I have used lay - down plate holders in the past and you are likely right about it smoothing the look from the rear. I have other things that need doing... new brake pads are #1, I bought a leather rear fender bib as the stock pillion made marks on the fender I can't seem to rub out, a centerstand is coming, a set of risers coming and I am going to mount a Spitfire shield as soon as I get some 1" bar clamps (have 7/8 " now). I might also get the seat worked or buy another seat and definitely need some floorboards... hate the stock pegs with cowbody boots.
