Number plate size

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  1. Carl

    Carl Well-Known Member

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    I've just ordered a smaller plate for my new bike in readiness for a tail tidy, when I decide which to go for. Anyway I usually go for a 7x5 but this time I've ordered a 7.5x 5.5 half an inch bigger, my thinking is that the little bit extra may encourage the boys in blue to leave me be?
     
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    me too but once its on carl you cant notice TBH still looks small........besides whats half n inch thats what i tell the wife anyway!
     
    #2 dave d, Jul 17, 2012
  3. Only1Matrixxx

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    I put an 8*6... So far, so good!!

    *knock on wood*
     
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  4. y2blade

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    2.5x1 here.

    and a big 5x2 for sensible stuff :D
     
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  5. Si.

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    I've got an 8x6 specially for Wales, still looks massive, bigger now in comparison to the new tail:

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    7x5 still looks big on it.
     
    #5 Si., Jul 17, 2012
  6. Moily

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    I go for the black border when I get mine made up, as it makes it look a bit smaller still. Every little helps!
     
    #6 Moily, Jul 17, 2012
  7. ieathaggis

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    7 x 5.5" for me, never been stopped, well not yet anyway!
     
    #7 ieathaggis, Jul 17, 2012
  8. alexg56

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    7 / 5 for me. not much chance of being stopped. crap weather and working away from home, its not getting enough outings.:-(.

    Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk
     
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  9. Remal

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    Been using a 7X5 for the past year without a issue but I know others have been done wit that size.
     
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  10. MrB

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    8 x 6 for me as well
     
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  11. gray

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    7 x5.5 for me stopped and told to change it
    If saw it again will nick me
    Back to legal for me ain't worth the hassle
     
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  12. y2blade

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    what's with the MAAAAAHOOOSIVE numberplates you lot? ^^^^^^ :confused:
     
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  13. Carl

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    So what size is yours y2, and keep to the thread topic with your reply mate !
     
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  14. y2blade

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    I already replied..see post 4

     
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  15. Carl

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    Oh yes sorry, now that will look good!
     
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    i guess it's to do with being able to go out and riding thier bike with out worrying about being pulled/fined for something as stupid as a small plate.bikes are fast+loud enough to attract undue attention already,why add to the list.
     
    #16 scooby, Jul 18, 2012
  17. y2blade

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    I've not been pulled once on the blade.,...not once in 10 years on it.
     
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  18. GappySmeg

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    On a slightly related note, where do you guys get your plates made?

    I used an on-line "Show Plate" maker a few years back, to tart up my old blade... the quality was AWFUL... I could've done better myself by putting a lump of plastic through an inkjet. It was so crap, I never bothered to fit it.

    Any suggestions on where to get a good one made?
     
    #18 GappySmeg, Jul 18, 2012
  19. Moily

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    I've always used bike-plate.com. Always had great service from them, and the plates look great.

    (as mentioned above, getting the black border makes them look smaller)
     
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  20. y2blade

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    hmmmm maybe time for a new 2.5 x 1 ...but this time with a black border to make it look small :D
     
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