FLHTP - Electra Glide

Deleted account 210604001 · Jan 3, 2016

Is it just me... love the classic looks of this (ok the lights need to be sorted to be non coloured if they actually work). They also have a road king version, but I love the clean lines and simplicity of this. (It would go lovely with a 'Polite' vest...)

http://www.maidstoneharleydavidson....DAVIDSON-FLHTP- Police Electr-1690cc/0169.htm

RBW.

Nice 'n' Fat · Jan 3, 2016

Aren't the Police bikes supposed to have a bit more oomph than stock machines?

oblertone · Jan 3, 2016

Nice 'n' Fat said:
Aren't the Police bikes supposed to have a bit more oomph than stock machines?

Well the one on test at Euston Traffic Garage back in the 90's didn't have much in the way of oomph, even compared to the r80's it was up against.

Lord Snooty · Jan 3, 2016

I just hate that handlebar mounted front fairing, ugly and has not changed for 50 years.

Doris · Jan 3, 2016

Lord Snooty said:
I just hate that handlebar mounted front fairing, ugly and has not changed for 50 years.

Philistine.......

oblertone · Jan 3, 2016

Pingu said:
Philistine.......

Even Philistines are right sometimes

Dozer · Jan 3, 2016

Makes them very ungainly, I like the road king better.

jackassdave · Jan 3, 2016

i like the seat

Nice 'n' Fat · Jan 3, 2016

Lord Snooty said:
I just hate that handlebar mounted front fairing, ugly and has not changed for 50 years.

But that's the best bit

Tricky · Jan 3, 2016

Prefer the Sheriff moniker RK myself as its more Wild West/cowboy orientated and could imagine riding one whilst carrying a firearm.

The batwing faring is a thing of wonderment on the touring models. It just works. :thumb2

Doris · Jan 3, 2016

Dozer said:
Makes them very ungainly, I like the road king better.

Pah.......when doing miles, they work way better than RK....I have both....and the 'glide is the first choice for distance/ shitty weather....

Doris · Jan 3, 2016

oblertone said:
Even Philistines are right sometimes

Pfffftttt........

Deleted account 210604001 · Jan 3, 2016

Thats really useful, havent tried an Electra glide yet so wasnt sure how useful the fairing is. I had to check diffs between Road King and Electra and it pretty much seems to be the fairing.

I havent found any major differences in the police bikes other than the wiring, urban rumour is that the higher output engines when tested go to the police bikes but this may just be rumour.

I dont need a pillion, so am really warming to this.

RBW.

Tricky said:
Prefer the Sheriff moniker RK myself as its more Wild West/cowboy orientated and could imagine riding one whilst carrying a firearm.

The batwing faring is a thing of wonderment on the touring models. It just works.

Pingu said:
Pah.......when doing miles, they work way better than RK....I have both....and the 'glide is the first choice for distance/ shitty weather....

Melch · Jan 3, 2016

I looked at an ex-po-leece Road King some years ago. What put me off was the high output alternator that was in the right hand pannier (to power the wah-wahs, lights and radio etc.) Also there was a quick release catch on top of the left pannier to presumably allow quick access to a shooter thereby facilitating indiscriminate shooting of black people whilst on the move. New panniers and all the wiring agro (removal of alternator) put me off. It was also covered in sugary doughnut and coffee stains.

Another consideration which may or may not bother you is that you will look like you have just lost your way from a Gay Pride/Mardi Gras Carnival whenever out on it...oh, and everyone will call you 'Ponch'.

Seawolf · Jan 3, 2016

I was taken by the look of the RK Police bike as well and I'm picking one up in March. The batwing fairing on the Glide version does work much better than the RK type, especially with the front vent open, but I just liked the look of the RK more. The Dealer has to change the blue/red lights to clear ones, but they still flash alternately so probably not legal to use.

Here's a link to the latest HD Police brochure

jackassdave · Jan 3, 2016

Melch said:
I looked at an ex-po-leece Road King some years ago. What put me off was the high output alternator that was in the right hand pannier (to power the wah-wahs, lights and radio etc.) Also there was a quick release catch on top of the left pannier to presumably allow quick access to a shooter thereby facilitating indiscriminate shooting of black people whilst on the move. New panniers and all the wiring agro (removal of alternator) put me off. It was also covered in sugary doughnut and coffee stains.

Another consideration which may or may not bother you is that you will look like you have just lost your way from a Gay Pride Carnival whenever out on it...oh, and everyone will call you 'Ponch'.

i loved that show

jackassdave · Jan 3, 2016

here you go

Melch · Jan 3, 2016

jackass dave said:
here you go

...and there you have it!

Deleted account 210604001 · Jan 3, 2016

Your not helping

And thank you :beerjug:

Seawolf said:
I was taken by the look of the RK Police bike as well and I'm picking one up in March. The batwing fairing on the Glide version does work much better than the RK type, especially with the front vent open, but I just liked the look of the RK more. The Dealer has to change the blue/red lights to clear ones, but they still flash alternately so probably not legal to use.

Here's a link to the latest HD Police brochure

Deleted account 210604001 · Jan 3, 2016

I LOVED that show.

jackass dave said:
here you go

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