Do you struggle putting on the rear license plate of your F3 T or L? Try this!

[rjinaz86323]

I believe many people struggle when putting on their rear license plate (at least on F3 T's & L's). Neither my wife nor I could get our hands in between the tire and the fender to attach the nuts. So I drilled 2 holes in each slot closest to the center. They need to be big enough for the nut to go through. I then put the bolt and nut through the license plate (and frame). I pushed the first one through, then positioned the license plate so the second one was over the hole, and pushed it through. Then I centered the plate and pulled the plate out until the nut was up against the inside of the fender. This stopped it from rotating while I tightened the bolt from the front side. It saved me a bunch time and frustration.


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[Gwolf]

If you can't get to the back side without a lot of trouble, then pop rivet the plates on. You can drill the rivets out to change the plates later.

 

[T.P.]

I converted mine to studs (longer bolts and some flat washers and lock nuts from the backside)
(Just slide the L plate on to the studs fast and easy) At Minnesota DMV's you can get yourself tabs for 3 years.
T.P.

 

[Peder]

I just used these. Push them into the slots in the fender. It might take a little force, but they go in. I have not had a problem in over 20k miles.

https://www.amazon.com/Nylon-Licens...lon+screw+inserts,automotive,170&sr=1-12&th=1

 

[tjranch9]

I cut a couple of slots in mine. No problem now...

 

[Deanna777]

No, I don't have any problems installing the licence plate on my 2023 F3 LTD SS.

Deanna

 

[richreed701]

I use the same "hardware" that Can Am uses to hold the bodywork on, the push-pin style plastic rivets. Yeah, I know they are not as secure as a pop rivet or even a tightened nut and bolt, but in my 55 years of riding motorcycles I have never had a plate stolen (knock on wood). For those of you who prefer the traditional nut and bolt, try holding the nut with a pair of forceps. The curve of the forceps (or more correctly, haemostats) works great. Still requires patience and a steady hand, so have one of your grandkids on hand. They supply the steady hand, you supply the patience and a chocolate milkshake at their favorite vendor afterwards.

 

[Briorick]

No problem here either on my 2014 RTL. Could be having longer fingers is an asset in this instance.