HRC number plates

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So I picked up an 83 CR480 this week, it could hardly be considered a project, because it's pretty clean already. I had a full-on nerdgasm when the guy I bought it from pulled out an actual HRC Double strap screen door front number plate! I've never even seen one of these in the wild except for on the actual Honda display bikes. so I think at this point I have no choice but to go full Magoo replica.....

but now that I've got one of these number plates in my possession it's got me thinking: What sort of interest would there be in reproductions of this part? My boss is a vintage nut too, and has shown some interest in moving the project forward...I also have a couple of the PlasticWerks Factory replica flat plates that I know we would sell if they were available again. Any takers?

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barkhard696
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barkhard696 10/6/2016 7:56am
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You would be able to sell the HRC double strap quite easily to the UK and AUS vintage set, I think everybody has been crying for a PlasticWerks USD plate for forever. UFO did a run of clear front plates but they weren't even close to as good as the PW ones. The PW ones usually go in the $200 and up range and get gobbled up immediately from sites like VintageBikeAds.com

What process are you evaluating? Injection or vacuum molding?
mxracer618 10/6/2016 8:00am
10/6/2016 8:00am
barkhard696 wrote:
You would be able to sell the HRC double strap quite easily to the UK and AUS vintage set, I think everybody has been crying for...
You would be able to sell the HRC double strap quite easily to the UK and AUS vintage set, I think everybody has been crying for a PlasticWerks USD plate for forever. UFO did a run of clear front plates but they weren't even close to as good as the PW ones. The PW ones usually go in the $200 and up range and get gobbled up immediately from sites like VintageBikeAds.com

What process are you evaluating? Injection or vacuum molding?
I think injection would be too expensive for me from a tooling cost standpoint, but we have access to a vacuum form machine...
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RyanLester761 10/6/2016 8:13am
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Man, I'd be interested in the translucent USD plates! Keep us posted, please.
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RyanLester761 10/6/2016 8:15am
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Oh, and nice score on that CR480! Good lookin' bike!

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anniebertmojo 10/6/2016 9:11pm
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Pro Circuit used to sell them in 1985, along with other assorted Honda stuff (this ad was from 1983). Works swing arms, works stands, HRC Casio watches, etc... Had a blast during that time being around the shop then.



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mxBryan 10/9/2016 11:31am
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I would sure take a PW plate !
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Schwanz22 10/11/2016 10:48pm
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I'd take a plate or two as well (pw style)!! Do it please!!!
chuckdavies 10/12/2016 1:06am
10/12/2016 1:06am
I'd be interested in PW plate too, but i'm a little worried about the vacuum forming method. If they didn't look like the real deal then there's no point really as you couldn't use them on any replica builds which is what most people want them for. People should get together and get UFO to do them exactly...
mxracer618 10/12/2016 8:31am
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chuckdavies wrote:
I'd be interested in PW plate too, but i'm a little worried about the vacuum forming method. If they didn't look like the real deal then...
I'd be interested in PW plate too, but i'm a little worried about the vacuum forming method. If they didn't look like the real deal then there's no point really as you couldn't use them on any replica builds which is what most people want them for. People should get together and get UFO to do them exactly...
I totally understand and share your concern. we'll just have to see how it turns out I guess... I'm not sure if the original HRC ones were injection molded or Vacuum formed. My 83 HRC plate looks very similar to Maier plastic when you get up close. The PW plates I have I think are probably injection molded, but i'm not 100% sure. If this ends up happening i'll make sure they're correct, my goal would be to have them turn out so close to the real thing that you couldn't tell the difference.
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MotoStuffGuy 12/16/2016 2:18pm
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I have one for sale if intrested?
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TJ 755 12/19/2016 9:25am
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terry hunter makes the trick vented ones
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Smed 12/19/2016 3:17pm
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anniebertmojo wrote:
Pro Circuit used to sell them in 1985, along with other assorted Honda stuff (this ad was from 1983). Works swing arms, works stands, HRC Casio...
Pro Circuit used to sell them in 1985, along with other assorted Honda stuff (this ad was from 1983). Works swing arms, works stands, HRC Casio watches, etc... Had a blast during that time being around the shop then.



Did PC do alloy subframes anniebertmojo? I have coming one to suit 85-86 CR125 it 's not VRP, seller says maybe PC?
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MotoStuffGuy 12/19/2016 10:40pm
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I posted in the FOR sale but I have some PW items for sale if anyone is intrested

I have the following items for sale pictures below

1 plastic Werks FRONT plate used but in awesome condition comes with cable guide

1 plastic Werks cable Guide ( good to have a spare)

2 plastic Werks oversized front disc guards

Open to REASONABLE offers PayPal only.









benchracermx 12/19/2016 11:07pm
12/19/2016 11:07pm
How much are you looking for front plate buddy??

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