Would I easily be pulled over for this?

[Nick]

I installed a new undertail on my SV650, but don't want to drill into it. I was thinking of mounting like the other motorcycle in the second pic.

Any police on here think I would be harassed about this a lot?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3164622522_bc3d9552ca_b.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/SeeMyExkurrrzun/img180.jpg


Or am I better off doing this...
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll224/decosse01/SV650S/M4/PA270277.jpg

[moels]

Not a cop, but I know alot of bikes have their plates mounted like the 2nd pic shows and they have no problem. BUT, law states (I believe) that the plate has to be lighted, so if you run into the wrong cop you may be SOL.

[Yooformula]

gorgeous bike!!!!!!

[CAMAROJV123]

I love the bike! very nice man

[Flicktitty]

TECHNICALLY, i believe your not spoused to move it from stock/factory location and it MUST be lite at night. BUT i think you could get away with it.

[Nick]

thanks for the nice compliments guys! :)
I wonder if theres a way I can rig a pointing LED so it directs down right onto the plate... That would be sweet. Hidden kind of.

[Sprayaway Fox]

My buds that stunt hang the plates like that. Or they put them on loose zip ties so if there messin around a person cant get the plate when its floppin around.:devil Nice bike though

[Flicktitty]

just a FYI, i've seen LED bolts out there now for plates. if you could use one of those it could help i think there $20 for two.

[Nick]

My buds that stunt hang the plates like that. Or they put them on loose zip ties so if there messin around a person cant get the plate when its floppin around.:devil Nice bike though

Oh man I don't want to be like a squid stunter.

[Sprayaway Fox]

Oh man I don't want to be like a squid stunter.

ummm....IDK what that means,:confused not into bikes much but thats what they do. Anywayz nice bike:thumbsup

[Cryptic]

all kinds of new toys for Nick

[Nick]

all kinds of new toys for Nick

ive had this since september.

[Nick]

ummm....IDK what that means,:confused not into bikes much but thats what they do. Anywayz nice bike:thumbsup

this will help explain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT_oJgOhEeM

:)

[00SoSlow]

u can have your plate where ever you want just has to be visible and must be lit according to some cops, but most dont care mine is hidden a little bit and not lit up and never had a problem yet

[Voodoo Chick]

That bike really is cool looking.....I don't know sh*t about bikes, but it looks cool as hell.

[00SoSlow]

this is where my plate sits...

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u149/KingPinSM/My%2003%20CBR600RR/steve_sprockets_chain003.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u149/KingPinSM/My%2003%20CBR600RR/steve_sprockets_chain002-2.jpg

can hardly see where it is from the side

[SSDude]

Tell them its a Harley. They'll leave you alone.

[loud91rs]

^^^Lmao that's so true. Anyways, from what I've gathered as long as it's lit and they can see it behind you you will be fine. Like flick said they sell mounting bolts that light up via led, I'm sure thats efficient enough.

00SoSlow that's a nice RR you have there!

[jbiscuit]

Nick = baller!

[Mr Twigbert]

Don't look at me.. I've never stopped a motorcycle in my life..

As long as it's displayed then that would be good enough for me.. I mean after all it is a motorcycle and doesn't offer the same space as a car does..

[lilws6]

Mine sits like this and i have two led's i made pointing at it to make it lit

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k299/lilws6/GSXRapart2.jpg

[lilws6]

Don't look at me.. I've never stopped a motorcycle in my life..

As long as it's displayed then that would be good enough for me.. I mean after all it is a motorcycle and doesn't offer the same space as a car does..

thats my kind of police officer:thumbsup

[Nick]

Some real nice bikes you guys have. I like. I also like how you have your plates mounted.

[Junky Giorgio]

As long as your not doing anything stupid or out of control (ie:wheelies, 150mph, etc) you won't stand out enough to get pulled over. I rode my old Honda CBR 600 RACE BIKE with no headlight, no brake lights, no turn signals, no mirrors, slicks, no speedo, no plate, and race number plates on the front and rear on the street for an entire season 2 years ago and never got pulled over. Well, with the exception of once on Capital drive but the cop let me go since he had no clue what the hell my bike was lol.

[Junky Giorgio]

Some real nice bikes you guys have. I like. I also like how you have your plates mounted.

This is my current bike now, '02 GSXR 600. All stock, with the exception of the rear fender eliminator and Galfer SS lines and brake pads. Here's a shot I took from September:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v617/junkgsx/a3%20digital%20images/e1e77d0f.jpg

[Nick]

Mmm she looks delicious. Your bike too.

Friend of yours? :p

[Junky Giorgio]

lol thanks! Yeah that's Danielle

[Nick]

Nick = baller!

Hey no Kids, no House, No outstanding CC debt - Gotta pick up the toys while I can. :)

[Cutlass Queen]

Here's how my plate is mounted on my bike

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u310/Hotrodloverz28/Ninja%20ZX-6R%20Project/ninjacurrentpics002.jpg

I rode like this for 2 years and last year was the first time I got cracked for the plate while I was riding on highway 100. Was told to get lights on the plate, but I have yet to do so. Depends on the cop and where you're riding imo.

[Nick]

I like that!

[Cutlass Queen]

i like that!

thanks :D

[mrz28M6]

wow junky she is georgous!! i think its time to get a bike again!

[2JZIS-F]

Just stay away from Hales Corners and West Allis then you be fine.

[ThatWhiteCivic]

Mine

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h267/Rob_0817/P1000337-1.jpg

[-stew-]

Call me old fashioned. Will prolly tuck it under the seat when and if I ever get a fender eliminator.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/stewsquarenuts/rides/100_0286.jpg


Although I do like the way the lines of the tail section and plate parallel the lines of the tail light. I bobbed 1" from the tail light by the way.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/stewsquarenuts/rides/100_0235.jpg

[deuceWI]

Nice looking ride!

Personally I like option 2 better. The plate will still deflect some of the water spray / rooster tail if you get caught out in the rain.

On my 919, I chopped the stock black plastic way back and screwed onto that, but I've been meaning to fab up a bracket to clean her up a bit more.

Maybe once you get that sorted out I can drop off my bike :D

[Breecher_7]

Considering I dont right on the street ever anymore this really doesnt concern me. But ive ridden my bikes, track prepped (no lights or plates) on the street quite a bit in the past and have never had a issue. Not sure if cops even looks at bikes unless there doing somthing stupid.

[pOrk]

Make sure it is displayed horizontally, lighted isn't an issue as they are reflective. Verticle WILL get you cited.

[Nick]

Thanks. Yeah i think i've decided to keep it horizontal. As to how deep or far back into the fender, i don't know. Thoughts?

[lilws6]

I put mine back far enough to keep it out of the way form the tire with enough tire clearance for a fat chick to sit on the thing :goof i bent it up a bit as well to get it just right.

[lordairgtar]

I put mine back far enough to keep it out of the way form the tire with enough tire clearance for a fat chick to sit on the thing :goof i bent it up a bit as well to get it just right.
So you are in the habit of giving rides to fat chicks?

[00SoSlow]

just don't do anything stupid and you won't stick out like a sore thumb... and tony, that photo shoot you did, all the pics turned out great! i think my bike may need some attention this summer!

[WickedSix]

many factory bikes come with the plate mounted the way you want. Just get a light on it like everyone said. I have one sad little LED lighting up my plate and I've never been stopped for it. Although I do know someone on here who has :rolf

so far as regulations there are tons defining how a plate can be displayed and lit.....but most cops aren't going to know those....sure is a pita sometimes with designing new bikes.

[Nick]

Mounted the plate today.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3207997348_e07daae487.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3207172715_ee98ea7d35.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3207179501_e51495fff5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/3207185801_b1653ffb4f.jpg

larger pics here
http://flickr.com/photos/nicholasputz/sets/72157612675543253/

[Breecher_7]

Where were those pics taken? I see some other items of interest with covers on them... Do tell....

[Nick]

My dads warehouse. Sorry, no more details will be revealed.

[Breecher_7]

Pops Got Some Coin..... :stare

[deuceWI]

Pops Got Some Coin..... :stare

The flags on the wall are telling me something fun is hiding under the covers.


As for the plate, looks pretty clean. Personally I wouldn't tuck mine in so far. Is it completely visible from directly behind? If not, let us know if it draws un-needed attention.

[Nick]

It s actually pretty visible from vehicle height. While standing around the bike you can clearly see it actually. I may rig up some LED's in there to illuminate it from each upper corner of the plate.