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Ronin35777
03-25-2007, 08:55 PM
Does anybody else find this to be annoying.
And what to do?

Thanks!
b4v4
03-26-2007, 12:24 PM
Excuse my ignorance, but just exactly what do you mean by "tag"?
Ronin35777
03-26-2007, 08:51 PM
Well! what kind of tag would be vibrating on a motor cycle
besides a licenses tag! Do you have other tags made of metal
that would make noise on your bike!
NuBiker
03-26-2007, 08:58 PM
In my neck of the woods we call it a license plate. And the tag is the thing we put on that says what year the registration expires.
Ronin35777
03-26-2007, 09:05 PM
You mean the sticker! Iam just kidding. Yes you are correct license plate.

Thanks,
Ronin
GearJammer
03-26-2007, 09:59 PM
We call 'em either license plates or tags here as well....it's casual......

One thing you could try is cutting some scrap inner tube, cutting holes for the plate mounting bolts, place the rubber mount between plate & bracket & see if that helps.....oh, and Welcome Aboard! :wink:
balisada
03-27-2007, 11:46 AM
When my plate arrived, I tightened the ever loving daylights out of it, and it did not vibrate (it apparently sits against some rubber fasteners, perhaps yours are missing?).

As a result of the over tightening, the plate developed cracks on both sides of the bolt, and started to vibrate. I solved it with duct tape and a custom plate (new plate).

Perhaps your rubber fasteners are missing or your plate is cracking?

Balisada
Ronin35777
03-27-2007, 07:31 PM
I tried the inner tube idea this morning before work and it worked
perfect. Much better ride. And thanks to everybody's input so helpful!

Thanks,
Ronin
GearJammer
03-28-2007, 12:54 AM
Glad it worked out for ya........Riding hardtailed chops, rubber mounting as many parts as possible is always advisable, so I keep any used tire inner tubes around for just that purpose.

My knowledge of physics is basic, but pretty sure I read somewhere that vibrations work themselves from point of vibration-induction backwards towards the rear of the bike, which would explain the problem with your license plate. I've also had tail-light bulb filaments break due to the same thing.
b4v4
03-29-2007, 12:11 AM
In my neck of the woods we call it a license plate. And the tag is the thing we put on that says what year the registration expires.

Thanks, NuBiker. I hadn't seen a bike yet that vibrated so bad the decals were making noise, but hey, mebbe they have rough roads there! :shock:
GearJammer
03-29-2007, 09:59 PM
Ronin...........b4v4 was clearly joking. He's knowledgeable & can be extremely helpful. Please just keep these things in mind, kick back & enjoy the ride.........:wink:
Ronin35777
03-30-2007, 08:24 PM
Cheap shot, I make keboard errors all the time, Sorry! Besides this, what kind of eye protection do you wear?

Ronin...........b4v4 was clearly joking. He's knowledgeable & can be extremely helpful. Please just keep these things in mind, kick back & enjoy the ride.........:wink:
GearJammer
03-30-2007, 08:29 PM
Sunglasses.......cheap sunglasses 8)
Ronin35777
03-30-2007, 08:29 PM
That is if your not wearing a full face helmet.
Thanks,
Ronin

Cheap shot, I make keboard errors all the time, Sorry! Besides this, what kind of eye protection do you wear?

Ronin...........b4v4 was clearly joking. He's knowledgeable & can be extremely helpful. Please just keep these things in mind, kick back & enjoy the ride.........:wink:
Ronin35777
03-30-2007, 08:40 PM
Should not go there A!? HA! HA!

Sunglasses.......cheap sunglasses 8)
GearJammer
03-30-2007, 08:42 PM
(I'm working thru the Admin board & back to here)........Full-face helmet ? I've been ridin' since '73 & prefer to not wear a helmet at all. Answer your question ?
Ronin35777
03-30-2007, 09:14 PM
Sorry you might of missed the post subject about rain. and just read the message body. But thats ok.

(I'm working thru the Admin board & back to here)........Full-face helmet ? I've been ridin' since '73 & prefer to not wear a helmet at all. Answer your question ?
GearJammer
03-30-2007, 09:30 PM
The "subject" line once a thread has started isn't normally used & understandably overlooked. If one is starting a subject by clicking on "New Topic" in the lower left of the section page, then a "subject heading" is required in the "subject" line to allow the post to be entered.

If it's raining, I still ride with no helmet, others obviously make their own choices on that, depending on state, of course.
Ronin35777
03-30-2007, 09:36 PM
Thanks GEARJAMMER! JUST NEW TO THIS AND LEARNING. KEEP ON RIDING!

The "subject" line once a thread has started isn't normally used & understandably overlooked. If one is starting a subject by clicking on "New Topic" in the lower left of the section page, then a "subject heading" is required in the "subject" line to allow the post to be entered.

If it's raining, I still ride with no helmet, others obviously make their own choices on that, depending on state, of course.
jsonder
04-01-2007, 02:56 AM
Some of us wear a helmet all the time, but then when you are described as "impetuous", that is a good thing!

Again, to each his own.
GearJammer
04-01-2007, 07:50 PM
Thanx for jumping in, John.....you're absolutely right, of course, in that probably most riders DO wear helmets for their own personal safety choices.

(Was culling thru the Admin board & distracted a bit at the time. Thanx again, Brother)
b4v4
04-01-2007, 11:29 PM
Full-face helmet ? I've been ridin' since '73 & prefer to not wear a helmet at all. Answer your question ?[/quote]



Boy, Gearjammer, I remember the days when it was still legal in Wa. to go helmetless, and they were great days. I can't remember exactly when the helmet law came into effect, but I think it was around 1981-82. It was sure fun heading out across the desert land of eastern Wa. with the ol' helmet strapped on the sissy bar! But, alas, we don't know what's best for us, and thank goodness the state legislature was there to award us this wonderful gift. :roll: I do think helmets are a good thing, I just like having the freedom to decide for myself. :wink:
GearJammer
04-01-2007, 11:54 PM
"But, alas, we don't know what's best for us, and thank goodness the state legislature was there to award us this wonderful gift."......ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!

Definitely hear that. It's always been a controversial subject with pros & cons on either side of the issue. I won't wear one, but will ride with others who do, that's their choice, no problem here at all.....

Remember hearing someone say (more than once) that "safety can't or shouldn't be legislated as a mandate". Freedom of choice sure makes sense to me.

Do you remember when they were actually considering mandating SEAT BELTS ON MOTORCYCLES ??? Good grief! Now, that was a REAL friggin' brainstorm! The "think tank" must BEEN "tanked", LMAO!