Bracket for license plate

Guy Romeo · 10-25-2020, 12:02 PM

Just bought a custom dynamics curved license plate with turning light. This for my 2011 Vaquero. It cones with no plate frame to attach to the bike. Does anyone have any advice or a place to purchase a curved plate bracket ?

**JD Hog** · 10-25-2020, 05:52 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

mbarr10 · 10-25-2020, 09:04 PM

I have looked into this and what I found was that with out some serious mods your looking at a lot of work, if you can return the current plate bracket and get the Kuryakin Curved License Plate your task will be much easier. If you stay with the custom dynamics you will need to fab a bracket for the mounting.

mbarr10 · 10-25-2020, 10:25 PM

OMG, Thank you JD Hog. Where are my manners, Welcome to the group.

The Black Knight · 10-26-2020, 02:18 PM

Welcome from Italy!

**smokier** · 10-31-2020, 06:43 AM

Greetings, Welcome and congratulations from Eastern Iowa!

Ride safe,
Smokier

White Knight · 11-07-2020, 09:54 PM

Not sure if you're handy, but I cut my factory bracket apart and tig welded some modifications up in a few hours with a CD curved plate holder. I used the back part of the factory bracket so I had an easy way to mount it to the existing holes. $10 later at the powder coat place...and wallah. Fun little winter project.

**smokier** · 11-08-2020, 06:24 AM

Nice work @White Knight!

White Knight · 11-08-2020, 09:48 AM

Thank you, Smokier! Guy Romeo, if you don't have a welder or the skills, dream up what you want, make a drawing or a cardboard mock up and take it to a local welding shop. Most places will be glad to help out.

tazman61 · 11-12-2020, 04:31 AM

I also installed the Custom Dynamics curved license plate and used the Custom Dynamics mount, had to modify a little but not much.

CycleDude · 01-01-2021, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Knight

Not sure if you're handy, but I cut my factory bracket apart and tig welded some modifications up in a few hours with a CD curved plate holder. I used the back part of the factory bracket so I had an easy way to mount it to the existing holes. $10 later at the powder coat place...and wallah. Fun little winter project.

Beautifully done, white knight.

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CycleDude · 01-01-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tazman61

I also installed the Custom Dynamics curved license plate and used the Custom Dynamics mount, had to modify a little but not much.

I love the clear tail light lens.

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andyvh1959 · 01-28-2021, 08:29 AM

Looks so much better without that OEM large assembly to hold the license plate and turn signals. I plan to do something similar on my project VN1600 to clean up the tail end and use LEDs for the turn signals in place of the large stock turn signals. Since my Classic will eventually be a bagger Nomad I plan to incorporate the turn signal LEDs into the bags.

The Black Knight · 02-09-2021, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by White Knight

Not sure if you're handy, but I cut my factory bracket apart and tig welded some modifications up in a few hours with a CD curved plate holder. I used the back part of the factory bracket so I had an easy way to mount it to the existing holes. $10 later at the powder coat place...and wallah. Fun little winter project.

kpmhspirit · 02-09-2021, 01:48 PM

Another option

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-1700-VN1700-Integrated-turn-signal-license-plate-relocator-mount/121773734220?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOME SPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid% 3D41db86073c2c42a5991f11d043979191%26pid%3D101224% 26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D38142128795 4%26itm%3D121773734220%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D 2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c 101224.m-1

It was actually in one of the popup ads that seem to contaminate every screen on forums like this.

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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I have looked into this and what I found was that with out some serious mods your looking at a lot of work, if you can return the current plate bracket and get the Kuryakin Curved License Plate your task will be much easier. If you stay with the custom dynamics you will need to fab a bracket for the mounting. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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White Knight Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 6	Thank you, Smokier! Guy Romeo, if you don't have a welder or the skills, dream up what you want, make a drawing or a cardboard mock up and take it to a local welding shop. Most places will be glad to help out.
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01-28-2021, 08:29 AM	#13
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 759	Looks so much better without that OEM large assembly to hold the license plate and turn signals. I plan to do something similar on my project VN1600 to clean up the tail end and use LEDs for the turn signals in place of the large stock turn signals. Since my Classic will eventually be a bagger Nomad I plan to incorporate the turn signal LEDs into the bags. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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02-09-2021, 01:48 PM	#15
kpmhspirit Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 496	Another option https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-1700-VN1700-Integrated-turn-signal-license-plate-relocator-mount/121773734220?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOME SPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid% 3D41db86073c2c42a5991f11d043979191%26pid%3D101224% 26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D38142128795 4%26itm%3D121773734220%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D 2047675%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&_trksid=p2047675.c 101224.m-1 It was actually in one of the popup ads that seem to contaminate every screen on forums like this.
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