license plate on a 2011 sportsman 850 xp

Qman · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 02:39 PM

Has any one mounted a liscence plate on the back of their XP? If so, can you post a pic or point me in the direction of one?

Thanks!

nmpolaris · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 08:09 PM

I did. I don't have a picture right now (It's 10PM) . But, I simply took my plate placed it where it looked right, on the muffler shield! Marked the 2 upper holes location on the shield with a sharpie. Carefully drilled 2 holes. Hold onto the drill good don't let the bit hit the muffler itself. Got 2 bolts and nuts with star washers attached. I believe the bolts were only about 1/2" or so in length. Don't use a bolt any longer than necessary. That was 3 weeks ago. Checked them the other day and they are still as tight as when put on. Good Luck.

slyder01 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-02-2010, 04:40 AM

There is an easier way without drilling, go to Lowe's or Home Depot and go to the electrical section and buy 2 conduit clamps, they have them with the rubber on as that will protect the paint, they will be a little small but they do work. Don't forget the necessary screws. Hope these pics will help ya

Qman · #4 (**permalink**) 04-02-2010, 09:07 AM

Thanks guys - both great ideas!

guruerror · #5 (**permalink**) 08-20-2011, 03:59 PM

Not an XP...but this might give you some ideas...I had to lose that third brake light.

twotxns · #6 (**permalink**) 08-20-2011, 07:47 PM

Here is a picture of my plate mount on the 850XP. I did a fast and easy way of mounting mine and then I went to Pep Boys for some led lights and drilled holes into the plastic and recessed the lights and wired them into the tail lights.

twotxns · #7 (**permalink**) 08-20-2011, 07:50 PM

The touring model does not have a box in the rear, so this was an easy install. When I purchased the XP from the dealer, they had drilled holes in the alum. heat guard on the muffler. Unfortunately the wiring harness made it 4 miles before melting on the muffler. I might go back to the original plate mount on the heat shield, just depends on what ideas come into my head for lights...