Police bike, before, during and after

[rastuscat]

Before.

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During.

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After.

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I was trying to put the video directly on here, too bloody dumb to manage it, sorry.

[DrunkenMistake]

Roast pork.
:shifty:


I hope no one was injured? what caused it?

[rastuscat]

Roast pork.
:shifty:


I hope no one was injured? what caused it?

Nobody hurt.

Battery lead positive shorted against the frame. Boom.

[skippa1]

I was trying to put the video directly on here, too bloody dumb to manage it, sorry.
The tarpy and pull start rope came out of the fire surprisingly un harmed.

[rastuscat]

The tarpy and pull start rope came out of the fire surprisingly un harmed.

The plastic bag on the tarp was recovered too.

[onearmedbandit]

So are they giving you a new one?

[george formby]

Nobody hurt.

Battery lead positive shorted against the frame. Boom.

What species of battery was it? Just out of interest. For the members of the Kiwi Battery Forum......

[Drew]

What species of battery was it? Just out of interest. For the members of the Kiwi Battery Forum......I was gonna ask this.

With all the stuff on a cop bike, I imagine the charging system would be beefed up, but the battery should be able to remain pretty much standard. My electrical knowledge is shit house though, so I'm probably wrong and the things run two truck batteries.

[Ocean1]

What species of battery was it? Just out of interest. For the members of the Kiwi Battery Forum......

Assaultn.

...

[BigAl]

Now that's what I call a 'burn out'! :eek5:

[Oblivion]

Bit of paint and you got yourself a rat bike ;)

[nzspokes]

Tyres look better than I would have thought afterwards.

[Racing Dave]

...and then there was one.

[rastuscat]

I walked around a bit that day and said to people "It'll buff out".

Basically, I needed a laugh, coz it felt pretty shithouse looking after a bike for 6 years then seeing it go that way.

Here's a pic of the same spot on my personal R1200RT.

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Where the red lead runs adjacent to the frame cross member, that's where the short happened on the work bike.

Note that on my one, there's a small piece of insulation where the cable gets close to the frame. Maybe VMW knew it was a problem by 2009, the year my one was built.

For the techies, the battery was a BMW factory one, about 12 months old. Don't blame the battery, it was the cable chafing on the frame.

Still feeling pretty shithouse about it actually, like I've lost a friend.

[rastuscat]

Tyres look better than I would have thought afterwards.

Yeah, we all thought that too. A close examination however showed that in the hottest spot, the rubber had melted away, and you could view the wires normally hidden.

[rastuscat]

I was gonna ask this.

With all the stuff on a cop bike, I imagine the charging system would be beefed up, but the battery should be able to remain pretty much standard. My electrical knowledge is shit house though, so I'm probably wrong and the things run two truck batteries.

The differences between my personal RT and a work RT-P are quite vast.

The RT-P has a second battery, responsible for running the flashing lights, siren and radios. That way, you can leave the flashing lights on at a scene, run that battery flat, and still have the main battery to start the bike with.

The problem we had though, was that the RT and RT-P are a touring bike, but we use them mostly around town, where they have their greatest strategic advantage.

Man Hoover Billy-T

Maneuverability.

If you don't keep the revs above 2000 for a fair proportion of the time, the aux battery just wouldn't charge. You'd lose your sirens first, then the lights would fail, due to the reducing voltage as the aux battery declined.

It's not the bikes, which I love. It's the way we use them, the job we give them to do.

Sigh.

[Gremlin]

One thing you may be interested in, I believe the older RT-P ('07) had standard transmissions, but I suspect somewhere around '09 ish the RT-P's got the altered first gear, which makes the low speed work easier, plus the strain on clutch and transmission... Can't confirm that tho...

So about that better work stories... I think I'd rather keep my bike intact thanks :eek:

btw, was he stealing the road cones or retrieving them?

[T.W.R]

After.



:lol: Geesh that jerry built stuff stands up to a cooking better than the things the wops build :yes:

pic is a few years old

[gloplg]

Glad you are ok Rastus. Shame about your bike, I guess shit happens.

[5150]

That will buff out.... :whistle:

[nzspokes]

The differences between my personal RT and a work RT-P are quite vast.

The RT-P has a second battery, responsible for running the flashing lights, siren and radios. That way, you can leave the flashing lights on at a scene, run that battery flat, and still have the main battery to start the bike with.

The problem we had though, was that the RT and RT-P are a touring bike, but we use them mostly around town, where they have their greatest strategic advantage.

Man Hoover Billy-T

Maneuverability.

If you don't keep the revs above 2000 for a fair proportion of the time, the aux battery just wouldn't charge. You'd lose your sirens first, then the lights would fail, due to the reducing voltage as the aux battery declined.

It's not the bikes, which I love. It's the way we use them, the job we give them to do.

Sigh.

Easy fix. :yes:

[roogazza]

Noel Talent ?

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[willytheekid]

...If you don't keep the revs above 2000 for a fair proportion of the time, the aux battery just wouldn't charge. You'd lose your sirens first, then the lights would fail, due to the reducing voltage as the aux battery declined.
.

:facepalm:
Between bursting into flames & the above...they reallly shouldn't have passed a WOF check huh :shifty:

...we may have to start pulling YOU over for vehicle checks! :killingme


Hope the bike gets replaced in time for summer mate :niceone:

[Edbear]

Easy fix. :yes:

:yes: :done:

[R650R]

For the techies, the battery was a BMW factory one, about 12 months old. Don't blame the battery, it was the cable chafing on the frame.


Hhhhhmmmmm these things always tend to happen after a trip to the workshop. Had similar thing with truck but no fire, mechanic fitted new batteries, didn't quite route the cables the same and battery box cover not properly refitted (the design allows lazy people to secure it improperly....) Another driver had same thing and the lights/electrics went out as he was doing the slingshot across the Mohaka bridge at night. He needed a new seat cover after that, was a dark night too, no moon even...
Then there's that American brand of truck that keeps doing mobile BBQs on the ones that have had a second steer axle retrofitted in NZ which of course means the wiring loom gets disturbed/rerouted....

[Kickaha]

I found you a replacement for the one you barbecued Rastus
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=657729229
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[rastuscat]

I found you a replacement for the one you barbecued Rastus
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=657729229
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It's in my hood too, might just check it out.

[HenryDorsetCase]

It's in my hood too, might just check it out.

strip it and make it into a Paulo bike.

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://victorypolicemotorcycles.com/

I like these

[rastuscat]

Those Victorys look awesome Henry

[onearmedbandit]

Here's another option for a replacement bike...

[Tazz]

Here's another option for a replacement bike...

My god that thing is hideous!

I love it!

[Banditbandit]

Here's another option for a replacement bike...

A Noddy Bike - quite a few of them still around in the classic clubs. I haven't seen one kept like that before ...

[GrayWolf]

Here's another option for a replacement bike...

fuck off....
i remember them, do you have ANY idea how fucking quiet those 'noddy' bikes are???

[onearmedbandit]

fuck off....
i remember them, do you have ANY idea how fucking quiet those 'noddy' bikes are???

No, I'm afraid I don't.

[varminter]

I remember them, didn't know why they were called 'noddy bikes' though. That's another bit of trivia to file away, thanks.

[scumdog]

No, I'm afraid I don't.

Never heard one huh???;)

[BMWGSER]

Hi Rastus
Have You got Ya new bike yet? Sore a couple of new RT-P s sitting in at Experience BMW on Friday, they must be slow getting these bikes thru the system and kitted out for You. It might be there before X-mas

[rastuscat]

Hi Rastus
Have You got Ya new bike yet? Sore a couple of new RT-P s sitting in at Experience BMW on Friday, they must be slow getting these bikes thru the system and kitted out for You. It might be there before X-mas

They are busy prototyping the comms outfitting.

Hoping to have the new one before Feb, need it for our annual recertifications.

[SuperMac]

I remember them, didn't know why they were called 'noddy bikes' though. That's another bit of trivia to file away, thanks.

IIRC it was because riders couldn't salute senior officers they were permitted to nod instead.

[unstuck]

IIRC it was because riders couldn't salute senior officers they were permitted to nod instead.

Come on now, you read that in the pic at the top of the page didn't you?:msn-wink:

[scumdog]

No, I'm afraid I don't.

They were known as "The silent grey fellow' or 'the grey ghost' or something similar due to their silence.

[SuperMac]

Come on now, you read that in the pic at the top of the page didn't you?:msn-wink:

I posted from my phone - it would had to have been read out for me to know what it said!

[Waihou Thumper]

Was it the smell of burning or was your bum getting warm or was it parked and then caught alight?
Always an issue with the electrics hidden, pays to look and inspect frequently for chafing, rubbing etc.
My Motobatt posts can come loose with vibration, nice batteries but you got to be aware!
Good luck on the new ride :)

[rustic101]

Best replacement option:

Two wheels, handle bar, man ooo ver raaa Billy T, disco lights and a sound system everything you ever wanted for ChCh - No?



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and to catch those that exceed the machines 21kph use this tactical option...


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:rolleyes:

[G4L4XY]

I waved out to a couple of bikie cops as I was heading out of Whangamata one time...bastards didn't even acknowledge me.

[rastuscat]

Our cunning plan to get 56 replaced has paid off. Torching the 2007 R1200RT-P back in August has finally paid off, as I rode the new 2013 R1200RT-P (DOHC this one) back from Wellytown today.

30 kgs lighter (the bike, not me), handles and accelerates beautifully. Nothing uncivilized, just predictable power and handling.

Cool. See yaz out there, Cantabrians.

[tigertim20]

Our cunning plan to get 56 replaced has paid off. Torching the 2007 R1200RT-P back in August has finally paid off, as I rode the new 2013 R1200RT-P (DOHC this one) back from Wellytown today.

30 kgs lighter (the bike, not me), handles and accelerates beautifully. Nothing uncivilized, just predictable power and handling.

Cool. See yaz out there, Cantabrians.

does this one come with an extinguisher as standard equipment?:shifty:

[Gremlin]

Our cunning plan to get 56 replaced has paid off. Torching the 2007 R1200RT-P back in August has finally paid off, as I rode the new 2013 R1200RT-P (DOHC this one) back from Wellytown today.

30 kgs lighter (the bike, not me), handles and accelerates beautifully. Nothing uncivilized, just predictable power and handling.
Noice :lol: Just remember you can't do that every week aye? It's a special method...

Would be interested to know if the transmission ratio is lower in this one, ie, you can do a slower speed before needing the clutch.

[rastuscat]

Noice :lol: Just remember you can't do that every week aye? It's a special method...

Would be interested to know if the transmission ratio is lower in this one, ie, you can do a slower speed before needing the clutch.

Actually feels like it could use another gear at cruising speed. I looked for 6th a few times when already in 6th.

Will comment on it again after a few rides. And after my guys have their time on it.

[willytheekid]

Our cunning plan to get 56 replaced has paid off. Torching the 2007 R1200RT-P back in August has finally paid off, as I rode the new 2013 R1200RT-P (DOHC this one) back from Wellytown today.

30 kgs lighter (the bike, not me), handles and accelerates beautifully. Nothing uncivilized, just predictable power and handling.

Cool. See yaz out there, Cantabrians.

Nice one Ras, great to see the fleet back up to strength :niceone: (nothing better than seeing a cunning plan pay off)

I found this video review of the bike: (Yank version)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tEPIcmtOO4

...Look forward to your ride review of the new toy (30kg lighter!!, thats a hell of alot of weight to loose:yes:...did they ditch the donut storage? :killingme)

ps...can we have a go?:eek:

[rastuscat]

The one in the vid is the old model. I have a personal one of those.

in 2010 they went to DOHC, and that's the model we have now, except it's a 2013.

The bigger differences are


Lighter
More oomph
different lights and siren aka bells and whistles
heated seat
Traction control
Better enforcement switch gear


The next gen has water cooling, and hasn't been released yet. The one we have now is a new model, but the water cooled one is a game changer, when it arrives.

[rastuscat]

ps...can we have a go?:eek:

It's too Cherman for you.

[blackdog]

The one in the vid is the old model. I have a personal one of those.

in 2010 they went to DOHC, and that's the model we have now, except it's a 2013.

The bigger differences are


Lighter
More oomph
different lights and siren aka bells and whistles
heated seat
Traction control
Better enforcement switch gear


The next gen has water cooling, and hasn't been released yet. The one we have now is a new model, but the water cooled one is a game changer, when it arrives.

Brakes are 'sposed to be pretty good too.

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[DMNTD]

Cool. See yaz out there, Cantabrians.

Awesomeness....feel free to wave out, only :niceone:

[Madness]

heated seat




I would have thought the seat was pretty toasty on the old one, if only on the final ride...

[EJK]

The next gen has water cooling, and hasn't been released yet. The one we have now is a new model, but the water cooled one is a game changer, when it arrives.

Built in sprinklers eh? Not bad!

[rastuscat]

The H2O cooled ones might become steam driven, if we get our way.......

[Drew]

Brakes are 'sposed to be pretty good too.

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[Brett]

I walked around a bit that day and said to people "It'll buff out".

Basically, I needed a laugh, coz it felt pretty shithouse looking after a bike for 6 years then seeing it go that way.

Here's a pic of the same spot on my personal R1200RT.

287333

Where the red lead runs adjacent to the frame cross member, that's where the short happened on the work bike.

Note that on my one, there's a small piece of insulation where the cable gets close to the frame. Maybe VMW knew it was a problem by 2009, the year my one was built.

For the techies, the battery was a BMW factory one, about 12 months old. Don't blame the battery, it was the cable chafing on the frame.

Still feeling pretty shithouse about it actually, like I've lost a friend.

Can I ask respectfully, if you ride the R1200RT daily for work why you would own the same bike as a personal ride? I mean, I know that they are a pretty good bike, but wouldn't you have something different for bit of a change when riding for leisure?

Also - are the cop bikes not like the sergeant cars having locked firearms and ammunition in/on them? If they are...that could have made the fire a fair bit worse.

Glad to see you have a new ride now though :)