Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Recently bought an apollo (orion) rx50, i have placed my rear L plate with no trouble, however have not got enough room on the front to be able to place in under/above my front light, and cannot place it along forks as they are not long enough and it would also knock into side fairing. Has anyone got an idea on where to place it on the bike, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Welcome to TMBF mate.......pop over to the Newbies section and introduce yourself to the guys when you can.... What about something like this?..... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motorcycle-Supp ... B0055QSZZQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-Kent Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Looks plenty of room above the headlight or as Tango has suggested adapt a clip on plate on the lower fork plastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 thanks for the quick reply and help, the thing is the forks are to wide, i already have the clip that you posted and there is only about 2 inches above the headlight which is nowhere near the space needed, but thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I'd get a sticky one and stick it on the front mudguard. Thats how I had it on my DT50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 i thought it had to be vertically up and it is more visable, the mudgaurd is only just at an angle ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Technically yea it does but you see loads stuck to mudguards. Alternative is to make a bracket to mount it from the front wheel nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 i was thinking about making a bracket, however i will see if the l plate on the mudguard works out and fits properly, thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 i was thinking about making a bracket, however i will see if the l plate on the mudguard works out and fits properly, thanks for the help Worth a try. If you are stopped explain the situation and that you'll resolve it as soon as possible. Make sure the rear l-plate is correct though.I bet you the price of a new l-plate you won't get stopped for a mudguard mounted l-plate... Doesnt mean its strictly legal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igingeee Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 IMO the rear matters more with the hole "upright vertical" law/rule as for the front just get a sticky/adhesive and whack it on top of the front mud guard.. no one can say it's not there, right?+ I never liked the idea of having a bracket to the side of my wheel just because it would dictate the lean angle around corners, or if I put it on the forks then would I want it getting in the way or coming loose when going over bumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 sure thing thanks, sounds like you may have used that excuse before ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Even the police dont know:http://www.policespecials.com/forum/ind ... motorbike/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igingeee Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 sure thing thanks, sounds like you may have used that excuse before ?? Haven't had to yet, thankfully.. I guess it depends on what you've been stopped for and how much the officer wants to ruin your day, either way as sad on a stand alone issue my money goes on not getting stopped, it's one of those small rules that you question why it exists.On the other hand my honest response would be "I've spent enough money on broken L plates for the rear as it is, why am I going to invest more pounds into a bracket etc".. just ensure the rear L plate is in a visible place and is tied down properly, should avoid any hassle for that issue then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 When I was a lad I stole a house for sale sign and chopped that up to make the rear l-plate backing. The corrugated platstic they use is ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 think ill just be sticking it on the front mudguard then, the back one is on securley so should be all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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