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Author: | Shakey26 [ Thu Jun 29, 2017 9:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Number plate |
I was looking at getting a new number plate for my bike i have just bought, as the one fitted is tiny and i dont really want to attract unwanted attention. I was going to get a flexi plate but size do the majority of people go for as i appreciate the legal size for bikes is not really practical on a off road bike apart from looking ridiculous thanks |
Author: | Richard Simpson [ Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Number plate |
I've always had a legal, ordinary plate on my bikes and have only broken one once...since 1993! I've been stopped by the police a couple of times, and on each occasion they've looked at the number plate and said: "that's good enough for me, have a good day!" No other checks made |
Author: | mario.costasa [ Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Number plate |
Shakey26 wrote: I was looking at getting a new number plate for my bike i have just bought, as the one fitted is tiny and i dont really want to attract unwanted attention. I was going to get a flexi plate but size do the majority of people go for as i appreciate the legal size for bikes is not really practical on a off road bike apart from looking ridiculous thanks I find the look depends on the bike as does the longevity. The CRF250 never breaks plates but the smaller lighter bikes CRF 250x & CRF230 chew through them , mainly from rear wheel travel. On the CRF250L (mid picture below) or a BMW GS a full size font on a 7x5 flexi looks fine and is unlikey to break. I do have a full size on one CRF230 (left of picture) just to keep people happly but I dont think it works well. I do use 6x4 where appropriate on another CRF 230 (right of picture) and I dont see much point going below this in these bikes. If you use a bigger plate on a sall bike - I do feel it is worthwhile putting a smaller plate eg 6x4 beneath it to get you home without worry when it goes. As mentioned, I get through several per year, mainly when ridden by others - especially my son. Attachment: 20170629_111245[1].jpg [ 1.28 MiB | Viewed 9536 times ] |
Author: | Red [ Thu Jun 29, 2017 7:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Number plate |
Shakey26 wrote: I appreciate the legal size for bikes is not really practical on a off road bike apart from looking ridiculous thanks If you have an off road bike then you dont need a number plate. |
Author: | Mr Gravity [ Thu Jun 29, 2017 8:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Number plate |
Flexi 7x5 , works for me I have smaller one's but look like they will attract attention of the constabulary |
Author: | bluezie [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 1:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Number plate |
Same as - Had a 7X5 flexi for years, and no problems from the law. A 9X7 looks ridiculous, and in 'legal' perspex form is dangerous and not fit for purpose. |
Author: | davidscott [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 3:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Number plate |
Having **14 means I can cut down the width of a 9x7 and still be a legal size but after losing my rigid 9x7 twice on the one day I fitted it (on an LDT where they suggested there might be checks) I have gone the flexi route so at least it stays on after the odd dismount. |
Author: | Tribey [ Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Number plate |
Try DangerUK for full size and spaced flexi plates with BS and suppliers markings [url][http://www.danger-uk.co.uk/product/anti-shatter-reg-plates/motorcycle-reg-plate-anti-shatter//url] |
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