SV650.org number plates

[FG1]

There is a place in Slough that does 7 x 5 number plates and will put anything you want on it.
As I was passing the other day I asked if he would do discount for bulk purchases.
They are normally £12 but depending how many interested parties depends on the actual cost.
I was thinking something along the lines of:

Normal registration with SV650.org - User name along the bottom of the plate.

What I would ask would be payment to cover plate and standard first class post, then I would post them out in a standard envelope (should be OK for a plastic plate)

If people could indicate their interest then I will try and get some numbers and prices.
At the most I should imagine a plate could be had for a tenner including postage. But I will definately be pushing for a good price.

[jenni]

how much of a **** take is 7 x 5 ?

[kwak zzr]

dont you need your logbook to get a reg plate now? i just had one done and had to produce?
if not then put me down for one :D would we send the money via cheque or paypal?

[Baph]

This has already been discussed by a few of us getting the stickers to cover dealer tags on existing plates (the username inclusion).

Say you have an argument with WVM, or BMW mum, and they see the plate. If they're at all computer savvy, it'll take 2 seconds to "find all posts by <user>" and not much longer to click on your location (assuming you have one set).

Is that really the scenario you want?

Living where I live, I didn't see it as an issue, but I do commute a LOT, and I do the odd road trip now & again to more populated areas. So I decided against putting my username on my bike, but there is a sticker advertising the org, and I tell most folks about it when appropriate.

[pmapp]

I got one made up at the MCN do at Skeggy a couple of months ago - and it was £20 :evil:

So £12 is a bargain, and any discount is a bonus.

(I'll post pics once I get the under tray & tail tidy fitted over crimbo).

[FG1]

Jenny, 7x5 is not all that small to attract attention but small enough to look neater than standard.

Baph, How people conduct themselves on the road is not my concern. I am just enquiring if they want to advertise or not.

Kwak, A log book is not required as the plates are not road legal.

Pmapp, Just a bit of info. The way this guy does the plates is he prints the details on a clear film then sticks the film over a piece of yellow plastic sheet. It's not reflective like normal number plates but if the size is not legal why bother having the "yellow" legal ??

I currently have one of his plates on mine and will post a piccy later today.

[Baph]

Baph, How people conduct themselves on the road is not my concern. I am just enquiring if they want to advertise or not.
Agreed. I just wouldn't want someone knocking on my door (or worse) because they interpreted what we all do naturally on the bike as bad riding, just because they don't have category A on their licence.

Takes road rage to a new level IMO.

If folks want their username on their bike, given that they're aware of the possable implications, great, go for it :) But better that people are warned that react to the event AFTER it happens :)

As for the size, I get pulled over on a stock bike often enough, putting a small plate is just asking for me to line the pockets of Brunstrom. Personal preference there though, as the bike is my main means of commuting.

[Viney]

how much of a p*ss take is 7 x 5 ? I've had a 7x5 on my sv almost from new and never been tugged for it, i did for my 7x3 though!!

[northwind]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i264/Northwindlowlander/svsplate.jpg

Like this you mean? :)

[Kinvig]

My plate is 7.5*5.5 from Malplates.co.uk & it looks good.

For Christmas I've got the girl-that-I -fancy-but-doesn't-fancy-me a plate that's 7*5 (£12.49) - no need for documents as it's a "show plate" - yeah, right....But the plate does look smaller than my plate - the characters are noticeable smaller. Not sure how much of a pi$$ take this looks to the Strong arm of the law.


Kinvig

[Dysparunia]

2 mins on e-bay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTOR-BIKE-NUMBER-PLATES-5-70-cheapest-on-Ebay_W0QQitemZ170054950481QQihZ007QQcategoryZ25632 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

£5.70, for a show plate size add £1, custom logo £1, p&p £2.45, so I make that £10.15.

Worth shopping around, out of interst how many people have given an accurate location on the map?

I know I've given a rough estimate (have actually put myself in the middle of a field)-to minimise any thiefs at the very least.

Andy

[sv650nutter149]

hey Furry Ginger One

i take it ur chatting bout berkshire motorbikes on farnham road?????
i got a 7x5 on my sv and aint been touged for it part from when i was walking bike on pavement chattoing to some mates the copper gopes to me o ur plates a bit small isnt it and i was like no i got it from halfords etc lol but i was lying out of my ass plus no one at work has aid ne thing bout it........ i work for 5 0 as well so 7x5 should be fine as long as it aint like anti camera kinda plate lol