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Old 05-14-2009 | 04:49 PM
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I have a 09 883 sporty i want to change out the license plate and put in a layed back one. How do you get off the 3 torx bolts and nuts off. There 3 nuts under the fender. The stealer wants $35.00 to do it. Help
 
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Old 05-14-2009 | 04:52 PM
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I stuck a wrench on the nuts while loosening the bolts. simple as that.
 
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Old 05-14-2009 | 04:57 PM
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What Samber said. It's that easy.
 
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Old 05-14-2009 | 05:08 PM
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U turn from the top with a pair of pliers and hold back from inside the fender.
 
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Old 05-14-2009 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sportster883bob
I have a 09 883 sporty i want to change out the license plate and put in a layed back one. How do you get off the 3 torx bolts and nuts off. There 3 nuts under the fender. The stealer wants $35.00 to do it. Help

Yea, I got pretty stumpy (fat) arms and I was able to get them in there even with a lowering kit installed and just lossened them up... I did have someone with the torx (phillips in my case) holding the tops of the screws to help out a little.

Jason
 
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Old 05-15-2009 | 02:03 AM
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Not sure if you have already purchased the laydown mount but if you havent, check out the Kuryakyn Curved Laydown Plate. Heres a pic of mine. The subtle curve gives the plate a nice look and matches the rear fender well.

 
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