Topic: Isn't the Kuryakyn side mount for a license plate . . . (Read 12157 times)

89Speedy · « **on:** November 26, 2012, 02:23:10 AM »

a viable option for the stock mount?

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2012, 02:44:21 PM »

hmmmm. Interesting. Nice idea! I didin't even know Kuryakyn sold these. I was just looking at their part #9251, and I don't see why that would not work. Should be easier in that you don't have to locate a wire off the main harness...it's already on the stock side plate mount....obviously.

would need to remove that chrome bracket piece between the left blinker and the strut as well...

I see no reason why this is not doable....I wonder though. The plate is mounted to the bottom swingarm. would it scrape before the left pedal does? That would be a non-starter for me...

I might order this and give it a try...

rockinred · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2012, 08:20:58 AM »

Quote from: 89Speedy on November 26, 2012, 02:23:10 AM

a viable option for the stock mount?

I have yet to see the Breakout in person. I do know that the rear for the breakout is the same as my 09 Springer. Those are the only two softails that had the 240 rear out of the factory. The rocker had it, but was a different set up. Anyhow, I think the swingarm is the same for the rocker and springer, so I am assuming Harley used that one for the breakout swingarm as well. So go to the kuryakyn website and select the one that fits the FXSTSSE3 and rocker. That one has the clamp that will bolt directly on the wider swingarm bracket. I'm almost 99% sure it will fit and work. I have it on mine and with the LED light it looks really good and I would take that over factory any day. Good luck.

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2012, 09:34:12 AM »

Quote from: rockinred on November 27, 2012, 08:20:58 AM

I have yet to see the Breakout in person. I do know that the rear for the breakout is the same as my 09 Springer. Those are the only two softails that had the 240 rear out of the factory. The rocker had it, but was a different set up. Anyhow, I think the swingarm is the same for the rocker and springer, so I am assuming Harley used that one for the breakout swingarm as well. So go to the kuryakyn website and select the one that fits the FXSTSSE3 and rocker. That one has the clamp that will bolt directly on the wider swingarm bracket. I'm almost 99% sure it will fit and work. I have it on mine and with the LED light it looks really good and I would take that over factory any day. Good luck.

Hey Rokinred.

Do you have yours mounted on the lower swingarm? does it catch the pavement before the pegs do on left turns? that thing looks like it's awfully low on the frame..

thanks!

AZ_BREAKOUT · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2012, 06:18:11 PM »

All I know is that we need to figure something else out on this license plate thing. I received my plate yesterday and attached it right away. I cannot tell you how horrible and out of place it looks on the side mount of this beauty!
On another note I've added the HD Daymaker headlamp and VH Slip ons and love it! Safe Rides...

rockinred · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2012, 06:50:52 PM »

I have it mounted on the lower swingarm and ride lowered at times. It does not even come close to scraping and I am assuming that if you leaned hard enough to touch that on ground you would spill the bike way before. It is very nice and you won't regret it. I do have the vertical mounted version. I looked on bike and the horizontal one would not scrape either. I would venture to say it is almost impossible. No need to worry about that one.

Good luck. Post some pics up.

Here is how this looks on the vertical one. They do have the horizontal version and it lays very similar just sticks out a bit further.

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2012, 10:58:32 PM »

thanks rockinred,

I am ordering this tomorrow.

Love that SE also!!

Fisherman · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2012, 02:27:42 AM »

Quote from: Z06_Pilot on November 27, 2012, 10:58:32 PM

thanks rockinred,

I am ordering this tomorrow.

Love that SE also!!

Cheers you guys ,we are taking note of all this information great stuff, and with the photos its helping with this waiting . Oh Z06 i was glad to entertain you with my bauble tale

skippy · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2012, 05:20:14 PM »

I used the same tag mt on my 07 springer and mounted it where the passenger peg mounts , cut the wire out of the bracket because I did not like the idea of runing a wire up the swingarm looks great with no problem with state insp. or LEO just did one on my 02 Dyna and love it............

rockinred · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2012, 09:55:54 PM »

Can't run plates with no lights in my area. You can't see that wire if ran properly and get full function of the LED light. Works for me. No need for me to give anyone a reason to pull me over.

89Speedy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2012, 05:17:52 AM »

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Love your bike!

cbdeluxe · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2012, 07:58:53 PM »

Z06, Did you get that frame yet? was thinking about getting that as well. Looking for feedback

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2012, 10:12:23 PM »

Quote from: cbdeluxe on December 08, 2012, 07:58:53 PM

Z06, Did you get that frame yet? was thinking about getting that as well. Looking for feedback

I did get it. have not put it on yet. I started to take off the left side strut to find the wiring for the plate light and relocate it, but my torx bits are not the right size, so i am going to have my dealer install in and route the electrical to the light on the new plate holder next week when I get my 1k service done.

I can say that the mounting bracket for the Rocker/'09 SE Softail does fit perfectly around the lower swingarm. it's going to look fantastic....

G_Fend · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2012, 12:50:13 PM »

Finally got my permanent license plate instead of the temp tag. I took off the adjustable extension of the plate holder and mounted the plate vertically. I think it looks at least a LITTLE better, close to tolerable.

Fired00d · « **Reply #14 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:22:46 PM »

Quote from: G_Fend on December 15, 2012, 12:50:13 PM

Finally got my permanent license plate instead of the temp tag. I took off the adjustable extension of the plate holder and mounted the plate vertically. I think it looks at least a LITTLE better, close to tolerable.

It is much better that way.

Now if only the

don't hassle you

... some localities/states prohibit plates being mounted sideways.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #15 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:33:41 PM »

Will be mounting my Kuryakyn swingarm plate mount next week and wil post pix.

My plan is to remove the OEM plate bracket mount from the fender strut support and trash it

Then relocate the existing electrical connection down to the light on the Kuryakyn holder. I did a test fitting this past week and the bracket fits absolutely perfectly. Nice and low on the bike and tucked in tight....

At the same time, I going to remove that blasted reflector on the fender, and will finally have a clean rear end....er....uhm....I always try to keep a clean rear end just for the record

G_Fend · « **Reply #16 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:34:39 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on December 15, 2012, 01:22:46 PM

It is much better that way. Now if only the don't hassle you ... some localities/states prohibit plates being mounted sideways.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Being military running out of state tags, I'll play the "I didn't know" card if I get hassled.

I looked for Virginia statutes that specify, but couldn't find anything.

Just got done pulling off my side reflectors, too!

G_Fend · « **Reply #17 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:37:30 PM »

Quote from: Z06_Pilot on December 15, 2012, 01:33:41 PM

Will be mounting my Kuryakyn swingarm plate mount next week and wil post pix.

My plan is to remove the OEM plate bracket mount from the fender strut support and trash it

Then relocate the existing electrical connection down to the light on the Kuryakyn holder. I did a test fitting this past week and the bracket fits absolutely perfectly. Nice and low on the bike and tucked in tight....

At the same time, I going to remove that blasted reflector on the fender, and will finally have a clean rear end....er....uhm....I always try to keep a clean rear end just for the record

That's what she said!!

Also thinking about pulling the back reflector today.

Just got the sticker off the intake and my engine guard.

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:40:09 PM »

Quote from: G_Fend on December 15, 2012, 01:34:39 PM

Being military running out of state tags, I'll play the "I didn't know" card if I get hassled.

I looked for Virginia statutes that specify, but couldn't find anything.

Just got done pulling off my side reflectors, too!

I also purchased both the horizonal and vertical Kuryakyn plate mounts, so I can run in any state, hassle-free !!

G_Fend. I am dying to get the reflectors off. I have done this countless times on my 4 wheel vehicles and my other bikes, BUT never on chrome forks, and I'm a little skeered! My normal process is:

1.hair dryer to heat up the adhesive on the back of the reflector
2.use fishing line and "saw" my way through the adhesive, the length of the reflector
3.use LOT's of Go-Gone to get any remaining glue off the surface.

What was your process, and I assume you didn't ding up the chrome doing it?

thanks!

Jeff

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #19 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:41:47 PM »

Quote from: G_Fend on December 15, 2012, 01:37:30 PM

That's what she said!!

Also thinking about pulling the back reflector today.

Just got the sticker off the intake and my engine guard.

Hey G_Fend. You might already know this, but I read elsewhere that the rear fender has to be pulled to get the reflector off. there is a mounting plate on the inside fender that anchors the reflector....

G_Fend · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2012, 01:56:21 PM »

Quote from: Z06_Pilot on December 15, 2012, 01:40:09 PM

I also purchased both the horizonal and vertical Kuryakyn plate mounts, so I can run in any state, hassle-free !!

G_Fend. I am dying to get the reflectors off. I have done this countless times on my 4 wheel vehicles and my other bikes, BUT never on chrome forks, and I'm a little skeered! My normal process is:

1.hair dryer to heat up the adhesive on the back of the reflector
2.use fishing line and "saw" my way through the adhesive, the length of the reflector
3.use LOT's of Go-Gone to get any remaining glue off the surface.

What was your process, and I assume you didn't ding up the chrome doing it?

thanks!

Jeff

Jeff, I was a bit nervous too, but it was unfounded! Used the hair dryer method and a flosser. Once I got an end warmed up and slid the floss under I was able to grab it and all 4 popped right off!! Very little residue and that just took a little WD40. Same with the air cleaner sticker.

May wait on the rear reflector for now until I have a more compelling reason to remove the fender.

Greg

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #21 on:** December 15, 2012, 02:00:06 PM »

Thanks Greg!

I figured the reflector was just attached via a pressure plate of some sort. I tugged on that reflector a couple of different times, giving it everything I had....no luck....then days later i saw the message that the fender had to come off.

It's time for my 1k service so I will have the guys remove it then when they are doing everything else...

Going to give the swingarm and fork reflectors a go........I'm going in.....

G_Fend · « **Reply #22 on:** December 15, 2012, 02:37:36 PM »

Quote from: Z06_Pilot on December 15, 2012, 02:00:06 PM

Thanks Greg!

I figured the reflector was just attached via a pressure plate of some sort. I tugged on that reflector a couple of different times, giving it everything I had....no luck....then days later i saw the message that the fender had to come off.

It's time for my 1k service so I will have the guys remove it then when they are doing everything else...

Going to give the swingarm and fork reflectors a go........I'm going in.....

Swing arm was just as easy...

clubhes · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2013, 02:35:36 PM »

Has anyone installed this frame?...looking for info on fit/function.

Thanks

clubhes · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2013, 02:40:29 PM »

Never mind just found Z06's post.

cambo · « **Reply #25 on:** June 24, 2013, 11:48:48 AM »

I was going to order the lp holder and the mount clamp and wanted to make sure I order the right one for my bike: part # 3188 and 9251. Are these the correct parts?

Thanks,

Cam

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2013, 01:15:21 PM »

Quote from: camcvo on June 24, 2013, 11:48:48 AM

I was going to order the lp holder and the mount clamp and wanted to make sure I order the right one for my bike: part # 3188 and 9251. Are these the correct parts?

Thanks,

Cam

Hi Cam,

I went back to double check my Dennis Kirk order and you are exactly correct. Those part numbers fit my BO perfectly...

cambo · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2013, 01:37:31 PM »

Great! Placed the order. Thanks a lot.

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #28 on:** June 24, 2013, 01:56:40 PM »

sure, just a note for you.

I used a thin piece of roofing rubber left over from when they re-shingled my house, and wrapped it around my swingarm, then mounted the circular bracket around my swingarm. I can't imagine I will ever remove this mount but if I do, I won't have any scratching on my painted swingarm....just a thought...

cambo · « **Reply #29 on:** June 24, 2013, 02:15:53 PM »

excellent suggestion. I'll install the clip the same way. Thanks again.

WA CVO · « **Reply #30 on:** June 27, 2013, 01:29:01 PM »

Looking at my BO, If I remove the OEM plate mount, don't I need a spacer for the turn signal? What are you guys doing to keep thr correct spacing?

--Rob

Z06_Pilot · « **Reply #31 on:** June 27, 2013, 04:01:54 PM »

Quote from: WA CVO on June 27, 2013, 01:29:01 PM

Looking at my BO, If I remove the OEM plate mount, don't I need a spacer for the turn signal? What are you guys doing to keep thr correct spacing?

--Rob

It's funny, I had the dealer remove the OEM plate mount and wire my Kuryakyn plate that I had installed on the swingarm, so I honestly don't know what they did. I would imagine they put a spacer in of some sort, but my left/right turn signals are exactly equidistant from the center of my rear fender...maybe it was just magic

WA CVO · « **Reply #32 on:** June 27, 2013, 11:19:09 PM »

Can you post a picture of your left turn signal please?

--Rob

CowboyBagger · « **Reply #33 on:** June 28, 2013, 01:13:28 AM »

Quote from: WA CVO on June 27, 2013, 01:29:01 PM

Looking at my BO, If I remove the OEM plate mount, don't I need a spacer for the turn signal? What are you guys doing to keep thr correct spacing?

--Rob

I took the stock plate bracket arm, cut it down with a dremmel and made my own spacer. You can only tell if you look from the bottom up, which no one ever does. The stock plate bracket is now non functional, but I was never going to use it again anyway and it wasn't worth anything to sell.

Cowboy

89Speedy · « **Reply #34 on:** June 28, 2013, 04:50:30 AM »

Quote from: WA CVO on June 27, 2013, 01:29:01 PM

Looking at my BO, If I remove the OEM plate mount, don't I need a spacer for the turn signal? What are you guys doing to keep thr correct spacing?

--Rob

my dealer simply ordered another right side turn signal 'thingamajig' and replaced the one on the left.

Dobeman2000 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 28, 2013, 09:12:38 AM »

I had to order the part-found it on the following website (has all the OEM part numbers):

http://www.shopronniesharleydavidson.com/

I haven't been able to get 2013 models to come up lately for some reason however.

WA CVO · « **Reply #36 on:** June 28, 2013, 10:48:57 AM »

Thanks all! I think getting another turn signal spacer is the cleanest.

--Rob

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