HSE New Paramedic Motorcycle

[w00kie]

More odd police bikes

Found a couple more...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhennessy/5669151091/" title="IMG_7781 by DenisHennessy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5669151091_c672a3f89d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_7781"></a>

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[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Feckin' crazy choice of bike, monstrous heavy bastard things. How many Deauvilles could have been bought for the price of one? Was this the last joke of the HSE on the way out?

 

[B Murr]

I work in the HSE myself. I cant believe this bike, is it a set up. Was the bike just tarted up with stickers for a charity ride?

 

[Deleted User O]

compliments chips, .

Thought CHiPs rode Kwaka's

 

[Spear Ruler]

I work in the HSE myself. I cant believe this bike, is it a set up. Was the bike just tarted up with stickers for a charity ride?

No it is the real deal.

THe bike passed us with 'blues and twos'. The Paramedic was answering a call in the shopping centre.

 

[B Murr]

No it is the real deal.

THe bike passed us with 'blues and twos'. The Paramedic was answering a call in the shopping centre.

I would love to know the answers to these questions

1- What was the criteria used to determine what a suitable bike was for a paramedic?
2-How does this criteria compare with that used in other countries such as France, Uk etc.
3- Did a commitee or an individual make the decision. If an individual are they themselves a Harley rider, if a commitee then is there a motorcyclist amongst them and if so what brand of bike do they ride.
4- What relationship does the harley agent/supplier have with the person(s) who made the decision, this information to include any discounts, freebies etc offerred to the HSE bods.

I should say that it may well be that a Harley is an exemplary choice of machine for the job, after all the regular ambulances are pretty sedate creatures. I've never even ridden one myself, I've only felt their vibrations or seen them vibrating while at traffic lights in front of me and I'm not sure that such vibes would be great for a defibrillator or other electrical medical gear on board. And for all I know the bike may even have been donated or supplied at very low price.

 

[GerryC]

I would love to know the answers to these questions

1- What was the criteria used to determine what a suitable bike was for a paramedic?
2-How does this criteria compare with that used in other countries such as France, Uk etc.
3- Did a commitee or an individual make the decision. If an individual are they themselves a Harley rider, if a commitee then is there a motorcyclist amongst them and if so what brand of bike do they ride.
4- What relationship does the harley agent/supplier have with the person(s) who made the decision, this information to include any discounts, freebies etc offerred to the HSE bods..............

Submit the questions to the HSE under FOI (Freedom Of Information).

 

[SHORTLEGS]

I should say that it may well be that a Harley is an exemplary choice of machine for the job, after all the regular ambulances are pretty sedate creatures. I've never even ridden one myself, I've only felt their vibrations or seen them vibrating while at traffic lights in front of me and I'm not sure that such vibes would be great for a defibrillator or other electrical medical gear on board.

I've ridden a few Harleys in the States and I found the vibrations at about 80 mph to be unpleasant and maybe destructive. Maybe they'll never be used at that speed

 

[Damien]

I rode a brand new Electra Glide about 6 weeks ago in the U.S. for about 400 miles. I was very surprised how good it was. ( although riding a 25 year old R80 g/s is what I was comparing it to)

Vibration at all speeds was almost non existent and the torque was huge. Surprisingly the handling was good (in Florida) I really enjoyed it, but I would not want it as my daily transport in Ireland.

It will be interesting to hear what a skilled rider will say of it in 12 months.

 

[batandball617]

Harley's for Rapid response? Wouldn't be on my list of bikes that are quick, handle supremely and stop on a penny. Good luck with that one, More gradual response me thinks. At least I'd be able to get both feet down!

 

[STUBBS]

bet youd be filled with confidence knowing one of them was enroute

 

[bogman]

Seems to be a problem with a some Harleys

Some Harley Motorcycles Plagued By 'Death Wobble'
Riders Blame Design Of Certain Models

Court cases against the company have centered on these bikes: the Road King, Ultra Classic, the Electra Glide and FLH series. The suits focus on their patented design for keeping the engine mounted to the frame of the bike. Critics argue the system is susceptible to a side-to-side motion, causing a wobble

Steering head bearings issue, riding without both hands on the handlebars, possible tire issues, one thing for sure if you own one of the above bikes make sure its well serviced, same could be said for a lot of bikes if they are neglected

http://www.kpho.com/news/27917754/detail.html


Not to mind the dork in the start of this video highlighting the issue when he says

I like it just because its a Harley Davidson

http://www.kpho.com/local-video/index.html?grabnetworks_video_id=4697488



Problem there for sure

 

[patzx12]

This one for sale Galway, Nthing to do with me but a bike that clears the road ahead of you

 

[Damien]

bet youd be filled with confidence knowing one of them was enroute

When you are lying on the road in a heap, knowing ANYTHING is on the way is a relief. DAMHIK

 

[Ravenbyrne]

When you are lying on the road in a heap, knowing ANYTHING is on the way is a relief. DAMHIK

HHHmmmmmm I agree Damien