I went with a side mount plate from Top-Down Products. You can get a swingarm clamp mount in either chrome, gloss or flat black powder coat. Some of the reasons I believe this is a real good option are:

1. Great customer service! Second to none.
2. An excellent, unique, and well constructed product.
3. The mount rotates on its axis so it can be vertical or horizontal (or assorted other degrees).
4. Multiple ways to mount it (axel. swingarmm or weld).
5. Two styles Roto-Plate and Roto-Plate Jr.
6. They are currently working on Fender Gra-Fix to cover the holes.

I believe the swingarm clamp mount would work best for your bike given how you described it. I have the Roto-Plate and the axel mount on mine.

 

Here's my Heartland. If you decide to run a bag or bags it will block the license. Otherwise, I like it. It's powder coated and spring load pivot, in case you hit it against something. BTW, it's lite by a LED nub above the license plate. It replaces the bolt attached to the drive belt debis guard....just noticed I need to replace by pic.

 

budda you have stock bumpstop ?
that is slammed!!

 

Understand you problem with the covers...

My dealer had a kit for rear axle relocation (was chrome but I had it powder coated black). Works great with my Heartland rear axle cover (see pic). They did a great job & I'm happy with it.

 

Yes to stock
Slammed...Shotgun Shocks allow 1/4" clearance to fender without hitting or rubbing.

For the left over holes, I found some soft plastic plugs at a hardware store. It'll do 'til I figure what to do about the fender.

 

how many holes in the fender is there after removing the factory plate bracket and light ?

 

On the Rocker and Rocker C there are four holes left.

 

Topdown axle kit flipped my plate around so it wouldnt stick out, it hugs the swing arm.

 

IMHO, Heartland makes the best looking option for a side mount plate. No ugly wires to be seen. The price on the other hand

 

RSD Tracker bracket.