Do police emblems and lights decrease bike value?
they are cheaper because they are missing a few things you find on similar models. well mine for instance is the electra glide model. No radio no cruise. which put it 2-3 grand cheaper than the closest thing to it at the dealership.
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I was under the impression they stripped off all the cop equipment before selling the bikes. At least every one I've seen around ATL for sale is missing all that stuff. Obviously this isn't true everywhere I guess.
Too many nice gently used Kings out there to be bothered looking for a crashed cop bike. Valueless.
Too many nice gently used Kings out there to be bothered looking for a crashed cop bike. Valueless.
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Few things..
A) To answer your question - Yes
B) Depending on location, it is illegal to have police paint/decals and/or lights and siren even if turned off
C) Some locations it is illegal to sell a vehicle badged or equipped as such
A) To answer your question - Yes
B) Depending on location, it is illegal to have police paint/decals and/or lights and siren even if turned off
C) Some locations it is illegal to sell a vehicle badged or equipped as such
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I bought Mitsubishi Eclipse from insurance auction, it was marked "flood". The only problem it had was missing fuse. People, who are not mechanics, should buy new or non- repainted bikes.
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Yeah, if you wanna be a poser and get yourself pulled over and arrested for impersonation of a police officer
Police seats are for police officers. If you're not gonna lay it on the line, go get a Mustang seat like the other civies.
Police seats are for police officers. If you're not gonna lay it on the line, go get a Mustang seat like the other civies.
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How much cushion to you get for not knowing the law?
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It's NOT against the law to have a police seat on your motorsicle...as long as you don't sit on it. 
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I thought everyone started out with an old surplus stripped police bike with the outline of the removed stickers plainly visible and all your friends making fun of you because you can't afford a shiny new ride...
