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CHP Motorcycle decisions yet again!
The California Highway Patrol is caught up in a bit of a snafu. For the last six years, the law-enforcement agency has been buying and riding BMW patrol bikes through a Roseville, California dealership. A Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson agency, however, submitted a bid reportedly a cool mil less in an attempt to score the lucrative fleet order for a mess of Hogs. In fact PA governor Ed Rendell submitted a personal plea to Ahnuld a couple of years back on behalf of The Motor Company in a bid to get California to buy the Electra-Glides, which happen to be made in the Keystone State.

Meanwhile, the test-riding cops don't particularly like the Harleys, saying that the bikes have a high-speed wobble, and a spokesperson for the agency says "We're looking for a bike that meets our specifications and safety standards at the lowest cost to the people of California." Harleys and Beemers are rather expensive bikes to both buy and maintain. We're wondering why they don't just go Japanese? More power, cheaper to fix, etc.

Source: Sacramento Bee
CHP Motorcycle decisions yet again!



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EvoAudiEvoAudi - 10/26/2006 12:51:51 AMView My AgentSpace
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too bad cops can't ride Ducatis

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EvoAudiEvoAudi - 10/26/2006 12:52:11 AMView My AgentSpace
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996R popo edition

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chewychewy - 10/26/2006 1:15:07 AMView My AgentSpace
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They obvioulsy like what they have. BMW.

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Homer008Homer008 - 10/26/2006 1:49:50 AM
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chewy listen kiddo..let me tell you a little secret okay. BMW cycles are comparable to a kia in the motorcycle world okay. They are underpowered, mechanical problems gallore much like their cars (not much of surprise), dino technology engines with ovver priced tags with absolutely no prestige here in the U.S. Bring on a Goldwing with an airbag to the Police dept. now!

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AldairionAldairion - 10/26/2006 11:00:26 AM
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Honda has a model that can be configured for police squads. It isn't the Goldwing, but a special version of their ST1300 which is specifically built for cops.

I think that it'd be a great choice...quiet, reliable, quick, and stylish.


apollo1apollo1 - 10/27/2006 11:38:05 AM
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You are as knowledgable about BMW's as you are good at spelling (gallore?).
Funny you think you know more than the CHP officers who use the fine BMW bikes every day!
Also it is ironic when you speak of the mechanical problems gallore (sic)of BMW, that BMW is rated in the Top 2 on the latest JD Power surveys!
So I guess this is another case of you being right and the rest of the world is wrong.
Japanese junk doesn't last, ask any Chippy and Harleys are a safety hazard, BMW's rule!



luvmybmrluvmybmr - 10/26/2006 11:06:36 AM
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my fav harley... the v-rod... nice nice bike

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trackturtletrackturtle - 10/26/2006 1:00:16 PM
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The way some of you are talking, it seems like the future holds the role of fashion police for our cops as well. hahaha

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Sauceboy01Sauceboy01 - 10/26/2006 1:45:01 PM
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why not? heh


2JZSoarer2JZSoarer - 10/27/2006 10:24:22 PM
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Yamaha R1 would be great for the CHP!!

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