Manufactured in the USA at Axiom's facility in Cincinnati , Ohio!! This is the tailgate for your YXZ1000R that Yamaha forgot. It is simple but effective and comes at an attractive price. It is made from 1/8" thick aluminum and is powder coated black texture. The slots and holes can be used for attachment points for your straps and cords. It attaches in minutes using the factory hardware with NO DRILLING OR MODS to your vehicle.