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Kit with tabs (brushed stainless steel finish or powder coated gloss black) ($45) –
* This kit provides tabs that are bent to 90 degrees to allow a location to mount indicators (OEM or aftermarket).
* Holes for indicators are available in two sizes (3/8” for OEM and most aftermarket indicators) and 5/16. YOU will need to open the indicator mounting holes to the correct size using a step drill but OR if you know what size you want let me know and I will do it for you.
* The material for this is 1/8” stainless steel in either a brushed finish or gloss black powder coated.
Order here: Lay Down Plate Ordering Link

Here are a couple of pics of the bracket before mounting/painting.




Mounting instructions
Link to video here: Lay Down License Plate Video

Printed instructions will be included with each kit but as things can happen here it is for your reading pleasure:
Installation instructions
Plate kit w/ tabs

Tools you will need on hand for the plate installation:
• 10mm socket or wrench for under fender bolt removal.
• 11mm socket or wrench for under fender bolt installation.
• 5mm HEX (allen) key for license plate bracket mounting screws.
• Wire cutters/snips for trimming zip ties.


Other tools to remove your OEM turn signal stems
• 13mm to remove the inside nuts holding the stems in place.
• If you have a heat gun or torch to heat the nut it will loosen the factory used locktite.


Painting tips:
• Drill your holes before you paint.
• Clean new plate thoroughly before applying paint. They still have some machine oil on them.
• Apply in multiple layers. I usually use four thin coats.


Additional support:
There is an accompaniment video to these instructions on Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1cuPa-cX8s


Remove OEM license plate bracket
1. Remove your license plate and frame.
2. Unplug four black plugs found behind plate.
• Make note of right and left wires.
o Right are green/blue – please verify upon installation!
o Left are green/red – please verify upon installation!
3. Remove three 10mm nuts from backside of bracket. Be careful not to confuse with the three for the tail light assembly.
4. Wiggle the bracket and pull.
• There are three washers holding it in place from the back that you will push out the back once the bracket is removed.
• Leave the three rubber grommets and rubber base gasket in place.
5. Add some fender protection such as masking tape. This will prevent dings to your paint during fitment and adjustment.



Install your lights onto the new bracket
* You will need to cut the OEM wires to get the wires out of the stems if you are not re-using them. Be sure to leave enough to solder them back on.
• I do not suggest using crimp style connections at all.
6. Use the thinnest nut you can on the inside of the tab and cut down as much excess thread as you can. All of this is done for clearance to the fender.
7. Use red Loctite and/or a lock washer to prevent loosening over time.
8. Tests fit and adjust lights before you secure the bracket to the fender.

Once you have the aligned its time to install everything.

Final installation of new bracket
9. Place the two provided spacers in place on the bottom two mounting holes. (this is also done for additional clearance of the stem nuts to the fender)
10. Insert the three brass screws provided.
• This will hold the plate in place for now.
11. Use one stainless steel washer and stainless steel lock nut on each brass screw.
• Do not over tighten. You do not need a lot of force.
• The top nut will stop on its own when it reaches the brass collar.
• The two bottom nuts should be snug but there is no collar to stop them.
• Pay attention to the fender clearance when tightening the bottom two.
TIP – I like to use the socket or wrench to hold the nuts and tighten using the hex key from the top.
12. Reconnect the turn signal wires and test for proper operation.
• If you have electrical grease use it now.
13. Zip tie the wires out of the way using the provided zip ties.
• I’ve found it best to tie them to the OEM harness that runs inside the fender.
14. Add your license plate and frame.
• Pay attention to the license plate mounting bolts. It may be necessary to cut them down for clearance.
• Finger tighten all bolts before final tightening. This will make the bottom two bolts easier to install.
15. Congratulations. It looks good doesn’t it!

Damn, son, that bracket looks awesome. Nice work! PM coming soon!

Nicely done Z!

Just a little bump here.... I added the written instructions as well as a video in case anyone is interested in the process.

that's a quality looking piece there!

Wow Z, with all this detail and friendly support, do we now start to call you "Fast Zmilin"?


For local deliveries (ie no shipping), do we get a free bbq dinner courtesy of the Weber?

Did you ship mine yet? You've had my money for HOURS.

Well done on the video. Nice work.

The bastidges!

from one "bracket pusher" to another....Good sht!

Folks,
The stainless steel no tab items showed up today. So if you want a stainless plate with no tabs let me know.

I have four for sale (Im keeping one for my bike).

BTW...these are no polished but they are SS.

Sinatra, ahhh

Great design, Z! And, whoever did the fabrication, sure did a great job too!

Can't wait to see it "in the flesh", come this June!

(...oh, and I'd have probably ordered one also, but as you know I've bobbed my fender and have a Lucas style assembly back there now)

Its all good Dwight! You'll be able to see more than just mine. Friar, Moe, Brent will be sporting theirs for sure

Yes, but mine will be black on a black fender. Better find one belonging to one of those chromosexuals. MuwahahaHAHAHAA!

If I run another batch they will either all go out raw or all be powder coated black...this painting is getting on my nerves.

BTW...yours is the only one that doesn't have a "Z" stamped into it. Kinda like a special edition.

I'm getting all warm and fuzzy...

Mine came in the mail yesterday (picked it up this morning). Very cool! Is there only supposed to be two nylon spacers?

Thanks for doing this. I could've made one myself but this is a much nicer solution, and I prefer supporting site members. I hope you're making a few ducats on these.

Now I need to figure out how big to drill out the turn signal holes and take it to the powder-coater. Maybe I'll throw it on the bike (raw) this weekend and take a few pictures.

Yes, only two spacers. You may or may not need them depending on the size of the nuts you use to hold your stems in place.

Use a unibit to open up the holes.

Today I received a top notch product, packaging and destructions. I'll try to install tonight...while the pies simmer and bake, apple that is. Sweet tater too. and one of those "it can get soupy" pies. Talk about sugar. Yuk...

Scalded pig roast Saturday, lechon asado style. Oh yeah...Thanks!

Got mine today! Fantastic!

Got mine today too. I'll try to install it tomorrow after breakfast. I'll takes some pics too. Thanks Z!

I got mine on already. I was concerned since I have a grifter box for my paperwork, but it looks great.
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Thank you again Z.

WOW that really does look ****** hot, might get one myself.

That's lookin good, Brent.

Installed mine today.

The instructions say you have to cut the wires then resolder. The oem indicators wire plugs will fit through the nut. The aftermarket ones, no. FYI...

Moe, good to know. Ill adjust/clarify the instructions ASAP.

Looks good!

To elaborate on the need to cut the turn signal wires, The oem plugs will slip though the oem turn signal's hollow bolt's nut. The Kellermann turn signals will not allow the oem connectors to pass through the Kellermann turn signals hollow bolts nuts.

I soldered on the oem connectors to the Kellermann turn signals and found out the hard way that those nuts are too small to allow the connectors through! Not on this install but when I fist installed them a ways back.

In summary, aftermarket turn signals may allow for the eom connectors to pass through, Kellermann turn signals, for sure, do not.

So that was a pretty good first run. Im down to one plate w/ tabs left and have placed the order for additional units.

Im going to look into powder coating later this week. Thing is Ill have to bend them all then have them coated, then drill the tab holes as needed. I don't know how that will effect the coating.

Thanks to everyone for their support and patronage. I hope my little product is up to standards and exceeding expectations.

easy to install half an hour job for everyone

Zdenko Brackets Inc. has now gone International? Cool!

That looks much better than I expected! AWESOME!

Damn... looks a bit wicked Soren!