jhenley17 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Where in the US? We still have road tests in NY. (Although, I'll admit there isn't much to it.) Louisiana. I could be wrong, sleep deprivation is hell on my memory, but I thought it was similar in a lot of states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted November 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 4, 2016 Regarding the Japanese VFR800's I have a plastic model of that machine awaiting construction. And on a side note: I could really use some of those crash bars; I still drop the machine occasionally while trying to do very slow turns with my large loaded hard bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 007 Posted November 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 4, 2016 The Winston Salem PD uses Kawi Concours 1400 and Charlotte was using the BMW R1200RTP. They sold the fleet a few years ago and bought new ones, I think. I'm surprised they don't use CB650s or the Versys 650 LT to be quite honest. They could hire a full-time maintenance man to keep up the bikes for the cost of one of those Harleys and still have lots of money left over. Perhaps pay the officers more, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 4, 2016 Huntington Beach PD use Honda ST-1300s from what I have seen. Might have some HDs too for parade use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 4, 2016 Latvian mc cops ride FJR's and Beemers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Like I said, we almost went to Victory. Here is one that was being tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 How could they possibly justify nearly tripling the price of the base model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted November 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2016 Latvian mc cops ride FJR's and Beemers... Hard way to find out. Could you not have just asked them instead?CSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Even the Police Chaplin, Monsignor Sal rides. (and to be different, on a FXRTP) Whenever I see him, the conversation goes like this: Me: Father Sal! Sal: It's Monsignor. Me: Sorry, I forgot you were promoted.....but anyway, you look dashing today. Sal: Bless you my child......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Now if they let me design 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer St. Stephen Posted November 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2016 Timmy, great thread, thanks for all the useful info, video and pics. Keep it coming! Maybe you can stick a little HRC sticker on your sidecar for the inauguration parade this winter so we can ID our VFRD member. Or just a big wheelie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 man, I came across this. The keyhole gave me fits for the first few days. So frustrating to make mistakes on attempt 564, 565, 566.........I remember how happy I was to make it to twice in a row. Then I took a break. Then I fell off the bike. Then I threw my gloves. Then I tried again and the instructor told me I looked like I was shitting out a motorcycle. He was the friendly one too. Also, he is doing it "left". I found this way to be easier, but it really doesn't matter because we were required it do it both ways during the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 ....and here, I found one that is virtually identical to the course I did. The final exam was you got 5 attempts to make 4 good runs. Tap cone=1 added second, knock cone down=2 seconds, foot down=3 seconds and drop bike=DQ. I missed my first run by 3 seconds, so I had to do 4 good ones in a row, 5 total. Boy was I tired at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhenley17 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Gotta say, if I had more time and money, that looks like some fun stuff to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 same course, but A bit less nauseating to watch: Look at his head on a swivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted November 5, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2016 These are really good examples of look where you want to go, not where you're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsparky Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 So , at these low speeds are you guys countersteering or just turning the bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted November 10, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 10, 2016 57 minutes ago, Rsparky said: So , at these low speeds are you guys countersteering or just turning the bars? You are counter balancing. Shifting your weight far outside the turn and turning into the turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Rsparky said: So , at these low speeds are you guys countersteering or just turning the bars? Due to the really wide bars that are at full lock to either side, your position is sorta dictated anyway. Some leaned out more than others. I kind stayed put to simplify it a bit. but it only does what you tell it to do: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsparky Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, timmythecop said: Due to the really wide bars that are at full lock to either side, your position is sorta dictated anyway. Some leaned out more than others. I kind stayed put to simplify it a bit. but it only does what you tell it to do: So to clarify, the weight shift causes the bike to lean to counter balance, then you push the inside more? I've taken the msf, I swear. Just curious the methods taught by the pros. To initiate a turn in these low-ish speed situations step 1 is...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 You have to muscle the bars as quickly as you can. My upper body was a bunch of noodles at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Congrats on making the grade, Timmy! Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 13, 2016 "Oh Timmy.... Can you teach us?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 I know its just a silly patch, but it makes me smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 That is the coolest patch!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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