License Plate Holder | BMW R18

Installing a motorcycle license plate holder generally follows the same logic: locating the fixing points, securing the holder, then connecting the plate lighting. Most holders fix onto existing points of the motorcycle, often on the swingarm or the rear frame, using the supplied hardware. It is important to mount the screws with threadlocker to guarantee a durable hold against vibration. The plate itself is then secured to the holder, usually with rivets or screws. The final and essential step is the electrical connection of the plate lighting, which must be carried out following the wiring diagram. A functional test of the lighting completes the installation. Our license plate holder FCR Original for BMW R18 comes with detailed instructions covering each of these steps.

Removing a license plate holder from a motorcycle is done in the reverse order of its installation. First, disconnect the electrical wiring of the plate lighting, taking care to insulate the wires. Then release the license plate from the holder by removing its rivets or screws. Finally, unscrew the holder from its fixing points on the motorcycle. The operation is generally quick, but it is worth keeping the original hardware if you plan to refit a standard configuration later. A holder fixed with threadlocker may require a little more effort to unscrew. Our license plate holder FCR Original for BMW R18 fixes onto the left swingarm and follows exactly this logic.

Yes, this license plate holder is designed for the entire BMW R18 range: R18 Standard, Classic, B, Transcontinental, Roctane and 100 Years. It fixes onto two holes located on the inside of the left rear swingarm. It is not compatible with other BMW families such as the R nineT or the R12, which rely on a different rear architecture. If you have a doubt about your model year or version, our team checks compatibility with you before ordering at 05 49 62 03 26.

The installation is done on the left rear swingarm and requires an electrical connection for the lighting. The holder allows for two configurations.For the installation of the holder alone: 1. Position the holder against the 2 holes on the inside of the left swingarm. 2. Secure it with the 2 M8x16 screws, mounted with threadlocker. 3. Carry out the wiring of the plate lighting following the diagram in the instructions. 4. Secure your plate with the rivets supplied, then test the lighting. For the combined installation with the FCR Original rear mudguard, the upper fixing uses an M8x35 screw with a spacer and the mudguard support. The complete instructions detail both cases, with wiring diagram. If you are not comfortable with the electrical part, we recommend entrusting this step to a professional.

This holder is designed to accept different license plate formats: the standard approved plate as well as more compact formats. This versatility allows it to be adapted to your configuration and to the format in force in your country. The plate fixes onto the holder using the rivets supplied in the kit. Whatever the format chosen, the holder ensures a solid and secure hold of the plate.

Yes, this license plate holder has been designed to work in two configurations: alone, or combined with the FCR Original rear mudguard. In the combined installation, the lower fixing remains ensured by the M8x16 screw, while the upper fixing uses an M8x35 screw with a spacer and the rear mudguard support. This compatibility, thought out in advance, makes it possible to build a coherent rear end by combining the two parts. The installation instructions detail this configuration precisely.