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| Brand | LighTech |
|---|---|
| Part number | CARY9961 |
| Component | Swingarm cover |
| Material | Autoclave-cured carbon fibre |
| Finish | High gloss lacquer |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026) |
| Installation | Supplied fixings or silicone adhesive points |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Few aftermarket touches communicate genuine racing heritage as eloquently as real autoclave-cured carbon fibre, and LighTech's swingarm cover for the Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 delivers exactly that — a high-gloss, competition-inspired finish that elevates the entire rear end of your R6 while guarding the swingarm against the stone strikes, abrasion and everyday wear that slowly degrade the factory component.
Key Features
- Precision fit for the Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27, covering all model years from 2017 to 2026 — no modification required.
- Genuine autoclave-cured carbon fibre construction: ultralight, dimensionally stable and far more rigid than the OEM plastic cover it replaces.
- High-gloss lacquered finish with a deep, multi-layer carbon weave that reads as clearly on a trackday paddock stand as it does on a Sunday morning road ride.
- Effective protection against stone chips, scratches and chain-related abrasion, preserving the structural finish of the swingarm itself.
- Weight saving over the stock cover, contributing to a marginal but real reduction in unsprung and overall mass.
- Quick installation using the supplied fixings or optional silicone adhesive points — no specialist tools or modification needed.
- Easy to maintain: clean with a pH-neutral product and the lacquer retains its gloss season after season.
Design, Finish and Heritage
LighTech has been manufacturing high-end carbon and aluminium components for road and track use for decades, supplying parts to World Superbike and Supersport teams as well as discerning private riders. The CARY9961 swingarm cover is made on the same tooling philosophy: a precisely matched mould, authentic 3K carbon cloth laid up and cured under pressure in an autoclave, then finished with multiple coats of protective high-gloss lacquer. The result is a component that does not merely mimic the aesthetic of racing machinery — it genuinely shares its materials and manufacturing discipline.
The weave pattern is consistent, tightly aligned and free of the surface imperfections common to cheaper press-formed carbon alternatives. Under light the individual fibre bundles catch and shift, giving the cover a visual depth that painted or hydrographics-treated plastics simply cannot match. Fitted to the YZF-R6's already purposeful silhouette, the effect is cohesive rather than afterthought — as though it rolled out of the crate this way.
Protection and Practicality
Beyond aesthetics, the cover performs a straightforward mechanical role: it shields the swingarm surface from chain lube spray, road debris and the inevitable micro-impacts of spirited riding. Carbon's high specific stiffness means the cover resists flex and cracking far better than the OEM item, and because it is sealed with lacquer rather than left raw, it requires no special treatment beyond routine cleaning. A pH-neutral cleaner applied with a soft cloth is all that is needed to keep the gloss looking showroom-fresh.
Fitment and Compatibility
This swingarm cover is designed and manufactured specifically for the following motorcycle:
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 — model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
It is not a universal part. Please confirm your frame code and model year before ordering to ensure correct fitment.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | LighTech |
| Part number | CARY9961 |
| Component | Swingarm cover |
| Material | Autoclave-cured carbon fibre |
| Finish | High gloss lacquer |
| Fitment | Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026) |
| Installation | Supplied fixings or silicone adhesive points |
FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
- Yamaha YZF-R6 RJ27 (2017–2026)
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