Quote:
Originally Posted by MMARSH
And LAPD hates them. They have had nothing but problems from them but are locked into a contract. THey all say they are great bikes to ride to and from work, but they just aren't up to the demands of police work. They just recieved about 20 new RT1200s that they are probably going to when they can get out of the Harleys. THey look great though.
|
Same thing around here. H-D gives a screaming deal on them, something like a lease deal where they can be traded back in for darn near new prices. They want that police presence on Harleys; it's a key marketing strategy. It just looks so, so... American. Apple pie, mom, and all of that.
Problem is, mom in her mini van can outrun one. They hate idling in traffic, or on the side of the road while the officer writes a citation. They aren't so good at shutting down and hot starting repeatedly, either. I've always wondered how the bar hoppers do it...
Quote:
Originally Posted by MMARSH
After going to Sturgis last week, I'm really thinking I want to get a Road Glide. I didn't know they made that many Harleys, it was pretty amazing. Didn't see that new water cooled version though  |
Better hurry - when they're gone, they're gone. This is the last year for them, again. H-D just can't sell enough of them for the marketing boys to justify keeping them in the line-up. It's such a great bike that it keeps resurfacing, though.
Honestly, these really are some pretty darn fine open road machines. Not the most powerful, or best handling, or best braking (although anti-lock Brembos are now standard on the high-end tourers). They excel at thumping along at a lazy speed limit-ish pace, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the country. Very relaxing and undemanding to ride. Too bad they don't float...