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.
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