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So.....
Back to the daft questions! The bike I bought came with one on those car holders on the windshield. Needless to say that was the first mod I did before leaving the shop!
So I have a tax haven but I can't work out where to put it :?
On my scoot it was really obvious, but I can't see any bolts on the lhs that look small enough.
any suggestions/ pics would be most apprieciated :oops:
Mine is on the front bolt of the chain guard...behind the heel plate.
People put them on the front brake pipe bolt, but i have seen the metal ones pierce the rad in the event of an off.
HTH
muddycoffee
17-08-05, 10:35 AM
Legally it has to be on the left hand side of the bike and in front of the riders footpeg.
Carsick
17-08-05, 10:38 AM
Legally it has to be on the left hand side of the bike and in front of the riders footpeg.
screw that!
bikes are given alot of leeway in that regard, anyway. I personally put mine on the side of the radiator, but I would have no issues with putting it in my wallet if it was still legible.
Anonymous
17-08-05, 10:48 AM
Most waterproof tax disc holders aren't...
So, loosen the two screws holding the nearside pillion footrest hangar. Take out the rearmost screw. Slip the holder bracket between the hangar and the frame, with the tax disc bit pointing to the rear. Put the screw back in and tighten.
Holder is tucked up under the seat fairing, nicely visible, but out of the rain and spray and not too easy to steal.
(see other threads about whether to display a photocopy and keep the original in a safe place)
muddycoffee
17-08-05, 10:50 AM
mine's on the side of the radiator too, but only because the dealer put it there. I can't see anywhere better to put it myself, but It looks like it's getting a bit damp with the condensation..
People put them on the front brake pipe bolt, but i have seen the metal ones pierce the rad in the event of an off.
HTH
I wish I knew that would happen before i hit a lamb last year. :cry: Big sturdy alloy holder buckled and did it's best to halve the rad too. Didn't actually burst it but there is a big dent.
Mine is still on the left fork but points rearwards not upwards!!
I didn't know it was supposed to be infront of the rider peg? I think the bike came from the garage new with it on the chainguard bolt.
Mine is on the bolt for the chain guard behind the heel plate.
If you are going to get done for it deing behind the foot peg you will also get a ticket for having 2 eyes. :roll:
tinceysv650
17-08-05, 02:27 PM
put mine on the radiator bolt..
not in anyway of anything
fizzwheel
17-08-05, 02:44 PM
Left fork, bolted onto brake pipe bracket
Points towards rear of the bike
i've removed the rear foot pegs in my bike and bolted it to one of the holes for the foot peg
graphikill
17-08-05, 03:52 PM
whats this road tax thing your all on about......
lol
mines on teh chain gard thingy
Quiff Wichard
17-08-05, 04:07 PM
Most waterproof tax disc holders aren't...
So, loosen the two screws holding the nearside pillion footrest hangar. Take out the rearmost screw. Slip the holder bracket between the hangar and the frame, with the tax disc bit pointing to the rear. Put the screw back in and tighten.
Holder is tucked up under the seat fairing, nicely visible, but out of the rain and spray and not too easy to steal.
(see other threads about whether to display a photocopy and keep the original in a safe place)
that is where mine is..
however it still gets slightly wet- hence- its a photocopy(with copy- orig with rider) and the original is under my seat in a clear waterproof zippy up bag from partners...it annoys me actually as they spend so much on the advert telling you that they now know via the computer if u aint taxed.so vice versa!! so why have to display it !!!!
Jenni- make sure if u put the orig there that it is secure- lose it or get it nicked at they charge you £7 for a new copy !!!
NB- Old pic from last time this issue was raised- my bike IS taxed I assure you !
http://www.thebikereview.com/iup/get8.asp?ID=1068
Quiff Wichard
17-08-05, 04:10 PM
oh and I am proud of my chicken strips too- an issue I have defended in the past !!
independentphoto
17-08-05, 05:49 PM
Hi Jenni,
I picked up my new ride only a few weeks ago and could not believe the manufacuters part- Not even tupperware. It was mounted on the front chainguard screw whis is a standard philips screw. Not very clever.
After a trip to J&S Accessories, I returned to fit a lovely colour matched Oxford Tax Haven using the the rear bolt of the left pillion peg mount which of course is a hex key job.
It's now easier to see and keeps the disc up high and tucked underneath.
Sorry no pic for now.
Cheers,
Garry
Thanks all, I put it behind my left footpeg to start with but think i might move it now. I like the idea of keeping it drier
Mine is on the bolt for the chain guard behind the heel plate.
If you are going to get done for it deing behind the foot peg you will also get a ticket for having 2 eyes. :roll:
Same here.
Anonymous
17-08-05, 10:23 PM
Jenni: looks like you'll be joining the very exclusive Tax-Disc-on-Left-Hand-Pillion-Peg-Rear-Screw Club....members (so far): me, MC, Quiff and Indie.....
stumpy1
18-08-05, 07:25 PM
hey el boc not forgetting me ,i think i had mine on before you any way copycat lol
stumpy1
mitchbligh
18-08-05, 11:21 PM
I think you are all MAD!!! Mine is in the house where it will stay until I get a producer. I have had that may nicked over the years you wouldn't believe it! Maybe a photocopy in the wallet is a good idea too...
knightster
18-08-05, 11:38 PM
Yeah I know a few people who have had them stolen too.
Mine is in the same place as the one in the photo.
The best suggestion I have heard regarding having the tax nicked, is to put a colour photocoy in the tax disk holder and keep the original under the seat.
rednorvs
12-11-05, 01:08 PM
bottom of the right fork. job done. i tell a lie, its on the front left bolt on the fendaso no chance of it poking my radiator
wheelnut
12-11-05, 02:31 PM
Mine is in the post occifer :D
northwind
12-11-05, 02:36 PM
That's where mine lives too. I used to have it on th chain guard but it's better there I think.
Last Action Pimp
12-11-05, 05:58 PM
Most waterproof tax disc holders aren't...
So, loosen the two screws holding the nearside pillion footrest hangar. Take out the rearmost screw. Slip the holder bracket between the hangar and the frame, with the tax disc bit pointing to the rear. Put the screw back in and tighten.
Holder is tucked up under the seat fairing, nicely visible, but out of the rain and spray and not too easy to steal.
thats what i did
kwak zzr
12-11-05, 06:16 PM
chain guard.
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