HD Police...why so cheap???
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Bartlesville, OK
RE: HD Police...why so cheap???
The bike in question is not a actual POLICE MOTORCYCLE. (as in, it was used as a active police force motorcycle)
The bike that he showed us was a SPECIAL EDITION PEACE OFFICER HARLEY. This bike is no different than the fireman special edition bikes. As far as I know the only difference is it has a special paint/theme on them. And the fact that retired or active police officers are the only people that can purchase them NEW. Not sure how long they have to have it before they can sell it to ANYONE.
Hope this helps.
The bike that he showed us was a SPECIAL EDITION PEACE OFFICER HARLEY. This bike is no different than the fireman special edition bikes. As far as I know the only difference is it has a special paint/theme on them. And the fact that retired or active police officers are the only people that can purchase them NEW. Not sure how long they have to have it before they can sell it to ANYONE.
Hope this helps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Naples, Florida
RE: HD Police...why so cheap???
That bike is the police officer special. Like it has already been said, it is for retired and active law enforcement with a valid photo I.D. When I got my bike I had to sign a piece of paper saying I would not sell it for at least one year. You are also only allowed one P.E.O. bike once per year. If he got a really good deal when he bought it then he could sell it for that price. As far as the back tire, it should be the same as a regular road king.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: St George, UT
RE: HD Police...why so cheap???
Here in St George they keep the Police Road Kings for one year then put them out to bid. They have a no pursuit policy here so the worst thing the bikes endure is slow speeds the whole shift. Probably the biggest wear point would be the starters. They don't even have to replace the rear tires! Minimum bid is $12,000 when they come up for sale. I would buy one if I were in the market.
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From: Roswell, GA
RE: HD Police...why so cheap???
FWIW, I was quoted $13,350 as MSRP for a 2006 FLHTPI (police model Electra Glide) three months ago for a bike to be used as a motorcycle escort for funerals. I decided to keep my 2004 FLHTPI.
The MOCO wants that police business so they sell these police models, EGs and RKs, to law enforcement and motor escort businesses at significant discount when the police model is compared to the civilian equivalents.
The MOCO wants that police business so they sell these police models, EGs and RKs, to law enforcement and motor escort businesses at significant discount when the police model is compared to the civilian equivalents.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Northern Illinois
RE: HD Police...why so cheap???
Ok, there are two different types of LEO bikes. The special edition bikes which are no different than the civilian models with a different paint job and the fleet bikes. The fleet bikes are usually solid white or black and have larger charging systems, solo seat with air bladder, anti lock brakes, oil cooler, etc. When I attended the week long Harley Davidson sponsored police riders course we took brand new Road Kings and beat the crap out of them. We dropped the bikes at least fifteen times per day and burned the rear brakes and clutches up due to the techniques they teach for slow speed maneuvers and turns. By the time we were done the bikes needed new crash bars, brakes, clutches, mirrors, etc. Even though the prices are low I would NEVER buy a used fleet police bike. They are garbage. However, a low priced special edition bike is not used for patrol and is simply owned by an active or retired LEO who babied it.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Linden New Jersey
RE: HD Police...why so cheap???
You are right about the "Police" verision of the Road King being cheaper and more bike to boot. When I went to buy mine, the dealer had one. When I inquired about it, I was informed that the dealer must hold the bike for......I think, he said 8-10 months before they are allowed to sell to the general public.
The reason being, the MoCo wants them at the dealer for the local PD to see and try out.
Looking back, wish I had waited just for the ABS brakes
The reason being, the MoCo wants them at the dealer for the local PD to see and try out.
Looking back, wish I had waited just for the ABS brakes
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Joined: Oct 2005
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RE: HD Police...why so cheap???
Love my '89 Jersey City FLHT. It was thrashed when I bought it, but it was very cheap. A few months of wrenching and a bunch of new parts and it is up an running great.