
The facts.
| Brand | LighTech |
|---|---|
| Part number | CARY9918 |
| Material | Autoclave carbon fibre |
| Finish | High gloss |
| Component | Pick-up cover |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ11, RJ15, RJ27 (2006–2025) |
| Mounting | Supplied hardware or silicone adhesive points |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Precision-crafted from autoclave carbon fibre, the LighTech CARY9918 pick-up cover delivers a seamless blend of reliable protection and race-derived aesthetics for Yamaha YZF-R6 owners who refuse to compromise. Whether you are putting in laps at the circuit or covering long stretches of road, this cover shields the vulnerable pick-up unit from stone strikes, dirt ingress and accidental contact — all without adding a gram of unnecessary weight.
Key Features
- Exact-fit design engineered specifically for the Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ11, RJ15 and RJ27 across the full 2006–2025 production run
- Autoclave-produced carbon fibre construction delivers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio well beyond standard OEM plastics
- High-gloss carbon finish presents a premium racing appearance that integrates naturally with the R6's aggressive bodywork
- Effective protection for the pick-up unit against stone chips, mud and external damage in both road and track environments
- Lighter than the original cover, contributing to overall weight reduction without any sacrifice in structural integrity
- Straightforward fitment using the supplied mounting hardware or silicone adhesive points — no specialist tools required
- Low maintenance: clean with a neutral, pH-balanced cleaner to preserve the gloss lacquer and carbon weave long-term
Build Quality and Finish
LighTech manufactures this cover using the same autoclave process employed in professional motorsport, compressing each carbon layer under controlled heat and pressure to eliminate voids and ensure consistent fibre alignment. The result is a component that is dimensionally stable under track temperatures and resistant to the flexing that can crack lesser composite parts. The outer surface is finished with a deep, multi-layer gloss lacquer that highlights the carbon weave and resists yellowing over time.
Road and Track Performance
On the road the CARY9918 keeps grime and road debris away from the pick-up unit across all weather conditions, reducing the risk of sensor contamination that can lead to erratic engine behaviour. On track, where stones and rubber debris are a constant hazard at speed, the inherent hardness of the carbon shell provides a meaningful level of impact resistance. The marginal weight saving over the stock cover is a genuine bonus for riders focused on optimising their R6's power-to-weight ratio.
Fitment and Compatibility
This cover fits the following Yamaha models directly without modification:
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ11 (2006–2007)
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ15 (2008–2016)
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2025)
Specifications
- Brand: LighTech
- Part number: CARY9918
- Material: autoclave carbon fibre
- Finish: high gloss
- Fitment: Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ11, RJ15, RJ27 (2006–2025)
- Application: pick-up unit cover
- Mounting: supplied hardware or silicone adhesive points
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ11, RJ15, RJ27 (2006–2025)
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