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rbitra · 04-30-2007, 08:08 AM

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TheFox · 04-30-2007, 08:15 AM

Sounds to me like BMW was just awarded a new contract. They're probably cheaper to maintain, even though there's less room for the HIGH! VISIBILITY! GRAPHICS! the police there enjoy.

--The Fox

SmokeU · 04-30-2007, 08:22 AM

How could they be cheaper to maintain when they burn oil like they do? Have their FI problems been fixed?

seruzawa · 04-30-2007, 08:56 AM

Not to mention the CANbus and the rear hubs.

TheFox · 04-30-2007, 09:07 AM

I was more making a statement as to the cost of correcting all the ST1300s currently in service vs. dealing with the BMW's assorted problems.

Poorly written joke; my bad.

--The Fox

bigjames · 04-30-2007, 09:15 AM

The old KZ1000 cop bike had a similar problem many, many moons ago. Only thing that stopped those from being used is when Kawi quit building them...same thing happened when GL1200 Or 1100, forget which, were being used as police bikes. Some bikes are simply not up to the task, which is not saying they are not great bikes! Problems come when they police crap is added and not tested in that configuration by the OEM! Why do you all think there are so many Copy Harleys around the world? HD makes the whole thing, no after market add ons needed! Eliminates a lot of problems...something for the other OEMs to think about...now if BMW just made a cop bike you didn't have to break in half to change the clutch...

ewok1 · 04-30-2007, 09:42 AM

i admit i'm no suspension guru but it seems like a problem that could be fixed with a stiffer spring, and some ride height. why not just do that. what's the difference between a high speed weave and head shake? i don't know that i understand this weave issue.

Gritboy · 04-30-2007, 10:05 AM

Plenty of great bikes that "could" be adapted for police use. I'm always left to wonder why such heavy, unwieldy bikes are always chosen over more "handleable" bikes.

The_AirHawk · 04-30-2007, 10:08 AM

When I read the article, that's pretty-much what ran through my head: Why is the bike so under-sprung? Is it a physical-limitation thing? (space for shock/spring capable of controlling the extra weight)

The_AirHawk · 04-30-2007, 10:09 AM

And Cops wear clutches - fact of life.

04-30-2007, 08:08 AM	#1
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04-30-2007, 08:15 AM	#2
TheFox Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 730	Re: Whodathunk? Sounds to me like BMW was just awarded a new contract. They're probably cheaper to maintain, even though there's less room for the HIGH! VISIBILITY! GRAPHICS! the police there enjoy. --The Fox __________________ --The Fox The best bike to take a trip on is the one you have.

04-30-2007, 08:22 AM	#3
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	Re: Whodathunk? How could they be cheaper to maintain when they burn oil like they do? Have their FI problems been fixed? __________________ Pretending to be purple on the inside.

04-30-2007, 08:56 AM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Whodathunk? Not to mention the CANbus and the rear hubs. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

04-30-2007, 09:07 AM	#5
TheFox Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 730	Re: Whodathunk? I was more making a statement as to the cost of correcting all the ST1300s currently in service vs. dealing with the BMW's assorted problems. Poorly written joke; my bad. --The Fox __________________ --The Fox The best bike to take a trip on is the one you have.

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04-30-2007, 09:15 AM	#6
bigjames Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 408	Re: Whodathunk? The old KZ1000 cop bike had a similar problem many, many moons ago. Only thing that stopped those from being used is when Kawi quit building them...same thing happened when GL1200 Or 1100, forget which, were being used as police bikes. Some bikes are simply not up to the task, which is not saying they are not great bikes! Problems come when they police crap is added and not tested in that configuration by the OEM! Why do you all think there are so many Copy Harleys around the world? HD makes the whole thing, no after market add ons needed! Eliminates a lot of problems...something for the other OEMs to think about...now if BMW just made a cop bike you didn't have to break in half to change the clutch...

04-30-2007, 09:42 AM	#7
ewok1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 312	Re: Whodathunk? i admit i'm no suspension guru but it seems like a problem that could be fixed with a stiffer spring, and some ride height. why not just do that. what's the difference between a high speed weave and head shake? i don't know that i understand this weave issue.

04-30-2007, 10:05 AM	#8
Gritboy Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 530	Re: Whodathunk? Plenty of great bikes that "could" be adapted for police use. I'm always left to wonder why such heavy, unwieldy bikes are always chosen over more "handleable" bikes.

04-30-2007, 10:08 AM	#9
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: Whodathunk? When I read the article, that's pretty-much what ran through my head: Why is the bike so under-sprung? Is it a physical-limitation thing? (space for shock/spring capable of controlling the extra weight) __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

04-30-2007, 10:09 AM	#10
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: Whodathunk? And Cops wear clutches - fact of life. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...