What did you do on or to your other bike part 2

[Gone in 60]

My boss asked me to put my thoughts down so we can form a procedure manual for riders as we bring more people on board.

My first thought is, keep it as clear and concise as possible.  Inevitably it will grow over time and become increasingly constraining, so don't kill the honeymoon phase too early.  I love the high-vis bike and wish you and the company the best.

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I thought the CB1100 felt nimble after riding the big yellow machine... with all of its weight way down low, the NC750X feels like a large bicycle in comparison, especially when moving it around in the garage.

Has the boss considered whether blood delivery really requires such a large bike?  It certainly has presence on the road in that size and color, but I wonder if a bike half the size might do just as well.

Thanks, Lunchbag. As for the procedure manual, both the boss and I are "checklist people". I like to work with procedures and enjoy coming up with lists like this. The boss is a pilot... his version is very granular. "Put key in." We'll no doubt come up with something that makes the most sense.

As for the BMW, I see the reason. Every other word the boss utters is "safety on the road." The BMW RTP was made to ply through heavy traffic and get noticed doing it. I'm enjoying the tall riding position. It's covered in crash bars. If the bike tipped over, no part of the engine or bodywork would touch the ground. Also, it can carry a lot of stuff. The huge Pelican box on the back carries the medical samples, but we're also required to carry HAZMAT cleanup gear. There's no reason why anything should spill, but if it does, we're carrying cleanup supplies, goggles, gloves, etc. There's also paperwork, other stuff, and a little room leftover for me to pack a lunch and layers of clothing to add or shed during the day as temps get warmer or colder. This bike is made to carry a lot of stuff.

Comfort is also a big factor. The RTP is made to be ridden all day. I logged nearly 200 miles yesterday, and when I got home, I wasn't fatigued in the least. First thing I did was jump on one of my bikes and head to a park to work on my computer. 

The RTPs are fairly bulletproof, albeit with BMW's over-complicated electronics, and used police bikes are pretty cheap. The livery decal kits that are made in Europe are pre-cut for the BMW, and that's the look the boss is going for. 

Plus, heck, he just loves BMWs. His daily commuter to his office is a GSA. 

I'm not complaining!