New Billet License Plate Bracket for '04 R1's.

Fully machined billet aluminum. Price TBA. '02-'03 models are coming soon. Let me know what you think.

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That's HOT:bow

Not only "Yeah", but "Hell Yeah!".

That nice when is it go to be available

I want a new one now

I just made a bunch of them so they should be available very soon. I need to look at the material cost and machine time so I can figure out a price. I'll let you know as soon as they are ready to go.

please let me know as well...:hellobye

That's hot!:rock I'll be looking to get one when they're ready to come out.

i don't even have an 04 and i love it.

Lookin' good! Are all state plates the same size?

Looks nice...!

All plate sizes are not the same, there will most likely be an issue with that. There is over a half inch variance from state to state.

So you drill holes in your plate to bolt it up to the bracket.

oohh... might have to change from good ol zip ties to these babies

You got a pic with a plate on it??

Hi. Looks sweet. Im guessing there's no provision for a plate light? What could we do here to keep it legal. Bolt lights or something? If I order a few goodies can we pack em together and save on freight?

I have an '03 and would be interested in a plate bracket...

thats gonna look good on my silver 04 thats what ive been waiting for let me when you know how much

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs Fully machined billet aluminum. Price TBA. '02-'03 models are coming soon. Let me know what you think. Hmmmm Looks Familiar http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82923

Very very nice. What will price be? Gregg when are your clear flushies going to be availible?

I'm working on some sort of plate light that will go in the hole left in the tail for the wiring. Stay tuned.

Originally posted by GRH Hmmmm Looks Familiar http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82923 are you suggesting your bent crack pipe with hose clamp and rubbers mod was copied by G customs? :lol don't take that the wrong way your idea is a fine garage engineered product but I doubt it was modeled in real time while GC's was doing the cad cam program to cut it from solid billet, even the screws are machined into his setup.

Originally posted by Warlord are you suggesting your bent crack pipe with hose clamp and rubbers mod was copied by G customs? :lol don't take that the wrong way your idea is a fine garage engineered product but I doubt it was modeled in real time while GC's was doing the cad cam program to cut it from solid billet, even the screws are machined into his setup. Same idea you have to admit, I just don't have a 50K CNC in my shop....oh and PS mine was modeled in real time too.

Originally posted by GRH Hmmmm Looks Familiar http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=82923 GRH, What are the inserts you used for the mounting points?

Originally posted by clintb GRH, What are the inserts you used for the mounting points? I used the stock screws to mount the plate bracket, I used a nylon washer to separate the plate mount from the subframe. The 2 remaining non-used holes were plugged with barbed plastic covers.

Will there also be an option for a tag light? Sadly enough in the state of Indiana you have to have your tag lit with a white light. With the 03 model that is.. Thanks..

Hey GRH, Sorry that you think I copied your plate bracket. I don't really think they are the least bit alike. If it makes you feel better, imitation is the highest form of flattery.

How much wind do you guys think pushes against the plate at high speeds? Anybody think that the wind will try to "roll" the bracket back into the paint? I am not saying the actual whole bracket, just the contact point. Just not sure how much pressure is stressed on such a thin contact point.

It's been tested safe up to 400 mph!!

Gregg~ I think a plate light would be nice or at the very least cover plates for the remaining holes. That said, the bracket itself looks good. :thumbup

i'd love to see a shot with the plate on it :beer

Originally posted by crashtd i'd love to see a shot with the plate on it :beer :iamwithst :jump

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs Hey GRH, Sorry that you think I copied your plate bracket. I don't really think they are the least bit alike. If it makes you feel better, imitation is the highest form of flattery. No worries Gregg, not like either of us are going to get rich selling license plate brackets.

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs It's been tested safe up to 400 mph!! lol... I want HIS mods!

I'll take two in Carbon Fiber please. And oh yeah, put it on my account. :-)

Originally posted by Mammalian04 How much wind do you guys think pushes against the plate at high speeds? Anybody think that the wind will try to "roll" the bracket back into the paint? I am not saying the actual whole bracket, just the contact point. Just not sure how much pressure is stressed on such a thin contact point. ummmmmmmmmm errrrrrrrr duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh

That's the nicest one I've seen yet. Put me down for one!!

The base plate that ataches to the bike should cover all 4 holes.

Originally posted by accce The base plate that ataches to the bike should cover all 4 holes. That is what I was getting at. Would look cleaner too (no need for plugs etc). I can see how this would make a machined product more complicated though. Is something like that possible on the next run Gregg, or would it increase costs to much? Thanks bro.

Originally posted by accce The base plate that ataches to the bike should cover all 4 holes. I'm all for that approach as well. It sure would ease my mind in terms of structural integrity.

Gregg said he was working on a light housing that would cover up the old wiring holes. Maybe the next design could have a four hole mount with the wiring plug/light integrated as one piece. Maybe he has already thought of this.

Material cost would go up drasticly if he made it to cover all for holes. Two peices, on for lights would be cheaper and brace them together "S.S allthread". Just an Idea for ya Greg By the way it is ***n awesome will it work on my R6. :dollar How much???:D

Originally posted by Hehe Material cost would go up drasticly if he made it to cover all for holes. Two peices, on for lights would be cheaper and brace them together "S.S allthread". Just an Idea for ya Greg By the way it is ***n awesome will it work on my R6. :dollar How much???:D Who wants cheaper. I want something that works.

Are you guys seriously worried about structural integrity? Not to be rude, but that's absolutely ridiculous!!! The bracket is .5" thick 6061 aluminum. Every other bracket out there is made of .030" sheet metal!! My bracket is held on with 2 M6 screws that go directly into tapped holes in the bracket. M6 screws are what's used to mount your clipons. M6 screws are what's used to mount your brake rotors. Your fuel tank is held on with 2 M6 screws. The list goes on and on.

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs Are you guys seriously worried about structural integrity? Not to be rude, but that's absolutely ridiculous!!! The bracket is .5" thick 6061 aluminum. Every other bracket out there is made of .030" sheet metal!! My bracket is held on with 2 M6 screws that go directly into tapped holes in the bracket. M6 screws are what's used to mount your clipons. M6 screws are what's used to mount your brake rotors. Your fuel tank is held on with 2 M6 screws. The list goes on and on. Alright there, Gregg we believe ya. It just seems like the plate would be one heck of a sail sittin' in the wind. If you've already checked it out, then that's cool by me. Oh, and where's those new, clear flushies, damnit? :)

Looks sharp Gregg!

"The Plastic," not the bolts. Just some constructive criticism and INQUIRY. He missed the point. Oh well.

Still would like all for holes to be covered with some kind of face plate and have the tag bracket mounted in the middle of the for bolt holes.

The bracket bolts to the aluminum subframe, not the bodywork.

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs I'm working on some sort of plate light that will go in the hole left in the tail for the wiring. Stay tuned. any chance that you might also be able to integrate some kind of turn signals into the plate also... would be damn sweet....:yesnod

That looks really good. Where in the world do some of you come up with the "structural integrity" for that bracket being able to withstand wind resistance?!?! In that case you should just cut some holes in your tag so the wind resistance will be reduced. :2bitchsla :crash

Originally posted by Lestat77 That looks really good. Where in the world do some of you come up with the "structural integrity" for that bracket being able to withstand wind resistance?!?! In that case you should just cut some holes in your tag so the wind resistance will be reduced. :2bitchsla :crash or just dragged out into the street and shot :fact

Originally posted by crashtd or just dragged out into the street and shot :fact Lestat & Crash, Get off your friggin high horses. So what if someone decides to actually fire off their brain cells and question the design of a product. Maybe you guys like to follow, but I see something that could possibly benefit from a small change. Stick with your mentality and we'd all be riding steam powered bicycles.

Originally posted by clintb Lestat & Crash, Get off your friggin high horses. So what if someone decides to actually fire off their brain cells and question the design of a product. Maybe you guys like to follow, but I see something that could possibly benefit from a small change. Stick with your mentality and we'd all be riding steam powered bicycles. :iamwithst Everyone that has taken the mudflap off before knows what the bracket would bolt into. My concern was a minor one with the brackets small base torquing into the plastic. No one said the bracket would break. Just concerns. Mine was with the bracket hurting the plastic, not the "wind" hurting the bracket. Gregg is here to make money selling what people want. It would seem that if more and more peoples concerns are addressed (to a limit of course) then more and more people will buy his product. More products sold = More $ for Gregg. This is the principle of people voicing their concerns. It's a shame I had to spell it out for ya'll. Me ---->:2bitchsla <----Lestat & Crash 'nough said.

I love you guys!!!!!! Seriously, I appreciate and consider all ideas and constructive criticisms. Thanks for helping me make the best products possible.

Originally posted by croc1 thats gonna look good on my silver 04 thats what ive been waiting for let me when you know how much dont forget you gotta put a plate over it then you wont see it anyway :thumbup still looks good.........:bow

Interested in 02/03 let us see'em when there available, and prices please Greg, thanks AD.

The '02-'03 R1's and '03-'05 R6 plate brackets are done also. I'll get some pics of them this weekend.

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs The '02-'03 R1's and '03-'05 R6 plate brackets are done also. I'll get some pics of them this weekend. Great! Where can I order my 04 R1 version then??? And when are the clear LEDs gonna be available? I'm looking to place an order for both.

Hey Greg, It looks like the tire will hit the plate when the wheel is at full stroke have you checked this?

Haven't had any problems with the plate hitting. I'll post some pics with the plate installed. The clear LED's will be available in Mid Novemer at the latest. My current ship date is 10-28-04.

Post alot of pics with the plate mang!:jump

yeah pics!

Bump. Wondering how its going? It may be a dumb-arze question, but do we order them through the Tobefast site, or is Gregs Customs a different entity? Cheers, Todd

looks great man, .. ;)

Whatever hapened ?

i could use one of those. put me down. i'll just keep checkin to see when it's available. thanks :rock

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs Haven't had any problems with the plate hitting. I'll post some pics with the plate installed. The clear LED's will be available in Mid Novemer at the latest. My current ship date is 10-28-04. Hi Gregg, Been following this and the Clear Frosted Flushmount Thread quite closely. There has already been a suggestion, maybe too late at this point, but if you were starting with just a bracket for the license plate, then considered adding a light to illuminate the plate, then add turn signals, aren't you in effect creating a fender eliminator kit? I'm not too thrilled about some of the choices out there currently for an 04/05 R1. Would you consider addressing that as maybe an add on option to what you've already started (bracket + light)? I'm pretty sure you have a decent following here, and it might just catch on. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for those clear flushmounts, and hopefully a Gregg's Fender Eliminator Kit as well!!

The first batch of plate brackets are on their way to McCoys. You can contact them to order. They are available in bare aluminum and black anodized aluminum. The come with all required stainless hardware. These brackets are meant to be used with either an integrated tail light or with our LED's mounted in the tail section. That is why there is no provision for signals on the bracket.

Here's the pre-order purchase link.. we should have them over the next week... :) http://www.tobefast.com/detail.aspx?ID=781

Originally posted by SpidermanSS Here's the pre-order purchase link.. we should have them over the next week... :) http://www.tobefast.com/detail.aspx?ID=781 There goes more of my MONIES.....................:lol

No signals but the plate light is coming?

These brackets are in stock now a www.tobefast.com ... :thumbup

Originally posted by SpidermanSS These brackets are in stock now a www.tobefast.com ... :thumbup Hi SpidermanSS and Gregg: Been checking this thread on a daily basis hoping for some pics of the new bracket. I'm mostly interested in seeing the positioning of the bracket relative to the end of the exhaust pipes. Pics are worth a thousand words, but in the meantime, maybe either one of you can elaborate or maybe someone that has received one already can respond. I, personally, prefer the "recessed" look, where the license plate is mounted "way inside", kinda close to the rear suspension spring as opposed to the "under the muffler outlet near the tips of the canisters" (if that makes any sense). Judging from the initial pictures of the prototype, I'm guessing it will be mounted towards the ends of the pipes as opposed to the "recessed" location? Also, out of curiousity, where are you with the plate light project? Pics would be nice, but comments would be welcome as well. I'm anxiously awaiting you(r) response(s) as I have a whole laundry list of items that I'd like to order as a single batch, as opposed to ordering one-sy, two-sies.. Hope you understand. Tanks!

No Comments?? Nobody has ordered the plate bracket?? No status on plate light?? Anybody home??

The plate bracket mounts to 2 of the four original fender mount holes. The front two holes are what we use for mounting. We are still working on a plate light solution. In the winter we work on new projects and we have a big list of stuff we're working on.

Hey shane, can u throw one of them brackets on a bike and take some pics??:jump

pics

Gregg, What's the distance between mounting holes for the license plate?

Let me know if you need more pics or different angles.

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Yes, if you don't mind please take a picture a little further back.

Thanks for the pics. That's what I've been waiting for.

just out of interest, how are people lighting these ? i really want to get one, but i need to make sure it can be lit up properly, without hacking through my faring panels too much.

Very nice...may I ask the question: diff. colors available? :)

Originally posted by martinc Very nice...may I ask the question: diff. colors available? :) Dang Martin... did you miss the fact that this thread is 1 year 4 months and 22 days old? But to answer your questions.... You can buy a libertek plate light from tobefast. Do a search for mounting ideas. Yeah, it also comes in black..... looks something like this....

Holy Crap. 43.50 for a light?!? There has to be a cheaper way to do this. Anyone have any other ideas?

I got 2 hyper white leds from radio shack bought the led holders fit through the bolt hole openings perfect wired up my resistors wired them to the tail lights bam you got light. Lights up the plate good and only cost five bucks and it's clean looking. I will post pic I don't know how well you will be able to make it out but let me tell you it is stealth.

Originally posted by Gregg's Customs Are you guys seriously worried about structural integrity? Not to be rude, but that's absolutely ridiculous!!! The bracket is .5" thick 6061 aluminum. Every other bracket out there is made of .030" sheet metal!! My bracket is held on with 2 M6 screws that go directly into tapped holes in the bracket. M6 screws are what's used to mount your clipons. M6 screws are what's used to mount your brake rotors. Your fuel tank is held on with 2 M6 screws. The list goes on and on. The man's right, am a welder fabricator, and ive would with aluminum a lot and the bracket is well up for the job,

unbelievable nice and minimalistic...........beautiful

greggs billet are the best... great craftsmanship