Lic plate mod for 5th Gen

Maliboost · 07-09-2008, 09:18 PM

Here is the plate mod that I did to my 1998. I drilled two 1 1/8" holes directly under the lamps in the light & then used 5 minute epoxy to glue on a clear welding mask lense. it sealed up nice & its VERY clean looking.

I dont really like how the fender does not follow the plastic so I think Im going to trim it from the reflector back to the tag & make it follow the line of the plastic. that will look a lot better.

Hope Ive made some contribution to the VFR community.

Bob

FrankoQ · 07-09-2008, 09:39 PM

Looks great!
Thanks for the post Bob.

Lighter · 07-09-2008, 10:10 PM

I trimmed the black plastic even with the body then found the ugly part of the inner tool box area showed! I looked at it for a while then decided to move the refletors back to cover it up. I"ll post some pics later. Lighter.

drewl · 07-09-2008, 10:11 PM

I like the light access. I have trimmed the tail of mine too, but nothing with the light so far.

Maliboost · 07-10-2008, 07:38 AM

that was my apprehension. I did not want to cut it & then find out that it looked bad. I figured I could cut more off if I did not like it. I was kinda hoping I could turn that box upside down, but it looks like there is some kind of electronics in it so....................

I figured that if I cut it to follow the plastic, I would have to look up & under to see that box hanging down & 95% of folks would not see it.

Bob

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Originally Posted by Lighter

I trimmed the black plastic even with the body then found the ugly part of the inner tool box area showed! I looked at it for a while then decided to move the refletors back to cover it up. I"ll post some pics later. Lighter.

derstuka · 07-10-2008, 07:54 AM

Looks nice Bob!

Hey, if you are interested, you should hook up with us SD folks on some of our local rides! What area of SD are you in? I am around Clairemont/PB.

Maliboost · 07-10-2008, 08:59 AM

thanks.

I live down by Lake Murray, however work up on Mira Mar/Mira Mesa. I would love to go for a ride. my schedule sucks though. seems Im allways too busy to go out & play. besides, Im an old guy that just puts around, you guys would end up getting bored waiting for me to katchup. LOL Shoot me a PM the next time you guys are headed out, hopefully I will have some time to go out & enjoy the bike.

Bob

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Originally Posted by derstuka

Looks nice Bob!

Hey, if you are interested, you should hook up with us SD folks on some of our local rides! What area of SD are you in? I am around Clairemont/PB.

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07-09-2008, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maliboost Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: 11-19-2008 07:12 PM Location: San Diego My Ride: 1998 VFR Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lic plate mod for 5th Gen Here is the plate mod that I did to my 1998. I drilled two 1 1/8" holes directly under the lamps in the light & then used 5 minute epoxy to glue on a clear welding mask lense. it sealed up nice & its VERY clean looking. I dont really like how the fender does not follow the plastic so I think Im going to trim it from the reflector back to the tag & make it follow the line of the plastic. that will look a lot better. Hope Ive made some contribution to the VFR community. Bob

07-09-2008, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
FrankoQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 PM Location: Laurel, MD - Find Me! My Ride: 1996 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 645 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Looks great! Thanks for the post Bob. __________________ Deny everything!

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Lighter Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: 11-18-2008 08:05 PM Location: Dodge City, Kansas My Ride: 2000 VFR800Fi, 2007 CRF450R View my Photo Gallery Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I trimmed the black plastic even with the body then found the ugly part of the inner tool box area showed! I looked at it for a while then decided to move the refletors back to cover it up. I"ll post some pics later. Lighter. __________________ Ride Yellow!!

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 01:15 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,128 Thanks: 23 Thanked 51 Times in 45 Posts	I like the light access. I have trimmed the tail of mine too, but nothing with the light so far. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

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derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 12:20 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,371 Thanks: 12 Thanked 100 Times in 67 Posts	Looks nice Bob! Hey, if you are interested, you should hook up with us SD folks on some of our local rides! What area of SD are you in? I am around Clairemont/PB. __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

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