Subject: RE: Police bikes
Author: Tom Bowes
Date: May 14, 2002, 5:47 PM
Post ID: 1710256538
Kevin Graf wrote:
| Didn't police specials have right hand shift? Plus I thought that there were dealers that imported "police" bikes that were sold for civilian use. Were those the extact same as the copper's? |
Kev,
I'm not going to claim that I know about every variant of the police
models (that's Mark's job), but I've never seen one with a right-hand
('er foot) shift. Basically, they were set up to be as close as possible
to the Harley FLH cop bikes in their layout, supposedly so that the
officers wouldn't have to relearn the Guzzi layout when moving between
HD's and Guzzis.
The Guzzi cop sidestand (which is still featured on many of today's
models) and the footboards have "Hogley" written all over 'em. seems the
Berliners knew something about the philosophy of "don't argue, just give
the customers what they want".
BTW, are you coming to the MichiGuzzi Four County Ride on August 25?
We're planning on starting in Mt. Clemens and ending up at my place 150
miles later for a cookout and cheap beer. Don't worry, none of the
riding will be in the Mojo, so you can leave your weapons at home.
Tom
Shelby Township, MI
Early '70 Ambo
1980 G5
1982 V50III