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Message started by SoE on 07/09/11 at 18:52:06

Title: Plate light - will this keep the law off my back?
Post by SoE on 07/09/11 at 18:52:06

I happen to live pretty close to the Dragon and I hear the cops here get hardassed about plates on bikes from time to time.

So I went with a horizontal mount on the side b/c TN law says to, but I need to light it next. Will something like this do?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110685729824&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Where's WD, We're technically in the same state ;D

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 07/09/11 at 19:35:48

You can't have a white light showing to the rear, & if they're cracking down they could say that's what these do.

I'd cut a piece of metal about 1"x3", cut a slot in one end to fit behind the plate over the bolt, then bend it into a U to hide the light from the rear. That should light the plate & not show white light to the rear. 8-)

Only opinion that counts is the cops in a situation where it ain't stock. I'd ask one of the local cops for an opinion if it was me.

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by MotoBuddha on 07/10/11 at 05:22:15

There are some like this that shine down.

http://www.customdynamics.com/illuminatorz_licence_plates.htm#LED_Tag_Bolts

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by SoE on 07/10/11 at 06:11:47

That might work.

What about just getting a bullet LED, masking off the bottom and blacking out the top? Then it would only shine down......

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by papi_ocho on 07/10/11 at 15:55:40

2D0F140F221504040801600 wrote:

There are some like this that shine down.

http://www.customdynamics.com/illuminatorz_licence_plates.htm#LED_Tag_Bolts

I have these same ones on the busa. Got em at cycle gear. Mount up easy, point right at the plate. So bright you can see the light during the day.

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by WD on 07/11/11 at 02:46:54

Get the ones that are designed to only light the plate. Those bullet ones are technically illegal.

Where's WD? Getting ready for work. 0445 local, already pushing mid-80s temps, supposed to be heat index of 110-115 degrees today.

And people wonder why my bike sits all summer down here...

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by SoE on 07/14/11 at 19:15:53

Got one, $5.35 shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180445566649&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I may live to regret this, but I wrapped the wires and ran them inside the shock spring, left some slack up top, and then under the seat. Its well hidden, just hope I don't tear it loose on a speed bump or something. I don't think it will though.

Anyway, now I'm legal....

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by bluesavage218 on 07/15/11 at 10:10:37

5546020 wrote:

yup too hot in Nashville to ride during the day. Most of my riding is at night.

Title: Re: Plate light - will this keep the law off my ba
Post by SoE on 07/15/11 at 10:17:31

Yeah, Knox Vegas ain't been much better. The only reason its not blistering hot here today is because it's raining off n on :'(