully positioning it like I wanted it, and marked all the holes. I chucked up a sharp 1/4" drill bit in the cordless Milwaukee drill, got it turning wide open, walked up and punched the holes in it right quick w/o looking twice. The fender might rust someday, but it would last longer than the 110 engine anyhow.

Thought she had a 131''

HogBreath · « **Reply #64 on:** May 01, 2009, 04:50:58 PM »

Quote from: GH on May 01, 2009, 12:42:55 PM

Thought she had a 131''

Mebbe shoulda painted the inside of the holes??

porthole · « **Reply #65 on:** May 02, 2009, 09:08:59 AM »

Quote from: HogBreath on May 01, 2009, 12:40:22 PM

Whenever I mounted mine, I laid the plate bracket on the fender, carefully positioning it like I wanted it, and marked all the holes. I chucked up a sharp 1/4" drill bit in the cordless Milwaukee drill, got it turning wide open, walked up and punched the holes in it right quick w/o looking twice. The fender might rust someday, but it would last longer than the 110 engine anyhow.

Check the tire?

HogBreath · « **Reply #66 on:** May 02, 2009, 10:14:25 AM »

Quote from: porthole on May 02, 2009, 09:08:59 AM

Check the tire?

I used a short bit.

JP · « **Reply #67 on:** June 08, 2009, 01:44:47 AM »

Did not use the mounting bracket. Frame is not touching the fender, it is floating on four rubber grommets.

JP · « **Reply #68 on:** June 08, 2009, 01:47:00 AM »

another

JP · « **Reply #69 on:** June 08, 2009, 01:56:10 AM »

Last one

JasonDeezy · « **Reply #70 on:** June 08, 2009, 02:21:33 AM »

Hey JP, what kind of seat is that? How tall are you and how does the seat position you? Looks like a nice bucket shape and a little bit more narrow...

JP · « **Reply #71 on:** June 08, 2009, 11:24:04 AM »

Quote from: JasonDeezy on June 08, 2009, 02:21:33 AM

Hey JP, what kind of seat is that? How tall are you and how does the seat position you? Looks like a nice bucket shape and a little bit more narrow...

It is a C&C. Front to back is the same as the stock seat, it does make you sit a little taller, about an inch or so. I`m 6.1. Not a lot of miles on it yet, but so far i like it. Will let everyone know how it is on a long ride after my trip at the end of July, about five to six thousand miles. And here is one with the back rest on.

JasonDeezy · « **Reply #72 on:** June 08, 2009, 12:34:15 PM »

Thanks!

skippy · « **Reply #73 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:46:15 PM »

I have the same seat , love it so far....

JP · « **Reply #74 on:** June 09, 2009, 02:20:52 AM »

Quote from: skippy on June 08, 2009, 07:46:15 PM

I have the same seat , love it so far....

Ya i think it is a keeper.

Highjagger · « **Reply #75 on:** June 09, 2009, 03:06:57 AM »

It looks very narrow , hmmm .

Fireguy · « **Reply #76 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:34:09 PM »

This is a LED frame correct? Would someone take a picture at night so we can see how the LED looks Thx.

NVWLDTHG · « **Reply #77 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:54:24 PM »

led night from the side.

Dracula · « **Reply #78 on:** October 28, 2009, 12:37:31 PM »

Quote from: RYANCVO on April 15, 2009, 09:16:12 AM

state doesnt say for sure. that is ware dealer automaticlly puts them. am going to move it to rear peg mount.

Check out where the dealer put mine

(what a tool!)

So with a slight mod to the plate it's stuck on

southtxcruiser · « **Reply #79 on:** October 28, 2009, 03:09:09 PM »

pulled mine off and stuck it in one of the saddle bags....no matter what the backing is made of its just too dam ugly....

Krazze · « **Reply #80 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:15:46 AM »

How good does the lights light up the tag at night? In NC law says have to be able to see it clearly at 50 feet. And we also cant have cover that covers state name or stickers any. Thinking about putting one on mine. Thanks

Highjagger · « **Reply #81 on:** February 04, 2010, 01:45:00 AM »

What is the sense of this "sticker" ?

Gettinold · « **Reply #82 on:** February 04, 2010, 09:08:52 AM »

$$$$$$$

Highwaystar · « **Reply #83 on:** February 04, 2010, 05:29:30 PM »

Redundant is the word. You would think your back plate would give enough information. Here in Wisconsin we only use smart ass bumper stickers. Next thing is micro chips and GPS tracking with self destruct is you exceed 65mph. What kind of bone head info is on those things that isn't already in the states computer system? Oh ya... government bone heads! Jeeez any how...

spydglide · « **Reply #84 on:** February 04, 2010, 06:16:21 PM »

Quote from: Highwaystar on February 04, 2010, 05:29:30 PM

Redundant is the word. You would think your back plate would give enough information. Here in Wisconsin we only use smart ass bumper stickers. Next thing is micro chips and GPS tracking with self destruct is you exceed 65mph. What kind of bone head info is on those things that isn't already in the states computer system? Oh ya... government bone heads! Jeeez any how...
[/quote Annual safety inspection info. spyder

catahoula58 · « **Reply #85 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:23:12 PM »

Got mine on and drilled the fender! Looks sweet!

admccrea · « **Reply #86 on:** April 04, 2010, 09:20:57 AM »

Quote from: 8 U UP on March 22, 2009, 03:44:42 PM

I'm really happy the way mine turned out.

Hey Guys,

I am looking for a way to bend the SE medallion to match the contour of my fender. 8 U Up used a 2" socket, whick i don't have. any advice would be appreciated.

thanks,
Andy

Crusty · « **Reply #87 on:** June 04, 2010, 12:44:58 AM »

Great info... another project to add to the list.

Fireguy · « **Reply #88 on:** June 04, 2010, 09:05:10 AM »

Hey me too.....

. I'm going to pick up some rubber molding to keep the paint from being damage and water from geting under it. I have pictures I will post.

Fireguy · « **Reply #89 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:40:57 AM »

Ok. The project is done. From the start.

Fireguy · « **Reply #90 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:43:25 AM »

Removed the old stuff.

Fireguy · « **Reply #91 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:45:57 AM »

Fireguy · « **Reply #92 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:47:36 AM »

#9182

Fireguy · « **Reply #93 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:51:34 AM »

Molding

Fireguy · « **Reply #94 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:53:30 AM »

This worked great. It's fairing molding and have about 2" extra.

Fireguy · « **Reply #95 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:54:56 AM »

Measure 2x drill once.

Fireguy · « **Reply #96 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:57:29 AM »

Point of NO return. I put the back plate on to hold the wires behind the plate.

Fireguy · « **Reply #97 on:** June 05, 2010, 11:00:49 AM »

The finished product. I also bought chrome screws for the plate instead of the SS screws that came with the kit. I did fix the right side molding after this picture. The license plate pushed the molding out a little. all good now.

Fireguy · « **Reply #98 on:** June 05, 2010, 11:02:34 AM »

Very happy with the out come.

Fired00d · « **Reply #99 on:** June 05, 2010, 11:03:55 AM »

Quote from: Fireguy on June 05, 2010, 11:00:49 AM

The finished product.

Looks great... good job!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

easyrider9809 · « **Reply #100 on:** June 05, 2010, 11:17:13 AM »

Quote from: Fireguy on June 05, 2010, 10:51:34 AM

Molding

Looks Awesome !!....great idea using the molding !!

SID8D2 · « **Reply #101 on:** June 05, 2010, 08:00:24 PM »

North Star · « **Reply #102 on:** June 05, 2010, 10:55:50 PM »

Looks really good....so you managed to line it up so that the frame covers all the holes....how come some people have that bottom round hole still showing, and needed to get a medallion or something to cover it up with?

skippy49 · « **Reply #103 on:** June 06, 2010, 12:00:35 AM »

Thanks for the pic's Fireguy. I just ordered the frame so I'll be installing mine soon. Pic's will help. Just need to get the molding now.

Fireguy · « **Reply #104 on:** June 06, 2010, 09:50:23 AM »

The molding also has an adhesive in the channel. With the molding you have a little more ability to cover the top and bottom areas. Just take your time and know you will be drilling through the bottom brace also. Drill in the direction the mounting screws are going to go in. It's not as bad as you would think.

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #105 on:** June 07, 2010, 01:08:42 PM »

Great Posts, Fireguy. Thanks!

Crusty · « **Reply #106 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:03:06 AM »

Just ordered the frame & molding from Chicago HD (along with all the parts for making the passenger pegs hwy pegs and adding floorboards... that was a quick $1K!). THanks for the detailed instructions. Got a cool idea for something to cover the hole, just gotta see if it'll work around the curve. Ordering an SE medallion just in case it doesn't work.

skippy49 · « **Reply #107 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:12:38 AM »

Quote from: North Star on June 05, 2010, 10:55:50 PM

Looks really good....so you managed to line it up so that the frame covers all the holes....how come some people have that bottom round hole still showing, and needed to get a medallion or something to cover it up with?

You can mount the plate mounting bracket so that only a tiny bit of the dimple at the bottom shows and only if you get down near the ground to look at it, so in other words it doesn't show to the average person. Or you can raise the plate up to better cover the hole in the fender (where the wires go through) and then the bottom dimple is exposed. I just mounted mine so that the top hole is covered and the bottom dimple is almost covered, but from a normal viewing angle it appears covered.

Cosmic Charlie · « **Reply #108 on:** July 20, 2010, 08:08:53 PM »

WallyWorld

Metal - maybe cheep chome (?) but cheep price - hasn't rusted (YET)

Has spikes - some tall - some short

with HD Headed Bolts ...

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #109 on:** July 20, 2010, 10:08:54 PM »

Quote from: North Star on June 05, 2010, 10:55:50 PM

Looks really good....so you managed to line it up so that the frame covers all the holes....how come some people have that bottom round hole still showing, and needed to get a medallion or something to cover it up with?

It's because he used the molding and mounted the frame right to the fender without using the mounting plate. If you use the mounting plate that come in the kit, that when you see the hole on top or dimple on bottom.
Good Job.. let's Roll

Crusty · « **Reply #110 on:** August 28, 2010, 03:20:18 PM »

All right, I'm going in right now! Using Fireguy's method, but I'm going to mount mine a bit higher and use something to cover the dimple... pray for me!

Fireguy · « **Reply #111 on:** August 28, 2010, 04:22:35 PM »

Good luck sir. Remember measure 2x and drill once.

Crusty · « **Reply #112 on:** August 28, 2010, 06:57:38 PM »

Quote from: Fireguy on August 28, 2010, 04:22:35 PM

Good luck sir. Remember measure 2x and drill once.

I measured 57 times... screwed up too many things... lol

Got the holes drilled... but of course the screws are too short to use without the mounting bracket, so I had to go find longer ones. For now I just got the cheap ones that have the ABS chrome plasitic covers, until I've got more time to find something better. Where did you get your chrome screws?

And of I have an event to go to tonight, so now the project is left 1/2 complete until tomorrow.

NVWLDTHG · « **Reply #113 on:** August 28, 2010, 11:57:28 PM »

At the local Ace Harware Store.

Crusty · « **Reply #114 on:** August 29, 2010, 01:18:57 AM »

Quote from: NVWLDTHG on August 28, 2010, 11:57:28 PM

At the local Ace Harware Store.

Thanks the closest place was Home Depot, and I didn't find anything there.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #115 on:** August 29, 2010, 02:21:59 AM »

billet boys for the cool led and high quality
http://store.billetboys.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BB&Category_Code=LF-4

Crusty · « **Reply #116 on:** August 29, 2010, 09:34:50 AM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on August 29, 2010, 02:21:59 AM

billet boys for the cool led and high quality
http://store.billetboys.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BB&Category_Code=LF-4

Nice looking frames... might go nicely on some bikes, but no way I'd put it on my 09 SERG... wouldn't want to take away from the clean look of the current lighting.

Crusty · « **Reply #117 on:** August 29, 2010, 04:54:05 PM »

All right, here's mine... I chose to mount mine higher, and covered the dimple with the front side of a military challenge coin I had made. Since my SERG was my making Chief Master Sergeant (E9) gift to myself, I figured it was a fitting addition.

Before:

Past the point of no return:

The finale:

I used a kit of plate screws with the plastic attachments to snap on the chrome ABS plastic covers over them... not sure if I'll stick with them, but they work for now!

Off to finally get rid of the rest of the reflectors, and then decide if I'm motivated enough to take on the rear peg for floorboard conversion...

spydglide · « **Reply #118 on:** August 29, 2010, 05:12:15 PM »

Looks great, Crusty. The 'grade' tribute is very fitting & neat looking also. Does the plate light pretty good at night?

spyder

Gettinold · « **Reply #119 on:** August 29, 2010, 05:17:29 PM »

We knew you could do it Crusty, and a good job at that.

Crusty · « **Reply #120 on:** August 29, 2010, 05:19:12 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on August 29, 2010, 05:12:15 PM

Looks great, Crusty. The 'grade' tribute is very fitting & neat looking also. Does the plate light pretty good at night? spyder

Until it gets dark, all I have to go by are the pics in this thread.

Quote from: Gettinold on August 29, 2010, 05:17:29 PM

We knew you could do it Crusty, and a good job at that.

Thanks!

Fireguy · « **Reply #121 on:** August 29, 2010, 09:23:51 PM »

Nicely done. Looks great.

Crusty · « **Reply #122 on:** August 29, 2010, 09:47:26 PM »

Quote from: Fireguy on August 29, 2010, 09:23:51 PM

Nicely done. Looks great.

Thanks for making it easy!!

Also got my rear pegs swapped out for floorboards, and put the pegs up on the 360 degree highway peg mounts. Gotta love a productive weekend!

noharley · « **Reply #123 on:** August 29, 2010, 11:33:55 PM »

...looks good.

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #124 on:** August 30, 2010, 02:52:11 PM »

Looks great, Crusty! Congrats on the Mater Chief promotion too!

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