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Started by Grashopr, December 27, 2006, 03:21:59 PM

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paco

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January 08, 2007, 07:13:06 PM Last Edit: January 09, 2007, 11:49:09 PM by paco
This is a complicated issue. As if the numbers can't be seen from either side at the scoring booth. I stand corrected, because if the bikes are staggered then it would be very dificult to see the other bikes number on the opposite side.  :thumb:

Mongo

#13
January 10, 2007, 10:43:27 AM
If you put them in the center then the scorers can see them at every track.  No hassle involved.

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Super Dave

#14
January 10, 2007, 11:18:11 AM
 :cheers:
Super Dave

Jeff

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January 10, 2007, 12:41:38 PM
Truly, this issue and the color yellow are only as complicated as you make them...
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Burt Munro

#16
January 10, 2007, 01:52:42 PM
Mongo, Jeff and all others....

The problem that has appeared recently is bikes such as the '06 R6 with a substantial air intake right where the number plate would logically be located.

No matter how much white or yellow you use on the intake it still leaves a big black hole, which can make #88 look like 818 or 878.  Not to mention the problem created when you have a 3 digit number (do you put numbers 1 and 3 on either side of the intake and stagger the middle digit above the intake?) Now that's even harder to read.

Mongo, not sure what feedback you're getting from your scorer's, if this is a problem for them.  It's easier when you get familiar with your regular riders (oh yeah, that's Mitch on his silver R6 and he's  #77 - not 777).

The main thing is if the scorer's or starter has to take even a half a second longer to read a number, they could miss 2 or 3 other bikes going by in a pack.

It's back to the same old story - what looks good to you in the shop, with the bike sitting on stands all pretty and new, is no where near what it looks like coming down the front straight at 150!

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Super Dave

#17
January 10, 2007, 01:58:57 PM
Scotty and I didn't have problems putting number plates on above the intake on our '06's.  And we could see no problem.

I'm with Jeff.  It is as complicated as you make it.
Super Dave

Jeff

#18
January 10, 2007, 02:12:24 PM
we could color-code the riders!  I call red!
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Grashopr

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January 10, 2007, 02:15:31 PM
Why am I 'Mr Pink'?   

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Super Dave

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January 10, 2007, 02:16:39 PM
Super Dave

Super Dave

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January 10, 2007, 02:17:23 PM
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Jeff

#22
January 10, 2007, 02:47:14 PM
Quote from: Super Dave on January 10, 2007, 02:16:39 PM


Hey!  It works for hare scrambles!
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January 10, 2007, 05:34:30 PM
Quote from: Jeff on January 10, 2007, 02:47:14 PM
Hey!  It works for hare scrambles!


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