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18-10-04, 09:33 PM

Mr Toad,

I must say that i do like the rear end after the mod (leave myself wide open...oops there i go again..oh and again..

)

Anyhow, what is it and how easy it is to fit and most importantly how much is it?

On a small point, you need to fit a reflector...thats all your missing.

Regards

Fraser

18-10-04, 10:01 PM

It's a Hamicad - see www.Hamicad.co.uk

I got it as a deal that included radiator covers - whole lot was £105
If you check out the main page of the site, I think they give a discount to forum members (I found out too late

)
I've got the reflector - I'm going to fix it to the bottom of the plate as soon as i can get some of that Sikaflex stuff.
It's quite easy to fit - comes with decent instructions, although I did find a few extra poppers that needed to come out, and you have to bend/struggle with the undertray a bit - my hugger was getting in the way
It needs a bit of silicon sealant between it and the undertray to make it waterproof, and it helps if you connect the indicators correctly . . .

. . . as I eventually did

If you're going on Viney's end of season rideout you can check it out

18-10-04, 10:19 PM

Thankyou Mr Toad, your a gent

20-10-04, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alaniski

I don't want a massive reduction in size, possibly just an inch narrower should do it. Its just if I don't fit a smaller plate, it either has to sit too low, or it cover my indicators ever so slightly?

I bought an 8x6 from http://www.impactshowplates.co.uk for a tenner. Ordered Saturday, delivered Tuesday. Font is almost identical to legal font - I think one of the letters was ever so slightly different but only noticed because I was specifically checking the typeface.

8x6 looks fine to me and fits the Hamicad perfectly (right up between the indicators). Looks tiny when held next to the original!

21-10-04, 07:43 PM

just been informed you now need a full size legal one for the MOT. Rules changed in august this year. got to take whole back end to bits to get the 9 x 7 sail back on mine....
thanks

21-10-04, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rastas

just been informed you now need a full size legal one for the MOT. Rules changed in august this year. got to take whole back end to bits to get the 9 x 7 sail back on mine....
thanks

AFAIK there is no legal requirements on the plate size - just rules about the character size/font and spacing around them. This usually results in a 9x7 or 7.5 plate. Other requirements are plate suppliers postcode printed on plate and a reflector permanently fixed below the plate perpendicular to road (ie vertical).

Saying that, I probably gleaned this info from this forum, or USENET, or perhaps just imagined it. Anyway, as long as you fit the original plate for the MOT test you'll probably find the MOT centre will gladly fix a cheapo stick-on reflector and not worry about it.

21-10-04, 08:56 PM

This is what I was thinking of...

http://groups.google.co.uk/groups?hl...hd.demon.co.uk

Bit dated though. Rules updated huh?

21-10-04, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wigan650s

...at least they were kind enough to give me a choice of being done for the plate or speeding...that would be the points free plate then please sir

You lucky git and I get done for 79 in a 50mph five lane section of motorway!!!

Perhaps I should invest in an illegal plate!!!

northwind · 22-10-04, 05:51 PM

You haven't seen Wigan's plate either, it's about the size of a packet of cigars

22-10-04, 07:55 PM

I emailed Craigs Plates on Weds & they STILL havent replied yet

21-10-04, 07:43 PM	#35
rastas Guest Posts: n/a	warning just been informed you now need a full size legal one for the MOT. Rules changed in august this year. got to take whole back end to bits to get the 9 x 7 sail back on mine.... thanks

22-10-04, 05:51 PM	#39
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	You haven't seen Wigan's plate either, it's about the size of a packet of cigars __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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18-10-04, 09:33 PM	#31
fraser01 Guest Posts: n/a	Mr Toad, I must say that i do like the rear end after the mod (leave myself wide open...oops there i go again..oh and again.. ) Anyhow, what is it and how easy it is to fit and most importantly how much is it? On a small point, you need to fit a reflector...thats all your missing. Regards Fraser

18-10-04, 10:01 PM	#32
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	It's a Hamicad - see www.Hamicad.co.uk I got it as a deal that included radiator covers - whole lot was £105 If you check out the main page of the site, I think they give a discount to forum members (I found out too late ) I've got the reflector - I'm going to fix it to the bottom of the plate as soon as i can get some of that Sikaflex stuff. It's quite easy to fit - comes with decent instructions, although I did find a few extra poppers that needed to come out, and you have to bend/struggle with the undertray a bit - my hugger was getting in the way It needs a bit of silicon sealant between it and the undertray to make it waterproof, and it helps if you connect the indicators correctly . . . . . . as I eventually did If you're going on Viney's end of season rideout you can check it out

18-10-04, 10:19 PM	#33
fraser01 Guest Posts: n/a	Thankyou Mr Toad, your a gent

21-10-04, 08:56 PM	#37
Fleagle Guest Posts: n/a	This is what I was thinking of... http://groups.google.co.uk/groups?hl...hd.demon.co.uk Bit dated though. Rules updated huh?

22-10-04, 07:55 PM	#40
M65 Guest Posts: n/a	I emailed Craigs Plates on Weds & they STILL havent replied yet