Do police emblems and lights decrease bike value?
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Couple weeks ago I bought police 16 Chevy Impala with 4k miles. Paid $1000. Gorgeous!
A few dents, no big deal!I love police cars and bikes. They are warriors, not garage queens. I would like to buy a military Humvee, but they are expensive.
I was registered here a few years ago when I had 99 Screaming Eagle FLHTCUI. I don't remember my screen name.
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I went the police bike route because I could afford it. It probably cost more in the long run by the time your done with it. Mine had 2500 miles on it and came with full warranty. It was a one year lease bike to the local PD. I guess they just didn't ride it much.
I had to add passenger pegs and passenger seat (love the police seat). I added a backrest and changed out the controls to get rid of the ugly red buttons. Changed out the police lights and added tank emblems.
What was nice about the police bike in2007 ? 103 vs 96, oil cooler, high output alternator, heavy duty clutch spring, taller windshield
I always planned on a paint job but never did. I guess I just got used to it. If I ever get a newer bike I wouldn't hesitate to get another police unit.
I had to add passenger pegs and passenger seat (love the police seat). I added a backrest and changed out the controls to get rid of the ugly red buttons. Changed out the police lights and added tank emblems.
What was nice about the police bike in2007 ? 103 vs 96, oil cooler, high output alternator, heavy duty clutch spring, taller windshield
I always planned on a paint job but never did. I guess I just got used to it. If I ever get a newer bike I wouldn't hesitate to get another police unit.
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Back to the original post, yes i think that a police looking bike would bring less money, because every one thanks about how the bike has been abused. When I think of abuse I think how many RPMs that engine has ran. For example, a cop is sitting still watching his radar and he sees some scumbag going over the limit He has to put in radar down kick up the kick stand looks to make sure no one is going to run him over, and take off. Now if he takes off nice and slow the speeder is done gone, so he has to just about peg it out in every gear, in order catch up with the speeder.
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Originally Posted by bradn View Post
Is it even legal to have police lights and siren on a non-police vehicle?
You can have them all day long, as long as they aren't turned on!
Not always true. In Michigan red or blue emergency lights are illegal to posses unless you are an authorized user or a dealer.
Originally Posted by bradn View Post
Is it even legal to have police lights and siren on a non-police vehicle?
You can have them all day long, as long as they aren't turned on!
Not always true. In Michigan red or blue emergency lights are illegal to posses unless you are an authorized user or a dealer.
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Does police equipment reduce value?
Probably yes, if used in a police bike fleet.
Do you keep the equip as installed?
IMO keeping all the OEM delivered parts with the bike is a good thing for value.
If you are selling this bike and trying to maximize profit, without disclosure of fleet use, changing its skin may increase profit.
Checking the VIN; does that tell if the bike is a police motorbike?
FWIW I keep the a police bike setup
Probably yes, if used in a police bike fleet.
Do you keep the equip as installed?
IMO keeping all the OEM delivered parts with the bike is a good thing for value.
If you are selling this bike and trying to maximize profit, without disclosure of fleet use, changing its skin may increase profit.
Checking the VIN; does that tell if the bike is a police motorbike?
FWIW I keep the a police bike setup
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Parts guy said $70 to replace round police lights. I'll remove light and measure diameter, maybe I'll find cheap substitute in auto parts store or ebay.
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