2009 R6 Numberplates

[Ant]

I just picked up a 2009 R6 and that tail is tiny. What is everyone doing for numberplates? Can you just put one set on the top like the AMA guys? How about the front? Just go on the windscreen? Thanks for the help!

[Super Dave]

I just picked up a 2009 R6 and that tail is tiny. What is everyone doing for numberplates? Can you just put one set on the top like the AMA guys? How about the front? Just go on the windscreen? Thanks for the help!

No on single number on the tail in CCS.  The rule book gives some specifics.  Basically, the size requirements of the rear numbers has been continually reduced to help out.

Front.  Rule book again will help out.  Don't be afraid of it.  You can go above the ram air duct in the middle with numbers of the CCS required size.  You can go on either side of the ram air too, but you'll have to accomodate changes from track to track depending upon which side is the official scoring side.

[klebs01]

I would just bolt on some number plates like the old UJMs.

[Ant]

No on single number on the tail in CCS.  The rule book gives some specifics.  Basically, the size requirements of the rear numbers has been continually reduced to help out.

Front.  Rule book again will help out.  Don't be afraid of it.  You can go above the ram air duct in the middle with numbers of the CCS required size.  You can go on either side of the ram air too, but you'll have to accomodate changes from track to track depending upon which side is the official scoring side.

Thanks. I read the rulebook but I wasn't sure if there were any "tricks" that people used. I guess not. Thanks for the tips though.

[gixxerzoli]

Yeah!
The tail is a real adventure on the R6. Only about 4 inch numbers fits there. Or the # going all around the tail and impossible to read. So dont worry, just put big as you can! The officials knows this situation. They will let you slide with it.
Also i am pretty sure Eric will read this and he will tell you what to do. :)

[ccs98]

I still think if you put a one large number on the tail and then put numbers on both side of the side fairings would make everyone happy.  But as we all know making all of the racers happy just won't happen. 

[spymoto]

If you read the 2009 rule book, we can now put one number on the top of the tail as long as you have numbers on the side fairings that are not  blocked by the rider or any machine parts.  =)

[Jimmy]

From the rule book... 

If the tail section profile does not allow the machine to comply with
Section 5.3.5.B, the side number displays MAY be placed on the side of
the fairing in front of the rider as long as the number displays are clearly
visible while the rider is in the racing position If the rider chooses to
place the side number display on the fairing, a single number display on
the top of the tail section must also be installed. It is the rider's
responsibility to have the number display correct before coming to Tech
Inspection.

[sasrocks]

so you need 4 numbers?  front, back and 2 on the fairings?

[RADRB8]

" If the rider chooses to
place the side number display on the fairing, a single number display on
the top of the tail section must also be installed."

I believe it states it's your choice... So you can use the standard three plate format or the newer one enabling the use of side #'s...

While your at it you might as well put your # on the underside of the tail...

[Super Dave]

If you read the 2009 rule book, we can now put one number on the top of the tail as long as you have numbers on the side fairings that are not  blocked by the rider or any machine parts.  =)

Thanks for the heads up on the 2009 rule book!