The Deal With Custom Motorcycle Number Plates
Getting a nice non-standard bike plate for your motorcycle is one of the most popular modification amongst those of us who like to stand out from the crowd.
Regardless of whether you are trying to create a one of a kind bike for road use or you want to build a show winner, you'll find that a cool number plate enhances the finished look of your bike.
If you live in the UK you should quite easily be able to find someone capable of making up bike plates for you but these days with changes in the law it is harder than ever to find a machinist who will make you up a plate which isn't road legal.
It is still possible to find companies online who will sell you a custom plate but you'll need to finish the job yourself as they will only send you a number plate kit. They provide a blank number plate and a transfer which you have to apply yourself, not a tough job but the end product is never as good.
It has become much harder to get these great custom plates is due to a clampdown by the law which states that it is illegal to supply motorcycle number plates which don't comply to the DVLA's standard.
UK companies selling plates for road use need to meet the standards or they face the possibility of being prosecuted. These legal plates are obviously nice and easy to read by the police and other road users so its not hard to understand why we are required to follow these rules.
If you still want to get a custom plate but don't fancy making it yourself at home then you need to find a plate maker who doesn't mind taking the risks with the law, if you're lucky you'll have some biker friends who can point you in the right direction. Just remember that if you get caught with your dodgy plates you could face a slap on the wrist if you are lucky or a fine and penalty points if you are not. - 21396
Regardless of whether you are trying to create a one of a kind bike for road use or you want to build a show winner, you'll find that a cool number plate enhances the finished look of your bike.
If you live in the UK you should quite easily be able to find someone capable of making up bike plates for you but these days with changes in the law it is harder than ever to find a machinist who will make you up a plate which isn't road legal.
It is still possible to find companies online who will sell you a custom plate but you'll need to finish the job yourself as they will only send you a number plate kit. They provide a blank number plate and a transfer which you have to apply yourself, not a tough job but the end product is never as good.
It has become much harder to get these great custom plates is due to a clampdown by the law which states that it is illegal to supply motorcycle number plates which don't comply to the DVLA's standard.
UK companies selling plates for road use need to meet the standards or they face the possibility of being prosecuted. These legal plates are obviously nice and easy to read by the police and other road users so its not hard to understand why we are required to follow these rules.
If you still want to get a custom plate but don't fancy making it yourself at home then you need to find a plate maker who doesn't mind taking the risks with the law, if you're lucky you'll have some biker friends who can point you in the right direction. Just remember that if you get caught with your dodgy plates you could face a slap on the wrist if you are lucky or a fine and penalty points if you are not. - 21396
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