I ordered a new integrated taillight from motodynamic and decided to remove the fender while I'm at it. Very much like the way it looks now.
Parts:
1x 10"x4" aluminum sheet from ACE hardware - $2.99
4x M8x1.25 self locking nylon nuts - .99 (lowes) (to match original bolts)
4x Washers - $.79 (lowes)
1x 4"x4" (ish) piece of rubber if you have it (i used an old bicycle inter tube)
I removed the fender, then bent the Aluminum sheet into an "L" so that it fit in the original place.
Made two cuts into the aluminum bracket so that I could bend down 90 degrees the small notch that would act as a cover over the hole where the original wires previously came from (see photo)
Then I marked the 4 holes from the top and drilled them out.
I Placed a small sheet of rubber on top of the bracket before attaching to bike using original screws in an attempt to keep water from going between the metal/screws and into the hole for the original wiring.
I drilled two holes and attached the original license plate holder upside down so that it would angle the license plate toward the light.
Finally, sanded it down a bit with some fine sandpaper so that it was not sharp around the edges and so that the paint would stick, and painted it black.
This was made for a FE that has integrated blinkers in the tail light but if someone wanted to, they could add a "U" shaped section that attaches to the same screws the original license plate holder attaches on this bracket, to get the two extra sides to mount blinkers, if they wanted. I had enough material from the 4x10 sheet to do this, but one could purchase another sheet to set up something with a bit more support.
I also cut mine a bit long because I had originaly planned on supporting the license plate from the bottom, but it felt secure with just the top so I left it. I'd still like to go back and paint all the nuts/bolts black so its less visible, but for now it will do.
Anyway, just thought i'd share in case anyone was interested
Excuse the messy garage, was moving some stuff around earlier in the week.
Parts:
1x 10"x4" aluminum sheet from ACE hardware - $2.99
4x M8x1.25 self locking nylon nuts - .99 (lowes) (to match original bolts)
4x Washers - $.79 (lowes)
1x 4"x4" (ish) piece of rubber if you have it (i used an old bicycle inter tube)
I removed the fender, then bent the Aluminum sheet into an "L" so that it fit in the original place.
Made two cuts into the aluminum bracket so that I could bend down 90 degrees the small notch that would act as a cover over the hole where the original wires previously came from (see photo)
Then I marked the 4 holes from the top and drilled them out.
I Placed a small sheet of rubber on top of the bracket before attaching to bike using original screws in an attempt to keep water from going between the metal/screws and into the hole for the original wiring.
I drilled two holes and attached the original license plate holder upside down so that it would angle the license plate toward the light.
Finally, sanded it down a bit with some fine sandpaper so that it was not sharp around the edges and so that the paint would stick, and painted it black.
This was made for a FE that has integrated blinkers in the tail light but if someone wanted to, they could add a "U" shaped section that attaches to the same screws the original license plate holder attaches on this bracket, to get the two extra sides to mount blinkers, if they wanted. I had enough material from the 4x10 sheet to do this, but one could purchase another sheet to set up something with a bit more support.
I also cut mine a bit long because I had originaly planned on supporting the license plate from the bottom, but it felt secure with just the top so I left it. I'd still like to go back and paint all the nuts/bolts black so its less visible, but for now it will do.
Anyway, just thought i'd share in case anyone was interested
Excuse the messy garage, was moving some stuff around earlier in the week.
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