[straightjacket]

Well, after almost a year of riding without a plate I figured I'd try making a side mount bracket. I made these as small as possible, just enough to stick the plate on. I'll post a pic of it on the bike tomorrow.

 

[wlfpak65]

u could have saved urself some trouble and time......

http://www.road6customs.com/online-...ory=337153&mode=category&offset=0&sort=normal

http://www.yamahastarstryker.com/index.php/topic,1193.msg17002.html#msg17002

but doing things urself sometimes is rewarding!!

 

[straightjacket]

Just wasn't diggin anything, and had some extra metal? I'll see how it looks tomorrow and go from there? I like making stuff anyway. If I don't like it I'll do something different.

 

[Natedog]

You could totally sell those and people would buy them. I'm very interested! I've been looking for a horizontal mount that tucks the plate in behind the rear pulley.

On a design note: I see you bent the bracket a bit (I assume to pass the plastic nub on the end of the swingarm) but this nub can be turned around so the projection points inward negating the need for the bend. Just a thought.

 

[immortal13]

Nice lookin welds man. Why did you make two of them?

 

[straightjacket]

Nate, the bend is actually to get the mounting plate a little closer to center in the licence plate bracket. It may clear the chain adj. but I was planning on turning it around. There kicked up an inch off center of the swingarm and tuck in behind it a little, they dont go all the way behind the pully. There are two, so one is up for grabs. I'll put it on today and post pics. If you want one that goes behind the pully I could make another one?

 

[straightjacket]

13, It's not much harder to make two than one. I figured someone might want one, then I dont have to store the extra metal! ;D

 

[Natedog]

Looking forward to the pics, and YES I'd be interested in one that tucks more behind the pulley, but I'll wait to see the pics first. Shoot me a PM with a price you're thinking of.

THX

 

[safetydanny]

Awesome!!! I think they are [email protected]$$!!! There is nothing like making things on your own! Congrats on the fabs!!! Can't wait to see the pics!!!

 

[straightjacket]

Alright I have to admit I had the axle size WRONG it's not a 3/4" like I was thinking but actually measures .785 or 20mm. sorry if I gave someone the wrong info. Here are some pics of it mounted, let the opinions roll!

 

[sfcmcgan]

I like it!!!

 

[Natedog]

Looks god but I'm thinking more along these lines

 

[toby]

I think you better get prepared to mass produce those bad boys. Just one question, Can you, a cop see the plate fully from any angle from behind. Yon know how Cali CHPs are..

 

[dreadly]

Being held on with only one bolt, that won't move at all?

 

[straightjacket]

Nate, How'd you do that to my bike? ;D And if you wanted something like that, no problem. I leaned the bike over untill the peg was folding up and still had 3" of clearance on the plate. If thats what your worried about? With it behind the pully like that IF it did come loose it could hit the million dollar belt?

Toby, side mount plates are illegal in Cali, if I'm not mistaken? (Don't Care) I havn't had a plate on the bike at all in almost a year? Yes I could make more.

Dreadly, if that bolt comes loose my tire is falling off! Most side mounts that I've seen bolt through the axle.
It's 1/8" sheet, and the locking portion of the nut still engauges,if you wanted more engaugement you could lose the washer on the plate side.

 

[toby]

Nate, How'd you do that to my bike? ;D And if you wanted something like that, no problem. I leaned the bike over untill the peg was folding up and still had 3" of clearance on the plate. If thats what your worried about? With it behind the pully like that IF it did come loose it could hit the million dollar belt?

Toby, side mount plates are illegal in Cali, if I'm not mistaken? (Don't Care) I havn't had a plate on the bike at all in almost a year? Yes I could make more.

Dreadly, if that bolt comes loose my tire is falling off! Most side mounts that I've seen bolt through the axle.
It's 1/8" sheet, and the locking portion of the nut still engauges,if you wanted more engaugement you could lose the washer on the plate side.

You could add a ball/dimple notch on the swing arm to the plate mount that you wouldn't be able to see to give it extra support if you are worried about it coming lose. Or make the arm of the bracket a [ shape so it cups over and under the swing. Just some thoughts.
And Straightjacket You are right, I wouldn't care ether I almost never see a cop where I am. And rarely see one in the local towns and if I do they are usually busy with the riff raff roadies that hang out and don't bother locals.
Oh by the way Straightjacket are you going to plan on making the Redwood rally June 8th-20th up here? Live music, wet t-shirt contest, BBQs and more.

 

[iweldit]

Here is the bracket I made. It fits over the swing arm and so far I haven't had any problems with it moving. It's not the sleekest look, but it does the job. I did paint it black.

 

[sfcmcgan]

Here is the bracket I made. It fits over the swing arm and so far I haven't had any problems with it moving. It's not the sleekest look, but it does the job. I did paint it black.

truely awesome!!!

 

[straightjacket]

Toby, I might take a ride up for the run, never been to it and it's so close.

Iweldit, looks good!

 

[iweldit]

I'm liking yours, it looks good covering up the end of the swingarm, one of the uglier parts on the bike. I might have to change mine now!