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Old 12-20-2007 | 12:32 AM
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Default NEED PLATE LOCATION IDEAS... HELP!

I'm having my tins painted next week and I need to re-locate my license plate. I currently have a side mount with a totally smooth rear fender but I'm adding detachable bags which won't work with the side plate. I'm thinking of either a recessed "frenched" plate in the lower part of the fender or fabricating something that will mount the plate below the fender. I have a mig welder but I'm not that good. I need to decide and fab this ASAP. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Old 12-20-2007 | 07:14 AM
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I vote for the frenched in idea, seen some of those and they look great with the long rear like yours. Very Clean.
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 08:20 AM
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I vote for the frenched in idea, seen some of those and they look great with the long rear like yours. Very Clean.
What Bad Train said to me would look the absolute best.
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 08:28 AM
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I think that frenched in would look best.
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 08:56 AM
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HuH, Huh, Huh, wee, wee.........I think you got your answer.
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 08:57 AM
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I think that frenched in would look best.
I also agree. It will be nice and clean look.
 
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Old 12-20-2007 | 05:07 PM
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Thanks. Does anyone know of a company that makes a pre-fabbed bucket and matching frame other than Yaffe?
 
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Old 12-21-2007 | 01:45 PM
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Thought I saw a radiused plate bracket that laid down flush to the fender.. might be easier than frenching, but I agree.. Frenched would look great if you have a good body-man doing the job.
 
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Old 12-25-2007 | 10:34 AM
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Try www.cyclevisions.com

Look @ the "eliminator", It can be frenched in and works well.
 
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Old 12-25-2007 | 10:48 AM
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I have a guy at work that had his fender re-done with it sunken into it. Looks great, may cost a little more but worth it.
 
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