1951 Numberplate

[Pete.Silson]

Is thisthe correct front numberplate for a 1951 single?

...and, before I put it back on the bike, which end points forward? My gut feeling is to orient it as per arrow but I seem to remember a post some time ago suggesting otherwise.

Happy New Year, Pete

[Roger Gwynn]

Yes this is correct for 1951-52 in 1953 the centre piece became a steel insert and the rubber beading along the lower edge changed to suit. Fit it so the lettering reads from left to right.... I think you have it the correct way round. I wonder what the extra hole is for at the front.

[Pete.Silson]

Thanks Roger,

Fit it so the lettering reads from left to right....

It reads from left to right which ever way round it's fitted?

I wonder what the extra hole is for at the front.

To reduce weight - makes the bike go faster??

Pete

[tony.barnett]

Drainage - keeps water off the mag...

[Roger Gwynn]

Sorry I was being silly.

[simon.holyfield]

I wonder what the extra hole is for at the front.

It's a towing eye!