Removing LICENSE PLATE HOLDER/MUDFLAP

CountChocula · Post by **CountChocula** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:16 pm

Hi Everyone.

Just got my Low Power Scooter Sticker for the buddy. Was planning on putting it under the lit area where a license plate normally goes.

But it looks silly, and am hesitant to put it on.

The tag is only about a 1" x 2" Rectangle.

Couple of questions...

1) Can the whole bracket be removed EASILY (any pictures/ instructions)

2) Any Colorado Buddy riders that have pics of their Stickers anywhere else on the frame?

Not that it's a huge hurry....we've got almost a foot of snow today!

Thanks
The Count

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:40 pm

Michelle's illustrated thread on brake-light-modulator installation shows what's on and around the license plate bracket, although it looks like the bracket is held to the body with a couple of pop-rivets that would need to be drilled out. Have a look at the photos and see:

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CountChocula · Post by **CountChocula** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:46 pm

So I figured out how to remove it but it apparently is also a cosmetic cover for some brake light/turn signal wiring.

I just think the mud flap is the ugliest part of the buddy and it just needs the tiny sticker on the back.

I was thinking of cutting it down maybe just below the side reflector line....but that might be even uglier lol.

Anybody do anything like this??

Every pic I see has the mudflap.

Thanks

The Count

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:26 pm

Several of us have bobbed our rear fenders. Try the search function.
Just be aware that you will throw all kinds of road crud on your back.

Mine is cut down but I didn't like my jacket and/or backpack getting so grimy so I re-customized it. I ordered a mudflap from JC Whitney, attached that to the fender extension that I never used and then attached all of that back to the bobbed rear fender. I think it looks pretty decent.

Here it is originally "bobbed" . The stripe on the rear tire hugger is reflective; I miss having that show

and here is how I have it now. Looks OK and keeps my back clean.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:51 pm

The license plate (and side reflector) holder is held in place by two rivets. My rivets failed recently, and I had to re-rivet it back on (because I want to keep the reflectors).

CountChocula · Post by **CountChocula** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:23 am

Interesting.

So yeah mines just a 50 and just need the tiny sticker.

I think I may try cutting it down with a dremel or air saw.

I'm thinking the easiest would be to do it just under the bracket that has the reflectors because it will be a straight cut....Then I can even take the bracket off and just do a rough cut bc it will be under the bracket.

Other than flying debris...anybody have any other reasons not to??

Thanks!

The Count
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Witch · Post by **Witch** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:49 am

If you ever move to another state, or sell the bike to someone who lives elsewhere, the bike may actually need that license plate bracket. Some states give even the 50s plates.

If it were me, I'd just do like you're thinking, and cut it as far up as I could without cutting that plate bracket off.

issue31 · Post by **issue31** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:11 pm

Get a piece of white plastic or tefflon. Cover it with DOT reflectorived red tape (any auto stor). put your tag in the middle. Presto good reflector, place for your tag, and do not have to mess around with removing anything. issue31 John

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:26 pm

I have mine bobbed off pretty high up on my Rattler. I think that it looks pretty cool but as mentioned earlier, you will get a little dirty if riding in less than ideal conditions.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:03 am

Personally, I favor the look of the 'flap.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:04 pm

Dont like the sports bike look?

batgirl101 · Post by **batgirl101** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:22 pm

i bobbed the fender, love the look but all the crap slung on my scoot and back is the trade off. hopefully that will happen only in rainy weather.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:11 pm

Ya I haven't noticed it except for when the road is pretty wet. And I only ride in that weather if I have to so it works out fine for my situation.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 7:22 pm

SuperCyclone.81 wrote:Dont like the sports bike look?

I've tried to look at it that way. Doesn't quite work for me, so I just reason it's a scooter fender.