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CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
A heavy, underpowered, i'll handling bike?
rude
XS650 Addict
Actually we have the steering wheel on the right side....................
Did a bit of investigation, the Fed Police have purchased 6 of them, geared down for ceremonial use, like for when Derek Oh Bama finally comes and says G'Day
Did a bit of investigation, the Fed Police have purchased 6 of them, geared down for ceremonial use, like for when Derek Oh Bama finally comes and says G'Day
Classic
rackin' up the miles
You think they'd pick a more efficient motorcycle....
Ironsled77
XS650 GRAND HACK
That bike would whoop ass all over an xs. All the mean while feeling like your on a recliner
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Barb
XS650 Addict
Ah, yes---the ol' two-wheeled Police Car. It isn't a competitor of the XS, it competes with a Buick! 
Oh, I know it has lots of power (relatively) compared to an XS, but look at the weight. And I know that police are very well trained and can actually herd the thing around a corner fairly well, but give me the right road and a well-tuned XS and I bet even I could walk away from that monster. (Of course, you can't out-run a radio, and I bet he has buddies....)
All in all, I'll stick with the XS. Simple, light, straight-forward.....yeah, and you could buy eight of them for the cost of the HD!
Oh, I know it has lots of power (relatively) compared to an XS, but look at the weight. And I know that police are very well trained and can actually herd the thing around a corner fairly well, but give me the right road and a well-tuned XS and I bet even I could walk away from that monster. (Of course, you can't out-run a radio, and I bet he has buddies....)
All in all, I'll stick with the XS. Simple, light, straight-forward.....yeah, and you could buy eight of them for the cost of the HD!
CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
Notice the 999 in my sig...don't know what you plan to catch with an Hd in terms of chasing anybody. Unless it's like a Chevy Aveo or something. I know the radio is faster....Don't even need to leave 2nd gear to outrun that thing.
twinsarehot
fu*cking lurker
my favorite, police bike.
This is for barb, thought it was an awesome photo.
This is for barb, thought it was an awesome photo.
pyroman
Pyroman
The Motor-cop has skills and training so far above the average rider, that it is hard to fathom. The wash out rate in the Cop Motor school eliminates all but the finest. I think You Guys and Gals are not giving them the credit they deserve. If you think You are as good as they, go ahead. We will laugh at you on television while they slap the cuffs on You.....I also ride a full dress FLH, with a big-bore kit. I GAUARANTEE You, I can catch You on a XS650, with My Hog. I LOVE MY XS, just sayin.....
twinsarehot
fu*cking lurker
I could be wrong, I'm pretty sure a stock XS650 would eat up almost any stock Harley from the same period. (maybe not the 57 Sportster) And not in a straight line to top speed. In terms of modern bikes, I could cough on my R1 and outrun your FLH =].
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CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
Cruisers and corners = fail.
pyroman
Pyroman
I was referring to My 06 FLH, with Kit. You are correct about a race between a vintage XS, and a Vintage Harley. The Harley would probably thrash itself before the race was over.As far as My Harley versus Your R-1, no comparison. I was not trying to get into a "whose bike is faster" argument. I am saying that a Motor Cop on a Modern Harley would make short work of MOST XS650, due to the intense training and unbelievable skill level of those cops.
As far as My Harley versus Your R-1, no comparison. I was not trying to get into a "whose bike is faster" argument. I am saying that a Motor Cop on a Modern Harley would make short work of MOST XS650, due to the intense training and unbelievable skill level of those cops.
pyroman
Pyroman
Cruisers and corners = fail.
The same place You got that has tons of photosof Squids on sportbikes doing the same thing.
We were talking about MC Cops, not douche-bags with beanie helmets.
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pyroman
Pyroman
Think YOU can do this?
pyroman
Pyroman
twinsarehot
fu*cking lurker
No doubt most bike cops are amazing drivers. I've seen videos of riding I could never do today. Never if I had to use a fully dressed HD. Pretty much all they need is to get the vehicle tag. Job finished.
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pyroman
Pyroman
That vid amazes Me. I would be pickin scabs for 6 months.
