Help me decide on a new ride
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Maryland
Do police bikes come with ABS? Do they have the 6 gal tank? Do they have wiring for radios/speakers?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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Biketonics has a kit to install aftermarket radio in FLHTPI not to expensive
the main wiring harness is the same and for a couple of hundred bucks you can change the interconect harness in the fairing. This will let you change over to classic or ultra hand controls as well as using the stock HK radio, and many other features. This can get pricey if you want to use all new parts.
I happen to like the cop hand controls and with the service manual as well as the police version supplement it is not hard to add features.
If retail prices are a concern to you, do some research and see what older cop models sell for.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Greer, South Carolina
2011 Police motorcycle would be my choice. You'll get the 103'' engine, new frame, ABS brakes. The tires will wear longer on the '11 also. Besides, that '08 Street Glide has a very unusual color (that's the nicest thing I can say about it) and it's over priced (in my opinion).
I wish you well in choosing the right one for you.
I wish you well in choosing the right one for you.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 316
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From: Under a bridge
2011 Police motorcycle would be my choice. You'll get the 103'' engine, new frame, ABS brakes. The tires will wear longer on the '11 also. Besides, that '08 Street Glide has a very unusual color (that's the nicest thing I can say about it) and it's over priced (in my opinion).
I wish you well in choosing the right one for you.
I wish you well in choosing the right one for you.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: SoCal
Not even a close decision, I'd get the FLHX. I hate my ABS , the new frame makes zero difference and I would NEVER buy a used police bike, they are ridden like a 3 dollar hooker. The only thing I don't like about my 08 that was changed for 09 is the gearing, and for less than $200 I changed it myself. Your money, your choice , have fun with whichever bike you choose.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 312
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From: Michigan
I wouldn't buy any HD unless it had the 103 engine in it - well I would if it were a second bike and not my primary bike.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard a story about a police bike that was only used for training or not used at all... I would never buy a police bike no matter what anyone says, those bike are rode hard and put away wet. Not to mention all the aftermarket stuff you are going to buy to make it not look like a police bike - might as well get a regular HD.
Just my .02.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard a story about a police bike that was only used for training or not used at all... I would never buy a police bike no matter what anyone says, those bike are rode hard and put away wet. Not to mention all the aftermarket stuff you are going to buy to make it not look like a police bike - might as well get a regular HD.
Just my .02.