I created the original plate for myself a few years ago because I wanted a flush-mounted cover that improved the sleekness of my 2020 R1.  I expected to make the plate completely flush with the undertail cowl, but the existing fender-mounting holes prevented that design.  The default remedy was to cover those holes, as well.  I’ve since altered the design to hex covers over the bolt holes—which is the design I sell.  In the picture to the right, you’ll see the original plate with circular covers, but that iteration is obsolete. 

My plate has well over 15,000 miles, and has been through a rear-end collision that totaled my 2020 R1.  It now sits on my 2021 R1.  I’ve ridden through 100°F+ days and sub-freezing nights (including snow); everything from hard canyon carving to hours-long highway cruising has resulted in the plate staying put.  Before the addition of the helicoil, I’ve only ever had to tighten the plate twice (albeit only slightly—never any sign that it was hanging on by a sole thread).  My plate only received a couple coats of paint, without any clear-coat, so you can see how it has held up over the mileage.  The plates I sell will have several coats of clear to help combat wear and tear.  Additionally, my plate is made from polylactic acid (PLA); while the plate I sell is made from acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA).  ASA is known to be much stronger than PLA and less susceptible to heat fluctuations, so you can be confident this plate will hold up just fine in the environment you ride. 

I feel the only drawback of this plate is the necessity to relocate the license plate.  My bike has the registration plate mounted via two pop-rivet holes near the rear shock (you can read about my DIY here).  However, I think these alterations make the rear end look as clean as possible for a street bike. 

If there’s a market for it, I can start making these in different colors, but for now, they’ll just be semi-gloss black with a semi-gloss clear-coat.  For reference, mine in the picture (right) is simply semi-gloss black without any clear-coat.

Ride safe!