Where to Mount a License Plate on a Yamaha Grizzly 700 or Kodiak 700
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Where Do You Mount a License Plate on a Yamaha Grizzly 700 or Kodiak 700?
If you need to add a license plate to a Yamaha Grizzly 700 or Kodiak 700, the cleanest solution is usually to use the ATV's existing rear mounting points rather than drilling into the rack, plastic bodywork, or frame.
That keeps the installation reversible, avoids improvised zip ties or oversized universal clamps, and gives the plate a more factory-style position at the rear of the machine.
Best License Plate Mounting Location
For compatible Yamaha Grizzly 700 and Kodiak 700 applications, Elite Engineering's direct-fit bracket mounts at the rear using the factory Yamaha mounting bolts. The bracket is designed to hold a standard 4 x 7 inch OHV or motorcycle-style plate without requiring permanent modification to the ATV.
Before ordering, compare your machine's rear mounting area with the product photos because accessories, bumpers, racks, and model-year changes can affect available clearance.
Why Avoid Drilling When You Can?
Drilling can work, but it creates permanent holes and can put the plate in a location that interferes with cargo, rear accessories, or normal trail use. A bracket that uses existing mounting points keeps the installation simple and makes it easier to return the ATV to stock later.
Universal clamps can also work, but they often require extra hardware and may place the plate farther away from the machine than necessary.
How the Direct-Fit Bracket Installs
The Elite Engineering Yamaha Grizzly/Kodiak 700 license plate bracket uses the ATV's existing Yamaha mounting bolts. Installation normally takes only a few minutes with basic hand tools.
- Locate the rear factory mounting points shown in the product photos.
- Remove the factory bolts.
- Position the license plate bracket over the mounting points.
- Reinstall and tighten the factory Yamaha bolts.
- Attach the 4 x 7 plate using the two included stainless-steel Allen pan-head bolts.
No drilling or cutting is required on a compatible machine.
What Size License Plate Does It Hold?
The bracket is designed around a standard 4 x 7 inch ATV, OHV, or motorcycle-style license plate. Because plate dimensions and hole spacing can vary by state, province, or plate type, check your plate before installation.
Grizzly 700 and Kodiak 700 Fitment
The current Elite Engineering listing covers Yamaha Grizzly 700 2007+ and compatible Yamaha Kodiak 700 2016+ applications. Because Yamaha has produced multiple trims and accessories over the years, the safest fitment check is to compare your rear mounting area with the listing photos before ordering.
For reference, Yamaha continues to offer both the Grizzly EPS and Kodiak 700 in its current ATV lineup.
Why Use a Model-Specific Plate Bracket?
- No drilling: Uses existing factory mounting points on compatible applications.
- Cleaner appearance: Keeps the plate close to the ATV instead of hanging from a large universal mount.
- Simple hardware: Reuses the Yamaha mounting bolts and includes stainless plate bolts.
- Corrosion resistance: Black anodized aluminum is well suited to mud, water, dust, and normal trail use.
- Easy removal: The ATV can be returned to stock without filling drilled holes.
Will It Interfere With a Rear Rack or Accessories?
On a stock compatible mounting area, the bracket is designed to sit neatly at the rear of the machine. If your ATV has an aftermarket bumper, rear rack accessory, storage box, hitch-mounted accessory, or other modification, compare the listing photos with your setup first.
Do You Actually Need a License Plate on an ATV?
Registration and display requirements vary by state and riding area. Some jurisdictions issue an OHV plate or sticker, while others have different display rules for street-legal or registered ATVs. Check the rules where you ride before deciding how and where your registration needs to be displayed.
A Cleaner Alternative to Zip Ties and Universal Clamps
If your Grizzly or Kodiak needs a rear plate, a model-specific bracket gives you a cleaner way to mount it without permanently modifying the ATV. The goal is simple: use existing mounting points, keep the plate secure, and make the finished installation look like it belongs there.
View the Yamaha Grizzly/Kodiak 700 license plate bracket or browse all Yamaha ATV license plate brackets from Elite Engineering.