oldbird Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 For those who have the clear rears,is there a knock-out plate on the bottom as on the OEM so I can use the illumination for my license plate?Thanks Oldbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 I have the clear alternative tail light, and yes there is a knock out. It is harder to do then the factory one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbird Posted June 2, 2003 Author Share Posted June 2, 2003 Thanks.And if it is a bit harder,no problem,because I seem to have a lot of time due to all the f'n rain! Oldbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 I just did my (stock) rear tail light and I didn't knock out the panel. I used a one inch hole saw in a drill press. Put two holes close to the rear of bike and super glued thin plastic inside of lense. It worked very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99Birdman Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 ClearAlternatives makes 2 versions of the taillight. One has red inserts and you uses clear bulbs the other uses LEDs which are clear until on and then are red. I have the LED version and knocking out the bottom of the lens will cause RED light to project on the plate (instead of white). Could be wrong, but I think the insert one will do the same. Some cops may decide this isn't adequate illumination and give you a ticket. Had this happen on another bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBIRD Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 The LED one would not illuminate on the licence plate even if one were to remove the bottom of the assembly. LEDs are directional and you can barely see 'em illuminating from side view. I think some wide angle illumination ones claim to be seen from "wider" angles without giving the angle. I have the LED one so I installed four high intensity LEDs on the bottom plastic and wired them to the original licence plate wiring. I've choosen blue ones and I think it looks pretty cool at night and pretty bright too. I had posted pictures of it in the past but don't remember if it was on the old forum. If there is any interest to see it, I'll dig 'em up and post again. Ruhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubajohn Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 is this yours ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBIRD Posted June 3, 2003 Share Posted June 3, 2003 is this yours ? Yes, indeed is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX RATED Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 The last thing I think I want iluminated is my lic. plate........ :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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