So I want to install the Kuryakyn lay back license plate frame. I went to remove the existing bracket. I have no clue how to get the 3 phillip heads out. The bracket is blocking access.

I checked the service manual and I can't find anything for the bracket. Can anyone shed some light?

 

Offset screwdriver

 

What's on the back side? Captive nuts of some type or loose nuts?

I like my Chapman ratchet for stuff like this. Sometimes a 1/4 hex drive bit with a universal joint socket taped over it. Sometimes a bit with a combination wrench.

 

I've had one of the Chapman sets for more than 20 years. They are great

 

Take the nuts off from under the fender

 

I took one off my in laws Fxdb not sure if it's the same brand, but looked identical. I took a long screwdriver and gently pulled the rear back a little and I was able to take it off. At work I often use a 1/4 inch socket and just put a Phillips bit in it. Another favorite of mine, but cheap craftsman screwdrivers, heat them with a torch, then bend them to where you need them. So far I have about 9 craftsman "special tools".

 

Thanks for responding man, but not enough clearance

 

Thanks as always CG and hope you're feeling well. After I saw this pic I ran out to Lowes (less than 1/2 mile from my house) and bought something similar. That won't clear it either.

So I stopped being lazy and jacked it up. There were loose nuts so I just cranked those out.

Funny thing is, if I had to put it back on, I still wouldn't have something to hold the phillip heads as I crank it back. Being a mechanical idiot though, these were locking nuts so maybe that prevents the philip head bolts from spinning as you crank them back in.

Thanks all for the replies.

 

Sometimes you need to get medieval with your tools...

 

LOL yeah I can see me losing some digits trying to do that!