show plates

[troutslayer]

edit: online plate builder now available :) www.curzonweb.co.uk/vaultgraffix

i'm expanding into the world of plates... car, bike, gift etc.

Have a look at the draft i've knocked up... plates like this will be about a tenner (to be confirmed) including postage.

i will also be authorised to supply dvla approved fully legal plates. but no one wants them though ;)

if you are interested let me know in this thread and i'll post up more info after the weekend :)

http://www.curzonweb.co.uk/images/ebplate_gif.gif

[the captain]

I like that!

I gotta get a proper one coz i've just forked out £30 to the establishment for my current one!

So yeah, im in!

[lillywhites]

Looks good I'll be in for one as well.....let us know asap when production is ready to roll...

[MICKTLS]

im very interested in both legal and a show plate just in case lol

[DoodleBug]

I'll have to let you have the high res version of the logo trouty.

I'll be after a show plate too.

[troutslayer]

yes please doodlebug, that will help a lot, especially for the ghosted image

[Tark]

Please can I have a....

T4RK
V

Very naughty I know but its the only way for on the bike.. T4
RKV just is no good.

[troutslayer]

the deal with 'legal' plates, is that i have to see id of who you are, and id with regards to the vehicle registration (v5). it is illegal for me to sell you an offical 'legal plate' without this.

i can however, supply something that looks very similar to a legal plate, constructed to the same bsau standards as a legal plate, using the same bsau approved equipment as a legal plate on the understanding that it is a show plate. so basically, a legal plate without the paperwork kerfuffle.

Of course, if you want a 100% legal plate and can show me id, then i will be able to file the info on the necessary database and supply a 100% legal plate :)

all assuming the dvla approve me, of course, else its 'show' plates only and no paperwork to deal with.

make sense? nah, its government gone mad!

[DoodleBug]

Logo gone your way now. :)

[the captain]

Im definitely up for one...as road legal as possible coz im finaly getting the reg sorted on me bike:clap so as soon as youre ready to do em mate give me a shout...im filling in all the nessessary DVLA paperwork tuesday to get an age related put on the bike!

saying that...i may have a small(er) one done too......i cant break with tradition...every bike ive owned has had a "neater" looking plate on it!:grin2

[troutslayer]

http://www.curzonweb.co.uk/images/ebplate_gif.gif

rejigged the draft using the higher res pic for the ghost image :)

umm, also changed the font to the standard road legal font, but natch, any font can be used ;) i think this will look the nuts once its plated!

[troutslayer]

http://www.curzonweb.co.uk/images/t4rkvplate.gif

[DoodleBug]

Now they are good advertising, we should pick up a fair few members after people start seeing bikes with those on, very nice!

[Mi5ter E]

hmmmm how much for a show plate with a essexbiker user name on it to?

[rembrandt]

+1 im intersted in one to :grin2

[troutslayer]

where would you put the username? instead of the www. ?

[Mi5ter E]

or either side of it

[Pocket Rocket]

Hey i like that, can i have 1 pretty please

[Mi5ter E]

do we have different sizes to or is it just the one?

[troutslayer]

what sizes would you like? if i get an idea of what sizes people want, then i can order the most popular stock - saves me getting stuck with stock in sizes people dont want

i was going to stock up with (in inches)
9x7 (standard legal bike)
7x5
20.5x4.5 (standard legal car)

also available:
11x8 (standard 4x4 plate style)
6x4
7x5.5
7x6
7.5x6
7.5x6.5
8x6
9x3
+ bigger

[Mi5ter E]

hmmm ill have a measure and get back to ya.and if its a size u wouldnt have in stock ill wait.

[Mi5ter E]

i take it its duable for the tags on the plate too?

[troutslayer]

of course. Imagination is all you need :)


probably? :D

[troutslayer]

first test plate:
http://data4.blog.de/media/963/1861963_8f300dace0_s.jpg

:) thats a 9x7 standard legal size plate. similar layout to the EB plate i drafted, notice the 'tag' added in the corner

[Mi5ter E]

now that looks cool

[Morris]

first test plate:
http://data4.blog.de/media/963/1861963_8f300dace0_s.jpg

:) thats a 9x7 standard legal size plate. similar layout to the EB plate i drafted, notice the 'tag' added in the corner

Dude thats sweet, an excellent job!!

[the captain]

I'll have a legal one cheers!:grin2

[troutslayer]

currently (almost finished) building a web page so you can type your own num plate, select font, etc and view (a rough representation) it online, and process paypal etc :)

[Mi5ter E]

sounds good m8

[Dal]

I'd like a 7 x 5 D19 DAL

With the ghost logo and the web address below not sure what font yet though :grin2

[The Guvnor]

I want one for my new beastie !!!!:grin2

[troutslayer]

ok, TROUTY'S ONLINE PLATE DESIGNER is now functioning :)

it can be found here: http://www.vaultgraffix.curzonweb.co.uk

its pretty basic, but you can type in your own reg, select the font, add the EB background, add border etc to get an idea of how it will look :)

it also saves me being given info in pm's, on the board, paypal etc.

[troutslayer]

bttt...

[SDM]

That look's good, you might be getting an order soon........:D

[Dal]

Ordered :jumping2

[troutslayer]

Ordered :jumping2

assembled and in a jiffy bag. Will post tomorra :)

[Dal]

assembled and in a jiffy bag. Will post tomorra :)

Cheers Trouty :clap

[gixxer-kid]

ghosties look really cool... yeah i'm up for one of them,,cheers

[the captain]

ordered mine!!!!:rockon

[troutslayer]

ordered mine!!!!:rockon

in the jiffy bag and going to post office today :) might get it tomorrow

[the captain]

Rad....cheers dude!:clap

[Dal]

Quote:
Originally Posted by troutslayer http://www.essexbikers.co.uk/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.essexbikers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=117800#post117800)
assembled and in a jiffy bag. Will post tomorra :)

Cheers Trouty :clap

It arrived this morning, very impressed thanks again :rockon

[the captain]

Got mine too

its awesome

shame the bike more than likely gonna get written off!!

i'll order another when i get somw new wheels sorted!!

[Mi5ter E]

Got mine too

its awesome

shame the bike more than likely gonna get written off!!

i'll order another when i get somw new wheels sorted!!


oh no what have you done?

[Mi5ter E]

first test plate:
http://data4.blog.de/media/963/1861963_8f300dace0_s.jpg

:) thats a 9x7 standard legal size plate. similar layout to the EB plate i drafted, notice the 'tag' added in the corner


HOW CAN I PUT MY USER NAME ON LIKE THIS?

[troutslayer]

ok, just to clarify, plate sizes available are:

9x7, 8x6, 7x5, 6x4. You can select the plate size, the ghost image, the font and the border, and type in your own slogan, all via the online ordering system.

The image on the online updates in realtime. Now the image that you see is a 'representation' of the final plate, however, things will get jigged around for fit, a prime example is the borders - on the image, they are shown as closed borders. if you have a slogan along the bottom, then i open up the border to account for this.

The online ordering system sends the plate information that you enter, to me via email (so make sure that its correct! ) and then directs you to paypal to complete. This is why your email on the online design page is important - it means i can put the correct plate details to the correct payment and post it to the correct address.

so, basically speaking... go to the plate designer online, put your CORRECT email address in, sort out the stuff you want on the plate. I put the plate together and post it out to you.

The advantage of this system, is that i dont have pm's bouncing around between the various different forums that i visit, and that means that i dont accidentally forget to make your plate. (yes, i'm human and make mistakes now and then...)

the online ordering system can be found here: www.vaultgraffix.curzonweb.co.uk

and yes, the website looks unfinished, mostly because it is unfinished!

[troutslayer]

HOW CAN I PUT MY USER NAME ON LIKE THIS?

you know what? i was thinking about this over the weekend, and i'm wondering if its such a good idea to put usernames on? i figure its pretty easy to spot say, shiny new r1, and spot a username with a forum address... then have a little wander around on that forum and find out when that person is away for a weekend, or at work, etc etc etc... you see where i'm going with this???


I can put your name in the corner of the plate if you like... its a bit of a mess around for me as i have to create the whole plate in a different graphics package, but i'm happy to do it if you like, or have it down in the slogan as per how 'captain' had his. I'm flexible.

When you go through to paypal, there should be the option to 'add special instructions for the merchant'. Just let me know there :)

[troutslayer]

just so you know, i am now an authorised DVLA Registered Number Plate Supplier :) that means that i can now legally sell plates with the necessary legal markings on them which means that you wont have any hassle from plod or mot tester. Obviously, they have to be the correct size, font blah blah blah.

I do need to see ID for these though. ID of who you are, and ID for the vehicle registration. You do not have to be the registered keeper of a vehicle to get a plate for it.

[kasandrich]

Just been looking at your site, how come EB doesn't get a link in your links section :(

[troutslayer]

because im in the middle of moving house and wont be able to rectify that until after :)

likewise, i wont be able to make any plates for a week or 2 now :)

[kasandrich]

Moving oh goody! are you moving to somewhere with less bike thieves?

[2E]

i have some questions..

On the plate designer what does 'Badge' mean? theres nothing to select?

With legal plates does that mean i can change my reg from something like ABCD 1234 to something like 2ES KWAK legally?

And lastly.. on the fonts, what happened to SHOPLT09 it skips from 08 to 10. :grin2

Other than that i think i might get some when youve finished moving etc..:grin3

[troutslayer]

ignore 'badge' i stole the software from a car plate website! ;)

no, you cannot just 'change' your registration legally. A 'legal' plate is one that is of the correct size, that follows the dvla rulings on character sizes and layout, and has my stamp at the bottom. I need to see ID to produce a road legal plate. For a show plate, i dont need any ID, because as far as im concerned, its going on a trackbike/showbike/garage door.

;)

[v8-powered]

Are you still selling plates?

I've just got hold on a cherished number for one my bikes and need a new non-air brake sized plate made up

Stuart

[troutslayer]

yep! just let me know what you want doin... email me rather than pm... darren at curzonweb dot co dot uk

:)

[RaceMeNSee]

I can vouch that they are very well made..and look the don! Although i was looking forwards to my bolt kit?! :-(

[troutslayer]

I can vouch that they are very well made..and look the don! Although i was looking forwards to my bolt kit?! :-(

didnt i pop them into the jiffy? pm me your address again and i'll send some out to you :)

[RaceMeNSee]

You have Brail

[v8-powered]

Very nicely made plate and got my bolt kit too - Cheers.....

[troutslayer]

Very nicely made plate and got my bolt kit too - Cheers.....


you have no idea...! i accidentally stabbed myself in the thigh with a scalpel whilst making yours and bled like a bitch! but i was careful to move the plate parts aside avoiding getting my crimson tide onto it before plugging up the hole with my finger! :D

a bit of compression sorted it out so i taped myself up, scrubbed up, then finished putting your plate together! straight up!

[v8-powered]

you have no idea...! i accidentally stabbed myself in the thigh with a scalpel whilst making yours and bled like a bitch! but i was careful to move the plate parts aside avoiding getting my crimson tide onto it before plugging up the hole with my finger! :D

a bit of compression sorted it out so i taped myself up, scrubbed up, then finished putting your plate together! straight up!

Glad you are working hard for your money......:grin2

[2E]

Just to bump this, not sure if its intentional or not but the price used to be a fixed 10 quid.. its now 8.90

I've ordered one for the green beastie!:grin2

[troutslayer]

yup, intentional... £8.90 bargain!

[gazmound]

Did you get my email reconfirming my address trouty, and the instructions for the plate at all???:grin2

-2e (sorry this computer keeps resigning gazmound in..)

[2E]

damn gazmound signing in.. i swear ive got up his post count by doing that so many times!!:shooter:D

[troutslayer]

yup :)

[2E]

yup :)

Cool mate.. i can't wait to see it:D

[troutslayer]

i have it here right next to me... i was wondering about the border before i made it, but it looks ok!

[2E]

i have it here right next to me... i was wondering about the border before i made it, but it looks ok!

ooooooh im half debating whether to ask for pics now...

:D noo ill wait..:D

Let me know when its posted.. oh and do bolt kits come with em??

[troutslayer]

posted. maybe get it tomorra? depends how quick royal mail are! its gone first class anyway.

[2E]

Thanks alot, will be attacking the polish postie first thing in the morning..:grin2

[2E]

Finally got it today, am well impressed a really nice plate..:grin2

will post up pics as soon as the bikes sorted properly :)

[rovens]

What is the smallest size that a 'legal' plate can be?

[Doninha Princesa]

Robin check this thread out

http://essexbikers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=7411

[rovens]

I have, but i just want a simple answer eg, 9x6 or whatever.

[troutslayer]

9x7 :)

[rovens]

Thanks, so something like an 8x6 would probably not be obviously smaller then.

[troutslayer]

an 8x6 you'll usually get away with, as long as it isnt an anal copper. it will/should fail an mot.