Mangled Plate

jmoses · July 27, 2008, 02:52:02 PM

This is what my plate looks like after every ride.

It has obviously become a problem but it just recently started to happen. Is it possible that my suspension lowered somehow causing the plate to hit or is the angle of the plate bracket just not far enough out?

I was looking at the cookie kit today and it is about an inch or two tighter to the bike and has more vertical angle than the one I used.

Any ideas?

DarkStaR · July 27, 2008, 02:56:48 PM

I looks like your plate is not as far back as most of the kits place it. That, plus the lowered suspension & plate angle is not helping either.

jdubbs32584 · July 27, 2008, 02:58:10 PM

I'm thinking that when you hit any sort of bump/pothole/speedbump your suspension travels far enough for the plat to hit the wheel and hit it hard enough to bend it. Its not unheard of at all.

As to a solution, I don't have any other than to relocate the plate.

TiNi · July 27, 2008, 03:06:23 PM

wow...

that CaN'T be good for your rear tire...

are you riding with a passenger by any chance?

jmoses · July 27, 2008, 03:25:17 PM

I ride solo most of the time.

Its just strange how it started happening out of no where. I'll see how the cookie kit works.

IZ · July 27, 2008, 03:59:47 PM

Is your plate a t a 90* angle or what?! WTF dude!

You need to angle it outward a lot more!!

I've crunched mine twice. I thought I had enugh rear tire clearance but it just takes one good pothole or speedbump to do it.

Take a rubber mallet to it and it will straighten right out.

Z1000S · July 27, 2008, 04:07:05 PM

Time to hit the gym, or go on a diet

(sorry couldn't resist)....

jmoses · July 27, 2008, 04:52:26 PM

The plate is not at a 90 degree angle, but when it hits the tire going at 75 miles an hour it tends to shift a little. funny how that works. I usually keep the plate at 40 degrees or lower.

I was ticketed a few weeks ago for an illegible plate because the angle was so severe. He also slammed me for three other license plate violations, Guy was a dick, but thats besides the point. The point is, what seems to be plenty of clearance (and yes, Ive bent it back on multiple occasions) isn't.

This is the kit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TPO-Stealth-Ducati-Monster-Tail-Chop-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em14Q2el1318QQhashZitem300245248664QQitemZ300245248664

The violated bracket is basically beyond repair at this point. But it matches the rest of the bike!

truckinduc · July 27, 2008, 05:01:01 PM

i had my plate mounted up by my shock, in front of the tire. If the tire would hit it nothing would happen but a little paint would be rubbed off. Looks like your tire could catch the leading edge of your plate and destroy it.

ODrides · July 27, 2008, 05:09:57 PM

Sounds like the last thing you need is another cookie.

ZING!

KEH · July 28, 2008, 01:55:25 PM

Quote from: truckinduc on July 27, 2008, 05:01:01 PM
i had my plate mounted up by my shock, in front of the tire. If the tire would hit it nothing would happen but a little paint would be rubbed off. Looks like your tire could catch the leading edge of your plate and destroy it.

That is where I had my plate mounted for a very long time. I even routed the light to it. Just last weekend I got a ticket for it because the po po couldn't see it.

I now have it mounted it in a similar spot to the OP. I hope I don't end up with the same issue!

ryandalling · July 28, 2008, 01:59:04 PM

I got a ticket for mine being out too far on my S2R... then I bend it down... first bump I hit and the plate gets smashed into the tire. Oh well. It was time to get an 848 anyway.

truckinduc · July 28, 2008, 02:30:17 PM

Quote from: KEH on July 28, 2008, 01:55:25 PM
That is where I had my plate mounted for a very long time. I even routed the light to it. Just last weekend I got a ticket for it because the po po couldn't see it.

I now have it mounted it in a similar spot to the OP. I hope I don't end up with the same issue!

Ive been pulled over several times with it there. It was very visible. didnt even have a light on it. I guess it just depends on the cop.

truckinduc · July 28, 2008, 02:40:21 PM

for being tucked away my plate has a good viewing angle. Unless your a foot off the ground or right behind the bike you can see it. VERY VERY visible for a person in a car behind you because of the distance they have to stay back.

jmoses · July 28, 2008, 06:59:35 PM

Quote from: truckinduc on July 28, 2008, 02:40:21 PM
for being tucked away my plate has a good viewing angle. Unless your a foot off the ground or right behind the bike you can see it. VERY VERY visible for a person in a car behind you because of the distance they have to stay back.

Planning on mass producing anytime soon?

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