HD Police...why so cheap???

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Jun 26, 2006 | 02:17 PM

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LAWMAN

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RE: HD Police...why so cheap???

*******I'm 20 years old. You are 20 years old. I eat healthy, you eat pizza all the time. I get good rest, you stay up late every night. I don't smoke, you smoke 3 packs a day. I weigh what I should, you are 50 pounds overweight. I don't drink, you drink a six pack a day. I don't run around with wild women, you do. Now it is obvious you have had a better time than me, however, I should live to a ripe old age. You ain't going to. My point is that while 10,000 miles is nothing for a twin cam, just like you say. But if it is constantly being overworked and abused as in police work, it don't matter what it SHOULD do, it's going to live a shorter life. Or at least so it seems to me. *****
Gary

Hey Gary -----Dayum Dude START LIVING LIFE!!!! Reminds me of a story I heard...A guy goes to the Dr. and asks Dr. how do I live a long life?? The Dr. replies how are you living you life? Guy replies: I eat right, go to bed early, work out regularly, don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, don't take risks. The Dr. replies why the hell do you want to live a long life then!!!???!??!

Jun 22, 2016 | 09:22 PM

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Berardi3

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Originally Posted by Big Ted

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.

I believe 60 days I am looking at one as we speak

Jun 22, 2016 | 09:50 PM

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Bafflingbs

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10 year old thread, but congratulations

Jun 23, 2016 | 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev08826

So your suggesting I stay away from the Honda, huh.

Another point in question. I don't ride yet...I've ridden many quads and things of that nature (not that they make very good substitutes.) But the point is I can shift. Also, I do a lot of bicycling (1500 miles per year on a mountain bike, but sticking the roads) so I dont feel I would be nervous by adding a motor. Is a bike like this too big for a beginner? Everyone says don't learn stick shift on a V8 mustang...that didn't stop me, nor did it inhibit my ability to drive. Is it similar...or am I way off???

I vote you buy a Honda and stay away from Harley

Jun 23, 2016 | 05:53 PM

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akodust

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I thought police bikes were the top 5-10% of the HD engines when checked at the MOCO...

Jun 23, 2016 | 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bafflingbs

10 year old thread, but congratulations

That's gotta be close to a record.

And, unfortunately, the original poster who asked the question hasn't been back to HDF in over nine years.

Jun 24, 2016 | 06:02 AM

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cwsharp

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Originally Posted by mikev08826

If you are focused primarily on cost, then you need to get the Honda... both for the initial value and for the maintenance cost. Buying a Harley is NOT about saving money... it's because you want one. No ifs, ands, or buts.

Jun 24, 2016 | 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikev08826

So your suggesting I stay away from the Honda, huh.

Another point in question. I don't ride yet...I've ridden many quads and things of that nature (not that they make very good substitutes.) But the point is I can shift. Also, I do a lot of bicycling (1500 miles per year on a mountain bike, but sticking the roads) so I dont feel I would be nervous by adding a motor. Is a bike like this too big for a beginner? Everyone says don't learn stick shift on a V8 mustang...that didn't stop me, nor did it inhibit my ability to drive. Is it similar...or am I way off???

I don't think so. A Road King was my first bike and I don't feel that it as too big to learn on. Mind you, maybe I'm too big to have learned on a small bike!