Triumphrat

Rik · 09-16-2006

I'm looking to put a smaller plate on the bike but not sure which size to go for.

Standard Bike is a bl00dy 9"x7" tea tray and the options I'm looking at are either 7x5 or 9x3.

Anyone using either of these sizes and reckon they are big enough? I don't want to take the p1ss too much as = police attention.

spiki-spikester · 09-16-2006

i have a 7 x 5 on my bonnie & it looks fairly neat. Hasn't attracted any attention, yet ....

Tricks · 09-16-2006

Rik,
Go for about 8x6".

Am I right in saying that, all Number plates after this year have to be standard size because the Police are clamping down.
Fixed £60 fine and 3 points...

But there again "lifes a gamble". I'm going for this...

LOWEY · 09-17-2006

Rik,
I have an 8 x 6 on mine, and up to now never found it to be a problem.

probably 7x 5 would be the smallest I would use to go out on public roads with, in case of poilice attention. :evil:

But I have got a 6x4 which looks great but just TOO tiny for me to go out with and not be nervous of getting pulled

Rik · 09-18-2006

Thanks guys,

The consensus to date seems to be 8x6 but that 7x5 on the bonnie certainly doesn't look out of place to me

No comments on the 9x3 option so I guess none of you think it's a good idea!

TRICKS, I don't think I'll be going for a mini plate in front of the rear shock though as I probably won't get to the end of my road without getting a tug :wink:

cully · 09-18-2006

Always fancied putting pre 1973 black and silver plates on my bikes, may get away with it for the Armstrong but not the TBS. Its the £60 and 3 points, I've got enough points for a toolbox from Argus already. Has anyone done it though, if so how did you explain yourself to the lawman?

Phil
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Sorry Mate I Didn't See You
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Tricks · 09-18-2006

Hey Cully,
Yes I have done it before...

and got stopped...
"is that an old motorcycle sir"
"No, just goes with the Character of the bike officer"
"ah, right you are" he replied and that was it..

Depends who you get on the day...

Treehugger · 09-18-2006

ive ridden the last 2 years with a 7x6 plate and never had comments, even when I have been pulled over. I ride everyday all year round. :hammer:

cully · 09-19-2006

Nice 1 Tricks.............. I'll try it out on the Armstrong first

Phil
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Sorry Mate I Didn't See You
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Pict · 09-22-2006

No points for small plate - only £30 fine.

8x6 should be OK - thats what I am going for on the Thruxton