SV650 Swingarm Mounted License Plate Bracket

[phxtoad]

I think of stuff and I share:

Here's an inexpensive bracket design for mounting your license plate off of your swingarm's chain guard tabs. Note: you'd need to modify the design if you want to keep your chain guard on.

Check your local jurisdiction to see if this is kosher - if you are that concerned. And yes, I need to adjust my chain...

Simple 1" x 1" x 1/16" aluminum angle from the hardware store. A 3/16" rivet, a couple of M6x10 stainless screws, a couple M5x10 stainless for the license plate.

You can easily modify the design to mount the plate in nearly any configuration. I was shooting for the concentric bend in the plate. and the radial bracket arm coming from the axle center.

The sketch reflects an idea I had after I installed it: Make it slightly long and use slotted holes to allow use of the full range of chain adjustment. I was tempted to mount the plate directly over the chain/sprocket - to act as a chain guard of sorts. I realized that since I didn't make it long enough, that I should mount the plate clear of the chain/sprocket.

Cheers,

Todd

 

[thebronze]

Very against the law around here... + no plate light so double frown by the clowns in blue

 

[teazer]

Nicely done and we appreciate you sharing, but why follow the chopper brigade with a barely functional design?

 

[phxtoad]

Nicely done and we appreciate you sharing, but why follow the chopper brigade with a barely functional design?

Thanks. I know. I was never really a fan of them mounted on the side. I might switch it back still.

I removed the body work on the rear of the bike in order to paint it. When I got it back together I really liked the clean look without the plate. Then I got to thinking about the design and before I knew it it was done and on the bike...

We'll see if it lasts.