YSR_Racer_99 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I love the look of my SV's....except the license plate hanging down over the rear tire. On the 650, I fabricated a $1 swingarm mount bracket, but can't do that with the 1k due to having exh pipes on both sides. I know some folks flex them and mount 'em to the inner fender. I really don't want to give the cops any reason to pull me over just to check me out (like they do with my car b/c of the plates. None on front, smoked cover on rear). What are my options (besides the obvious of leaving it hanging where it is)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 fab a mount to hang off exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I made a simple bracket to hold the plate and signals.About the cleanest setup possible while remaining legal, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yeah, thats what mine currently looks like. Targa has a nice, tidy, cheap little bracket. Statutes seem to say "visible at 50' and lighted". May move the bracket forward a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I made a simple bracket to hold the plate and signals.About the cleanest setup possible while remaining legal, IMO.I like how that looks compared to the tucked in ones. Seen some getting hit by the wheel. That's what I want mine to be still look clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ERFB6U/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1/185-0991425-3235551?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=149BK0SXQPTYSSTAF6ZP&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_i=B0046C6ESAAlso available w/o the turn signal tabs. Nice piece, won't flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Amazon.com: LICENSE PLATE RELOCATION BRACKET WITH TURN SIGNAL MOUNT: AutomotiveAlso available w/o the turn signal tabs. Nice piece, won't flex.That'll work fine unless you want high-mount exhausts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I made a simple bracket to hold the plate and signals.About the cleanest setup possible while remaining legal, IMO.that looks good, and is almost identical to how I had my street bike set up, but those rear signals are NOT legal. I think they'd be close enough that you're probably not going to get hassled over it, but I'd be shocked if those lights were DOT approved. They're going to be lower wattage, and will be less bright, and blink faster (which is what might tip off cops) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 that looks good, and is almost identical to how I had my street bike set up, but those rear signals are NOT legal. I think they'd be close enough that you're probably not going to get hassled over it, but I'd be shocked if those lights were DOT approved. They're going to be lower wattage, and will be less bright, and blink faster (which is what might tip off cops)Easy there, they weren't LED so they didn't blink faster and the fact that they had reflectors behind the bulbs meant they were brighter than the OEM Suzi ones.No need for DOT approval on turn sigs in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 If they're actually brighter, then you're probably fine, but mine were shitty. I think they'd violate ORC 4513.261(B) “Directional signals” means an electrical or mechanical signal device capable of clearly indicating an intention to turn either to the right or to the left and which shall be visible from both the front and rear.if you have an integrated brake light and turn signal, I would also argue that the closer to move the signals to the center of the bike, the less clear it is which direction you intend to turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgt89 Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 I just use hand signals, then again my bike is old enough to not need them in some states. Ohio isn't one of those, but i've never been hassled here. Only time I've been hassled was in indiana, where i don't need them legally, go figure. An old rusty slow bike pretty much flies under most cops radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen4zx10r Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I made my own mount in my metal shop, it was quick easy and free! Just figure out where you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have this kit I bought it because it was the smallest I could find and I didn't need turn signals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I know a guy who ties his plate to his backpack. Looks pretty badass too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I know a guy who ties his plate to his backpack. Looks pretty badass too.What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbgt89 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 In some places in south america you're required to wear a vest with your plate number on it. Makes spotting a stolen bike easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 In some places in south america you're required to wear a vest with your plate number on it. Makes spotting a stolen bike easy.Makes sense to me... It's rearward facing. And that way the owner can be tied to the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 In some places in south america you're required to wear a vest with your plate number on it. Makes spotting a stolen bike easy.Interesting, never heard that before. Not really a bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) I'm gonna apply for a vanity plate, and get a copy of it tattoo'ed on my back. Sure, it'll LOOK like a tramp stamp, but it won't be. Cuz it'll be something different. And official. Then, when I have to go get my official government-issued National Identification System barcode tattoo, they can put it right next to this one. See? I'm a thinker...Or, just wait and combine the two: Edited January 5, 2012 by YSR_Racer_99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 what about changing the sticker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysix Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 what about changing the sticker?Laser removal, then update to new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 too expensive for a once a year thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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