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2008 R6 "butt plug"

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#1 ·
Not sure what they call it lol.

But anyone know what they're called and where I can get one?



The thing that used to hold the rear license bracket (the hole)

Thanks!
 
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#4 · (Edited)
It sounds like you want to keep your license plate mounted as seen in the photo, and would like to cover the portion of the tail now exposed due to removing the stock plate/signal mount.

If that is the case, the unfortunate news is that you don't have many options. They just don't exist as a commercial product. Find someone to fab one up for you, fab one yourself, or find a fender eliminator that you like which uses that location as a mounting point.


(EDIT: you beat me to the post^^^ you were pretty clear about what you are after in the response)
 
#6 ·
^^^Looks like a custom job. As far as I know, this is the closest thing commercially available, even though it's not what you are looking for: http://greggscustoms.com/?wpsc-product=yamaha-06-10-r6r-adj-fender-eliminator

I know its not what you want to hear, but unless you can find someone willing to part with a one-off or maybe someone who made a few extras, it's going to be a DIY project.

Some DIY projects turn out really nice, a guy on this forum did a great job fiberglassing that portion smooth on an OEM tail.
 
#12 ·
greggs custom makes one like others have stated. You could take the piece off and cut the center ring and fiberglass the area then paint it. One member did that when he removed his passenger pegs also. I plan to cut a piece of plastic and epoxy it up there
 
#18 ·
Attention 2006-2012 Yamaha R6 owners!
We are now producing closeouts/block-off plates for the hole left behind by your fender. If you have eliminated your fender and have that gaping hole in your undertail, this Anodized CNC Aluminum part w
ill solve that problem. The TST Industries Fender Eliminator kit installs a license plate bracket into the undertail between the rear pegs. This location for the license plate looks best on this bike, however it leaves that ugly hole behind. Now, with this part you can make the underside of your bike look sporty and sexy again. It is a direct fit, with no modifications required. It comes with all the hardware and is ready to install with tools found in your bike's tool kit.

 
#21 ·
06R6'n makes them i believe keep it with the forum vendor's!
 
#22 ·
TST Industries IS a "Forum Vendor". Look at the "Site Sponsor" tag under our name. We have been providing high quality parts for the R6 and R6s for years. We are a small company specializing in customer satisfaction....oh and aftermarket motorcycle parts. We design unique parts for modern Jpanese sportbikes. Our parts are not clones of something else that is out there...they are unique parts thought up in our heads and brought to the market.
 
#27 ·
Looks good but it also looks like it is necessary to trim the protruding cylinder on the undertail for proper fitment. When we designed ours we wanted to make it direct bolt on, without the necessity for modification to the bike's components. Our closeout/filler plate actually doubles as a base for a fender eliminator that mounts in place of the fender. We will be releasing that kit soon, but for now we are marketing this part as a closeout only.
 
#37 ·
That's what I did. I'm looking forward to getting it and moving my plate closer to the shock.
 
#39 ·
Thanks bud. Looking forward to receiving it. I'll take pictures after it's on my bike!
 
#42 ·
I think "Ass Plug" would take off. We're a bunch of pervs us R6'ers.
 
#43 ·
Got my ass plug installed. There were only 2 hiccups. Firstly, the screws weren't long enough. I had to go to Lowes and by the M5x8x20 screws to get enough reach. Secondly, by installing this I discovered my subframe is cracked under the rear seat from my low side I had recently. Other than that, she installed beautifully and I think it's awesome. I love the way my plate is further back now. All in all I'm very happy. TST shipped quick and is made very nicely. Here are some pics.





 
#56 ·
Hey bud, yes I did not use any bracket. Just take the plastic rivets that hold the front of the bottom tailpiece in, run to a hardware store and buy a bolt/nut combo of your choice. Then secure the plate where those two rivets used to be with the hardware you just bought, then bend the plate.

MAKE SURE YOUR PLATE IS VISIBLE FROM 25 feet away.


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