Number plate numbers & letters?

Previously laurence_james wrote:

Hiya, can anyone kindly direct me as to where I can purchase new numbers/letters for my front mudguard number plate fin of my Norton 16H? The characters need to be no more than about 50mm high.

Thanks

VMCC web site shop

Previously laurence_james wrote:

Hiya, can anyone kindly direct me as to where I can purchase new numbers/letters for my front mudguard number plate fin of my Norton 16H? The characters need to be no more than about 50mm high.

Thanks

Have you tried your local DIY store. They usually have a selection of peel off/stick on numbers and letters.

Otherwise you can purchase a plate with the numbers all ready on them. There are three adverts in the June issue of the Old Bike Mart:

Chestnut Registrations in Liverpool

www.chestnut-registrations.co.uk

Tippers Vintage Plates in St. Austell, Cornwall

www.tippersvintageplates.co.uk

Number Plate Center in Birmingham

www.numberplatecenter.com

Mike

Have you tried your local DIY store? They should have a selection of peel off - stick on numbers.

Otherwise there are three adverts in tne latest Old Bike Mart for suppliers of numbered plates

Mike

I have a roll of silver/white reflective tape bought from a local builders' merchants and cut the numbers and letters from it. I quite like the idea of some reflective qualities on a black and white number plate (particularly the back one). Just adds a little bit of safety.

Sadly also illegal Gordon

But effective... One of our VMCC section members is a rather fierce motorcycle policewoman and she hasn't picked me up on it yet. She doesn't hesitate to point out transgressionsand she hasn't pounced on my number plate yet so I'll take my chances. It would be an interesting one in court - a modification to increase rider safety that is counter to the letter of the law. Has to be better than stick-on or painted letters or even posh pressed number plates.

But effective... One of our VMCC section members is a rather fierce motorcycle policewoman and she hasn't picked me up on it yet. She doesn't hesitate to point out transgressionsand she hasn't pounced on my number plate yet so I'll take my chances. It would be an interesting one in court - a modification to increase rider safety that is counter to the letter of the law. Has to be better than ordinary stick-on or painted letters or even posh pressed number plates.

There are a number of strange vehicle rules that only apply to Motorcyles. Number plates with stick on digits being one of them. I do believe that you can have painted as an option.

Other examples of bonker biking rules include the rear chain link (if you have such) must face in a particular direction and the sideplates must have any edge chamfering on the outside.

Also, at one time, the outlet of an exhaust had to be a smaller diameter that the inlet and any silencer had to contain a baffle.

Phil

they are not all exactly "rules" but in the case of the chain link it is because the split link is designed to work properly only when placed in the direction of travel.

The exhaust bit sounds incorrect in respect of inlet and outlet.Yes it needs a baffle of some sort,mechanical or glass wool etc but the size is irrelevant.Just check out new bikes and cars if you need evidence.

The vehicle registration acts to my knowledge do apply to motorcycle and car and stick on digits are permissible if they meet size requirements and colour/material.

If the info came from your local bike shop I think they have been making things up.Sadly many do and even expect us to believe them!

an example is my local dealer.He told me a slightly noisy bevel on my w800 was due to the running in grease wearing off..a year later..There is no grease but he wanted to strip and regrease it anyway.And this on a bike still under warranty.