Motorcycle number plate holder: tail tidy, side mount, folding
Why replace the factory holder
On many motorcycles the factory plate holder is long and heavy: the plastic “fender” under the rear light sticks out far beyond the wheel. So owners fit shortened versions (tail tidy) that remove the excess and make the rear end neater. Others solve a different problem: they need a side mount, a swingarm mount or a folding one, so the plate does not get in the way off the road.
Because the number plate on a motorcycle is regulated by rules, think before buying about how it will sit and whether it will stay readable. If you are in doubt, ask the seller about it.
Types
- Shortened holder (tail tidy) — the most popular, it replaces the factory part.
- Side mount — the plate sits on the side, often on customs.
- Folding holder — handy for off-road and enduro.
- Swingarm mount — for special builds.
- Simple frame holder — a cheap option for most models.
What to put in your request
- Type of holder — shortened, side, folding, swingarm.
- Motorcycle model — the full name, for example Yamaha MT-15.
- Year — important, because the mounts and wiring change.
- Plate light — whether you need an LED light or indicator mounts.
- Material — aluminium, steel, carbon, plastic.
- New or used.
- Delivery city and budget.
Example: “I am looking for a shortened plate holder for a Yamaha MT-15 2020, aluminium, with an LED plate light and mounts for indicators. New. Delivery to Sha Tin, budget up to HK$240.”
What to look at when choosing
Many shortened holders are sold with a light but without indicators. Check what exactly is included, whether you need to buy anything else and how to connect the wiring: sometimes rewiring or a resistor for LEDs is needed, so the indicators do not flash too fast. Ask whether there is an instruction and whether you have to cut the factory plastic.
When comparing two similar offers, look at the thickness of the metal, the anti-corrosion coating and the weight. A thin cheap bracket can crack under vibration.
One more point: after the swap, the plate must sit at the right angle and must not cover the indicators and the brake light. Ask the seller for a photo of the part fitted on a similar model, if there is one, and find out whether the bracket suits the size of a motorcycle plate. For off-road and enduro versions, check that the holder does not touch the rear mudguard and does not shake on a rough road.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You write a request on BlaBlaPrice in your own words, and sellers of motorcycle accessories send offers themselves. The platform compares them and shows the best one first, with reviews of the seller next to it. Nobody sees your phone number until you choose. More: how it works.
While you are at it, look at motorcycle mirrors and stickers: people often refresh the look of a bike in one go.
