Ugh...stupid license plate light cover

[NancysToy]

Take an old CD or DVD case and cut a plastic reinforcement disc for the back, where the screw goes through. An X-Acto knife works best...or a single edged razor blade. Glue it to the back of the screw boss with model airplane glue. Let it dry overnight. Drill a hole through the original screw hole and the reinforcement. Mount it on the Spyder, and don't tighten it too tight. There is nothing to bottom out, and the bracket is flimsy, which is why the lens breaks from over-tightening. Don't forget the RTV silicone on the screw hole before you put the lens back on and install the screw. For more security, you can use RTV silicone around the outside edge of the lens, too, either hidden, or a couple of dags underneath. It will be harder to get off to change a bulb, though. Let that dry overnight, and you should be set for a while. Take the broken one to your dealer, and see if they will replace it under warranty. Pays to have a spare.

Neglected to mention that the place to put the silicone is the screw hole on the bracket...not the lens.

 

[Rando]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CAN-...0062397QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[Trickie Dick]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CAN-...0062397QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Regarding the holder that Rando referenced,
Here's a post from the other forum that shows this plate holder installation with pictures. http://www.spydertalk.com/forums/topic/11722-new-license-light-w-pictures/

 

[wyliec]

Regarding the holder that Rando referenced,
Here's a post from the other forum that shows this plate holder installation with pictures. http://www.spydertalk.com/forums/topic/11722-new-license-light-w-pictures/

Thanks, Trickie Dick. Although I haven't had any trouble with my stock one, I have money burning a hole in my pocket and will order this.

Anyone else here ordered one of these?

 

[SpyderWolf]

Mine fell off somewhere on I-95 during the ryde down to Daytona. I was lucky that I did not get a ticket for the first couple of days, as there were police everywhere, and the locals said they were real sticklers for that sort of thing. Lamont told me a cat eye light would work while we were talking at the track, so I went to J&P Cycles and bought one. Their contracted mechanics put it on for me, and I actually think this will work much better than the stock as it is an actual red rear light with the white license plate light shining underneath. They had to drill 2 new holes in the rear fender, but that was a small price to pay for much better solution than the stock one.

For those that are interested in this, the part number is 3400105 Cateye Taillight 12 Volt STD Red Lens. :thumbup: