I want a police bike

[greatmaul]

Am I the only one who drools over bikes like the Kawasaki kz1000 police special?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-kawasaki-kz1000-police-collectors-edition-excellent-condition-/300641445403?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item45ffa0661b#ht_1009wt_958

I have to admit, that's my dream bike. I might not really like it if I ever even got on one, but I drool over those pictures. I especially love the red and blue lights, but I'd understand if I had to swap in some amber lenses.

http://s15.postimage.org/4913eqynr/police_bike.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/4913eqynr/)

I'm not that fond of the Harley police bikes. They look fine, but they cost about $10,000 while I keep seeing Kawasakis for $3500 or less. I don't think the mileage would be that great, but I think it's one of those bikes that cagers actually would be able to see. I'm thinking they get around 45-50 mpg but I might be wrong. Highway mileage, of course.

Oh, but I'm reading they only have 2.9 gallons before they go to reserve, at 40mpg, which is about 110 miles. That could be a problem. I'd have to fill up twice a day. :(

[blaine]

That is a nice bike.I bet it would be comfortable.It states that the red & blue front lights will be replaced with clear ones.The price is quite reasonable too.
:) :cool:

[jonathan180iq]

Actually, buying a police bike as a starter bike for guys who want big old cruisers is pretty common practice. You get a well-maintained Harley whatever for a fraction of the cost os the same bike if it were not Police-ified.

They are usually always a little dated mind you, but like 10 years, but for cruising comfort and for something to learn on, there is nothing wrong with it.

Go after it!

[Gz Rider]

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[Water Warrior 2]

Actually, buying a police bike as a starter bike for guys who want big old cruisers is pretty common practice. You get a well-maintained Harley whatever for a fraction of the cost os the same bike if it were not Police-ified.

They are usually always a little dated mind you, but like 10 years, but for cruising comfort and for something to learn on, there is nothing wrong with it.

Go after it!
The seat looks a bit better than most from a comfort level. It still would be hard pressed to equal the comfort of a H-D for police duty. Years ago I read an article where a bike writer spent a 12 hour shift on a Police Kaw and accompanied a Cali bike cop on a H-D. A few hours later he wanted to trade up to the H-D. Comfort is where the H-D folks excel.

[Water Warrior 2]

Actually, buying a police bike as a starter bike for guys who want big old cruisers is pretty common practice. You get a well-maintained Harley whatever for a fraction of the cost os the same bike if it were not Police-ified.

I have a Chevy Tahoe I bought from a surplus sale. In my experience shopping sales like this I can tell you the State of North Carolina does not always do the maintenance that they should. I don't know if they would treat a motorcycle with more care or not.
I suspect the motorcycle cops would find a reason to not ride if they were unsure of the bikes and their safety/reliability.

[Water Warrior 2]

3 or 4 years ago a rider at the local coffee spot showed up on a H-D police unit. Bought it online out of the U.S and had it shipped to the GWN. It was a beautifully maintained bike and ran like a charm. Very impressive and few people raced past him with his orange vest and 3/4 helmet. Funny how that works. :lol:

[mole2]

3 or 4 years ago a rider at the local coffee spot showed up on a H-D police unit. Bought it online out of the U.S and had it shipped to the GWN. It was a beautifully maintained bike and ran like a charm. Very impressive and few people raced past him with his orange vest and 3/4 helmet. Funny how that works. :lol:

It's the color WW. Most people in cages associate a white bike with LEO. A lot do the same to me. :biggrin:


:)

[greatmaul]

I love the pic on here somewhere of the Suzuki GZ-like police bike. If I knew how to get my bike painted for cheap I just might do it.

Where did that pic go.........


http://s18.postimage.org/oy8rk5vl1/shanghai_police_bike.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/oy8rk5vl1/)


Oh but from what I read, when the police switched to H-D they were suddenly surprised at how hard it was to catch up with lawbreakers. Apparently the KZ1000 flat out moves.
:rawk:
and... I had to switch browsers to post this. After logging in for the 5th time on Chrome and being sent right back to the log in page, I gave up.

[Gz Rider]

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[ecr959]

and... I had to switch browsers to post this. After logging in for the 5th time on Chrome and being sent right back to the log in page, I gave up.

Its got to be something other than the Chrome browser. I am using chromium right now .... no problems at all.
Chromium is the same as Chrome, except it is not branded with the google logo all over the place, its just "plain-wrapper" chrome. I logon to this forum every day, no problem.

[Water Warrior 2]

3 or 4 years ago a rider at the local coffee spot showed up on a H-D police unit. Bought it online out of the U.S and had it shipped to the GWN. It was a beautifully maintained bike and ran like a charm. Very impressive and few people raced past him with his orange vest and 3/4 helmet. Funny how that works. :lol:

It's the color WW. Most people in cages associate a white bike with LEO. A lot do the same to me. :biggrin:


:)
Richard's H-D(remembered his name)is black. Must be a combo of the special bags and the extra dodads that catch the eye. That was my saving grace the day I almost passed a BMW police bike. I should have figured it out when I saw a line of cars behind a bike going the speed limit. My bad.

[Water Warrior 2]

I love the pic on here somewhere of the Suzuki GZ-like police bike. If I knew how to get my bike painted for cheap I just might do it.

Where did that pic go.........


http://s18.postimage.org/oy8rk5vl1/shanghai_police_bike.jpg (http://postimage.org/image/oy8rk5vl1/)


Oh but from what I read, when the police switched to H-D they were suddenly surprised at how hard it was to catch up with lawbreakers. Apparently the KZ1000 flat out moves.
:rawk:
and... I had to switch browsers to post this. After logging in for the 5th time on Chrome and being sent right back to the log in page, I gave up.
The KZ 1000 may be fast but it is hard to outrun a radio. A more than goofy friend of mine found that out last summer. Had both bikes impounded 2 weekends in a row. 2nd time he made Utube from the police helicopter. He was quite proud to tell about his final costs involved. Go figure.

[alanmcorcoran]

I saw a cop on what I think was a beemer last week. The coolest thing was something that looked like an assault rifle stowed right along the left rear fender.

[Water Warrior 2]

I saw a cop on what I think was a beemer last week. The coolest thing was something that looked like an assault rifle stowed right along the left rear fender.
Yipes, a well armed LEO !! What is the world coming to ?

[alantf]

I saw a cop on what I think was a beemer last week.

They all ride Beemers over here. Both the Guardia Civil traffic cops, & the Policia Local on their smaller ones.

[5th_bike]

1975 LAPD 850cc Moto Guzzi $1,200 Does Not Run But Complete:

http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html

A little tinkering and you're on your way !

[greatmaul]

1975 LAPD 850cc Moto Guzzi $1,200 Does Not Run But Complete:

http://www.mgnoc.com/classifieds.html

A little tinkering and you're on your way !

awesome. I looked up some pics of lapd moto guzzis, and that would be a heck of a ride. I just am not sure my mechanical skills and time are up to the challenge just yet. I have more money than time, as they (dont' usually) say, working full time and school is about to start.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p269/Fbutaric/DSCF1827.jpg