Broke my tailbone,need replacement (sidemount plates info)

[RiderRocketman]

Well Captains, after a weekend of riding in rough gravel roads, my stock license plate/turn signal bracket broke off. Had to cut the wires off and pocket the thing. But you guys don't need to worry because my rear end was heavily modified and the bracket did not have as much support as it came stock.

Anyways, I was going to get rid of that unsightly bracket anyways.
Now I'm looking for a side mount plate holder. I'm green at buying those things so any pointers from you all would be helpful. I know there's a few Captains out there with side mounts. What specs should I look for that will fit the Rocket with stock shocks?

 

[dragline708]

deleted

 

[RiderRocketman]

Thanks all for the advice. I'll let you know what I get. I'd better pick one this week. I've been riding around with my license plate strung to a back pack and doing hand signals. All of which kinda gather more attention than I want from authorities that might want to just want to ticket me and my Mistress for having a non-DOT ride.

 

[RiderRocketman]

I have selected my replacements.
For a sidemount plate holder I went with Kuryakyn #9148 here...

This is the same unit that RockenR3 used...

...and he said no mods needed to be done to fit. Just use the supplied longer bolt to replace with the lower shock mounting bolt. I like this unit because it's reasonably priced $119 ($107 at www.customdynamics.com) - less than half the cost of what some companies want for their billet stuff with brake and illumination lights. Don't confuse this with the #9154 model or similar that is intended for swingarm/frame mounting.

I thought I'd list all the other sidemounts I found for anyone interested.

The cheapest solution I found was a universal mount at www.motorcyclemods.com for only $38. Bare bones bracket, but if that's all you want then it's a great deal...

...add a cateye LED and bracket for $42.99...

... cheap solution but would likely need a custom made bracket to fit on the Rocket.

www.customdynamics.com had some other universal sidemounts like the #US-001...

... and CD107 with illumination light...

... other Captains have used this but it needs a custom bracket to fit right on the Rocket, though the fab is easy to do yourself if you're handy.

www.eurocomponentsusa.com has a nice sidemount here but it's pricey...

... looks like it could be used as a shockmount without mods, just need a longer mounting bolt. Would've been my choice if I had the cash to spare.

Drag Specialties has some decent sidemounts here that'd work too, but they're on the pricey side as well.

Now as for replacement turn signals, I opted to go with Kury Louver LED units (pair of 1 inch amber units) and fab my own under fender bracket since my Mistress has a unique and luscious rear end...

I think I'll be happy with my choices.
I'll let you know how the installs go.

 

[RiderRocketman]

Well, I put in the new stuff, but I wasn't thinking all too clear when RockenR3 said no mods to the sidemount would be needed. I failed to figure that he did not have an exhaust pipe on the left side, so of course it fit! For us riders with the majestic triple pipes, we gotta do a tad more so the plate holder clears that exhaust.

All you need is find or make a bracket from stainless or aluminum around 5.5 inches long by 1.5 inches wide by one-quarter inch thick. Then drill holes at each end big enough to slip the mounting bolts through - 5/8" or 3/4" holes should do.

Here's some pics of the finish...





Another pic of the rear showing the LED Louvers as turn signal lights. I tucked them discretely under the fender. Looks slick, but the 1 inchers are a tad small so I'll order up another pair and double them up.

 

[Ogre]

RiderRocketman,

That is one farkling nice looking Rocket!

 

[RiderRocketman]

Yup, my Mistress got plenty of love, blood and sweat to get her that shapely. Boy, was it worth the effort. I just have a few more cosmetic items I'd like to get her, namely some custom mirrors, and then it's on to saving up for the real nitty gritty upgrades like a turbo. Can't wait...

 

[TurboFan]

My God, I wish you lived out here where I could bring you stuff to paint. I have a lot of ideas but it is hard to find someone who really does things that well. Absolutely beautiful job.

 

[RiderRocketman]

You're in the thick of customizing country there Martin. There should be no shortages of qualified custom painters near you, though they'd probably charge you double my rates out there.

If you're really interested in getting some slick paintwork done, feel free to hit me for a quote. I'll give any Captain a decent discount and you may find the cost reasonable even if you have to ship parts across the country.

 

[RiderRocketman]

Could you give us a pic or two, Arnie?