09-13-2019, 01:39 AM
Funny about the highway patrol comments. in many areas of Southern California, especially around me, I'm seeing more new CHP and LAPD Harleys replacing BMW R1200RTP bikes. Speaking with some motor officers at the local Starbucks, some have told me they like the new bikes, some miss the Beemers. One told me the reason was the higher repair and maintenance costs on BMWs considering the type of riding required of a police officer, which was putting premature wear on the clutches. If it's the air cooled models, replacement requires splitting the bike, so I could understand that.