License Backing Plate

[dogdoc]

hey you guys that have changed your license plates, what have you used for the backing plate? You must change out the cheesy plastic one first and then you can add a good dressy license plate frame. my problem is finding a descent backing plate(chromed metal)(lay down or straight),? i can find the frames everywhere. And you have to watch what the dimensions of the holes for your tags not all are the same. So backing plate, tag and frame have to all align up to work. I think my tag holes are 5 3/4 by 2 3/4. I don't want to drill if I dont have too and glue so any thoughts would be appreciated. :-)

[blowndodge]

I ordered a all chrome metal plate the says Blowndodge on top and KawaNOW on the bottom. Looks pretty good I think.

[ringadingh]

I think I have the stock bracket on my bike but Im not totally sure, however the bolt holes didn't match up with my plate. Rather than redrill the holes in the plate or bracket, I used two sided tape that body shops use to hold trim down. Its holding really tight so far after three seasons.

[Top Cat]

I wanted to lay my plate down to complete the solo look so I did what someone else on here suggested.
Took off the stock mount and used a piece of lexan for the back then put my chrome frame on that. Mounted the lexan using the same two holes as the stock mount.

[rksaw]

I ordered a all chrome metal plate the says Blowndodge on top and KawaNOW on the bottom. Looks pretty good I think.

Hey BD, when your plate comes in, will you please post some pics and tell us where you ordered it from. Thanks,
Rich

[superduty]

When I laid my plate down, I started with a Kuryakyn chrome plate frame. For the backing, I cut a piece of sheet aluminum to match the size of the plate, then I rounded the corners so it fit inside the plate frame. To make it stand off the fender, I used a couple of thick rubber toilet tank washers. Works good for me and I like the look. The chrome frame covers the al plate edges.

[dogdoc]

looking for a nice chromed backing plate(NOT license frame) that will bolt directly to fender(3 hole) laid down or erect that will replace black plastic backing plate. :-)

[beezer]

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DS%2D720814

Just enlarge the holes to match the existing fender holes Doc. Hope this helps :)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/1beezer/Nomad%20Solo/IMG_0696.jpg

[jussmatt]

Hey Doc.... take a look at this and see if it fits what you're looking for...

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CWI%2D02%2D34109

[blowndodge]

It's my avatar

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/blowndodge/07-12-08_18141.jpg

[jussmatt]

It's my avatar

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/blowndodge/07-12-08_18141.jpg

Looks SWEEEET!! Where did ya order it from? And if you don't mind me askin....what did it set ya back?

[rksaw]

BD and Beezer, Those look great...might need to add it to the Christmas list!

[Scoot]

It's my avatar

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/blowndodge/07-12-08_18141.jpg



Looks SWEEEET!! Where did ya order it from? And if you don't mind me askin....what did it set ya back?

Matt here is a place to order one

http://www.gunthergifts.com/cusmotfram.html

[moenko]

I must admit that all I did was cutting off the top part with the reflector, to accomodate the LED accented bracket. Still have to make a picture - will do this weekend.

[jussmatt]

Thanks Scoot!!! I'll take a look!!

[blowndodge]

I had mine ordered from WWW. FramesCo.com. about 25 bucks delivered!

I got me one too. I went with the link scoot provided (my computer didn't like BD's link for some reason)
Its great quality (100% zinc) 26 bucks delivered USPS. I went with White Arial letters on Black:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x4/sjmarsing/P9250005.jpg

[beezer]

Those frames are really nice.