NorCalBusa
Member #294
Congratulations for retaking the California CHP motorcycle contract. So long Harley, 348 bikes later- we knew you when...don't cry for me.
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Congratualtions BMW
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gixxerjeff
Dogs best friend
I'm not a LEO but I know more than a few of them. Just like any other community, this is going to make some happy while pissing others off.
I eagerly await the opinions of our BARF LEOs.
I eagerly await the opinions of our BARF LEOs.
295566
Numbers McGee
There's a reason they're supposed to dip out after a patrol car arrives to take over the pursuit :thumbup
gixxerjeff
Dogs best friend
True, but I have witnessed some absolute nutso yet unbelievably skilled riding by CHP in pursuit. One incident in Marin comes quickly to mind. He passed a string of cars between the fast lane and the center divider at unbelievable speed.
The tornado of debris that whipped up behind him as he gassed it through the marbles still plays in my head.
Much respect.
...and yes Nick, he did not do that on a Harley.
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Shaggy
Zoinks!!!!
That’s a standard Lexipol pursuit policy, even for agencies with Connies or RT-Ps. It’s got nothing to do with riding an HD.
NorCalBusa
Member #294
Only that on a Harley the patrolman has to self-terminate sooner, as the bad guy disapears into the horizon in the first minute or two... :rofl.
Shaggy
Zoinks!!!!
Or the rear shocks buck him off the bike like a rodeo bull!
MR662
AFM #662
Having rode a Road King (1 yr) and an Electra Glide (2 yrs), the BMW is hands down a better bike for working the streets. Been on BMW now about a year. The Harley was fun, sounds cool, and was very comfortable on long rides out of town for funerals, but its not a police motor in my opinion. The BMW is much easier to ride hard and does everything you ask of it, without a scare.
295566
Numbers McGee
yup that's what I was saying - you're gonna be unsafe on any bike... I can see how that can be misunderstood from my wording though.
TheRiddler
Riddle me this.
I've always said I'd never be a motor on a Harley. So now...
WorldSBK
Well-known member
HD are great bikes for cruising and relaxing rides.
For police work ? BMW.
I believe the Michigan Police PD did a detailed test report on the issue and concluded that police officers were already doing a dangerous job, so the PD duty is to give them the best tool. They chose BMW.
For police work ? BMW.
I believe the Michigan Police PD did a detailed test report on the issue and concluded that police officers were already doing a dangerous job, so the PD duty is to give them the best tool. They chose BMW.
berth
Well-known member
I dunno about the other locales, but I did find it interesting (I mean, maybe it's not that interesting, but...interesting) that the departments defer maintenance to the local BMW dealer rather than bring it in house.
I'd have thought they had enough units to justify doing that, but I reckon it's just cheaper to dole it back out to a contracted dealer.
I'd have thought they had enough units to justify doing that, but I reckon it's just cheaper to dole it back out to a contracted dealer.
boney
Miles > Posts
[pure speculation]
If BMW wanted to support, or expand it's dealer networks, having the maintenance included in the contract by the manufacturer, and paid to the dealer (by BMW, like warranty work) would be a good way to keep them profitable.
[/pure speculation]
As a taxpayer in this great state, I support the use of "the best tool for the job" knowing that it may cost more to help our public safety officers safer.
If Harley wants to own the LEO motorcycle market, they should start acting like it by building a bike that can compete.
ThumperX
Well-known member
Absolutely agree with this statement. Another thing is the esale value of the Moto when it is cycled out of service. Typically, the BMWs sell at a higer % of original price than the Harlys with same milage.
orbframe
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We maintain our own SUV’s but send our Harleys out... different strokes for different agencies