Race numbers - a bitch...

[quickbuck]

You're missing the point I think.

The other numbers on my bike I believe already meet the MNZ rules.

The orange ones on the sides are purely for the marshals benefit (and MC etc), not to meet any rules.

Well, then are we arguing about the MNZ rules, or simply what the marshals want.
Yes, I do understand that bike Identification is important. I used to be one of the volunteers. Can't say I ever had an issue, but then it didn't matter in my roll on the paddock.

My point is I believe my bike fits in the rules better than many, yet I still get grief.
There is also the fact it is actually fowl of the rules in one aspect, but not that one would notice unless they got a tape measure out.... and actually checked the finish of the "numbers". Then almost every bike in the paddoch fails, as who makes Matt Black stickers? Or Matt Coloured Vinyl for number boards?
By their very nature they are Gloss!

[Deano]

Well, then are we arguing about the MNZ rules, or simply what the marshals want.
Yes, I do understand that bike Identification is important. I used to be one of the volunteers. Can't say I ever had an issue, but then it didn't matter in my roll on the paddock.

My point is I believe my bike fits in the rules better than many, yet I still get grief.
There is also the fact it is actually fowl of the rules in one aspect, but not that one would notice unless they got a tape measure out.... and actually checked the finish of the "numbers". Then almost every bike in the paddoch fails, as who makes Matt Black stickers? Or Matt Coloured Vinyl for number boards?
By their very nature they are Gloss!

Well your bike has the front number on one side (like mine) - I only have 1 number across the tail piece and never had any official concerns raised. (Jellywrestler said the rear one was hopeless, but legal.) The numbers are also big enough to meet the rules, but admittedly, not as visible as they could be. TBH the numbers probably don't have enough gap between them.

So I put the orange numbers on the side fairings as well. It was just before the last round of the Nats so I was pretty keen to make sure I was as identifiable as possible.

I reckon you should just throw some numbers on as per Tony Ok's pic. Even orange ones would be very visible.

[MSTRS:Me]

I don't think anyone reeeeaaaaally thought that it was Rossi out there on my SV.

Or are you saying that I eat too many chokky fish ?

Nah mate. Your front number is on the right side, not the middle, so the Start/Finish guys at a clockwise track can't ID you on your way to a win...

Well, then are we arguing about the MNZ rules, or simply what the marshals want.

It's you guys that are arguing. We marshals just want to be able to see your numbers easily...which is what the MNZ number rule is designed to achieve.

[quickbuck]

Well your bike has the front number on one side (like mine) - I only have 1 number across the tail piece and never had any official concerns raised. (Jellywrestler said the rear one was hopeless, but legal.) The numbers are also big enough to meet the rules, but admittedly, not as visible as they could be. TBH the numbers probably don't have enough gap between them.

So I put the orange numbers on the side fairings as well. It was just before the last round of the Nats so I was pretty keen to make sure I was as identifiable as possible.

I reckon you should just throw some numbers on as per Tony Ok's pic. Even orange ones would be very visible.

Don't get me wrong Deano, I agree with you.
It was a little P/T that I mentioned your numbers were "inverted".

I fully agree there is more reasons to be identifyable, hence why we have gone for a pretty distinctive paint scheme, and custom made leathers.

[quickbuck]

...which is what the MNZ number rule is designed to achieve.

Ah-ha, between us all, we have proven the rule isn't designed very well then

[MSTRS:Me]

Ah-ha, between us all, we have proven the rule isn't designed very well then

If you are talking about the allowable single number on the (top of) tailpiece...then I agree.

[Deano]

Nah mate. Your front number is on the right side, not the middle, so the Start/Finish guys at a clockwise track can't ID you on your way to a win...

LOL - depends which side of the track they are on but.... (Hampton Downs ?)

Come on John - Even at Manfeild they can see my front number easy as at 20m+ AND it's legal.

Pro twin champ 2011 Johhny Small had exactly the same.

I wave the flags on the start finish line for MottoTT bro so I have some experience also. I've never had an issue with numbers on the RHS.

[/QUOTE]

It's you guys that are arguing. We marshals just want to be able to see your numbers easily...which is what the MNZ number rule is designed to achieve.

I'm not arguing - trying to be constructive actually mate. I've gone over and above the legal requirments to make my bike visible by putting extra numbers on.

My numbers are already legal in terms of positioning, colours and number size. So, in your opinion the rule is not achieving what it should ?

[quickbuck]

If you are talking about the allowable single number on the (top of) tailpiece...then I agree.

I'm glad you do.
Still, as I said, if I went to two numbers, they will be miniscule.

Now, would the marshels be happy if I had 42 stuck to the side of my helmet?
The numbers I can get on there are bigger than the ones Tony.Ok painted on for me.

[Tony.OK]

I'm glad you do.
Still, as I said, if I went to two numbers, they will be miniscule.

Now, would the marshels be happy if I had 42 stuck to the side of my helmet?
The numbers I can get on there are biggee than the ones Tony.Ok painted on for me.

My pic was meant to just be an example to help with identifying and not as a rule. Obviously people are too sensitive and defensive to ideas, I think mnz should just reinstate the previous rules allowing for newer bikes. Then no one has any excuse or reason to complain........simple.
My posts were meant as ideas, not to raise hackles............I will refrain now as im not even in the scene anymore.

[Shaun]

Oh no he didn't! On behalf of men everywhere I apologise for that last post..

But but but, whos gunna apologise for the women every where Rob

[Shaun]

Robgasit Yungatart READ MY POST #110 quoted below

Put it in the sub regs, bring Back SCRUITINEERING ( For other safety reasons also) and send any one back if they do not comply, simple

What where when was I argueing of causng trouble, or being ARROGANT ( According to some WANKER ice cream vender)

Engrish is engrish, and there is Nothing offensive non constructive in any of my post in this thread, ( Missed humour yes---- SEARCH MY THANKS AND PRAISE TO THE MARSHALLS WORLDWIDE) also folks, remember this is just the Internet, if you are going to have an opinion about some one/me, at least the balls to have your say face to face Please girls, very cowardly typing under a no name and being abbusive/insulting ( I had a HEAD INJURY HAHA) Whats your excuse

[RobGassit]

But but but, whos gunna apologise for the women every where Rob

I was trying to save you from a lynching after you referred to the sacred monthly sequence who's name no man can mention.

[Shaun]

I was trying to save you from a lynching after you referred to the sacred monthly sequence who's name no man can mention.

I Like Lynching----s, that;s why I come here and post stuff, must have some fun in life

[yungatart]

Robgasit Yungatart READ MY POST #110 quoted below



What where when was I argueing of causng trouble, or being ARROGANT ( According to some WANKER ice cream vender)

Engrish is engrish, and there is Nothing offensive non constructive in any of my post in this thread, ( Missed humour yes---- SEARCH MY THANKS AND PRAISE TO THE MARSHALLS WORLDWIDE) also folks, remember this is just the Internet, if you are going to have an opinion about some one/me, at least the balls to have your say face to face Please girls, very cowardly typing under a no name and being abbusive/insulting ( I had a HEAD INJURY HAHA) Whats your excuse

Next time you are at a Vic or Pacific club event pop over to the start/finish line and I'll tell you in person what I think. I am not a coward.
And for the record, a head injury does not excuse you poor behaviour in my book.

[Shaun]

Next time you are at a Vic or Pacific club event pop over to the start/finish line and I'll tell you in person what I think. I am not a coward.
And for the record, a head injury does not excuse you poor behaviour in my book.

I actually said " Had a head injury" I was wonderig what your exscuse was? and by this and your last reply, that shows you are NOT reading and UNDERSTANDING my ENGRISH


Anyway, wanking on and arguing with a Marshall on a public forum is NOT and has NEVER been my style, So I'm gone from this thread

Have a fantastic day