From R. Ponicki
I recently decided to install the turn signal relocation kit with a laid back license plate on my 2005 Sporty XL 1200. While I was at it I thought “What the hell” and got a set of easy brackets to put on as well. I still haven’t gotten any hard back bags but the brackets work just fine with the throw overs for now.
The instructions that come with the kit get you close, but most instructions are written to span multiple years of bikes so if you get confused just bring out the flashlight and take a close look at your bike.
Three things you should know before you start the install if you own a Sporty.
1. You are going to have to take the fender rail bolts off. (Do one at a time)
2. You are going to need a nail file.
3. You don’t need to splice your wires.
The instructions call for putting the bike up on a jack. This will give you more clearance and make it easier, but its not absolutely necessary. I don’t have a jack and it worked out just fine.
By far the most frustrating part of this project was getting the turn signal wire out of the Maxi plug. The maxi plug is what plugs into the brake light fixture. You are going to hear a lot of people tell you that you need a special tool to remove the wire and that you better take your scoot to the stealers. Bullshit!

If you look at the diagram above you will see that there is a trap door that opens on the bottom of the maxi plug. Swing that open. Now get out that “special tool” AKA $0.99 nail file. If you look in from the top of the plug you will see that there are two channels separating the wires that go into the maxi plug. Sweep in from the top of the maxi plug from back to front and pull up the latch holding the wire in place. Pull out the wire while you are doing this. The diagram shows someone going into the back of the plug with a needle to lift the latch. This will work also but is a little more difficult.
This project was a lot of fun and if you have never turned your own wrenches then this would probably be a good upgrade to start with. If you get stuck on some part of the install its not going to affect the performance of the bike and you can just reverse what ever steps you took up to that point. Total time to install the relocation kit and brackets was about 3 hours using only basic hand tools.

Looks pretty good ehh