FJRs in the news

[iliveforcurves]

I was watching BBC news this morning and they showed French President Hollande's motorcade accompanied by at least a dozen cops all on FJR1300s. That's the most I've ever seen at one time. I tried to find a good image but there doesn't seem to be any.

 

[ScottyUSN]

Did they look like these?

 

[TouringRider]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18068552

 

[RPrice]

https://www.bbc.co.uk...europe-18068552

WOW!! That is indeed cool!

 

[Redfish Hunter]

I find myself watching the Tour de France (NO, not so I can see skinny guys in bicycle shorts!) so I can watch all the motorcycles that accompany the bicycles. The FJR must be the official police motorcycle and they have some really neat little blue lights next to the mirrors. Also of interest are the camera bikes, usually older BMWs. Those guys can really ride, they are just inches from disaster while the cameraman is doing all sorts of goofy things on the back that would probably cause me to fall. Unfortunately the official Tour De France motorcycle for the last few years has been the Kawasaki Concours, but they get some interesting paint jobs.

 

[Bugnatr]

I wanna puke when I see a FJR as a cop bike.

 

[Sully1300]

How can you get one of those cool genII trunks without joining the euro policia? I can only bet they're hundreds less than the Corbin Smuggler including shipping. Lol.

 

[Canadian FJR]

What happens to those police bikes when they are done with them? Do they go to some type of auction?

Canadian FJR

 

[FJReady]

Those must be the infamous French tuned FJRs. Can't even outrun guys on horses.

by the way, what's with the little ball sack seat 'napkins' on some of the bikes shown in Scotty's photo?

 

[gixxerjasen]

I find myself watching the Tour de France (NO, not so I can see skinny guys in bicycle shorts!) so I can watch all the motorcycles that accompany the bicycles. The FJR must be the official police motorcycle and they have some really neat little blue lights next to the mirrors. Also of interest are the camera bikes, usually older BMWs. Those guys can really ride, they are just inches from disaster while the cameraman is doing all sorts of goofy things on the back that would probably cause me to fall. Unfortunately the official Tour De France motorcycle for the last few years has been the Kawasaki Concours, but they get some interesting paint jobs.

Gads, I would never ever ever ever be a motorcycle guy for the Tour De France. I volunteered as a motorcycle escort for the Hotter Than Hell 100 bicycle race last year and won't do it again. There's no experience quite like putting along at 20mph in the Texas heat following a bunch of guys in spandex. Oh, and those guys consume more water than they sweat...and it's gotta go somewhere. I'm not sure I was prepared to see the first bike pull back hike his spandex and release his bladder on the side of the road while riding. I certainly wasn't prepared to see this constantly throughout the race. I did learn some technique though that may help during an IBA run though.

Anyway, I can't imagine following those guys around at their speeds through such fine riding country on a motorcycle like the FJR. No thanks no how no way!

 

[Bounce]

you think bicyclists are slow. try running escort on a Wing or HD toy run. WHOO EEE!

 

[BikerGeek99]

That's the most I've ever seen at one time.

EOM 2008.

 

[scubatech]

That seat is a lot different than stock. Maybe more comfortable?

 

[Old Michael]

https://www.bbc.co.uk...europe-18068552

Are those a bunch of Brits on Triumphs right behind the FJRs?

 

[BigOgre]

Double post

 

[BigOgre]

https://www.bbc.co.uk...europe-18068552

WOW!! That is indeed cool!

And how pissed does the guy in the way back (up the road) look?

 

[cota95]

Saw this on the NBC nightly news-had to rewind it to be sure. They had both frontal and rear views

 

[painman]

Those must be the infamous French tuned FJRs. Can't even outrun guys on horses.

by the way, what's with the little ball sack seat 'napkins' on some of the bikes shown in Scotty's photo?

I think the "little ball sack napkins" on their seats are actually fold up tank protectors. If you notice in the background of the pic, the leather strips appear wider. Cops wearing the metal buckles and all. Not a bad idea IMO. PM.

 

[ALDAWG]

https://www.bbc.co.uk...europe-18068552

WOW!! That is indeed cool!

And how pissed does the guy in the way back (up the road) look?

Thats cuz he has to scoop poop :angry: