Did you guys see dat?

[RedPorscheKilla]

Well,

The "Hundred Dollar" mob did it again. The SPD did unveil their newest bikes.......

TADA: HundredDollar Electra Glide

For sure, I'd love to own a sucker like this one, a ride friend of the PGR is having it and it comes impressive.... but still it is a monster for my liking and a far cry from being agile.....

So now we know, why we are all together broke...... Spending a gazillion on Hundred Dollar bikes... :lol:

 

[GeorgiaRoller]

"Five motorcycles were evaluated: the Kawasaki Concours, the Honda ST1300PA, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, the Victory Commander and the Harley-Davidson Road King."

If those were the five choices I can't see how you wouldn't go with the Concours hands down. My family mini-van could outrun the Electra-Glide! :blink: .... :lol:

 

[RedPorscheKilla]

My saying... I've road with my friend in a missing man formation and the way his Electra Glide was behaving made me wonder about this bikes abilities, compared to my C90T already.... The only thing I envy him for was all his fancy lighting, as he is too riding the Police version....But almost 30G's on greenbacks for it, is way overpriced if you'd asked me.

 

[Niehart]

The Seattle Police Department’s Motorcycle Traffic Unit has completed a year-long evaluation of five police motorcycles in order to determine which motorcycle would best meet the continuing needs of the Department. Five motorcycles were evaluated: the Kawasaki Concours, the Honda ST1300PA, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, the Victory Commander and the Harley-Davidson Road King (our current motorcycle). This test and evaluation process was one of the most thorough and fair evaluations of police motorcycles ever conducted by the Motorcycle Unit.

Thirty-one officers rode each motorcycle for one week and evaluated each one of them in the following categories: ergonomics, handling, equipment and storage, maintenance and comfort. Upon completion of the testing and evaluation process, officers rated each motorcycle and the clear winner was the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.

The mission of SPD’s Motorcycle Traffic Unit is unique (in comparison to other law enforcement agencies across the country) by the sheer number of hours motorcycle officers are assigned to special events. During the peak event months of April through September, motorcycle officers can be on their motorcycles for up to 18 hours a day. As a result, much consideration has to be placed on rider comfort and available storage space.

Because the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is a different model than our current Harley-Davidson Road King, each operator will be required to attend a one day training course to further familiarize them with the new model. The new models will have the same paint scheme as the current motorcycles, so public identification will be easy.

“The Harley-Davidson motorcycles are well-liked and have been very well-received by our motorcycle officers. They are looking forward to patrolling Seattle on the new Electra Glide,” said Captain Dick Belshay, Commander of the Seattle Police Department Traffic Section.

*Public/Media Event*

Come see the new Harley-Davidson in person on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

The new Harley will be parked under the flagpole at the Seattle Police Airport Way Center located at 2203 Airport Way South. Traffic Sergeant Brian Johnson will be on hand to answer questions about the new police motorcycle.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Well, I'm sure it was an intelligient choice.

"...By God, my grandpappy had this design...so I see no reason to doubt his choice."

 

[user 28803]

Ah, I see. They're buying parade bikes, not police bikes. Good job.

 

[RedPorscheKilla]

Ah, I see. They're buying parade bikes, not police bikes. Good job.

My point!! I want Black 'n White to have the best bikes for the task.... IMHO the HD EG is like you wrote a parade bike.

 

[Falko]

Using Japanese MC's or any foreign bike, in this economy would be a PR disaster. HD is well known as the American bike, the choice was between the two HD's, no other.

 

[user 28803]

Using Japanese MC's or any foreign bike, in this economy would be a PR disaster. HD is well known as the American bike, the choice was between the two HD's, no other.

Good point; one a hadn't considered.

Ridiculous.

And now, having deleted multiple sentences, I'll shut up rather than delving into politics or "us vs them" attitudes.

 

[Panman]

Seattle has seven huge hills, the low end torque and center of gravity may be nice for the Moto Officers to have.

Did you notice they didn't even have a BMW in the review process? I know some of the Sheriff's like the BMW RT version as they have higher ground clearance and they can jump curbs with them easier. But the tax payers pocket books didn't like them because of maintenance costs, although I have notice that they don't mind taking as much of my money as they can.

 

[ahchiu]

Seattle has seven huge hills, the low end torque and center of gravity may be nice for the Moto Officers to have.

Did you notice they didn't even have a BMW in the review process? I know some of the Sheriff's like the BMW RT version as they have higher ground clearance and they can jump curbs with them easier. But the tax payers pocket books didn't like them because of maintenance costs, although I have notice that they don't mind taking as much of my money as they can.

Bellevue PD had BMW and I spoke to one moto officer and he told me they spent over 40k for maint on 1 bike, they now have Honda ST1300

 

[RedPorscheKilla]

Yea them politics...... lets not start that one.

I'm out for the task nothing else, politics? Let them politicians waste their effort and our money on that one.

I can understand the rational to stay with HD as American brand. Wished Buell would be still around, only one brand ain't much to choose from.

 

[TomInPA]

Seattle has a cool enough climate that an air-cooled bike may work, but for parade work, or idling a water cooled bike is a whole lot better.

I'm waiting for police departments to make the leap to the "adventure" bikes. Having the agility to manage curbs, and off-road would be a big advantage for their mission, and the current generation of Triumph, KTM, Yamaha and BMW bikes all have decent on-road capability. I see police on cruisers, and enjoy a chuckle at their expense; although it's impressive how they can handle those pigs.

 

[Niehart]

eascpefjrtist and I went to a Motor Patrol Rodeo, of course we were watching the best, but holy ****, those folks can ride.

Bikes were mostly old and new Harley's. But they also had Honda 1100's, BMW 1200's, Kaw 1400's and [just for our entertainment :lol: ] new Victory's. Not a single FJR ... :angry2:

They, Canadian's Motor Patrol from Vancover, had just received the Victory's and got damn good at picking them up.

 

[Usul]

You know it would be hard to store a box of donuts in a Concours side bag. Probably what sunk it.

 

[juniorfjr]

I recently had the chance to ride a 13 HD ultra classic something or another. It handled suprisingly well, nimble in the parking lot and well mannered. Kept waiting for the cammed up motor to get excited, like our ride, but it wasn't gonna happen. I think the bike would work well for what they are using them for.

They're not using them for pursuit or traffic enforcement on the interstate. That's what the state patrol is for. Mostly secondary roads in urban areas. Just my humble opinion.

 

[RedPorscheKilla]

..... They're not using them for pursuit or traffic enforcement on the interstate. That's what the state patrol is for. Mostly secondary roads in urban areas. Just my humble opinion.

Good thinking, did totally forget about the Trooper vs. PD jurisdiction.....

My thinking is the following, (my take from riding a cruiser myself, if I'm not om my FJR) they are nimble at low speeds, yet you can easily set them on to the pegs, taking a turn too fast and therefore to deep in the leaning department.... The lower point of gravity is of advantage in serious situations, trying to brake fully.....

 

[kamal]

Was this the deal clincher?

Al.

 

[Usul]

Was this the deal clincher?

Al.

That's a picture of test #6. They had to perform this test over and over. Took all day and 18 boxes of donuts but they finally came to a decision.