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Offline Stratodisaster

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Help with major decision
« on: October 28, 2021, 04:37:56 PM »
I’m about to post pic’s of my Norge and putting it up for sale. Most likely here ,cycletrader and maybe Craigslist. My dilemma is I can’t decide if I should cover my license plate or just go bare. I don’t want to break any laws or offend anyone by not following internet etiquette. In the past I unlawfully removed a few labels from mattresses just for giggles and that decision has haunted me for decades. Any suggestions!!
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Offline AJ Huff

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2021, 04:47:56 PM »
Why not just remove the plates and then take the pictures? You'll be taking the plates off when you sell it anyway.

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2021, 05:12:25 PM »
Duct tape.
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Offline Markcarovilli

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2021, 06:02:39 PM »
Live on the edge - don’t hide it…
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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2021, 06:14:52 PM »
I'm gonna go with pull or cover the plate for sure.
You can post the Vin# if you want to be at the front.   :thumb:

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2021, 08:26:35 PM »




The standard picture app on windows 10 let me draw with an exraser  :wink:
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Offline twowheeladdict

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2021, 08:47:59 PM »
I used to use "Paint" to remove the numbers without ruining the photo when I posted on the internet.  Then I realized my bikes are worth more via insurance payout than if I tried to sell them so I don't bother anymore.  Now I just upload from my phone which eliminates several steps.



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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2021, 09:44:01 PM »
Sold dozens of cars, trucks, bikes, never covered a plate.
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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2021, 10:06:50 PM »
Me too. What can anyone do with your plate number? Find out where you live? Isn’t it in plain sight every time you ride your bike?
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Offline CT Dharma

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2021, 01:40:19 AM »
Quote from: LongRanger on October 28, 2021, 10:06:50 PM
Me too. What can anyone do with your plate number? Find out where you live? Isn’t it in plain sight every time you ride your bike?

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2021, 04:53:21 AM »
I do believe Stratodisaster is just messin' with us.  Fine by me, I don't do well with winter and I'll take entertainment anywhere I can find it.

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Offline Navydad

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2021, 08:54:45 AM »
A MATTRESS?? Wow. I've done a pillow or two, but never went hardcore mattress. You da Man. Just turn the license plate upside down.
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Offline Tiki Joe

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2021, 10:46:04 AM »
In all seriousness....why do people cover / hide the plate number?  I'm not aware of anyway to look up info from a plate number unless you are law enforcement.  When I'm driving down the highway I see hundreds if not thousands of plates.... what's it going to hurt?
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Offline Texas Turnip

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2021, 01:51:13 PM »
Be super paranoid. Cover the plate. Never give your address. Only meet at a police station. Use a fake name like you do on the internet. When you are out riding make a few turns on your way home in case you are being followed. Run a scanner over your bike after leaving it parked to detect any hidden tracking devices. Do not make your bike look attractive by putting on a fancy paint job or extra chrome.

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Re: Help with major decision
« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2021, 02:16:31 PM »
I'm with the majority on this one.

I've sold many a vehicle on c-list and have never covered a license plate.
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