Personalised plates are Xpensive!

[Big Dave]

i said wtf and ordered it anyway - but a personalised plate for the Buell was over 5 hundy.
what's up with that!

[DMNTD]

Hell they've gone up. Got mine about 3 years ago but were $376 from memory.
Know if ya bought 3 ya got 1 free...:blink:

[Unit]

I can never get past what to put on one, especially with bikes only allowed 5 letters. Im thinking TLGRL. What did you have put on yours? And has anyone had any luck making money on the ones they've owned and tried to onsell?

[Zed]

i said wtf and ordered it anyway - but a personalised plate for the Buell was over 5 hundy.
what's up with that!I dunno the history behind it but have known for years that they are Xpensive...whadya get BD? :spudguita

[Highlander]

There is a red Triumph running around Tauranga with "HRBYK" as the plate -Her Bike I would guess is the translation.

So whatja get BD?

[Big Dave]

I dunno the history behind it but have known for years that they are Xpensive...whadya get BD? :spudguita

Had to - it was there.
(advertising and promotional will say the claim)

[Zed]

Had to - it was there.
(advertising and promotional will say the claim)How fitting. It's not funny though? I thought as an *artiste* you might be a tad more imaginative? :spudbn:

[loosebruce]

I thought about a plate a while back, really wanted "PIG B8" but someone prolly has that, and plus i found having no plate at all had the same effect, so i saved myself $500 odd bucks, nice.

The thing i dont get is a bike gets 1 plate, yet costs you the same as a car that gets 2, hmm go figure.

[Goblin]

Is it possible to take my standard plate and register it to my next bike? What Im thinking of doing is buying a newer bike (for the road) and stripping my little rat for the track and/or practising stunting, but I want to keep my rego, cos it suits me.

[sAsLEX]

The thing i dont get is a bike gets 1 plate, yet costs you the same as a car that gets 2, hmm go figure.

why do we have the most expensive shit internet in the OECD? Why when the price of oil goes up in $US per barrel and the kiwi $ stregthens against the US dollar do will still get increases in the price of our petrol??

*cough* monopoly *cough*

[The Stranger]

When I got the one for the SS I phoned in and asked if it was available and when the woman said $375.00 I said no thanks it not worth that much they dropped the price to $250.00 without even a quibble.

[Karma]

Hmm... If only I was planning on keeping my bike a little longer.

Found a really sweet plate, not sure whether I want to buy it or not as I might be shifting my bike soon to upgrade.

Hmm... decisions decisions...

[Big Dave]

How fitting. It's not funny though? I thought as an *artiste* you might be a tad more imaginative? :spudbn:

Imagination is only good in design when the blindingly obvious is unavailable.

I don't believe you can do any better than the model designation on the plate.

My concerns were always that it might make it easier for the hwy patrol or some *555 dickwit to remember, but I've slowed down a lot lately and this bike doesn't do 'draw big heat' speeds anyway.

So yeah, it's me.

[Big Dave]

Is it possible to take my standard plate and register it to my next bike? What Im thinking of doing is buying a newer bike (for the road) and stripping my little rat for the track and/or practising stunting, but I want to keep my rego, cos it suits me.

Sorry - i'm not the best person to ask about that - I can tell you waht the Oz rules are - someone who knows please?.....

[Highlander]

The other option is get a plate that applies to you and take it with you when you change bikes. - Your new plate would look out of place on a Gold Wing or Beemer (for example).

[nsrpaul]

personalised plates are ....... rude

[Big Dave]

When I got the one for the SS I phoned in and asked if it was available and when the woman said $375.00 I said no thanks it not worth that much they dropped the price to $250.00 without even a quibble.

Now he tells me! - they wanted me to have spaces between the X's - and I said no - not happy with that - and they said OK we won't.

I'll try 'quibbling' next.

[Big Dave]

The other option is get a plate that applies to you and take it with you when you change bikes. - Your new plate would look out of place on a Gold Wing or Beemer (for example).

Perspective innit - I don't see it as about me (there's a turn up!) - it's about the bike and optimum utilisation.

It's have the gov't tell people what your bike is.

[Highlander]

Actually meant the comment for Weasel (thinking of changing bikes soon) but still $500 odd bucks is a reasonable splash of "fun" money for a plate you'll want to pass on with the bike ...

[Karma]

Well I've not really got $500 to kill just for a plate at the moment anyways.

But ZX4R is up for grabs on that plates.co.nz at the moment, should be legal for a bike even thou it is only 4 characters.

[Big Dave]

Actually meant the comment for Weasel (thinking of changing bikes soon) but still $500 odd bucks is a reasonable splash of "fun" money for a plate you'll want to pass on with the bike ...

indeed - fortunately doing what i do I'll claim it as a business cost.
Besides that - 'tis cool hey!

[Hitcher]

Had to - it was there.
(advertising and promotional will say the claim)
That'll look good on the back of your next bike...

[Big Dave]

your next bike...

That's probably 5 years away now. Just as well i'm delighted with the Tractor.

[Beemer]

I think the first personalised plate I got was about $300 but when I went to buy one for the Goose, it cost me $531! Nearly shite myself when I realised how much they were now, but I really wanted it so I paid up and shut up!

I've been trying to sell the BMWCS plate for close to a year now, but no takers. One woman who had just bought a 2005 model asked how much I wanted for it (this was before I found out how much they were asking for them now) and when I said about $500, she said she wasn't prepared to pay that much! If it was still available and she wanted it, she'd have no choice, and she ain't getting mine for less than that. I tried advertising it (even approached the BMW car dealers in case a CS car owner was interested) but no luck. I'll probably end up selling it with the bike.

[SPORK]

I would of thought it would be "MR HP"

[Zed]

I don't believe you can do any better than the model designation on the plate.Sure, but the problem is that you can't use it on future bikes unless you buy the same model bike. Maybe you intend on trying to sell the plate for a profit at some stage, advertise it on TradeMe?

So a pers. plate name that you can transfer from one bike to the next is a great idea IMO, something like 'WHY Q' Nhuan's plate is a good one that can apply to any bike, 'cept Ixions maybee?! :yes:

[gav]

I thought about a plate a while back, really wanted "PIG B8" but someone prolly has that, and plus i found having no plate at all had the same effect, so i saved myself $500 odd bucks, nice.

The thing i dont get is a bike gets 1 plate, yet costs you the same as a car that gets 2, hmm go figure.
Yep!! Saw it on a modded Hayabusa at the Magpie Madness rally :2thumbsup

[boomer]

something like 'WHY Q' Nhuan's plate is a good one that can apply to any bike, 'cept Ixions maybee?! :yes:

Yeah, seen that and the 'XSQME':2thumbsup

[SPORK]

Yep!! Saw it on a modded Hayabusa at the Magpie Madness rally :2thumbsup
However, you COULD have...

[SPORK]

And does anyone else get this one? Or am I too clever?

KJSUK

[Big Dave]

Sure, but the problem is that you can't use it on future bikes unless you buy the same model bike. Maybe you intend on trying to sell the plate for a profit at some stage, advertise it on TradeMe?

So a pers. plate name that you can transfer from one bike to the next is a great idea IMO, something like 'WHY Q' Nhuan's plate is a good one that can apply to any bike, 'cept Ixions maybee?! :yes:


Wonder if WT can get 'wanker' then?

[marty]

i ordered this one, but it was stopped before it went to printing, which was a shame, as i reckoned it was the ulitmate in ironic plates >>>

[Rashika]

I wanna get one, but too broke at present ...mostly to stop all the confusion that seems to arise in the carparks when all the blokes find out that its a chick on the Buell....that look of "Whaaaaat???"

TonyB picked it out for me and all ...but cant tell ya just incase someone decides to pinch it first :nono:
one day, when my bills are paid....yeah right :thud:

edit: hey that would make a good tui adv!

[thealmightytaco]

And does anyone else get this one? Or am I too clever?

KJSUK

Cages Suck. Quite clever.

[Skyryder]

Bit expensive for me and that's not the only downside. The plate numbers are too easily remembered.

But if I was to go for one STHL GOOSING. Too many letters but it's the only plate for a Guzzi.

The other one I like is FUKU2. That's as in the finger sign and not the band.

Skyryder

[Skyryder]

Cages Suck. Quite clever.

CAGSUK. That's better.:banana:

Skyryder

[thealmightytaco]

CAGSUK. That's better.:banana:

Skyryder

Na I like OMGWTFBBQ's one better, it has the "cages" sound to it when you say it, "K...JS", like that. Your's comes out more like "cag...suck" Skyboatthemeparkride.

I can't believe 2STRK is still available. Probably because not many respectable fellows ride 2 strokers on the road, and if they do they've stockpiled all variations on the NSR.

Someone buy me 2STRK for xmas aye. Cheers.

[fishb8nz]

My wife gave me this [FISHB8]for a birthday 12 yaears ago, for my car and it's been a great present. Recognised everywhere, unfortunately, but well worth the cash.
If you want a good name, then go for it.

[SPORK]

We have a winner!

[SPORK]

CAGSUK. That's better.:banana:

Skyryder
Bu...Bu..But it wouldn't fit on a bike! Unless you wanted it on a *gasp* cage!?

[The_Dover]

I just heard an advert for privateplates on the Rock and it was fuckin priceless.

Some bird was harping on about her V8 with the private plate " I GUZL" and beneath it was written "The price you pay for a V8"

Now is it just my filthy little mind or can that be taken in an entirely different way from her intentions?? Or is it the LTSA showing they have a sense of humour!!!!

[phoenixgtr]

I saw a bike with a personalised plate the other day. Almost made me throw up in my helmet. It was a GN250 with the plate "MYBBY"

[The Stranger]

Wonder if WT can get 'wanker' then?

I tried to get 4NIC8 a while back. It was available but the guy said he wouldn't issue it. A few weeks later I saw it had been issued. Hmm wonder who got it?

[Cibby]

hm..

Cibby is available..

but that wont help me if i get a GSXR in 6 months now will it...

but how about

ORGSM or

VIBR8 or

BKCHK or

WRTOF (write - off) for dovers next bike :)

[Beemer]

I couldn't get my initial and surname - they said it was too rude - FKING - hey, but it's my name!

I get annoyed at their double standards - I bet you couldn't order SHIT or FAECES but they have issued TUTAE.

[Grahameeboy]

How about 2WHLS......it's on my SV....being from UK where cherished plates are different i.e. can cost heaps, I could not resist this one and lets face it for $400 it 'aint bad.

[NC]

I thought about a plate a while back, really wanted "PIG B8" but someone prolly has that, and plus i found having no plate at all had the same effect, so i saved myself $500 odd bucks, nice.

The thing i dont get is a bike gets 1 plate, yet costs you the same as a car that gets 2, hmm go figure.
Haha yeah it's gone. The last time I saw it was on a Purple Maxima, that was getting stripped by the cops in Pakuranga Plaza car park..


I have two sets of personalised plates, one for my car (when I get another one...pfft) and one for the VFR

[MrMelon]

I'll probably take mine off the 600. It's too identifiable when getting up to shenannigans. A harder to read plate would be the go though.

[NC]

I'll probably take mine off the 600. It's too identifiable when getting up to shenannigans. A harder to read plate would be the go though.
And put it on the magic?

[MrMelon]

Yeah for now. Got me some new text to go under it for the street magic too :D

[NC]

Yeah for now. Got me some new text to go under it for the street magic too :D
Haha mean!
Wanna run some text up for mine too?

"I ride like a"

[MrMelon]

What, did you get the numberplate "nanna"?

It's done, just cruise down this evening and grab it.

[Lou Girardin]

Is it possible to take my standard plate and register it to my next bike? What Im thinking of doing is buying a newer bike (for the road) and stripping my little rat for the track and/or practising stunting, but I want to keep my rego, cos it suits me.

Sorry, No.

BTW BD, $500 to duplicate the decals on your bike?
I've got some darling $200 Buell T shirts here.

[Rashika]

I've got some darling $200 Buell T shirts here.
REALLY?? :banana:
no in second thoughts I REALLY dont wanna know what they look like.... $200??? :thud:

[XTC]

My bike came with a plate and it works just fine.... But if I was looking to waste some dosh then....... I'd get XTC. But it's probably not available.

[WRT]

Saw one down in hawkes bay "ILUV2E". Considering its in the bay, I'm assuming that is Tui as in Yeah Right. Can imagine a whole other meaning tho if it was being driven down queen st on a saturday night with dance music blasting and a pimply faced teenager behind the wheel with pupils the size of dinner plates . . .

[Lou Girardin]

REALLY?? :banana:
no in second thoughts I REALLY dont wanna know what they look like.... $200??? :thud:

Not to you Dear, only to P/Plate buyers.

[scumdog]

Haha yeah it's gone. The last time I saw it was on a Purple Maxima, that was getting stripped by the cops in Pakuranga Plaza car park..


I have two sets of personalised plates, one for my car (when I get another one...pfft) and one for the VFR

Got 'COP B8' down here, (may have already mentioned that) but haven't seen it on a car for a looong time now.

[Rashika]

Not to you Dear, only to P/Plate buyers.
oh :blink: better not get one then eh?

but if i was gonna get one i want "chix" on the Buell...at least then i wont get those funny looks when i jump on it :rockon:

[Grahameeboy]

My bike came with a plate and it works just fine.... But if I was looking to waste some dosh then....... I'd get XTC. But it's probably not available.
XTSEE is available.....