Number Plates
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Jello_Biafra
bbrraaappp
On both sides of the belly pan, front fairing or tail. I believe tech lets R6s slide with a single number on the tail since the shape doesn't allow a number on each side.
You can send an email to Terry Cheney if you want to make sure. http://www.afmracing.org/contact-us
As far as I'm aware the number plate rule is not one that is due to change from last year.
You can send an email to Terry Cheney if you want to make sure. http://www.afmracing.org/contact-us
As far as I'm aware the number plate rule is not one that is due to change from last year.
Jello_Biafra
bbrraaappp
That is my understanding of it, yes.
The bottom line is that they just need to be legible for the corner workers. Tech has gotten away from a rigid definition on number plates because bikes are getting skinnier and the way the rules were written and enforced just aren't practical on a lot of newer bikes.
I'd snap some pictures of what you're planning to do and send to Terry. Maybe copy Barb on it too, she kind of has the final say on that stuff since she runs the corner worker crew.
The bottom line is that they just need to be legible for the corner workers. Tech has gotten away from a rigid definition on number plates because bikes are getting skinnier and the way the rules were written and enforced just aren't practical on a lot of newer bikes.
I'd snap some pictures of what you're planning to do and send to Terry. Maybe copy Barb on it too, she kind of has the final say on that stuff since she runs the corner worker crew.
Jello_Biafra
bbrraaappp
That's how it's written in the rulebook. It should probably say upper instead.
Either way you need a front plate and something on each side.
Either way you need a front plate and something on each side.
MZarra
AFM Treasurer
You can fit numbers on the belly of an R6, that is how I run them on my R6.
The spirit is that the number must be visible from the side. if your tail is tall enough to let the number be visible from the side then you are good. If not, put it on the belly or somewhere else on the side of the bike.
The spirit is that the number must be visible from the side. if your tail is tall enough to let the number be visible from the side then you are good. If not, put it on the belly or somewhere else on the side of the bike.
easter bunny
Amateur Hour
Can someone clarify this:
8.2.1. Number Plates: a) A front number surface must be centered on the front of the bike. Side number surfaces must be located...on each side of the tail section
I've seen lots of bikes, both expert and novice, that have the numbers on one side of the ram air intake. I've also seen numbers centered on the tail rather than on both sides - as though to be read by standing directly behind the bike, not on the side. No, there weren't additional numbers on the side fairings or belly. I won't even ask about what seems to be a very liberal interpretation of the "sans serif" font.
Is number on the front legal if off to the side?
8.2.1. Number Plates: a) A front number surface must be centered on the front of the bike. Side number surfaces must be located...on each side of the tail section
I've seen lots of bikes, both expert and novice, that have the numbers on one side of the ram air intake. I've also seen numbers centered on the tail rather than on both sides - as though to be read by standing directly behind the bike, not on the side. No, there weren't additional numbers on the side fairings or belly. I won't even ask about what seems to be a very liberal interpretation of the "sans serif" font.
Is number on the front legal if off to the side?
Jello_Biafra
bbrraaappp
Depends on if you can read it and Barb is okay with it.
MZarra
AFM Treasurer
It is a challenge to describe in text what can be obvious in person which is part of the reason why the rule is convoluted.
The basic idea is this:
From front and the sides, can you identify the bike and its number from about 75 feet (a typical corner worker station). Can the numbers be read easily? Is it obvious that the rider is a white or yellow plate? Is there any confusion in the numbers or are they easy to make out?
Speaking as a sponsor who makes number plates for AFM (SeriousRnD):
We have been working with AFM tech for the last year or so and have done plates for most of the race bikes out there. If your plate does not fit in the center then you should have two on the front.
If your tail is not tall enough to be read from the side at 75 feet then you should put them on the belly or another place on the side that can be seen from 75 feet and is not obscured by the rider.
The tail to belly rule just started in 2015 so a lot of bikes got grandfathered in from previous years. Best not to rely on that grandfathering going forward.
Tech in general does not want to block you from racing because your font is not perfect so you see photos from rounds where people were given a warning, etc. I would not be surprised to start seeing fines in the coming years for people who get a warning and then ignore it.
Personally I would rather not risk getting fined or blocked from racing just to have my numbers look extra cool...
easter bunny
Amateur Hour
Is this cool or not? Tail has numbers on both sides. Front only has right side.
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MZarra
AFM Treasurer
If it were my call; I would say no; a corner worker cannot see the number if they are ahead of you to the left. Turn 6 at Thunderhill for example would be a situation were the worker may not be able to identify your bike as you approach.
If you want 100% confirmation, send that picture to pkieffer@afmracing.org and he can give you a ruling.
When you do headlight style like that, I prefer to have the number on both sides like this:
