If you own a Honda Foreman 500 or 520, you may have noticed something frustrating when registering your ATV for off-road use:
There’s no obvious place to mount the license plate.
Many states now require OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) registration plates to be visible on the rear of the machine, but Honda never designed the Foreman with a built-in mounting location.
So where exactly should you mount the plate?
Let’s break it down.
The Best Place to Mount an OHV Plate on a Honda Foreman
The ideal location for an OHV plate on a Honda Foreman is on the rear of the ATV where it is clearly visible but protected from damage.
Most riders mount the plate:
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On the rear rack support
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Near the center rear of the machine
This location keeps the plate:
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Visible to law enforcement
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Protected from trail debris
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Out of the way of cargo on the rack
However, the challenge is finding a secure way to attach it.
Why Zip Ties and Universal Brackets Don’t Work Well
A lot of riders try quick solutions like:
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Zip tying the plate to the rack
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Using generic universal brackets
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Drilling holes into plastic body panels
These solutions usually cause problems such as:
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Plates bending from vibration
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Mounts breaking on rough trails
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Plates rubbing against racks or cargo
ATVs experience a lot of vibration and movement, so a weak mount won’t last long.
A Bracket Designed Specifically for the Honda Foreman
To solve this problem, we designed a license plate mounting bracket specifically for the Honda Foreman 500 and 520.
The Elite Engineering Foreman License Plate Bracket provides a clean and durable mounting solution that fits the machine properly without awkward installation.
Features include:
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Precision-cut aluminum construction
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Strong and lightweight design
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Clean mounting location on the rear of the ATV
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Designed specifically for Foreman models
It keeps your plate secure, visible, and protected while maintaining the clean look of your ATV.
Compatible Honda Foreman Models
The bracket fits:
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Honda Foreman 500
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Honda Foreman 520
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Model years 2005 through 2026
If you ride trails or public lands where OHV plates are required, this bracket makes installation simple and reliable.
A Clean Solution for an Annoying Problem
Mounting an OHV plate shouldn’t require drilling holes or using temporary solutions.
With a properly designed bracket, you can install your plate in a secure location that looks like it belongs on the machine.
If you're looking for a simple way to mount your plate on your Foreman, check out the Elite Engineering Honda Foreman License Plate Mount designed specifically for these ATVs.
https://eliteengineering.shop/products/elite-license-plate-bracket-fits-2005-honda-foreman-500-520