So .. you removed your fenders .. or you just want to put the license plate elsewhere for your own reasons. In this post I'll explain how I relocated my license plate from the standard place, to a simple bolt-on with perfect fit behind the passenger seat.
Basically, I took out my calipers, spent a bunch of time measuring around the license plate and the seat, made a technical drawing, and found some awesome partners in Todd and Christine, the husband and wife business called Accufast 2D based out of Tennessee. You can find them at
accufast@united.net .. Todd is a metalworking professional who specializes in custom motorcycle parts. What can I say .. he lived up to his business name .. accurate and fast .. and very helpful in guiding me on what is practical to do with metalworking.
So if you like the way mine turned out, you can simply download a copy of the drawing here and send it to Todd, and he can make you one with the exact same fitment.
Practical decisions / deviations from the attached drawing:
- I had Todd use a rustproof black paint on mine since powder-coating was a longer lead time item and I was itchy to get my bike back on the road
- Instead of drilling circular holes for the plate mount, he ended up drilling out ovals for better compatibility with different states' license plates.
The only other thing you have to do to get this license plate mount to work is, the bolt holding in your seat is a 1/4"-20 coarse threaded bolt. Pick up a new chrome bolt at Home Depot, as I think the stock Harley one that holds in just the seat is probably a 1/2" or 3/4" length, and you will need a 1" or 1 1/4" one for the very best fitment once you add the plate bracket.
All best.
Mud
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