How to Mount a License Plate on a Motorcycle
by Chris Gilliland
License plates, which establish the ownership of a vehicle, are required to be mounted on every motorcycle that is intended for operation on public roads and highways. To accommodate this necessity, motorcycle manufacturers equip their motorcycles with mounting locations along the frame or body, providing law enforcement with a clear view of the license plate. The aftermarket also offers bolt-on license plate relocation kits, often moving the license alongside the rear wheel. Whichever method you choose, mounting the plate in a secure manner is simple and can often be done with a single screwdriver.
Step 1
Locate the license plate holder bracket on the motorcycle. The bracket is often placed on the rear fender or tail of the motorcycle, although newer cruisers and choppers are equipped with side-mounted plate holders.
Step 2
Place the license plate onto the bracket, aligning the mounting holes on the plate with the holes on the bracket.
Step 3
Insert a bolt into each hole on the license plate, passing it through the bracket.
Step 4
Screw a Nylock nut onto each bolt and tighten with a screwdriver.
References
- "The Professional Motorcycle Repair Program;" The Professional Career Development Institute; 2000
Things You'll Need
- License plate
- Nylock nuts and bolts
- Screwdriver
Warnings
- To avoid problems with law enforcement, ensure that the license plate is clearly visible and legible from a short distance if you are mounting your license plate on an aftermarket license plate bracket.
Writer Bio
An avid motorcyclist, Chris Gilliland has immersed himself into the two-wheeled world while balancing work life and raising three daughters. When he is not managing the parts department of a local, multi-line motorcycle dealership, Gilliland can often be found riding, writing or working on his motorcycle blog, Wingman's Garage.
