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Bordering oh goth there, Soren... but cool as heck!

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Bordering oh goth there, Soren... but cool as heck!

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I wondered why he owned Bauhaus CD's.

I just picked up my lay down license plate at the post office, and man it looks sweet!

Thanks alot Zmilin, I'm proud to have your handywork on my bike!

Im glad you finally got it...I was getting worried BUT I am glad you like it!

Yeah, it was stuck in customs for 4 days. Guess they admired your work too. lol

That looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!

DANGIT! I can't wait to get my stuff back from the powder coater.

Yes please. Vera is pissed and wants one too.

holes for oem indicators. r u powdering now for same $? If not ship raw. if so black plz. Raw looks badass btw.

Your laydown kits look like they are oem. or rather like the oem should look!

Im waiting to get the plates then will cost powdercoating. It will be an additional charge but only if its minimal. Im trying to stay price conscious.

raw then.

Folks,
UPS tracking shows the next batch to arrive on Monday 3-28-11.
I will have most of these powder coated gloss black which will increase the price to $45 each and should be back in my possession by 4-8-11.

I will NOT be painting any of these again.

That's a great price on the powder there Z!

Its only cause I have more stuff going in with em, otherwise Itd be more.

Folks,
Just a quick update on the status of the plates:
I have five raw aluminum if you want em like that I can ship ASAP.
Powder coated plates are at the powder guy and have an ETA of mid to late next week (4-6 / 4-8).

Just another quick update... I talked to the powder guy today, he was in the process of prepping all the parts today.

Yes, another update....
Plates are here and they look gooood!
A few have already been shipped out and there are more ready to go.

I have black powder coated, raw aluminum and only one SS with no tabs left.

Hmmmm... sorry if it was mentioned, but I don't see it... do the black ones have the tabs?

love mine

Looks really good but I may need to redo the spacers. I used the exact same hardware I had with the stock bracket but the whole thing is considerably wider than before. I'm afraid the lights will interfere with the saddlebags.



Also, the bracket is not strong enough to use the turn signal stems as bungie hooking points anymore, but I'm putting a short sissybar/luggage rack back on the bike so it shouldn't be a problem. I need to get some longer bolts for the license plate so I can use a frame with my tattered, trimmed and notched license plate.

Mounted mine today. Very nice. Pics to follow once the plate frame is on.

If it wasn't already mentioned, a 7/16" socket will fit the 11mm nuts to install the new hardware.

Here are some updated pics of the arse-end of my 07SM with the laydown plate & JCW chrome LP frame. I mounted the LP to the SS bracket with SS 6mm socket head bolts, nylon locknuts, & 6mm flat washers that I had on hand. I really like the look, & from my perspective it goes really well with the Tsukayu bags.

Raw SS plate:


Abaft the starboard beam:



Abaft the port beam:



Topside:


Praise be to Zmilin!

Looks great! and wont rust

That looks slick, Ken. The whole backside has the same angle/curve. Bags, fender, plate. Really clean.

Folks,
For now I have to suspend the sale of anymore of these kits.

I have had two customers report that the side tabs have cracked. The common factor is the oem signals were used and I think stock stem lenghts. This would seem to make for an unstable combo causing a lot of flex and cracking the aluminum.

I will be reaching out to all my customers soon (Sunday eve as i am not home right now to do so) making them aware and doing what is needed to make things right.

I will not be selling anymore until I can verify that the above issue will not be a problem for anyone else and all my current customers have been made happy.

So you're saying stock signals with the full stalks are the problem? Because I eliminated those. Seems solid enough.

Correct...seems that the oem housings on the oem stalks is heavy and causes a lot of flex. The closer they get to the plate the less they flex. Thats why Karens never had a problem when I tested on her bike, her stalks were shortened to 1" on each side.

Same cracking with the aluminum and steel versions?

No tabs = no problems, correct?

Folks,
I just sent an email to all my customers (I think I got everyone that bought a plate kit with tabs)(no tab kits don't need to worry about anything). If you bought one and did not get an email form me please let me know so I can get you taken care of.

To current customers (short version of my email):
* If you don't want a replacement I will refund the plate kit.
* If you want it the new kit is a new design (no slots at the bend) and a stronger material, maybe thicker depending on results.
* I will auto ship once I have the new items in my hands.
Not wanting to minimize this one... I do sincerely apologize for the issue or potential issue and am working on getting this fixed ASAP.

To potential customers heres the deal:
* New design, stronger material kits will be available after existing customers are taken care of.
* Im not sure if there will be a pricing change yet but Im really hoping not.

cool update... I took the new mfg a sample of the plate today and hes going to fab up one out of 1/8 stainless. If the bend is good and clearance is still good Ill be having these made from 1/8 stainless... these wont break!!!!