FE/FC How did you mount a license plate to your new FE?

[reveille]

So I was blessed enough to be able to bring home a new FE501. I also went to the DMV and got it plated right away. So now I am trying to come up with a good way to mount the plate on the rear duck bill. Have any of you guys come up with a good way to do this? I plan to order a rear brake tail light switch that mounts to the rear brake master cyclinder so that part I get. Illinois doesn't require turn signals so that's even better but the plate holder has me thinking what's best. I see Husky offers a metal one in the hard parts book but I can't tell if it's aluminum or steel and it doesn't look like it will hold up to much abuse. TIA

 

[Norman Foley]

I've used the Enduro Engineering plate holder, on my '02 and '09 WR125's and my '12 TE250......

https://shop.enduroeng.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=22-700

 

[firecrotch]

Check out the "twist a plate"
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=720657

 

[Mike-AK]

Motion Pro makes a rubber one you can get from Bill's.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0035/

 

[mkfox]

I've used the Enduro Engineering plate holder, on my '02 and '09 WR125's and my '12 TE250......

https://shop.enduroeng.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=22-700

I use the same holder on my '02 250. Been a good unit and reasonably priced. I really like their products. Also really like they are only 20 minutes from me!

 

[bent70]

On my 310 I rivot and safety wired it vertical on the duck bill...now what I have seen online was you photocopy and laminate the plate with sticker and mount that to the duck bill vertical or horizontal. Then store the actual plate under the seat if you have issues with Leo. This should work with the fe bikes just the same.

 

[Johnrg]

Just get any old number plate you have lying around or from anyone you know and use it. They are thick and crash worthy and hold up to flexing a bit. Cut to the shape of your plate and then bolt up with large washers and nylocks...

 

[reveille]

Sicass has one that looks like the enduro engineering one.
Here's mine

 

[robertaccio]

another option
http://www.ziptyracing.com/dual-sport/?sort=featured&page=4

http://www.ziptyracing.com/zipty-license-plate-holder/

 

[robertaccio]

On my 310 I rivot and safety wired it vertical on the duck bill...now what I have seen online was you photocopy and laminate the plate with sticker and mount that to the duck bill vertical or horizontal. Then store the actual plate under the seat if you have issues with Leo. This should work with the fe bikes just the same.

I did the same, scanned a copy of the plate laminated it attached to rear fender vert pos and kept the hard plate handy in case of hassle.
for almost zero weight attached with Alloy windscreen hex screws and nylon nuts.
no weight to leverage the fender and crack it. That rear slams around back there even a few ounces way back there creates lots of load stress forces up and down.
twist a plate is a fun concept, good idea for trail cruisers, I would have that thing busted off in the middle of one ride (not from crashing), again way too much weight (even as light as it is) for me hanging off that light plastic fender piece.

 

[Mike-AK]

Sicass has one that looks like the enduro engineering one.
Here's mine

Do the FE's come with a street title?

 

[reveille]

They don't come with an off road only title so its state to state. Vague enough for you? Lol

 

[95jersey]

I just bolted mine directly to the duck lip sideway, then use a clear plastic street bike cover from Pep Boys to cover it and provide protection from the plates sharp edges. Just remember if you ever fall off the back of your bike, the license plate is so sharp, it could cut right through your leg (or other body part). The plastic cover surrounds the sharp edges.

 

[Fast1]

Just finished up mine and have the temp tag zip tied on