Casper Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I have a hard time justifying a motorcycle for police duties in the northern states when they can't be used all year long. From limited yearly duty to officer safety I can't see how they are needed. A cruiser can be used as a weapon, not so much with a bike. A lot of stops require a cruiser on scene for transport of drivers who are illegal and most departments won't chase over 100 MPH. A skilled driver in a cruiser with lights on should be able to keep up with any motorcycle if the chase stays inside pursuit speeds, outside of pursuit speeds who cares if your vehicle can keep up, you’re not chasing anyway.You obviously don't spend much time in Columbus. CPD rides year round, even in the snow. Can't do that on a sportbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 You can. I do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 You can. I do...Maybe it's not a cruiser/sportbike thing... maybe it's just a vtwin thing then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El capitan Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 You obviously don't spend much time in Columbus. CPD rides year round, even in the snow. Can't do that on a sportbike.The detail shop I used to work at in clintonville cleaned a sheriffs bike all the time in the winter. Heated glove grips and a set of coverall type winter gear was all he had. Kinda crazy when the temps really dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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