weeeelllllll what happened was...... I was on my way from Pennsylvania to Virginia (about a 7 1/2 hour trip) when about midway through it, just before dark, I noticed that I no longer had a license plate or tail light. In it's spot were a couple of haggard looking wires. A local was kind enough to lead me to the nearest advance auto where I proceeded to rig two trailer marker lights as a run and brake light. Plus I think just using the turn signals will give the bike a slimmer look from the rear.