Are Retired Police Bikes a Bargain?

Should you buy one? If you did, what should you look for? Or should you avoid them at all cost?
#PoliceBike #GetSomeWindTherapy #GSWT #FLHTP
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
www.MaverickHD.com
[phone]
Instagram @MavHarley
Facebook.com/MavHarley
Podcast: SoundCloud.com/ml-hd
Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Music By:
Funk Your Style by @TONEZPRO (OFFICIAL) / tonez-pro
Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported- CC BY 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Music promoted by Audio Library • Video

[@crooker2]

I didn't realize the kick stand engine shutoff was a special feature for police bikes. I've had a 2010 police road king (flhp) for 9 years and I love it.

[@chriskowalski7038]

I didn't realize that either... l have a 2000 police

[@TheRider_1229]

This is my opinion and why I would purchase police bike ; 1) very comfortable seat, 2) heavy duty oil pump, 3) higher output alternator. Hope you all agreed.

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

@Brett Peterson Lowering kit. Almost below zero $. Worth bout $million. Made my 5'9" self bout 6'1". No sheite. 2yrs later, Oct. 20fuctup21. L8r.

[@michaelcunningham6641]

I'm still riding my 1986 Kawasaki kz1000 police bike..all original..I love it .!!!

[@echevarriawilson]

I got a 2018 police road king. I bought the extended warranty on it. In the first several months I had to go back and get work done on it for several major repairs (cracked header pipe, blown transmission, blown heat box, leaking seals, new clutch) . Everything was covered. The first year I owned it I put 20,000 miles on it and have logged 80hrs of slow speed drills. I get my maintenance in regular intervals and it runs great. I still ride this bike everyday and I can see myself putting over 100,000 miles on it.

[@eynigma412]

On my police model. I put speakers in the empty speaker pods, and hooked them up to a simple small amp With a Aux cord hookup mounted behind the front fairing. Add a ram mount to the bars and hook it up to your phone or MP3 player. Cheap and awesome set up if you want some tunes.

[@philvilardi3969]

Got a wireless domio and bluetooth my phone to it...

[@dsruddell]

so you have more info on what to use to install that?

[@michaelfuller2378]

2000 FLHTPI owner here, it is my favorite Harley and daily driver here in Florida. Super tough wheels, electrical system, 55 amp stator, upgraded voltage regulator and cop battery, strengthened frame with fuel injected twin cam, it’s a beast!

[@brookebrawley2142]

Donthey all come stock like yours if they're the police edition?

[@ericmisenar4091]

Yes they do all come that way I have a 2006 FLHTPI, and it has the same as the 2000 FLHTPI. I bought mine last year and took it straight to the Harley dealer and had them do the 10,000 mile maintenance on it plus new tires, breaks, clutch cable gasket I bought the bike for $7300 with 9000 miles on it, never been in actual service, it was used as a training bike only, dealership said I got a hell of a bike for the price

[@Kenleighsway]

Yes they are great bikes, I got mine off of lease in 2016 it's a 103 High Output and yes it has upgraded 255SE Cams in a police bike which is an upgrade. When you purchase your police bike you have to get the computer programmed / turned back up. I pop wheelies on my cop bike / Walk it like I Talk it!

[@joshrivers5870]

I have a 2017 FLHP and love it . Ive put alot of money into it building it the way i wanted but i love it

[@jeffcomer6267]

Got a 2017 FLHTP and absolutely love this bike. Was less than 2 years old when I got it and it's been great. No issues and almost 30k miles . Been riding Harleys since the 70s and this is the best.

[@randytreece7217]

Most all bikes shut off when kick stand is down and the bike is put in gear

[@ckthompson7928]

good video, I ride a 06 Flhpi, love it, #1 reason to purchase a decommissioned police bike..... Maintenance!. My bike is set for about 4 years before I purchased it from the owner that bought it at auction but never put it back on the road. The oil in the engine was so clean that the first thousand Miles I put on the bike,I left that oil in it. #2 Upgrades already done My bike had a complete camchest upgrade, se203 cams, and by contacting the police department got all maintenance records. I was told that when they do a cam chest on police bikes at the dealer, they take the top apart instead of cutting the pushrods and using adjustables..so fresh breathers and rockerbox gaskets were also replaced....#3 and you said it brother.... price!!!!! I saved $2k over buying a civilian model... Downside #1 is they aren't as clean and pretty when you get them, my floorboards crash bars etc were scraped up but like towmater says," Dents is memories" lol #2 these bikes can be ridden hard, but Honestly I think Harley throws a little extra love in there for the boys in blue..... From my experiences, all cop models are built a little tougher than the civilian models. Both cars and bikes alike. #3 extra wiring splices. One part about buying a used cop bike is you get to make it your own and not worry about putting scratches on it.... My next bike will definitely be another decommissioned flhpi... There's lots of other cool things but every department is different when they get rid of their stuff. Keep it shiny side up.

[@marcmeyers1080]

Just scored a 2012 ELECTRA GLIDE 2000 miles Never put In service First to register it Runs awesome $9995

[@terryandteresa]

SCORE!!

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

@@terryandteresa If it sounds too good.....

[@RollingArtDesigns]

I’ve got a 2022 H-D FLHTP 114 Electra Glide Standard and I bought it brand new with like 6 miles on it! Mine has the red police switches removed and the illuminated switches installed, it came with a few really nice features like heated grips, cruise control, hill brake assist, ABS, wet traction control, and of course the jiffy stand kill switch! I personally love this bike and I’m in the process of customizing it into a Performance Bagger, little by little! I’m also looking into a stereo, infotainment upgrade and I’m thinking about a Precision Power HDHU.14Si - 7”

[@MISSISSIPPI1841]

Went to the dealership to get some prices on 2 Police Road Kings for my Department. The Town President didn't want to take the plunge on a Motorcycle Traffic Unit. So I bought a 2010 FLHTP for myself. This was in 2010, and it now has over 92,000 miles on it. Runs great, burns no oil, only replaced the clutch once at about 65,000 miles. Been riding since 1965, and this is by far the best bike I've ever owned. 4 Road Kings, a Police Shovelhead, a V-Rod Muscle, a Gold Wing and numerous other Hondas, 1966-1984. This beats them all.

[@jdhed1]

Had one. Loved it.

[@dpl2617]

I have been riding police Harleys since 1997, both Road Kings and Bat Wings with the police dept I work for. The best bikes are usually the leased ones. They are usually 1 to 3 years old and low mileage. They get regularly scheduled service by the leasing dealer. Dept. owned bikes are usually older higher mileage. And as noted in the video service may be severely lacking (check date codes on tires). Avoid bikes leased or owned that have been to police MC school/training! They get dumped alot, and suffer lots of abuse... I can pick out a bike thats been to school in ten seconds: Look for scrapes underside of front crash bar, and rear sattle bag bars if equipped. Edges of floorboards ground right down and floorboard mounting brackets also ground down. Front fender aluminum skirt missing, replaced with aftermarket, or bent, ripped. They almost always get damaged due to running over cones for the different obstacles. Also look along the sides and undersides of the mufflers for strange markes. They get cone plastic baked on as well as boot rubber transfer from the rider. They can be a great deal if you find a clean one. But understand the craziest things happen to police bikes! They are a tool for the officer and are ridden accordingly so beware. One of our bikes was crushed against the garage wall by a fire engine. The guy who did it never told anyone and it wasn't immediately apparent (why cops hate hoseheads). Officer would have been killed if he didn't catch it. That bike got a new frame and was immediately turned into dealer early!! Our bikes are also used in crowd control. Thats why we went to the full fairing. People roll off the fairing and don't get caught up on the controls when we plow through violent demonstrators or unruly crowds... Those are just a few of the crazy stories. If you can find out what agency had the bike it's worth making a phone call, you might even get to speak with the officer that rode that motor. (If u are a black lives matter asshole or sympathizer don't bother!).

[@chapterrv]

I appreciate your insight on this! Thank you!

[@DLN-ix6vf]

bought an ex Michigan state trouper road king once and added $7.5k in add-ons. best Harley I ever owned !

[@kerrygregory7669]

I bought a 99 Electra Glide Police bike with 6000 mi. for $8000 in 2010. It has 72,000 mi now. Put 14 back tires 3 front tires gas and oil changes bout all I ve had to do to it. I am happy with it

[@robt6111]

Picked up a 2009 flhrp with 3000 miles on it and it is a awesome bike sure its 10 years old but the shocks are sweet smooth runner very happy with it

[@surfman8388]

How much did it cost ?

[@tyee4u]

My first bagger was an 02 cop bike. FLHTPI. Got it with less than 2000 miles on it for about 5 grand less than new with full warranty. Loved that bike. Put over 100000 miles on it no problem. Always keeping my eye out for another.

[@MaverickHarleyDavidson]

Thats awesome! They are very solid bikes despite the extreme use they receive sometimes. We have many leases coming back in, we might have your next one!

[@gregkilleen5678]

Looks like my partners old bike with the bluing on the exhaust!

[@CATmanATL22]

Hi all: I have a 2012 Police Rd. king that I’ve had now for about five years and never had any problems with it. I bought it. In Rochester, New Hampshire at Sea Coast HarleyDavidson, they leased police bikes to the police stations in the area, they go over the whole bike. There’s no cut wires. All the tires are new and they sell them pretty cheap.

[@deanbalouris330]

A FLHTP is a blank canvas. Mine only had 1250 miles on it when I bought it in 2010. I have made so many changes over the years that you can’t even tell what it used to be.

[@731Loadmaster]

Great video quality...what are you using?

[@bigwu100]

I'm riding a 04 electra glide police now. Bought it couple yrs ago 51k on the clock. It was out of mo. I dropped 2500 on mine doing the tensioner, cams, cam plate.oil pump. I believe it had original stock parts. And I caught it just in time. As those plastic parts were shot. But yea she's a tough old broad but I love her. Still haven't painted her yet.

[@glenwallace6314]

I have worked with Sheriffs that use a BMW. They come to assist at a traffic stop and you can smell the clutch. BMW clutch= not cheap.

[@jeffweaver7011]

Many of my coworkers and I ride used police bikes. We ride funeral escorts. Used police bikes are perfect for this. Because we treat them bad. These bikes sometimes are great bargains. Look at it closely and ride it for a good distance. Some are treated like a dirt bike. They get dropped , jumped , slid, and crashed. In addition to all the things mentioned in the vid : watch for burned / slipping clutch, Check for frame cracks at the neck. Look for bent upper fork covers ,(cowbells). That usually means a frontal crash where the forks got slammed around. Look for slack/play in the swingarm. A police bike will ride stiffer than you expect. Yes, it has a cop suspension. Remember, they get fleet style maintenance. Everything is checked regularly. That's a good thing. If everything checks out, buy it.

[@philvilardi3969]

I Just bought a 2019Electra Glide Police with 4700 miles for $16,200 out the door. Has a sundowner two-up seat already on it. Was owned by an escort vehicle service they replace the bikes when the lease is up.

[@taatrs]

Looking at a 2018 with similar miles at $15200 +ttl. I’m told by the leasing dealer they have all service records. Looks very clean except some fairing holes for wiring. I’m told it’s a stock HD 107. Thoughts?

[@brokenarrow6783]

I own a 1998 FLHTPI Electra Glide. These bikes are NOT about the glitz and glam. They are however 10 foot tall and bullet proof. The EVO is built heavier duty to include cams, crank, pumps, etc. Mine had lower miles because it came from the Northeast, where they can't drive them year round. The runing gear is super strong and they are extremely dependable. All thing's considered, it doesnt scare me to have one and ride one everyday.

[@darrenlittle3793]

I love my 2013 FLHTP its s great bike

[@wushock92]

Mine is an 04 Road King Police from Oklahoma City. It was only used for parades and escorts and is in excellent shape. Still has less than 40k miles and I love it.

[@zainmarioandsonicdeluxegam6172]

Can you buy cop bikes

[@wushock92]

Yup. They're out there

[@zainmarioandsonicdeluxegam6172]

Plz I really want to know this so if I'm a reserve motor unit cop do I own my bike forever like a cop

[@zainmarioandsonicdeluxegam6172]

And do cop owns a bike which they used after retirement like do they own it forever

[@zainmarioandsonicdeluxegam6172]

The road king you bought does it have the police lights the red and blues still

[@popsJedi]

You are in Carrollton tx. I recognize all the streets you are on lol.

[@cavscout678]

Didn't the police model come with a bigger cam or beefed up internals at one point?

[@timconway7860]

I just bought a brand new 2021 FLHP Road King Police. Had one single mile on it. So no worries about it being beaten to death. Got a good deal on it because it sat for 6 months at the dealership. No one wanted it.

[@shimon1166]

How do you like it? I'm considering buying one.

[@joetroutt7425]

Bought a used police edition 05 electraglide with 30,000 miles on it for $9,000 dollars. Two weeks later I had to have the clutch basket rebuilt $300, tires, brake pads and rotors are close to toast. A year later I had to have the engine rebuilt bc the shaft that drives the oil pump was warped and destroyed the oil pump. $2500. Radio (aftermarket)constantly cuts off and on. Front shocks need rebuilding. Don't want sell now bc I have more in it than I ever would get out of it.

[@davidhooper9466]

Learn to do the work yourself...I'll tackle anything not computer oriented or paint. Ya just ride easier knowing the work was done right.

[@joetroutt7425]

@@davidhooper9466 update on that post. I traded it 3 months later for a '14 Streetglide custom. I couldn't be more happier. I'll probably keep that bike for a long time unless it grenades on me.

[@30pvfd]

I have a 89 1340 FLHTP with 30k original miles have had top end gasket set new carb, but love my police bike ill ride it till it wont go no more

[@30pvfd]

Upgraded to 2017 Electra Glide 107 Mo Hwy Patrol blue bike love it twice the power, upgraded stereo and speakers, slip on cobras, mustang seat lowered flaring smoked color

[@donnybarns]

When the noise cancellation technology in your microphone is too good, you make a Harley-Davidson sound like a electric motor😠

[@caproberts2]

Yeah......they are worth having.

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

Holy Mother of Scams - these dudes have a finance option for (wait for it) APR %9.75!!!!!!

[@KevinJensen-wv3tt]

What is the stock cam in a 14 103?

[@kevinstorm2167]

I had a2001 that I bought that needed a bunch of work. Great bike after I dropped a few grand into it.

[@brizian1196]

just bought a 2020 electra glide police rides like a cadillac

[@whlnwgn]

Bad, misleading info about the radio issues. I've installed every factory Harley Boom system on police bikes. Wiring harness is readily available for 100.00 You will need civilian hand controls, but it is definitely not difficult to do.

[@CenobiteBeldar]

2:45 My 2007 Honda Shadow Aero 750 has that kickstand feature lol and it's not a cop bike.

[@eljayess]

Just bought a 2016 flhtp with 6k miles for 13k .

[@wallycleaver1320]

Good info Lugnuts how much is a bike like that.

[@MaverickHarleyDavidson]

this is a 2016 FLHTP, right now its retailing around 12,999

[@joeguzman3558]

Can you buy a new police Harley Davidson from the dealership???? Thank you very much

[@jimmyzgrey4159]

I bought a brand new 2019 Electra glide police from Hammond Harley-Davidson has the 114 and 3 miles on it, drove about 1000 miles round trip to get it

[@timconway7860]

I just bought a 2021 Road King Police yesterday. Looks like a Road King Standard, but with a 114. It had 1 mile on it.

[@Phantasmos]

What was this video about?

[@wallycleaver1320]

How many miles on that bike friend?

[@MaverickHarleyDavidson]

12,729 miles www.maverickhd.com/Pre-owned-Inventory-2016-Harley-Davidson-Motorcycle-Scooter-FLHTP-Touring-Carrollton-TX-6250589?ref=list

[@georgemenzies1619]

There’s 13 minutes I’ll never get back!

[@uwitopan]

How much sir $

[@BDN355]

My dad owns a police bike

[@adrianneolvera4108]

Hi

[@ianorr7623]

Were you stoned or what??????

[@EarlGuyton425]

Dont buy a pig bike or a pig car ever, unless you can afford to rebuild the engine and transmission. Go figure people those vehicles are same as vehicles used for racing. Watch how your basic pig takes off from a start

[@samhard1986]

When did pigs start driving?

[@phillipgarcia5851]

@@samhard1986 or riding motorcycles

[@derfskittlers6125]

You can buy these new. He never said to buy a used one. #dikwod