Race numbers, Size placement colour?

[Ruckos87]

So with the new bike, and hopefully getting into some racing next year at some point I want to sort out a race number, while the tax deduction stickers go on. Looking on MNSW I can see how to apply /buy, but doesn't the backing colour needed to be a certain colour depending on class / grade? I cant find any info on number size or placement either??? I believe thats in the supp regs for each race?
Is there an easy link to this info or can someone point me in the right direction.

Also I read back in an old thread (and have seen in a few vids) that guys have there nick name on the screen, is this common? I'll prob wait till I actually enter a race to go that far.

Fyi 46 was available then I realised what people might think, I thought, of my self lol. But are there any number to stay away from, you know respectfully left in retirement by all?

Long winded post again.... Cheers Luke


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[Metal-Man]

if you don't have an MA race licence, you won't have the MoM's (Manual of Motorcycle sport)

all relevant info is in this book, regarding rules for all classes of bikes, number sizing/placement, to what mods can be done/allowed, etc etc.

[Ruckos87]

Ahh ok, I've got my senior national race Lic MA but haven't got a copy of the MoMs. I'll have to see about down loading a copy in that case.


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[Carl-52]

Go buy yourself some cheapo vinyl in white, yellow and red, then you have different colour backgrounds. Or for now just buy yourself some different colours of gaffer tape Honestly until you go fx superbike racing the organisers dont tend to care about number boards and numbers. As long as they are big and simple and are on a contrasting coloured number board (eg black numbers, white board) you shouldnt have a problem. And dont worry about reserving a number unless you have one that is special to you, just get your race entries in early and you'll most likely end up with your favourite number.

[Little Mick]

Go buy yourself some cheapo vinyl in white, yellow and red, then you have different colour backgrounds. Or for now just buy yourself some different colours of gaffer tape Honestly until you go fx superbike racing the organisers dont tend to care about number boards and numbers. As long as they are big and simple and are on a contrasting coloured number board (eg black numbers, white board) you shouldnt have a problem. And dont worry about reserving a number unless you have one that is special to you, just get your race entries in early and you'll most likely end up with your favourite number.

unless that number is registered to another rider entering the same class/ race...

[Ruckos87]

unless that number is registered to another rider entering the same class/ race...

That's what I'm thinking. Pay the $20 and get it put on by the sign writer while he does my stickers, then it mine so to speak. Other wise wouldn't you be changing numbers every race?

Looking at MoMs now for my RSV4 Id technically need mail box red backing with white numbers. But if no one really cares as long as it's readable, could I just make it stand out against the paint scheme?


Getting a bit late now....confusing my self


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[Carl-52]

i so far havnt had to change from 52 ever. but i dont really care what number im under. I wouldnt get anything made permanent (numbers and board into paintjob) just in case the rules are changed. Can happen, probably wont but it covers your butt. just use something that you can peel off if need be.

[Ruckos87]

Wouldent be painted in, just vinyl stickers. Nothing a heat gun won't remove in 60 sec


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[Marshy]

In my experience, the colours don't matter so much (except by TON, who has stupid colour board rules), so some big white numbers on a black bike are fine. The most important aspect is legibility, so as cool as the MotoGP numbers look, they generally won't be ok for racing. It doesn't mean you can't have a cool font, just keep legibility at speed and distance in mind.

When I first started racing, I went through the rigmarole of having to change race numbers fairly frequently because I didn't have a registered number. It drove me nuts!!! Such a PITA. And it never looked right in photos, because I was different numbers. Never again!! Register a number and be done with it. Some people (eg Carl and Stu, although let's put Carl's experience in perspective - he's only done a handful of race meets!) have been extremely lucky with not having a registered number and yet keeping their chosen numbers, but most mortals aren't that lucky. Do it once, do it right

[Little Mick]

+1

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[Linden]

In BEARS we used to keep a list of numbers on the forum ... so we had no overlap it a bit out of date now but here is the 2012 list as I assume you'll be running with us on an APE

The other way to check is look at the PREVIOUS race results for the meeting and classes you are entering

OR

have a 3 digit number - if you have a 1 in it you can always TAPE over the 1 eg 916 becomes 96 real easy better/easy than adding a number - main issue here is space

That said I've been 7 without issue or registration for over 4 years now (BEARS/TwinSprints/ClubSport Unlimited)

1
2 Rich Jenner - Ducati 916
3
4 Registered - Darren Lewis - Ducati 1198
5 Peter Revell - Triumph Bonnie
6 Gary Peake 2010
7 Linden ROTH - Ducati M696/MHe900 - F5
8 Hein Eigenhuis - Ducati 748
9 David Butler (From St George Rd1) / Paul Caia (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
10
11 Simon Chapman (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
12
13 Dominic Connelly - RSVR1000 Aprilia - F2 2010 unconfirmed ????
14
15
16 Cameron Elliott (new racer) - 675 triumph / Troy Leishman (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
17 Tarquin Hor - 675 Triumph
18
19 Jon Iles / John Carbury (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
20 Adrian Pierpoint (From St George Rd1)
21 Peter Martin (From St George Rd1)
22
23
24
25
26 Daniel Taborsky (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
27 Damian Sutton (From St George Rd1)
28
29
30
31 Martin Lloyd (From St George Rd1) /Peter Martin (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
32
33 Phil Lovett (From St George Rd1) / James ean (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
34
35 Dean Holmes - Triumph 600 ? 2010 unconfirmed ????
36
37 John Clifton - Ducati 800Sport 2010 unconfirmed ????
38
39
40 Rick Fitzsimmons - Ducati 1198s
41 Phil Gray (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
42 Geoff Howell Ducati 620 (From St George Rd1)
43
44
45 Nenad Ljilja KTM 690 (From St George Rd1)
46
47 - Brett Richards - D675
48 - Micheal - Triumph 675 2010 unconfirmed ????
49
50
51
52 Registered (vic) - Paul Coleman
53 Michael Ludbey (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
54
55 Brett Chambers (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
56
57
58 Darren ???? - Triumph Street Triple
59
60
61
62 - Chris Coleman 696
63
64 Ben Neve (From St George Rd1)
65
66 - Phillip Gray - Bimota DB1 ???? / David Simons (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
67 - Rob Jenner
68 - Mike Coates - Guzzi 2010 (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
69
70
71
72
73 Registered - Tim West - Triumph 675
74
75
76 Registered -Scotty Brown - Ducati 900R / BMW 1000
79
80
81
82
83
84 David Aboud KTM 654
85 Fergus Gibson
86
87
88
89
90
91
92 Ross Proctor - Ducati 1000ss.
93 Dean Yagan - KTM 990
94
95
96
97
98 Mark McHenry (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
99



111 John Cully (From St George Rd1)
248 Gary Peake 2010
268 John Price (From St George Rd1)
501 Dave Pearce
777 John McMahon (from Prestons Nat Rd1)
790 David Clarke Ducati 1198s
827 Lindsay Moulston (From St George Rd1)

[Ruckos87]

In my experience, the colours don't matter so much (except by TON, who has stupid colour board rules), so some big white numbers on a black bike are fine. The most important aspect is legibility, so as cool as the MotoGP numbers look, they generally won't be ok for racing. It doesn't mean you can't have a cool font, just keep legibility at speed and distance in mind.

When I first started racing, I went through the rigmarole of having to change race numbers fairly frequently because I didn't have a registered number. It drove me nuts!!! Such a PITA. And it never looked right in photos, because I was different numbers. Never again!! Register a number and be done with it. Some people (eg Carl and Stu, although let's put Carl's experience in perspective - he's only done a handful of race meets!) have been extremely lucky with not having a registered number and yet keeping their chosen numbers, but most mortals aren't that lucky. Do it once, do it right

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[Ruckos87]

In BEARS we used to keep a list of numbers on the forum ... so we had no overlap it a bit out of date now but here is the 2012 list as I assume you'll be running with us on an APE

The other way to check is look at the PREVIOUS race results for the meeting and classes you are entering

OR

have a 3 digit number - if you have a 1 in it you can always TAPE over the 1 eg 916 becomes 96 real easy better/easy than adding a number - main issue here is space

That said I've been 7 without issue or registration for over 4 years now (BEARS/TwinSprints/ClubSport Unlimited)

So looking at that and MNSW I can see that 87 is available and not listed as already taken.

Anyone know if that number is currently used by anyone?




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[Stu23]

Didnt feel that lucky this morning when i arrived at work to find someone had clicked on a link for the crypto locker virus ! not Lucky at all....... 7 hrs later all is back to normal !

[Ruckos87]

Locked in 87


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[Carl-52]

Hmmm must be something about me then... at St George Rd 1 Micheal Knight turned up and is normally #52 and has it registered. Guess who still ended up being #52

[KANGA]

Dan had the same thing, he registered #83 but was made to run #90 at the state titles.

[Marshy]

Dan had the same thing, he registered #83 but was made to run #90 at the state titles.

Registered numbers get preference, but only up until the earlybird closes, or around there. Once they start filling in entries, they won't change it for a late-entering registered number.... first in gets priority. Another reason to get your entry in early.