Swingarm license plate mount

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10 Oct 2005 21:38 #582 by ronboskz650sr
Swingarm license plate mount was created by ronboskz650sr
Today I made my bracket. I cut a piece of 3/8 plate with predrilled holes to fit. It is metal from an old garage door opener. I mounted it to the chain adjuster, and marked the bottom and side, where the chain adjuster meets the metal bar with a scratch awl. Then I ran a weld bead in both areas of the bracket to keep it from rotating when installed to the chain adjuster with the original locknut..Then, I put it in a vise, heated it red hot and twisted it to match the angle of the left shock absorber. Now the plate sits in an easy to read angle, and parallels the shock from the side. I will need to move it in closer to the chain guard, but at least I can ride the bike now. My test cushion is made...from real upholstery foam this time, and covered good enough to test for firmness. The taillight is fully functional, so all I need is gas. I haven't ridden since Thursday, and am having withdrwal pains!



I guess this belogs in chassis...please forgive, got in the paint and body habit..maybe we need a project forum
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12 Oct 2005 19:26 #1193 by rstnick
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Ron, can you give us a pic of the backside of the license plate? And do you have/need a light on it?

Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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12 Oct 2005 19:37 #1198 by ronboskz650sr
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I'm working out the lighting details now, I'll get a pic.

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12 Oct 2005 19:49 #1202 by ronboskz650sr
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PIC

I am thinking about a way to mount a plate light I have, right behind the turn signal. I'ts a chromed tube shape, and should blend in nicely if I can figure it out.

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12 Oct 2005 19:50 #1203 by JR
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Nice setup on the plate but is it legal? I have my doubts if it would work up here (Canada). I watched recently as cops pulled over a guy with a somewhat similar setup, wrote him a ticket and told him to straighten it up before moving on.

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12 Oct 2005 20:01 #1209 by ronboskz650sr
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I checked our legal requirements...pretty vague..must be clearly visible and illuminated allowing it to be read from 50 feet away. I have it mounted so the numbers read from the top down, and it's very easy to read. I'm going to check with the local Police customer I have on tomorrow's route (pretty handy). Also, virtually nothing is required on the bike after it passes the safety inspection...license plate, one brake, no turn signals, no mirrors, one rear facing light/brake light, one front facing light. very strange. They inspect that stuff, but I guess they don't want the hassle of enforcing it on the road.

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12 Oct 2005 20:05 #1212 by GargantuChet
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ronboskz650sr wrote:

I guess this belogs in chassis...please forgive, got in the paint and body habit..maybe we need a project forum
:lol: :lol:<br><br>Post edited by: ronboskz650sr, at: 2005/10/11 01:05


You could start a thread in the "Chit Chat" forum. If and when a Projects forum arrives, you could ask a mod to relocate the thread.

Just a thought... Keep up the good work, and I hope you get a rewarding ride soon!

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12 Oct 2005 20:10 #1213 by indykaw77
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A little legal info goes a LOOOOONG way....kudo's for doing it!
The lite bracket looks cool. Heck, if OCC can get away with it it NY....MO shouldnt be any trouble!!

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12 Oct 2005 20:16 #1219 by ronboskz650sr
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Yeah, they're pretty laid-back here regarding stuff like that...more likely to pull you over for look-see.

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13 Oct 2005 20:45 #1560 by kawasakikid38
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nice setup dude. this is what i did to my kz after replacing the arm with a 6'' longer one.


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13 Oct 2005 20:50 #1562 by ronboskz650sr
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I like that..I'm going to move mine in an inch, and up a little, so I can mount a light for it right in front of the turn signal, using the hole for the grab rail.

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13 Oct 2005 20:56 #1564 by kawasakikid38
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the only thing that i don't know if it be ok is the plate light. its blue. as you can see on the top of the plate frame , that chrome little peace has three little round lights. it looks really cool at nite. but like i said we'll see what the cops think about that.:dry:

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