cb 500 but not to standard

[gary123]

I had a little ride up to Graham and Julies place today, got a nice cup of tea and stole some some rare parts, thanks mate.
Also had a look at the number plate mounts on their mongrels. Im not keen on side mounts and did not cut the back end off my bike in the hope of coming up with something.
So on the way back I had a mooch round B and Q and bought some angle brackets. I think this will work but might end up using the brackets as templates for something more substantial.
I dont think they will flex/bend but they might be a bit "bouncy. (already had the light/plate mount)                                                                                                                       
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[gary123]

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[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Could you fit a bracket on the inside of each of the indicator bolts & attach them to the B&Q strips to improve overall rigidity?

The plate bracket seems a long way off a vertical number plate mount for some level of legality.

[gary123]

Could you fit a bracket on the inside of each of the indicator bolts & attach them to the B&Q strips to improve overall rigidity?

Maybe, still working on it.                                                                             
                                                                                                                 
   The plate bracket seems a long way off a vertical number plate mount for some level of legality.

Not sure what the law is, Ill google it.

[gary123]

60. Fixing of registration plate

(1) (a) Where a vehicle has been so designed that a space has been provided for the fixing

of a registration plate, the plate shall be fixed in the space so provided.

( Where a space is not provided the plate shall be fixed in the manner specified in

paragraph (2).

(2) Subject to paragraph (3), a registration plate shall be fixed vertically or, where that is not

reasonably practicable, in a position as close to the vertical as is reasonably practical at the front and

rear of every motor vehicle in such manner that the characters of the registration mark shall, at all

times, be visible from the front or the rear of the motor vehicle.                                                                   

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

If you are riding on the A515 towards Buxton from Ashbourne your plate will be spot on for the Bear in the Air that clocks speeders .

I think you need to comply with Para 2 in the unlikely event that you ever encounter the Dodo that was the Road Traffic Department even then it would most likely be just a VDRS ticket!

[andy120t]

I guess that the 'reasonably practical' test there is that if it's any more vertical it will foul the rear tyre, and/or break off against it.

My mounting is an angled piece that runs between the two indicator bolts (ie 1 inch or so long, then a 90 degree turn, then runs between the frame rails then another 90 degree turn/1 inch. The 1 inch bits are drilled and bolt to the indicator/ mudguard mounting holes),  so the number plate ends up similar to yours but the mount is fixed between the two ends/ arms of the frame. Doesn't bounce at all.  (It was a bracket from a gas fire that just happened to be the perfect fit).

[gary123]

I guess that the 'reasonably practical' test there is that if it's any more vertical it will foul the rear tyre, and/or break off against it.

My mounting is an angled piece that runs between the two indicator bolts (ie 1 inch or so long, then a 90 degree turn, then runs between the frame rails then another 90 degree turn/1 inch. The 1 inch bits are drilled and bolt to the indicator/ mudguard mounting holes),  so the number plate ends up similar to yours but the mount is fixed between the two ends/ arms of the frame. Doesn't bounce at all.  (It was a bracket from a gas fire that just happened to be the perfect fit).

Any chance of a picture, Ive avoided crossing between the indicator holes in case it catches the tyre.

[Trigger]

I had a little ride up to Graham and Julies place today, got a nice cup of tea and stole some some rare parts, thanks mate.
Also had a look at the number plate mounts on their mongrels. Im not keen on side mounts and did not cut the back end off my bike in the hope of coming up with something.
So on the way back I had a mooch round B and Q and bought some angle brackets. I think this will work but might end up using the brackets as templates for something more substantial.
I dont think they will flex/bend but they might be a bit "bouncy. (already had the light/plate mount)                                                                                                                       
                                                                                             

Nice seeing you mate. My mates dog was not 

I would put a bridge bracket between where you have the indicators mounted. This would give extra strength 

[gary123]

Yes, still working on it.

[gary123]

Well as far as the build goes Im calling it done
It runs OK but needs carb balance and timing tweaking. ( i bought a strobe Graham). Busy with house renovation atm and chasing another pile of scrap to keep me busy over winter.

[Nurse Julie]

Well done Gary 👍👍👍

[Trigger]

Looks a bit different than some boxes of parts. Balance the carbs before you strobe in the ignition and connect the strobe to a independent battery mate   

[Johnny4428]

Liking the look of that Gary! Nice work!

[gary123]

Looks a bit different than some boxes of parts. Balance the carbs before you strobe in the ignition and connect the strobe to a independent battery mate 

Cheers Graham, will do.