When it comes to our beloved Vespa, we Vespisti also pay attention to the little things. Of course, the overall appearance is essential for us. Everyone has probably noticed how a license plate with one or more dog-ears catches the eye. A suitable holder for the license plate can prevent an unsightly plate.
We can still put up with that with a book. We want to take a break from reading, but there is no bookmark to hand. What do we do? That’s right, we quickly fold over a corner at the top or bottom so that when we resume reading we end up right back where we left off. A dog-eared page.
Some people don’t like it, but when the license plate of a two-wheeler has such an ugly dog-ear, it’s more than just annoying. It spoils the whole appearance of the scooter.
How can a number plate become dog-eared?
Nothing more straightforward than that. It is a simple, i.e. inferior quality plate. To be more precise, a bent license plate is due to a correspondingly inadequate license plate holder. How can a license plate holder be inferior? The existing screw holes in the license plate holder do not match the holes in the chassis of the scooter. No Vespisti will want to come up with the idea of drilling holes in the sheet metal cladding of his Vespa. Only to end up with the holes not matching exactly. As a result, the license plate sits crooked again and just looks horrible.
The developers at SIP Scootershop in Landsberg have racked their brains over this. A solution was found that is relatively simple and affordable. A number plate holder with alternative holes.
SIP Number Plate Holder for Vespa GTS/GTS Super/GTV 125-310ccm (2023-)
What makes the license plate holder stand out?
- long service life thanks to ABS plastic
- perfect fit
- untreated surface, can be painted individually
- safety thanks to optimum visibility, even in the dark, thanks to plate illumination from KOSO
- high-quality manufacturing process guarantees easy installation
- clear view of the rear wheel
- gives the Vespa a sporty and modern look
The SIP number plate holder provides a clear view of the rear wheel and ensures a sporty look without detracting from the classic elegance of the scooter.
License plate holders are available from SIP Scootershop for various models and are made not only from practical plastic, but also from metal, stainless steel and carbon.
Carbon sounds classy, and it is
It suggests a connection to racing. It is also light and quite robust, not to say indestructible. However, parts made of carbon are not just cool, they are also always custom-made special versions. They are carbon fiber laminated one-offs that are made individually.
If you want to install your license plate holder yourself using the DIY method, you should have at least a little bit of manual skill. We have learned that carbon is always a custom-made accessory. This means that it does not come from series production and therefore cannot always fit by default. Individual reworking may therefore be required for the final assembly.
