License Plate Holder | BMW R nineT

A motorcycle license plate holder secures and positions the registration plate at the rear of the bike, visibly and in line with regulations. On many models the original holder is bulky and weighs down the rear line. An aftermarket license plate holder, also called a tail tidy or fender eliminator, replaces it with a slimmer, better-integrated part for a cleaner rear. The most accomplished ones directly integrate the plate light and a reflector, which avoids adding separate parts. The quality of the material and machining then makes the difference between a holder that vibrates and one that lasts. Our FCR Original license plate holder for the BMW R nineT illustrates exactly this approach.

An aftermarket license plate holder is legal on a motorcycle provided the plate stays fully visible, legible and lit, in line with the regulations in force. The registration plate must keep a format and a position that allow it to be read, and have night lighting as well as a reflective device. A replacement holder remains compatible with these requirements as long as it keeps the plate visible and integrates the necessary light and reflector. As regulations can change and vary by country, we recommend checking the rules that apply to your situation. Our FCR Original license plate holder for the BMW R nineT is supplied with its plate light and reflector, precisely to make a compliant rear signalling easier.

Yes, this license plate holder is developed for the BMW R nineT and fixes onto existing fixing points of the bike. It installs at the rear, behind the wheel, and replaces the original plate holder. If in doubt about your model or year, our team checks compatibility with you before ordering at 05 49 62 03 26.

Yes, this license plate holder is supplied complete, with its plate light and its reflector integrated. These are the two elements essential to a compliant rear signalling, and they are already in place on the holder. The mounting hardware is also supplied. You simply have to fix the holder, connect the light to the bike's wiring harness and fix your plate. This complete set saves you from looking separately for a compatible plate light and reflector.

Installation is done behind the wheel, on existing fixing points of the bike, and includes an electrical connection for the plate light. Here are the main steps: Place the machined support on the existing fixing points, then screw it with the 2 M6x30 screws. Route the plate light sheath along the rear brake hose, secure it with the 2 Rilsan ties, then slide it under the plastic cover. Connect the plate light to the bike's wiring harness using the supplied terminals: side light (grey/red wire) to the red wire, earth (brown wire) to the black wire. Drill your plate and the holder at the desired spot, then secure the assembly with the 2 Ø4 rivets. Switch on the ignition and check that the lighting works correctly. Important: this installation involves an electrical connection and drilling the plate. The complete assembly instructions accompany the product. If you are not comfortable with this type of work, we recommend entrusting it to a professional.

This license plate holder is made of aluminium, with a machined support arm and a black finish. Aluminium offers a good compromise between lightness and strength, and machining the arm gives it a rigid base that limits vibration in use. The plate bracket is openwork with a cross pattern that visually lightens the part. The deep black finish blends into the mechanics and keeps the plate in the foreground. This care in machining and finish is what sets our FCR Original holder apart from a generic accessory.