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Post by klxkiller » 07 May 2008, 23:36

hi all i went for a spin today and done a bit of laning but went down a hole a bit fast and the rear bottomed out and smast me reg o plate to bits ive been to the shops but the only one thay sell is the same bloody big one that smashed so any one no were to get the small ones as this big import ones are to big and thay say thay are the smallest legal ones but ive seen a lot smaller around any ideas :D

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Post by scrubs » 08 May 2008, 01:46

I'm not sure. I have a small one fitted and when I went for my MOT a couple of weeks ago
the fella in the garage refused to put it through it's MOT because of the plate -
he said it was too small and 'they' have clamped down on it now. I told him to stop being
such a pussy but he wasent having any of it and refused to pass it, luckily I new a fella at
the same garage who said he would run it through for me as a favour.

the big plates look ridiculous attatched to the back. They look like a billboard.

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Post by SkidMark » 08 May 2008, 04:26

you told him he was a pussy and he still wouldn't pass it - funny that.... :lol:
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Post by scrubs » 08 May 2008, 07:37

God loves a trier :D

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Post by slider » 08 May 2008, 08:12

kk i have a bill board one for the mot and a smaller flexi plate for the other days in the year.got mine from my local bike shop.the flexi plates stand up to a lot of abuse :wink: :lol:

try doing a google search for flexi no plates

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Post by kernow krusty » 08 May 2008, 09:57

Hi,
I think the slider approach is best! keep the legal 'billboard' for MOT days and theres plenty of 'show' plates available on Ebay...any size, any style..even a slogan on the bottom..maybe
'My other plate is legal' ?? :) :)
I phoned the Ramblers today, but the bloke on the phone just went on and on....

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Post by bananaextreme » 08 May 2008, 11:53

I agree, I have a comedy large plate for the MOT and got a really good 'show plate' from a company off ebay. That the MOT guy now says he would pass with. :D .
If you do a search on ebay under enduro show plate, I found a flexible shatter proof one that they will do in any size you want..... nice.

It has even had loads of abuse on the lanes, and is still in one piece.

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Post by bananaextreme » 08 May 2008, 11:55

Here we go...... even found the ebay number : 350055675592

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Post by klxkiller » 08 May 2008, 12:51

thanks fellas i can take that crap bill board off now cheers :D

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Post by andypugh » 08 May 2008, 17:21

klxkiller wrote:thanks fellas i can take that crap bill board off now cheers :D
Also try
http://www.craigsplates.co.uk/news.php?news_id=6

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Post by Slasher » 08 May 2008, 20:54

no plate doesnt come under the mot.try danger uk graphics for flexi plate any size get two one legal one not, standard are only good for using as a sale when youve run out of petrol. :D

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Post by andypugh » 08 May 2008, 22:13

Slasher wrote:no plate doesnt come under the mot.
I think it does now.
http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosacorp/newsand ... ottest.htm

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Post by chrizm » 08 May 2008, 22:31

I use a flexi plate that is slightly smaller text and plate, passes MOT every time.
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Post by howe1601 » 10 May 2008, 07:01

I have has several small plates made over the years from local sign makers. As they are sold as show plates only (like those on ebay) they will make anthing you like. Like many of you my plate on the CRM has broken countless times so i had a plate made from extra tough plastic didnt cost any more and they guy told me that the back mudguard would break before the plate did. Just something you chaps may consider when getting a new one.

The DVLA are cracking down on small plates though, i actually received a letter from them informing me that my bike had been seen diplaying an incorect plate and they wanted to know where I got it. whats that all about, have they got nothing better to do. As if would tell them!!!!


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