license plate screws?

Discussion of Genuine Scooters and Anything Scooter Related

Moderator: Modern Buddy Staff

Post Reply
meldot
Member
Posts: 20
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:42 pm
Location: Los Angeles

license plate screws?

Post by meldot »

this could be a really dumb question, but I had the dealer mail me my license plate and I need to put it on. What kind of screws do I need?

I am riding to work for the first time tomorrow-wish me luck!
User avatar
ericalm
Site Admin
Posts: 16842
Joined: Sat Jun 10, 2006 3:01 am
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contact:

Post by ericalm »

Aren't there already some screws and a dealer plate in the frame on the rear fender?

If not, you can get the screws from any auto shop. I don't know the exact size, but they'll have "license plate screws."
Eric // LA Scooter Meetup Group // Stella 4T // Vespa LX // Vespa LXS // Honda Helix // some, uh, projects…
User avatar
Lil Buddy
Member
Posts: 850
Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 8:21 pm
Location: Tacoma, WA
Contact:

Post by Lil Buddy »

I think "license plate screws" are just machine thread screws without nuts. The plate for the Buddy needs nuts on the ends of the screws / bolts. A machine thread, carrage, or tap bolt will work just fine. You can use a lock washer and wing nut behind the plate. Go to a hardware store, you will have dozens and dozens of options. Just make sure its not to big or it won't fit through the holes on the plate. And not to long....
User avatar
brape
Member
Posts: 405
Joined: Thu May 29, 2008 10:37 pm
Location: CT

Re: license plate screws?

Post by brape »

meldot wrote:this could be a really dumb question, but I had the dealer mail me my license plate and I need to put it on. What kind of screws do I need?

I am riding to work for the first time tomorrow-wish me luck!
I registered my scooter myself (bought it out of state in order to get the color I wanted) I went to the hardware store and said what would you recommend. He reached into the bin and handed me some screws, locking washers and nuts and said this is what most motorcycle guys use. If you have a small local hardware store just go in and ask.
User avatar
bigbropgo
Member
Posts: 1607
Joined: Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:41 am
Location: gotham city and the 801

Post by bigbropgo »

ericalm wrote:Aren't there already some screws and a dealer plate in the frame on the rear fender?

If not, you can get the screws from any auto shop. I don't know the exact size, but they'll have "license plate screws."
I see many with those reflective replacement screws. They are plastic with a little plastic wing nuts. The reflector is about the size of a quarter. I have seen them at the buy-n-large store also.
no i don't ride a scooter, i am a scooter pilot!
Image
VICTUS MORTUUS VENATOR
Image
Post Reply