Personalised Plates on bikes.. What ya think?

[Mountlocal1]

So.. Personalised plates on bikes.. What ya think?

Cool? :2thumbsup
Wanky? :banana:

[Swoop]

If you like being totally recognisable on a bike, go right ahead.

[Gremlin]

If you like being totally recognisable on a bike, go right ahead.
+1... just think how easy it is to remember those, compared to normal plates.

[Swoop]

+1... just think how easy it is to remember those, compared to normal plates.

Yup....:Police::Police::Police::Police:

[jrandom]

I have always subscribed to the 'lulz > anonymity' school of thought.

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[Cajun]

If you like being totally recognisable on a bike, go right ahead.

some bikes are just recognisable, be it the colour scheme or the bike.

[007XX]

some bikes are just recognisable, be it the colour scheme or the bike.

Yellow for example, is an extremely forgettable colour of course...:D

I don't mind the idea of a perso plate on a bike, especially if it is quite clever. The downside is obviously the "stand out" aspect of it as everyone stated.

Piano hinges anyone?

[Forest]

I like witty plates.

However I strongly dislike the price for a new plate.

[alanzs]

Too much money and the loss of anonymity factor as well. I am always in my hi-viz suit, so I am always stealthy anyways... :niceone:

There are some great plates available. BIATCH, FUCKEM, spelled backwards are just a couple of fun ones. Check out the plates site and see what you can get away with. www.plates.co.nz :devil2:

[buellbabe]

Well I have already blown my anonymity with the makeover my bike has had! I have always liked personalised plates, I never really thought about them as an "oh no! Someone will recognise me!" factor...but I can see the point being made.

Actually I fully intend to get a plate... got a few ideas, its just a matter of $$'s now LOL

[jrandom]

Check out the plates site and see what you can get away with. www.plates.co.nz :devil2:

The plates site saying that something's available is no guarantee that a human won't veto it after you actually apply to register it (they do check these things); good luck getting any spelled-backwards swear words approved, etc.

[vifferman]

I've thought about it, but if I had that sort of money to spend on the bike, I'd find a better use for it - like improvements to the front suspension, or a complete service.

[DarkLord]

Yes and no, really.

I used to have a red Hyosung and I would have liked to have got the plate RDDVL for it - Red Devil - which makes sense to me as I am also a big Manchester United fan. :devil2:

But I agree with the comments about the fact that you would make yourself less anonymous plus it would be better to spend the money on something else, e.g. a service, aftermarket pipe, etc etc.

[celticbhoy]

Yes and no, really.

I used to have a red Hyosung and I would have liked to have got the plate RDDVL for it - Red Devil - which makes sense to me as I am also a big Manchester United fan. :devil2:
.

Man U fan would have a personalised plate wouldn't they!:bleh:

[Mully]

I have always subscribed to the 'lulz > anonymity' school of thought.


You are 5QUID?? Seen you on the North Western Carpark many times.

And this morning. On Customs St.

[Qkchk]

But then again, some plates are only a one-off and can be an investment.

Once you've bought one, you have it for as long as you want it. Servicing / aftermarket goodies come and go and so do the bikes but the plate stays with you forever (unless you sell it).

[jrandom]

You are 5QUID?? Seen you on the North Western Carpark many times.

Yeah, 'ats-a me.

Shortly to become The Guy Without A Driver's Licence in the North Western Carpark Cycle Lane.

[jrandom]

the plate stays with you forever

*giggle*

:shutup:

[Mully]

Shortly to become The Guy Without A Driver's Licence in the North Western Carpark Cycle Lane.

Miss Mully is a big fan of your bike, so sing out if you want me to keep it in running condition for you during your suspension.

Not for my own benefit, mind you. Just to assist you......

[jrandom]

Miss Mully is a big fan of your bike, so sing out if you want me to keep it in running condition for you during your suspension.

All my bikes are sluts, so if you have a full licence and Star accept you on my policy, you'll be more than welcome. Edit: On occasion. No disappearing for three months with it, etc.

No puttering around, though. Betty needs her legs stretched properly.

[Mully]

All my bikes are sluts, so if you have a full licence and Star accept you on my policy, you'll be more than welcome.

No puttering around, though. Betty needs her legs stretched properly.

Heh. I'll be in touch.

TBH, Miss Mully likes the look of the pillion accomodation on it, so I'll have a chat with her and let you know.

Star should accept me, I'm with them for the RF.

[yod]

when i sold the car i had it transferred to the bike

for the princely sum of $21 :shit: i thought they'd sting me for a lot more than that

[ManDownUnder]

I think you shouldn't care what others think. If it's "what you do" - then do it!

[alanzs]

The plates site saying that something's available is no guarantee that a human won't veto it after you actually apply to register it (they do check these things); good luck getting any spelled-backwards swear words approved, etc.

Never went so far as to try to buy one, but I have spent a few moments looking to see what is available. Amazing what plates people do have. Saw one the other day and it said "crminl" or really close. Great way to alert the police. Just screams out "Stop me..." :shit:

[<Rhino>]

Clever plates are cool, trying to work some of them out be a bit of fun. But as mentioned before, the price, holly hell what has happened to that over the last few years. When i bought my one and only P Plate for preveous business they wer like 300 bucks and that was with a message, coloured borders and every thing. Nowadays I think there just to damn expensive. :oi-grr:

[Maha]

I do have a couple of ideas for a plate but paying $750?...:(
I only want the one plate, but paying the price for two? I have a problem with that. If the price was $350-$400 then yeah.

I would give jrandom 5 Quid for his...whats that around $15??...:cool:

[Imbray]

I put a plate on Hubby's bike a few years back to slow him down:innocent:, but what do you know he's never got around to putting it on the RF 900R, get all sorts of excuses :Pokey: when I try to remind him :rolleyes:

Have thought about it, but nothing catches my eye enough to pay the money

[Big Dave]

I think you shouldn't care what others think. If it's "what you do" - then do it!

It's a discussion forum aye.

[shafty]

I put a plate on Hubby's bike a few years back to slow him down:innocent:, but what do you know he's never got around to putting it on the RF 900R, get all sorts of excuses :Pokey: when I try to remind him :rolleyes:

Have thought about it, but nothing catches my eye enough to pay the money

What plate did you buy him? :)

[Fatjim]

I had XMYRR for a while but the missus didn't like it so like a good little husband that I am I sold it.

10pts to the person who gets it first.

[raftn]

saw this one the other day.....took me ages to work it out.....

HIHOAG

Cab any body else get it?

[Maha]

It's a discussion forum aye.

Shhhhhhhh if that gets out there will be ANRKE.

[shafty]

Go Gal and I both have pers plates on our Honda's.

I bought hers (GoGal) on Trade Me second hand, for way less than the current new price, and it's the plate she has wanted for years - real lucky it came up/I spotted it/won the auction.

I bought mine (CoCar or Company Car) about 10 years ago and forgot all about it when my new Trophy was written off, - just got it re made ($20 or so) a year ago.

[Griffin]

I had XMYRR for a while but the missus didn't like it so like a good little husband that I am I sold it.

10pts to the person who gets it first.

kiss my arse :)

[Griffin]

saw this one the other day.....took me ages to work it out.....

HIHOAG

Cab any body else get it?

Hi Ho Silver :)

[Griffin]

I do have a couple of ideas for a plate but paying $750?...:(
I only want the one plate, but paying the price for two? I have a problem with that. If the price was $350-$400 then yeah.

I would give jrandom 5 Quid for his...whats that around $15??...:cool:

I have looked into this previously myself... and come up with a few good ideas to boot. The $700 odd dollars is apparantly for the future rights to the letter/number combination, therefore one plate or two plates makes no difference. (I felt the same way as you - 2 plates full price, 1 plate therefore = half price) but not so.

I do reckon its way too high tho - considering that the 'actual' cost to manufacture is around $8. Nothing like printing your own money ay?

As for anonomiminintity (?) I dont think it matters all that much if you arent someone who goes out of their way to break the law or do supposedly 'stuntish' acts...

[Mikkel]

Next time I have $700 I just have to spend and there's nothing else I want - then maybe.

But that would mean there was no more food and no more alcohol on the planet... or petrol for that matter.

[McJim]

I like my plate...so I'm easily recogniseable but then I dont have any desire for anonymity. When I lived in Auckland I used to get loads of PMs from people saying "Saw you on the Southern the other day, your bike sounds way more than 600cc bro" and stuf like that.

It's nice.

[martybabe]

If it's just an expression of individuality your after, There are companies out there with state of the art laser cutting sign writing thingies, that can make just about any design you can think of to stick any where on your bike.

They look really good, they distinguish your bike from the other four million cbrs, they don't cost anything like number plates, you can have any design your brain can come up with( MARTYBABE IS GREAT) for example, and if ya get bored with it or sell yer bike, ya just peel it off and bin it.

Oh and if you spotted making a silly (mistake) on the road, 7 out of ten people won't remember your plate said (BOOBS).

Just a thought. :niceone:

[Swoop]

Yeah, 'ats-a me.

Shortly to become The Guy Without A Driver's Licence in the North Western Carpark Cycle Lane.
Surely the bike will be seen over those months... but with a licenced rider at the helm. Sticky will be riding all over the place on her... Ain't that right, officer!:whistle:

[Rashika]

I think Personalised plates look pretty damn hot...

but some bikes are unique anyway and will always stand out :cool:

[nivram]

Couldn't justify the $$$ on a personalized plate myself, plate would be worth more than the bike :)

[AlBundy]

They are GAY on bikes...

[Fatjim]

kiss my arse :)

10pts awarded.

[Rashika]

They are GAY on bikes...

hmmmm haven't noticed any effect on my sexual orientation since i got one, but I will watch out for it, just in case, thanks for the warning :yawn:

[Max Headroom]

Strangely, nor have I...

I fitted a personalised plate to my bike after I finished the restoration two years ago. It just seemed to finish the bike better than simply getting the next random plate off the pile at the local testing station. I had been able to make the call on everything else I'd fitted to the bike, and it was nice to be able to choose the plate too.

I'm sure my wife will notice if I begin to exhibit any change of sexual orientation.

[popelli]

as long as you don't see your plate as an investment, if its model specific you may find a very limited market if you want to sell it later on - it can take several years and you will end up giving the plate away for a lot less than you paid for it

[ynot slow]

Was going to get 86GSX for the bike(available),then thought nah no good when bike is sold,no good having it on another model or make.The wife suggested IBTIT,spaced it out to read I BT IT,applied and got it,couldn't put it on as a message plate,but if I put it on the car can turn it into message plate.Thought yep they're naff and $$$,but thought fuck it cancer sucks and I'm alive.

[Rollestonchick]

I like witty plates.

However I strongly dislike the price for a new plate.

I love to try and work out plates. Have seen some good ones on motorbikes too. My fav was PIGB8:rofl:

I had a personalised plate on my car 'cxewrx', was funny looking in the rear vison mirror and see the expressions on the person in the vehicle behind as they worked it out. BUT it wasnt til after purchasing a personalised plate that i realised it would be harder to hide, in a carpark from:Police:. Luckly it never came to that...
:( personalised plates are expensive to purchase

[AllanB]

I like them.

Just a shame the bikes are restricted to 5 letters/numbers, cars get a extra one.

Bike ones should be a lot cheaper - Max $300 and I think they would sell more.

I have one in mind if I come into spare money (WTF's spare money?).

[duckonin]

Like mine, and woman get it real quick ..Men well they can follow along for 200k's and still ask what does it mean

XMYDK....:Some cadgers try to kill you after they have worked it out...

[McJim]

I like them.

Just a shame the bikes are restricted to 5 letters/numbers, cars get a extra one.


Sheesh! Aren't I lucky to have a 5 letter nickname :rofl:

[Meanie]

I think they look awesome, got my KB name on mine, wanted to get www.kiwibiker.co.nz on the bottom but they wont do message plates on motor bikes. That sucked
Got my wife one for hers as well
Personalised plates rock
Dont have to worry about being recognised, a little hard to hide a red concours

[AllanB]

XMYDK

Hmm X is often used to signify a kiss

My - well that spells MY

DK - isn't that a fancy perfume, no no wait maybe dyke?

I don't get it - I feel like such a DICK

[CHOPPA]

something like I11II would be sweet! or B88B8 it would be so hard to recognise

[Dakara]

Would love a personal plate, but could never justify the cost... (http://www.plates.co.nz/prices/)
There are far better biking related things I could put that money towards...

[Conquiztador]

When the personalised plates came out.
It was a novelty.
I was first.
$375

Then it stayed in the garage.

When it was time to get the bike back on the road I realised how dorky it was.
So I sold it.

Never again.

Wish I still had the pic to show you.

But it was:

MY HOG

[Beemer]

I had BMWCS on my Beemer when I owned it, and sold it with the plate as it couldn't really be transferred to anything else than a Beemer. I was asked if I would sell it separately so I said $500 (I paid $330 I think for it), which was less than what a new plate was going for, but was told that was too dear!

I then got LOOCE for the Goose - but it has zeros instead of Os. Old guys ask if my name is Lucy, but some people get that it's a Loose Goose!

If they are now retailing for $750 then I would have to want one really, really badly to buy one again.

[slofox]

They're too flamin' dear!!!!!

[AlBundy]

hmmmm haven't noticed any effect on my sexual orientation since i got one, but I will watch out for it, just in case, thanks for the warning :yawn:

That's a pity...

Girl on Girl is HOT!

I'm waiting for Brokeback Cowgirl to come out....

[AlBundy]

Strangely, nor have I...

I fitted a personalised plate to my bike after I finished the restoration two years ago. It just seemed to finish the bike better than simply getting the next random plate off the pile at the local testing station. I had been able to make the call on everything else I'd fitted to the bike, and it was nice to be able to choose the plate too.

Have you read that to yourself and questioned how gay it sounds?

[Max Headroom]

Have you read that to yourself and questioned how gay it sounds?

No. I'm a bit thick and my comprehension isn't too good, so you might have to draw me a picture.

[gunrunner]

I have a Vmax so i did txt in vmax and it had gone .... fancy that and ride it like you stole it wouldnt fit . But if it did would you try and overtake me :whocares:

[Rockbuddy]

got my plate a couple of months ago for my cruiser quite like it

KRZIN

[AlBundy]

No. I'm a bit thick and my comprehension isn't too good, so you might have to draw me a picture.

Wow, you don't have a high opinion of yourself...

Suppose you needed help to come up with a plate then...

BWAHAHAHAHAHA.....

[fatzx10r]

i would, but fuck off wont fit. and you cant have any swear words, that sucks. O well i'll just stick with my boring number plate that no one will remember after i've done the runner:whistle:

[Max Headroom]

Wow, you don't have a high opinion of yourself...

Suppose you needed help to come up with a plate then...

BWAHAHAHAHAHA.....

And why would I care what you think?

See, this is interesting. Unless I'm mistaken, we've never met.

And unless I'm mistaken, you feel you're entitled to evaluate something I've disclosed about myself and proceed to tell me it's gay, even though you know nothing about me.

Then, unless I'm mistaken, YOU get snotty when I attempt to defend myself.

My friend, unless I'm mistaken it seems that folk who are quick to offer humiliating comments are often the folk who have achieved nothing themselves,and are generally reflecting their own low self image.

Know me before you attempt to label me.

[buellbabe]

YO! Rashika. I know you. I know your bike. I know your plate.

You rock and so does your bike AND your plate.

Yeeeeeeeeee ha!:devil2: :niceone:

[Rashika]

:innocent: ...of course I do. :Punk:

But anyway, I wanted a plate for awhile, couldn't afford it... turned 40 and then decided ferk it, no party a plate instead. Sick of always hearing people asking 'which bloke does that one belong to'. so decided to make it obvious.

I still love it, its a cool wee plate and easy to change to ANY other bike I might have.

[AlBundy]

And why would I care what you think?

..........

Dude, this is the internet...

Don't take ANYTHING written here seriously...

Yes... You are right. I have achieved nothing in my life. I ride a lowly scooter. I have a small penis and compensate for it on here. I sit on the net all day and sponge off the doll and family. I'm lazy and have no self esteem... I have never had sex... I have no friends because I am a loser... I am a lowly pleb, you must be a manager....

There... Make you feel better?

BWAHAHAHAHAHA....