License Backing Plate

dogdoc · 09-15-2008, 07:06 PM

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 · 09-15-2008, 07:14 PM

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

**ringadingh** · 09-15-2008, 07:53 PM

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** · 09-15-2008, 08:35 PM

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 · 09-15-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

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 · 09-16-2008, 07:15 AM

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 · 09-16-2008, 01:10 PM

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 · 09-16-2008, 06:26 PM

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...de=DS%2D720814

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

jussmatt · 09-17-2008, 06:04 PM

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

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...I%2D02%2D34109

blowndodge · 09-17-2008, 07:54 PM

It's my avatar

jussmatt · 09-18-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

It's my avatar

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

rksaw · 09-18-2008, 01:26 AM

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

Scoot · 09-18-2008, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JussMatt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

It's my avatar

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 · 09-18-2008, 07:51 AM

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 · 09-18-2008, 08:56 AM

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

09-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	License Backing Plate 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. :-) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-15-2008, 07:14 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	License Backing Plate I ordered a all chrome metal plate the says Blowndodge on top and KawaNOW on the bottom. Looks pretty good I think. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-15-2008, 07:53 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	License Backing Plate 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. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-15-2008, 08:35 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	License Backing Plate 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. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-16-2008, 07:15 AM	#6
superduty Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 259	License Backing Plate 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.
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09-16-2008, 01:10 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	License Backing Plate 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. :-)
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09-16-2008, 06:26 PM	#8
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,779	License Backing Plate http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...de=DS%2D720814 Just enlarge the holes to match the existing fender holes Doc. Hope this helps :) __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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09-17-2008, 06:04 PM	#9
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	License Backing Plate Hey Doc.... take a look at this and see if it fits what you're looking for... http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...I%2D02%2D34109
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09-17-2008, 07:54 PM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	License Backing Plate It's my avatar __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-18-2008, 01:26 AM	#12
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	License Backing Plate BD and Beezer, Those look great...might need to add it to the Christmas list!
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09-18-2008, 07:51 AM	#14
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	License Backing Plate 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.
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09-18-2008, 08:56 AM	#15
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	License Backing Plate Thanks Scoot!!! I'll take a look!!
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