think this will work?

borto1990 · 04-10-2009, 10:08 PM

After getting my chuckster hitch (thanks again joe) installed, I am making a hitch haul and mounting a rather big, poly tool box. I'm putting lights ect on it, but it also covers the plate. Now the question, do you think that a "copy" of some sorts of my plate, mounted in view on the outside of the box would suffice, or do you think I will have to pull the plate each time I use the box then mount it on the box.

**Cajunrider** · 04-10-2009, 10:12 PM

In Louisiana you would have to relocate the plate. You'd get one warning if you weren't stopped for something else. I've seen bikes down here with brackets on the side with the plate fastened vertically??? I asked one guy if it was legal to display a tag in that fashion and he said it was in Louisiana.

**taranis** · 04-10-2009, 10:19 PM

You'll have to figure out a different place to put the plate on the bike or you'll have to take it off and mount it on the box. A copy will only get you pulled over quicker.

Maybe you can figure out some sort of quick release for the plate?

**ringadingh** · 04-10-2009, 10:21 PM

Here in Ontario we would need a seperate trailer plate that would belong to the trailer.

**Top Cat** · 04-10-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Here in Ontario we would need a seperate trailer plate that would belong to the trailer.

Same here in NY, I think.

dennisbailey · 04-10-2009, 10:49 PM

In Utah you could register the trailer and get a separate plate. Costs a little more that way but much more convenient.

strobe · 04-10-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Here in Ontario we would need a seperate trailer plate that would belong to the trailer.

Same here for a trailer.

I kind of get the impression that he is mounting a box like zoom45's signature pic (below), but may be off on that. If there are no extra wheels, then it is not a trailer and should not need a separate plate. I doubt they would like a copy of the plate though, and side mounted plates are mixed, I think it is in Florida, even an out of state bike will get ticketed I have heard.

cactusjack · 04-10-2009, 11:10 PM

I think it's an unnecessary risk if your plate is obscured. Cops like to be able to see that shiny aluminum plate, and a copy would only compound the situation. Mount the plate on the box when it's on the hitch. I know, I know, that's a PITA, but it's better than a citation.

zoom45 · 04-10-2009, 11:23 PM

I do have a separate plate on my trailer but when I just have the hitch box on the bike, you can see my regular bike tag over the box so it's not an issue. I also have additional lights on the box.
Zoom45

borto1990 · 04-11-2009, 09:05 AM

yea, I'm doing a box like zoom, but it's a bit bigger. been trying to get a shade shorter box but it's either what I got or much smaller. With my cepap and other things I need a bit extra bulk. I figured I'd have to remove from the bike each time I put it on just wondered if someone had or have seen other options..

zoom45 · 04-11-2009, 09:06 AM

This shows how my tag is seen over the box

nomad561 · 04-11-2009, 08:50 PM

I would think as long as the tag is visible,you shouldn't have a problem.

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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	think this will work? In Louisiana you would have to relocate the plate. You'd get one warning if you weren't stopped for something else. I've seen bikes down here with brackets on the side with the plate fastened vertically??? I asked one guy if it was legal to display a tag in that fashion and he said it was in Louisiana. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	think this will work? You'll have to figure out a different place to put the plate on the bike or you'll have to take it off and mount it on the box. A copy will only get you pulled over quicker. Maybe you can figure out some sort of quick release for the plate? __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	think this will work? Here in Ontario we would need a seperate trailer plate that would belong to the trailer. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	think this will work? I think it's an unnecessary risk if your plate is obscured. Cops like to be able to see that shiny aluminum plate, and a copy would only compound the situation. Mount the plate on the box when it's on the hitch. I know, I know, that's a PITA, but it's better than a citation. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	think this will work? I do have a separate plate on my trailer but when I just have the hitch box on the bike, you can see my regular bike tag over the box so it's not an issue. I also have additional lights on the box. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	think this will work? yea, I'm doing a box like zoom, but it's a bit bigger. been trying to get a shade shorter box but it's either what I got or much smaller. With my cepap and other things I need a bit extra bulk. I figured I'd have to remove from the bike each time I put it on just wondered if someone had or have seen other options..
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zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	think this will work? This shows how my tag is seen over the box __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	think this will work? I would think as long as the tag is visible,you shouldn't have a problem.
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