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[@kerrracing10948]

I'm a retired CHP officer. When you said the local sheriff lets you write citations, I was ready to move to Florida, LOL.

[@vics8873]

The Harleys are made to last, made to ride. My 103 2011 Road King Classic, at 45,000, pulls just as hard as ever. And everything still works!

[@LSmith-zy9cy]

Triple 000 steel wool does awesome on chrome (only chrome) gets all the pitting out of it. Nice to see this older bike get a good once-over and make her pretty again.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Really impressed with the difference you've made to that bike. 49k miles is nothing really for a well serviced motorcycle.. What a bargain of a bike.

[@fps636]

That bike is awesome and looks great. At 73 and living on SS, that's the kind of Harley I look at everyday. You sure got it cleaned up nice Wish I had half your energy... Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@ckthompson7928]

I've got a 06 Flhpi with the half bag. Sgt Sam is what I call him, gave a little more than you did. I feel I got my money's worth. Cam chest was already done with SE203 cams screaming eagle tensioner plate and oil pump. Runs great. These are the best bikes to get.

[@jeffskidmore64]

Fantastic bike. You did well for that. Thanks for sharing. I’m a retired state trooper and I would love to find one like that myself.

[@ilovemy70nova]

I appreciate your knowledge on the older bikes. I just bought my first Harley a 2000 RK. Hope to see more on this bike!

[@donaldremington3737]

Recently bought an 08. Ultra with 24 thou miles. It had been well cared for and looks and runs like new ! I had had a 2018 Gold wing dct and at my age wanted to return to HD which I rode for over 35 years. There are lots of low mileage bikes out there. Great video 😊

[@marathon8649]

Neat bike , I believed you about the tickets for a minute 😊your friend is going to want the bike back when your done.

[@motorman857]

I told him whenever he wants to go for a ride, c'mon over.

[@Mark-eu4di]

Nice bike Jerry! That’s a steal for $1000! ❤

[@eddie8279]

Jerry, congratulations on your new to you bike. That is definitely a deal. I just bought a 2009 road king police that I'm going to pick up in Louisiana next week. Enjoyed what you did to the bike, and looking forward to more. I will be watching and learning because I will be doing the same thing to my new bike.

[@juanruiz1260]

That’s one hack of a great deal! You did an incredible job with the wash and wax. I hope the gas tank is not peal I bought one that set for a long time with out being driven and I had to refurbish the gas tank. Very expensive.

[@bigg2768]

Love it! Looking forward to more on this bike!

[@hramsay8756]

Jerry, remove the Teflon timing chain tensioners and install a pair of Andrews Direct Drive cams. Remove the rubber fuel line and inspect the nipples for rust. My 2006 Street Glide is in like new condition.

[@Dogatemyhomework927]

I love your commissions!!🤣🤣

[@ChucksterJax]

Nice work. Looks Great!!!

[@kurthuck2630]

Very nice! I bought a local 1997 Milwaukee police bike, I’m putting back on the missing siren, pole light, radio box. Nice hobby. Got to cover the red and blue when I ride on road. Ok to ride with red pole light. Love your videos!

[@Snowwhite33142]

It's beautiful! Cleaned up very nice! I detail bike and I always use maguires paste wax, it's perfect for chrome, really brings out the color in the paint. In between washes I will use just a finishing spray ceramic wax, bikes stay beautiful! Maguires is also good for getting bugs off, but sometimes if they are really bad on windshield and ferring I will put a hot towel on, let it set for awhile and the bugs will come right off. Thank you for this awesome video ❤

[@granddad-mv5ef]

I need a deal like that! Good for you, Jerry. And nice job cleaning it up.

[@jimrichter9237]

Having a small non aggressive polisher is great for tight spots and edges so you don't burn the paint off. Looks great!

[@tomfillmore9710]

Thanks Gerry that was great enjoyed watching very nice looking bike and a great job cleaning in up looks like new thanks for sharing take care have a great day

[@powamoto]

Congratulations bro Florida on Top 🔝 😂😮

[@asavage1576]

Yes!! Made to be ridden. 22k on my 21 electra glide. Had it almost a year. Bought it with 1k miles on it

[@joeferreira7382]

Nice and I been using white diamond now for 3 years on my bike I really like it , The more you buff the shiner it gets the more you buff the Chrome , you keep buffing the Chrome and once its stops turning black that is the best you are going to get it , Starts off black wipe it all off hit it again it will turn black , Like I say once it stops turning black boy does that Chrome pop out 🕶

[@fearsomename4517]

I gotta admit I'm just a tad bit jealous you got a great deal. Hats off to you the way you cleaned her up.

[@danielleeclingansr6032]

You can not beat that ! I sure wish I could find a gem like this !

[@johnasbury9915]

Nice bike Jerry!great Job cleaning her up!

[@josephgalligher1058]

What a cool bike and story. Glad it went to you Jerry.

[@marklubecke4854]

Another nice pair of wheels. Nice restoration Jerry.

[@garycordle5295]

Wow Motorman you really got a good deal on this, what a beauty 🔥👍 thanks for the video.

[@Wildturkey10121]

I can attest that they need to be used, my 04 had only 23k miles on it and I've had to spend a lot of money getting it sound so far. I'm hoping I'm past the worst of things though.

[@jymebale5545]

Jerry get some good plastic polish, the type used on a cigar boat, it will make that finish sparkle, it is meant for fiber glass but it will work great for that. I used up what I had left on my 09 1200rt BMW last year and was always asked how I got the bike to shine like it did, my Dad used to use the fiber glass polish on his boat, the good stuff does cost a bit, sorry I can't remember what it was called but it's still made. It is strictly for fifiber glass but again, I've used it on my bike and told other Harley riders about it. Let me know if you can find it or don't like it. I'm in south Tx and I've seen it around down here.

[@tomm9493]

Great deal and great job getting it looking so good. You must be running out of room, with all the bikes you have!?

[@motorman857]

I am out of room. Somethings got to go. I may sell my Honda Sabre. I plan to rent the police bike for my class so I'll keep it.

[@schyman4127]

Great Jerry I wanted to hear it run

[@glossamano1899]

That is superb. Just a grand??? They’d be asking $10000 for a bike like that here in Australia. Probably cheaper to buy over there and import.

[@motorman857]

It's worth a lot more than I paid for it. But the owner is a good friend and knew I'd put it to good use.

[@jeffmccollum3769]

that buffed out beautifully, great Buy!

[@anotek]

Nice addition to the stable. Good range bike.

[@maskedman1980]

That was pretty impressive and cool video. Good looking bike.

[@BoringFisherman]

You did a good job cleaning that up.

[@aquarianrivers]

Great job Jerry. I have an FLHP with lights an siren… What do you recommend is best for restoring chrome? Also do you have any leads- I’m looking to replace my siren. Mine has been painted black and has a slight ding at the rim. Thanks and God bless.

[@motorman857]

Chrome polish.

[@beauxdutaman7450]

47K miles wow still looks good, and after you got it clean even better, nice bike

[@tubeonline629]

Very nice bike. You had me going with the slit the money on tickets.

[@westcoast3595]

It pays to be good to people. Ya just never know what may come of it. Nice score. I am sure students will love learning on it.

[@eddiebouchez9615]

Bike looks amazing!

[@jonaleshire5406]

Jerry, I believe you said the little 3" buffer was only a little better than "polishing" by hand. Well, there is a reason for that -- it appears you were using the incorrect buffer pad. You needed a white or orange pad when working to remove moderate to severe oxidation and scratches using a polish. Black pads and red pads are intended for sealing and final wax work. Black and Red pads are NOT meant for cutting with polishes. Reach out if you have questions!!!

[@motorman857]

I used an orange pad while cutting. The black pad was for the White Diamond wax. I say the buffer is almost useless because it stalls when doing side panels and can barely spin under it's own weight.

[@stephenharper3922]

Nice bike, but I'm willing to help you out and buy it. Been watching you for a while, enjoy your informative videos. You have helped me be a better rider. Thanks. Keep the shiny side up.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Sweet I would have grabbed that up in a heartbeat.. not that I need a third bike but

[@spiritwarrior6350]

I have a 2016 FLHP that only had 301 mi it was only used in a small town in Oregon for police parades and special events. No issues only the air shocks 8:34 leaking oil so switched out to spring shocks. LOVE my bike! Read that the Harley Police bikes are made in a factory that only makes police bikes & they use better parts (?) is that true (?) THANK YOU really enjoyed the video 👏😀

[@motorman857]

Yes. There's a secret Harley police factory in Alaska where all the good parts are sent. The bikes get shipped by Ice road truckers. C'mon, they are made on the regular line but they only run the police bikes twice a year.

[@rayw8177]

nice. one dealership i know of, harley davidson of madison, wi has on somewhat regular basis used motor's from the local agencies, usually they sold to agency and serviced them. don't think any of them had more than 30k miles on them and 2 yrs old. of course all the leo items are stripped off. i found for the hard to get off exhaust, some stuff called pink stuff, wife got for the pots and pans, almost like a toothpaste grit, puts a shine on, plus wheels.

[@thanosetsitty1896]

No a bad looking bike. Great job cleaning it up.

[@mikeslug]

Looks nice, great deal

[@josea5949]

Great job detailing the bike and you got it for a steal. Let me know when you're ready to let it go 😁

[@H20-town610]

Take a 30 minute ride on the bike first to warm it up and stir up the oil and the sludge on the bottom so the sludge comes out when the oil is drained. Especially with a bike that has sat idle as long as this bike.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Looks great Jerry!

[@haroldwiser2641]

It's always fun when you get another toy!

[@mtyhntr49]

Nice looking bike ! Be safe out there.

[@DaNedmonster]

Well done sir!👏

[@africanwidow]

Dang! Nice. We are all jealous. Enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@dextermorgan5056]

Hey Jerry you are funny guy 😂, well done 👏

[@jimwhittaker5838]

Very nice work 👏

[@chrishunter5041]

Nice find 👌

[@billcarson1966]

Great video! Fun to watch and learn about the older police bikes! As for Chemical Guys... I'm not impressed with their products at all and I've tried a lot of them on various vehicles. Simply put - overhyped, overpriced and underperforming. I've had better success with Meguiars and other mainstream products readily available everywhere.

[@thomasbranson7237]

That is a beautiful bike. You got lucky

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I remember seeing that cop had that was checking out his bike and talking to him. And looks like that came off of like a three-quarter ton truck abs

[@harleyhawk7959]

my 05 ultraclassic has 100,000, I bought new with .3 on the odometer.

[@Win7ermu7e]

As a Canadian you really had my going with that ticket thing.

[@motorman857]

I've told that story on several videos just to mess with people. It never gets old.🤣

[@scottlin777]

Motor man's side hustle is washing and detailing Harleys. lol

[@ckthompson7928]

That half a bag holds a lot more than you would think.... Nice bike, on the purple power what dilution do you use? Or do you use it full strength?

[@motorman857]

Half and half.

[@ckthompson7928]

I have another friend who has a 17 CVO road glide and he swears by the purple power. I've always been led to believe that Purple P. Would be too strong for painted surfaces, but my one friend is 60 years old and you have a few years on me also, so I've got to trust you guys. Old dogs may not learn new tricks very easy, but all the tricks they know are tried and true. Thanks for sharing your secrets. Not a knock on age just a true statement. Young people may know a lot about current technology, but it's the older people that have the experience with what developed the technology in the first place. Keep it shiny side up motorman. I'll keep practicing so I can do the same.

[@Motorcycle.guy1985]

I’ve seen stock twin cams with 175,000 miles on them, Harleys are made for miles!!!

[@jimmyccee1083]

Great purchase

[@rachelwarren214]

Bada bing bada boom Jerry😅

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

It would be nice if the Law enforcers with Discernment were incentivized to help out🤷‍♂️

[@HellfighterPreacherman]

What a great deal. Looking for something affordable for one of my guys. I love the bike.

[@motorman857]

I have a 2006 Honda Sabre with 12,700 miles on it I'll sell for 3K.

[@HellfighterPreacherman]

@@motorman857 This guy is a pretty big guy. 6'3" and weighs close to 300 lb. Don't think the Sabre would fit him. Looks like a pretty good deal though.

[@chefmarden1369]

Nice nothin but old school

[@mickc4633]

That’s a great practice bike.

[@ArmeroPR]

Rub the chrome with some 0000 steel wool. Will clean up literally in minutes

[@walcrow7319]

Ride it like you stole it, Jerry.....wait...YOU DID STEAL IT !!!!

[@Elvis20101]

Well done, looks good, 👍

[@BigChill73]

Impressive to say the least!!!

[@jasminespencer3992]

In that condition, it seems like $1000 was very low what would’ve been a average retail price, not for a buddy? And then part two of my question would be what would that bike be worth now that you’ve totally professionally cleaned and buffed it tuned it up and replaced the shocks and stuff etc.?

[@motorman857]

I really don't know what it's worth. The owner, a friend for years, said he was selling his house and needed it gone and preferably to a good home. It was my wife who offered him a thousand bucks and he said yes. Hooked up the trailer, and the rest is history.

[@Kwhopperfan]

I have a brand new set of shocks off a 21 Road King sitting in the attic if you end up not finding some that will work for you, I could let go for a fair price👍🏼

[@thomasbohl2711]

Very nice 😊

[@stephen6157]

Looks good.

[@grisslebear]

More rust on the rider than the bike. BRAS ARE FOR BOOBIES, NOT VEHICLES!!!

[@bluesriderDF]

So, you going to Alaska?? 😂

[@Nervedraz]

It’s a lot of bike for 1k; looks fantastic.

[@lakesidelew2512]

If you're thinking of selling this motorcycle let me know cause I will buy it,Thank you sir. Love your videos.

[@lifeliners1]

Great job

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Motorman.

[@andyd.5642]

Oh man , it’s majestic!!!!!!

[@troybehnke787]

Give ya a 1005$ for it after the cleaning lmao.😂

[@MS-103]

Jerry why do you prefer the batwing fairing over the shark nose?

[@motorman857]

I like the style better. Simple as that.

[@glenncampbell913]

What kind of wind screen is on the Z900RS in your garage and what do you think about it? I am in the market for one that works at least good. Thanks Jerry. Enjoy your content.

[@motorman857]

It's from National Cycle and it works well blocking the wind.

[@vincenzocreates]

Love it, maybe convert the tour pack to removable.

[@motorman857]

The thing is, there's a million wires in there. Too many to trace to find out what they do.

[@ericnorton4045]

That is so awesome!

[@davidvillanueva6191]

Outstanding

[@WestfallWorx]

Looks great! Been looking for a police or fire HD. If anyone has one… What is the cap on the right saddle bag?

[@motorman857]

On police bags up until 2015 I think, they put these caps on so you could open or shut them while seated on the bike. You just twist and they open.

[@jamesshooshan691]

I think that looks like a brand new bick fantastic

[@SPCK111]

That a Blue Knights chapter sticker on the right hand pannier?

[@motorman857]

Yes, my friend was in the Blue Knights.