ChurchBuilder Posted April 18, 2008 #1 Posted April 18, 2008 I ran across this while surfing. http://www.govdeals.com/eas/itmDisplay.cfm?itemID=11&acctID=1589 Ad says 1984 but it sure looks newer than a 1985. I didn't know they made Venture police bikes.
StuD Posted April 18, 2008 #2 Posted April 18, 2008 86 or newer the bags & the fact its a 1300. :canada:
juggler Posted April 19, 2008 #4 Posted April 19, 2008 All I want to know is can I keep the paint job? Maybe I'll get some respect from cagers while riding.
Squidley Posted April 19, 2008 #5 Posted April 19, 2008 Is it just me or does all the info not add up Don't smell right to me
juggler Posted April 19, 2008 #6 Posted April 19, 2008 Is it just me or does all the info not add up Don't smell right to me What do you expect, the owners are crooks (you know, the Government).
Squidley Posted April 19, 2008 #7 Posted April 19, 2008 What do you expect, the owners are crooks (you know, the Government). Yeah I know, but atleast get the damn year and cc's right....I know I know
86er Posted April 19, 2008 #8 Posted April 19, 2008 I may try to take a look at that one. I've thought about a black and white paint job for the Road Sofa.
DragonRider Posted April 19, 2008 #9 Posted April 19, 2008 How about we go check it out together, I might be interested in it......... I may try to take a look at that one. I've thought about a black and white paint job for the Road Sofa.
Condor Posted April 19, 2008 #10 Posted April 19, 2008 Wish I were closer. There'd be at least 3 of us checking it out. That is cool.....
Venturous Randy Posted April 19, 2008 #11 Posted April 19, 2008 Obviously there is no title. Jerry Why do think it does not have a title? Did I miss something? RandyA
juggler Posted April 19, 2008 #12 Posted April 19, 2008 Why do think it does not have a title? Did I miss something? RandyA My guess is that if they had the title they would have posted the correct info about the bike.
BradT Posted April 20, 2008 #13 Posted April 20, 2008 :rotf:Hey I thought Don wanted a white one so don't out bid him> Brad
86er Posted April 20, 2008 #14 Posted April 20, 2008 How about we go check it out together, I might be interested in it......... We may do that, Lew. Oops! I just saw that the bid is over $1.5K so I guess I'm out!
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 21, 2008 #15 Posted April 21, 2008 Hmmm.... Something fishy there. Now...it looks like a nice bike, but normally a cop bike that is resold will have all the police decals removed, and that bike doesnt seem to have any pursuit lights, or radio gear, or sirens...I know that stuff could have been removed, but then if they did that, why would they leave the 'POLICE' signage on it? Nomally, police bikes are used for traffic enforcement, and secondarily, escort/parade duty. And the low mileage...makes me wonder if maybe it was used ONLY for something like parade duty, funeral escorts, or maybe meter maid duty...something like that. Cop bikes normally see around 10,000-15,000 miles per year in actual use...depending on the prevailing local weather in the winter months. Maybe it was some kind of one-off that the department was testing back in the day. I dont know if Yamaha ever certified its bikes for police duty, and those requirements for most departments are very strict. Oh well...looks to be in good shape.
hipshot Posted April 21, 2008 #16 Posted April 21, 2008 Hmmm.... Something fishy there. Now...it looks like a nice bike, but normally a cop bike that is resold will have all the police decals removed, and that bike doesnt seem to have any pursuit lights, or radio gear, or sirens...I know that stuff could have been removed, but then if they did that, why would they leave the 'POLICE' signage on it? Nomally, police bikes are used for traffic enforcement, and secondarily, escort/parade duty. And the low mileage...makes me wonder if maybe it was used ONLY for something like parade duty, funeral escorts, or maybe meter maid duty...something like that. Cop bikes normally see around 10,000-15,000 miles per year in actual use...depending on the prevailing local weather in the winter months. Maybe it was some kind of one-off that the department was testing back in the day. I dont know if Yamaha ever certified its bikes for police duty, and those requirements for most departments are very strict. Oh well...looks to be in good shape. brian: rattlesnake and bisquit, both members here, have "kz1000 police specials", with ALL the insignias and lights and sirens ,on them. they were bought from a local police dept, at aution, and are perfectly legal to ride on the street. just jt
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 21, 2008 #17 Posted April 21, 2008 brian: rattlesnake and bisquit, both members here, have "kz1000 police specials", with ALL the insignias and lights and sirens ,on them. they were bought from a local police dept, at aution, and are perfectly legal to ride on the street. just jt Yep...well exceptions DO exist...thats why I said NORMALLY. It does vary by jursidiction. NORMALLY, a department ( or the servicing dealer) will remove that stuff. But yes, it actually IS legal in most places to drive/ride a vehicle with 'police' written on it...as long as you dont actually IMPERSONATE a police officer...such as trying to stop violators and such. And MOST departments require the emergency equipment to be removed, such as pursuit lites and sirens. My point was whether this particular bike was ever actually used in police duty. If so, then apparently Yamaha made the bike to the departments specs, which would probably render it quite valuable, at least for a collector, as opposed to someone who just painted it up that way, impersonated a cop, got arrested, then had his bike impounded, and later auctioned. But thanks for the info...I'll be watchin for a kz1000 'CHPS' bike on our meet-n-eats!!
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