On my personal '86 VFR750 I've done some mild modifications, just to suit my taste. One of them was to shave the original rear turn signal brackets and helmet lock/seat lock assembly for a cleaner look to the tail cowling. This would require different signals and I chose a set of reproduction VFR/CBR 400 signals.
Originally I used an aftermarket fender eliminator but eventually decided that the original rear fender would be a better look. This change would require a separate bracket to be fabricated.
Originally I used an aftermarket fender eliminator but eventually decided that the original rear fender would be a better look. This change would require a separate bracket to be fabricated.
I began with this simple bracket using a strip of 1.5-inch wide aluminum which will bolt to the OEM license plate mount. After test fitting, I realized that the whole assembly was prone to bouncing and jiggling so I fabricated a small bracket to the rear of each light's mounting bolt (not shown in these photos) which attached to the fender itself. That firmed up the whole affair.
Here the assembly is test fitted with the left-side added bracket visible. With the license plate mounted, the whole thing becomes very stable.
After some filing and sanding, a coat of black paint followed by satin clearcoat is applied and...Job done!
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