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Da Bird
8th April 2005, 17:31
...but I didn't have to pay for it!
After weeks of being told "next week" my new Beemer finally arrived on Monday. Have been out on it for a few days and despite its bulk, it handles pretty well.
Have put all of 180 km's on it so far. A few people have had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting me in the past few days... there are some amazingly late red light runners out there.
Would still prefer they put some flashing lights on my Blackbird though!
B.C
N4CR
8th April 2005, 17:36
Is that a small diahatsu to the right? :lol:
Sure would be nice to see a cop Blackbird though :)
Waylander
8th April 2005, 17:38
So when ya gonna put the clear indicators on that one?
Da Bird
8th April 2005, 17:41
So when ya gonna put the clear indicators on that one?
Believe me, I have thought about it but alterations to police bikes aren't looked upon too favourably so will probably have to leave it as is...
Coyote
8th April 2005, 17:51
Believe me, I have thought about it but alterations to police bikes aren't looked upon too favourably so will probably have to leave it as is...
Try to convince whoever is in carge to install nitrous in it :yeah:
Cool Blackbird :niceone:
Dodgyiti
8th April 2005, 17:53
Believe me, I have thought about it but alterations to police bikes aren't looked upon too favourably so will probably have to leave it as is...
Awwww
But Mr Bykey Cop, pleeease let me pimp your ride
...but I didn't have to pay for it!
After weeks of being told "next week" my new Beemer finally arrived on Monday. Have been out on it for a few days and despite its bulk, it handles pretty well.
Have put all of 180 km's on it so far. A few people have had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting me in the past few days... there are some amazingly late red light runners out there.
Would still prefer they put some flashing lights on my Blackbird though!
B.CSure is bulky BC, makes the Bird look miniature in comparison, and the CBR is no small bike!
What is the engine size and weight of the Beemer? I guess it keeps up with the best of them/us. :shifty:
Da Bird
8th April 2005, 18:02
Sure is bulky BC, makes the Bird look miniature in comparison, and the CBR is no small bike!
What is the engine size and weight of the Beemer? I guess it keeps up with the best of them/us. :shifty:
Yeah, it does dwarf the 'Bird a bit... The Beemer is an 1150 cc beast (R1150RT) but weight is right up there... fully loaded with rider is around 400kgs I've been told... goes fairly well though - just have to twist the wrist a bit!
Believe me, I have thought about it but alterations to police bikes aren't looked upon too favourably so will probably have to leave it as is...BC, did you see my post on your clear indicators thread here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=208505&postcount=7
Da Bird
8th April 2005, 18:25
BC, did you see my post on your clear indicators thread here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=208505&postcount=7
No I hadn't - looks good Zed ... glad to have been of assistance.
WINJA
8th April 2005, 18:54
...but I didn't have to pay for it!
After weeks of being told "next week" my new Beemer finally arrived on Monday. Have been out on it for a few days and despite its bulk, it handles pretty well.
Have put all of 180 km's on it so far. A few people have had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting me in the past few days... there are some amazingly late red light runners out there.
Would still prefer they put some flashing lights on my Blackbird though!
B.C
PEOPLE THAT RUN RED LIGHTS GET EVERYTHING THEY DESERVE, BAD LUCK FOR THEM GOOD LUCK FOR ME. YOU CAN HAND OUT MORE OF THOSE TICKETS AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED.
CAN THAT THING WHEELSTAND?
John
8th April 2005, 18:58
Man, I 'personally' think they should have some specialist coppers on ZXR12's and such powerplants, so that those cheaky buggers that do a runner on a bike can be delt with.
I never had done that.. yet.. maybe when I get a ZX10R I will come visit you Mr Bike Copper sir :D
madboy
8th April 2005, 19:04
If that Blackbird had red and blue indicators I'd be a little more scared :msn-wink:
Sexy blackbird... and much as it offends me to say it - the company bike looks good too. And just so long as I don't get to see it in person, all is well :2thumbsup
Big Dave
8th April 2005, 19:06
Are they Avon tyres on it?
Da Bird
8th April 2005, 19:13
Are they Avon tyres on it?
Nah, they are Metzlers.
John
8th April 2005, 19:16
Are you allowed to take it for a spin in the weekend? i.e is it always in your possession? It would be a classey act to turn up to a kiwibiker ride on.
Another question, are the purrrty flashy lights LED's? or something looks pretty snazzy - I wouldnt mind being pulled over by that beast, its front looks bigger than my rear? which brings another question is it running the standard gear/kit as in wheels and brakes as the normal Beemer?
thanks.
Christ that thing is huge!!! Was thinking what my XT would look like parked next to it... Fatty and skinny :)
Man, I 'personally' think they should have some specialist coppers on ZXR12's and such powerplants, so that those cheaky buggers that do a runner on a bike can be delt with.I would think that the 1100 BMW can keep up with most vehicles. Obviously he wouldn't exeed the legal limit by a ridiculous amount just to catch a lunatic road racer on a super-sportsbike...all he needs is the rego number!
Off the record, do the police do any mods to their patrol bikes BC or are they all stock standard? :shifty:
John
8th April 2005, 19:25
I would think that the 1100 BMW can keep up with most vehicles. Obviously he wouldn't exeed the legal limit by a ridiculous amount just to catch a lunatic road racer on a super-sportsbike...all he needs is the rego number!
Sorry wasnt really thinking I was thinking of more in high traffic where a smaller bike would be able to filter better, forgetting about how people move out of the way of coppers on a mission, god I get dumber every second.
Oh and if he could mod it, 'May I suggest the turbo boost?!? -Kit' that would be mean, I would get chased just to hear the turbo whine... :2thumbsup
onearmedbandit
8th April 2005, 19:26
It makes the BB look like a 600, not an easy feat to accomplish. I, unfortunately have had the mis-fortune to see one up close...
Da Bird
8th April 2005, 19:26
Are you allowed to take it for a spin in the weekend? i.e is it always in your possession? It would be a classey act to turn up to a kiwibiker ride on.
Another question, are the purrrty flashy lights LED's? or something looks pretty snazzy - I wouldnt mind being pulled over by that beast, its front looks bigger than my rear? which brings another question is it running the standard gear/kit as in wheels and brakes as the normal Beemer?
thanks.
I do take it for spins on the weekend, but only when I'm working (which is most weekends!). I take it home and I am the only one who rides it.
Yes, the red and blue lights are LED's - there is a set of lights on the rear as well plus a rotating red pole light as well.
Bike is pretty much standard apart from the police mods.
Ghost Lemur
8th April 2005, 19:49
Congrats BC.
Do you know if there are actually any bike cops in Christchurch. I don't remember ever seeing any here.
Still think you'd be better with a sports tourer based machine. But I suppose with the added weight requirements a bohemith(sp?) like the bemmer is the only real option. Although I have heard of forces overseas getting the odd 'busa, etc.
*Imagines how much recruitment would go up following the anouncement of ALL bike cops being provided with r1/MT-01/998/< insert your dream bike here >*
madboy
8th April 2005, 19:53
Do you know if there are actually any bike cops in Christchurch. I don't remember ever seeing any here.Talk to onearmedbandit, he knows well :msn-wink:
spudchucka
8th April 2005, 20:01
PEOPLE THAT RUN RED LIGHTS GET EVERYTHING THEY DESERVE, BAD LUCK FOR THEM GOOD LUCK FOR ME. YOU CAN HAND OUT MORE OF THOSE TICKETS AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED.
CAN THAT THING WHEELSTAND?
So all thats required to stop you when you are running from the pigs is a red traffic light?
madboy
8th April 2005, 20:03
So all thats required to stop you when you are running from the pigs is a red traffic light?Made a hypothetical person turn left instead of running the lights... but I can't comment on how hypothetical WINJA is
Wolf
8th April 2005, 22:08
Foly Huck! The term "Behemoth" comes to mind! I recall a certain other noteworthy 'bird on this forum being called the "Blue Whale" - and that sodding Beemer makes your Bird look like a minnow.
Does it come with a turret as well? If so, what armament can you mount in it?
Congrats on the cool "company car" - tried to get the boss to spring for an official IT Dept bike (in the tender ministrations of yours truly of course) but he wouldn't wear it.
James Deuce
8th April 2005, 22:16
Both very nice rides BC, and I'm sure the BM is something you can ride all day without getting tired.
Like everyone else though, I've never seen a shrunken Blackbird before!
WINJA
8th April 2005, 22:17
So all thats required to stop you when you are running from the pigs is a red traffic light?
NOPE I GO UP TO THE RED LIGHT LOOK BOTH WAYS WITHOUT STOPPING THEN SPEED OFF, FUNNY THING IS I DID THIS AND THE LADY WAITING AT THE RED FOLLOWED ME AS I TOOK OFF ASSUMING IT WAS GREEN, SO STOP DANGEROUS PURSUITS OK ITS YOUR FAULT YOUR THE COP YOU CAN CONTROL THE SITUATION BY BACKING OFF, BUT YOU WONT WILL YOU THATS WHAT MAKES YOU A PIG ,FUCK OFF AND STOP LOOKING FOR TROUBLE, ARE YOU BORED SPUD ? IS YOUR BOYFRIEND WORKING NIGHT SHIFT?
Da Bird
8th April 2005, 22:23
Congrats BC.
Do you know if there are actually any bike cops in Christchurch. I don't remember ever seeing any here.
Still think you'd be better with a sports tourer based machine. But I suppose with the added weight requirements a bohemith(sp?) like the bemmer is the only real option. Although I have heard of forces overseas getting the odd 'busa, etc.
*Imagines how much recruitment would go up following the anouncement of ALL bike cops being provided with r1/MT-01/998/< insert your dream bike here >*
No, there are no police bikes in the South Island at all.
The UK has Blackbird police bikes and a few others as well I believe.
BC.
madboy
8th April 2005, 22:26
No, there are no police bikes in the South Island at all.I thought onearmedbandit got pinged by one the other day in Chch?
I know a Wgtn based mate has had to come down south to escort the cycle tour in southland, but I figured they'd have at least a couple down there? Or is it just the big metropolis of Wgtn and Auck?
spudchucka
8th April 2005, 22:36
NOPE I GO UP TO THE RED LIGHT LOOK BOTH WAYS WITHOUT STOPPING THEN SPEED OFF, FUNNY THING IS I DID THIS AND THE LADY WAITING AT THE RED FOLLOWED ME AS I TOOK OFF ASSUMING IT WAS GREEN, SO STOP DANGEROUS PURSUITS OK ITS YOUR FAULT YOUR THE COP YOU CAN CONTROL THE SITUATION BY BACKING OFF, BUT YOU WONT WILL YOU THATS WHAT MAKES YOU A PIG ,FUCK OFF AND STOP LOOKING FOR TROUBLE, ARE YOU BORED SPUD ? IS YOUR BOYFRIEND WORKING NIGHT SHIFT?
You used to be arrogant and obnoxious. Now you are just the opposite. You are obnoxious and arrogant.
Gremlin
8th April 2005, 23:59
:gob: :gob:
As others have said, behemoth!! I saw a police bike up close as a kid (no, it lived in my neighbourhood, just in case you were getting ideas) and it never looked that big.
If the bikes are supposed to be quicker through traffic then why is it half the size of a large car??
blimey, that is a big bike. In the nature of KB would one of you wild ones do a side by side comparison test of your bike vs behemoth in traffic?? that would decide it, and I know that you want to... :msn-wink: :shifty:
loosebruce
9th April 2005, 01:31
Kin Hell Bykey, i saw one of those Beemers up GNR not so long ago, i thought hey thats big but when you park it next to the bird, f#$k me.
Anyhow, i've got me TL back an running reasonably well, let me know if you or any of the boys are up for some practice :devil2: :Pokey: . BTW that hot tasty free pizza is still waiting for ya :whistle: .
I see the Tecoma st boys have still got the old skool bikes, poor bastards. Not that i camp out there watching there every movement or anything like that.
DEATH_INC.
9th April 2005, 08:02
You used to be arrogant and obnoxious. Now you are just the opposite. You are obnoxious and arrogant.
Well said,but you forgot a few words.....
Don't worry though,if he's as stupid as he sounds one of your buddies will soon be scraping his crappy remains off some innocents bumper....
DEATH_INC.
9th April 2005, 08:05
I do take it for spins on the weekend, but only when I'm working (which is most weekends!).
While it would be cool to see this behemouth in action , please not on a KB ride....unless it's a weekend off.... :devil2:
bugjuice
9th April 2005, 09:57
tiz pretty huge BC.. so lane splitting it out of the question on that then? You'll take everyone's wingmirrors off! Plus, only ~200ks? breaking in? so you can't thrash it yet..?? I guess the station will pay for the rebuild if needs be ;)
Got a shot from the back?
Nice bike dude anyways :niceone:
You coppies on bikies, do you nod back to other bikers who nod? I've nodded at cops on bikes, and some do, some don't..
Ixion
9th April 2005, 10:17
It's not really that big. Just looks it because the RT fairing is higher than sportsbike fairings, and encloses the handlebars completely. Also they sort of go around the rider rather than the rider tucking into them. But once you get used to haing all that plastic upo front they (BMW RT generally I mean) don't seem so big.
Does it have the neat electric windscreen. I reckon those are marvelous.
Da Bird
9th April 2005, 16:30
tiz pretty huge BC.. so lane splitting it out of the question on that then? You'll take everyone's wingmirrors off! Plus, only ~200ks? breaking in? so you can't thrash it yet..?? I guess the station will pay for the rebuild if needs be ;)
Got a shot from the back?
Nice bike dude anyways :niceone:
You coppies on bikies, do you nod back to other bikers who nod? I've nodded at cops on bikes, and some do, some don't..
The attached pic of the rear of the bike is the one I did my course on in Wellington... is missing the left panier but you get the idea.
I will nod if someone nods to me and if I have time, although often I am watching a hundred things at once (or at least seems like it... )
Up to 230 kms now! Haven't blown it up yet...
Da Bird
9th April 2005, 16:32
Does it have the neat electric windscreen. I reckon those are marvelous.
Yes, it has the electric windscreen and heated handlebars... both good accessories.
onearmedbandit
9th April 2005, 16:38
They were doing a trial run down here in chch, I don't know if any decision to make it full-time has been reached. The decision to charge me however has been made...
Da Bird
9th April 2005, 16:48
They were doing a trial run down here in chch, I don't know if any decision to make it full-time has been reached. The decision to charge me however has been made...
Bugger - when I did my course in November I was told there were no bikes in Chch but obviously they wanted to see how a bike would go in Chch. Sounds like you got caught in the trial.
What??? No KiwiBiker sticker on the back???
Two Smoker
9th April 2005, 18:10
THATS HUGE!!! Ive got photos of me on alot of them, R80RT, ST1100 etc...
Gremlin
9th April 2005, 21:30
just a random question, but would, if asked, a police bike visit a school to show the kids??
nothing definite yet, but I know my mum is planning a transportation term next term, and it will be covering sea, air, land. Nothing planned, but shes busy trying to figure out what sort of vehicles would be able to come. The school is in Papatoetoe East.
Just thought a police bike would be very different and special for the kids...
***
If everything goes ahead, I'll also be asking if any KBers in auck would be able to show off your ride a bit (as if you need a reason). It will be during the week of course.
WINJA
9th April 2005, 21:41
just a random question, but would, if asked, a police bike visit a school to show the kids??
nothing definite yet, but I know my mum is planning a transportation term next term, and it will be covering sea, air, land. Nothing planned, but shes busy trying to figure out what sort of vehicles would be able to come. The school is in Papatoetoe East.
Just thought a police bike would be very different and special for the kids...
***
If everything goes ahead, I'll also be asking if any KBers in auck would be able to show off your ride a bit (as if you need a reason). It will be during the week of course.
I CAN SHOW THE KIDS A FLYBY
Da Bird
10th April 2005, 06:51
just a random question, but would, if asked, a police bike visit a school to show the kids??
nothing definite yet, but I know my mum is planning a transportation term next term, and it will be covering sea, air, land. Nothing planned, but shes busy trying to figure out what sort of vehicles would be able to come. The school is in Papatoetoe East.
Just thought a police bike would be very different and special for the kids...
***
If everything goes ahead, I'll also be asking if any KBers in auck would be able to show off your ride a bit (as if you need a reason). It will be during the week of course.
Yeah, that shouldn't be a problem. I've done a few school talks over the years so when you have details, just PM me and I will double check with the boss. The Eagle helicopter also does flybys as well if they have the time so that may be another idea.
BC.
TonyB
10th April 2005, 09:29
Have put all of 180 km's on it so far. A few people have had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting me in the past few days... there are some amazingly late red light runners out there.
Having been hit by a red light runner and then getting the ticket for it*, all I can say is get those red light running arseholes!
*Long story
Ixion
11th April 2005, 13:59
Check this out....
http://www.20six.co.uk/weblogEntry/1ob2f2q1i687x.htm
That was very interesting. Especially the attitude of the cops involved (both the bike cop, and the Chief Constable (? boss man anyway).
Blackbird
11th April 2005, 14:11
Crikey Martin,
What a difference in size!!!! Just don't go thinking you're on the bird or it will be tears before bedtime!
I'm off to Hamilton tomorrow for new rubber - Azaro "B" spec or the maybe new Avon Vipers if they arrive in time.
Cheers
Geoff
bugjuice
11th April 2005, 14:11
The attached pic of the rear of the bike is the one I did my course on in Wellington... is missing the left panier but you get the idea.
I will nod if someone nods to me and if I have time, although often I am watching a hundred things at once (or at least seems like it... )
Up to 230 kms now! Haven't blown it up yet...
lol.. didn't fall for it..
I meant your bike, but then we'd have the plate, and we'd see ya on the road!! Then you'd know it's one of us as we do a big mono while filtering.. Then you'd just say 'ahhh.. there's Death on his way home, must stop by some time for a cuppa..'
cool skid pan too. That'd be interesting to see what you guys learn on the bikes in the wet. You learn how to control slides etc in the wet?
crashe
11th April 2005, 14:12
Now that is the biggest bike I have ever seen....
Now for me to sit on it.... I would need a stepladder to get up onto the seat..lol.
As mentioned above.... nodding to the police on bikes....
I nod and wave to the ambo bike riders, police bike riders and also the ambo drivers oh and the police cars drivers.
Well you just never know, we may need them... and hopefully they will remember it was me and be real nice....
bugjuice
11th April 2005, 14:14
Now that is the biggest bike I have ever seen....
Now for me to sit on it.... I would need a stepladder to get up onto the seat..lol.
As mentioned above.... nodding to the police on bikes....
I nod and wave to the ambo bike riders, police bike riders and also the ambo drivers oh and the police cars drivers.
Well you just never know, we may need them... and hopefully they will remember it was me and be real nice....
I do that too.. sometimes ambos wave back, but I'm guessin they don't know why.
My thinking is that at some point, it might be them picking you up off the road, so might as well thank them in advance for their work
Gremlin
11th April 2005, 15:20
Tel your mum that Fullers (the ferry co) run free harbour cruises on wednesdays for this type of thing. It is run by the Ports of Auckland.
Get her to phone 0800 FULLERS for details.
Should cover the sea bit
Good idea, I might check on it, but I use the ferry to commute, and the last time I checked (thought it would be interesting), it was booked for several months. Also, it would mean a bus to the train station, train to britomart. Unfortunately the parents are not made of money.
Also, apparently there is a load of bullshit red tape when taking the kids off-site (hazard management plan etc). Thats also why schools try to do everything on site.
The ambulance would be fantastic. We had sort of thought that they might be so busy there wouldn't be a chance. But if it is possible, I bet my mum would take the offer with every free hand she has :lol:
Will PM you if it works out... :niceone:
Lou Girardin
11th April 2005, 16:41
I do that too.. sometimes ambos wave back, but I'm guessin they don't know why.
My thinking is that at some point, it might be them picking you up off the road, so might as well thank them in advance for their work
Quite a few people wave to the cops......................usually when their back's turned.
scumdog
11th April 2005, 17:04
Got a RSI from waving back to all the people that waved to me......
Riff Raff
12th April 2005, 00:32
We have a kidsafe program that also goes to the schools with a golf cart that has been converted to a mini ambulance with full markings and a siren and lights... does good slides at Mt well stn in the wet.!!
Is that right? - I'll investigate that next time I'm sent to Mt Well in the middle of the night for cover!!!
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