License Plates, Frames & Holders
About License Plates, Frames & Holders
A license plate frame, holder or bracket carries the plate on the bike and sets where it sits. This category lists plate frames in chrome and black, side-mount plate brackets for models such as the Honda Monkey and Ducati Diavel V4, plate and turn signal mounting brackets, an LED plate marker light bar, plate bolts and a snowcross number plate. Riders buy them to replace a cracked frame, relocate a plate or finish the look of the tail.
Decide where the plate mounts and how it is held. Frames are listed in flat, radius and beveled styles, in single and dual designs. Side-mount and tail brackets are model specific, so use the model named in the listing or the Ride Finder at the top of the page. Plate size varies by place, so measure yours. Slim frames leave the state name and registration stickers visible. Check local rules on plate position, angle and lighting, since a relocated plate may need its own light.
Brands here include Atlantis, Cobra, Covingtons, HardDrive and Drag Specialties. A shorter tail often means a new plate mount, so see Fender Eliminators, and for bolts and brackets see Mounts, Brackets & Hardware. The wider group is Body & Frame.
FAQs on license plate frames and holders
Will a license plate frame cover my registration tag?
A frame with a thick border can hide the state name or a registration sticker, which some places do not allow. Choose a slim frame and check that everything on the plate stays readable. Check your local rules for what must stay visible.
What is a side-mount license plate bracket?
It moves the plate to the side of the rear wheel or tail instead of the center. Brackets are made for particular models, such as the Honda Monkey and Ducati Diavel V4 in the listings. Check local rules for plate angle and visibility before using one.
Does a relocated license plate need a light?
Where plates must be lit at night, a relocated plate needs a light that shines on it, and the original light may not reach the new position. Marker light bars are listed in this category. Check your local rules for lighting requirements.
What size license plate frame do I need?
Plate sizes differ by place, and motorcycle plates are smaller than car plates in most of the US. Measure your plate and the space for it, then choose a frame for that size. Dual frames and single frames are both listed.
Which bolts should I use to hold a plate?
Use corrosion-resistant fasteners such as stainless or coated bolts, sized to the holes in your bracket, and do not overtighten, since the plate or bracket can crack. Plate bolts in black are listed here in packs.
