I have a pair of Custom Dynamics LED Brightsides to replace the reflectors on either side of the bikes rear frame.

The instructions indicate I am to run the wires up the frame and rear strut forward then up under the under-tail panel to gain access to the plate light panel which is back towards the end of the seat.

I am not crazy about the idea. It seems it'd be easier to just run the wires about a foot +/- to the license plate light wiring since the Brightsides will be running lights only. I called Custom Dynamics, and they said it should work fine.

So, I have all four bolts out of the top of the fender and the two bolts holding the license plate.

I assumed the fender should come right off. It does not, and it seems something else is holding it. But, I cannot find anything.

I know some panels and both side mirrors require a bit of force to remove, but I did not want to put too much force trying to remove the rear panel without some suggestions.

Has anyone done something like this?

Thanks ya'll!