Rear Fender Vibration

[LittleJohn]

Well, once again I have lost a liscense plate due to either vibration, wind resistance, or a combination of both.

I discovered last night that all that was left of my liscense plate was the two top corners that my replacement screws with fender washers and lock nuts were holding.
http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab179/JohnBBrooks/CIMG0330.jpg?t=1303487245

Guess Ill have to wait til next week to get a replacement plate since its a holiday today. Oh well, Ill plead stupidity if I get stopped this weekend.:dontknow:

 

[spydee owner]

Well, once again I have lost a liscense plate due to either vibration, wind resistance, or a combination of both.

I discovered last night that all that was left of my liscense plate was the two top corners that my replacement screws with fender washers and lock nuts were holding.
http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab179/JohnBBrooks/CIMG0330.jpg?t=1303487245

Guess Ill have to wait til next week to get a replacement plate since its a holiday today. Oh well, Ill plead stupidity if I get stopped this weekend.:dontknow:

It's important that the bottom part of the plate be fastened as well. My bike came with two velcro fasteners on the back of the plate at each bottom corner. This same thing that happened to you happened to a friend of mine. Use either velcro or duct tape. I think it is more wind flow that flexes the plate and eventually fatigue cracks the top of the plate.:shocked:

 

[Firefly]

:2thumbs:

 

[NancysToy]

It's important that the bottom part of the plate be fastened as well. My bike came with two velcro fasteners on the back of the plate at each bottom corner. This same thing that happened to you happened to a friend of mine. Use either velcro or duct tape. I think it is more wind flow that flexes the plate and eventually fatigue cracks the top of the plate.:shocked:

:agree: These fasteners are actually 3M dual-Locks. They hold better than Velcro. They're in the BRP parts list, and you should have received a pair with your RS.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

I lost my plate (and factory velcro) this winter. I added better bolts but will add the extra velcro for the bottom of the plate. Thanks for the heads up on holding the bottom of the plate alos! :2thumbs:

 

[NancysToy]

Reinforcing the back of the plate with something like Gorilla Tape doesn't hurt, either.

 

[dltang]

My plate rattle so bad it broke also. I managed to get it before I lost it. I have gone through two sets of rear fender brackets, fixed rear brackets and two license plate holders. Finally I bought a heavy duty plate bracket with a back and that worked. I also duct taped my license plate back together from the back side. It is all for naught now though. I just put RideON in my rear tire and took the wheel weights off and Brian relocated my license plate. My Spyder rides smoother than it has ever before. I have used RideOn before but never took the wheel weights off. I don't know why it is different this time but it is so nice. Here is a photo of my new plate location.