About to Buy an ex Police Transalp

[truska]

I am about to purchase an ex Police Transalp (PSNI) and was wondering if there is anything in particular I need to be aware of when looking and test riding the bike later this week.
It is a 1999 model, came out of Police service last Autumn, has done about 22,000 miles.
As I am new to biking, this will be my first bike, any help and advice would be most welcome.

Thanks

David

[JAK]

David
I can't give any particular advice. A friend knew of two that were being removed from service last year that had been in the county Antrim area. I do know that they are generally well serviced and that according to my Honda dealer this is done in house.
I am curious as to how you get to buy one of these? Is there an auction or some sort of press release?
I have no doubt you will enjoy the bike.

regards
JAk

[Tikka]

With a police bike the service will be ok, they don't fool around with that. I'm not aware how the UK police ride there bikes but the dutch police bikers give the bikes a hard time now and then.

[truska]

Thanks for that info

Jak
Not sure how you find them as they come out of service, This one may be one of the ones you mention and being moved on again.

Tikka
I am lead to believe the, like the Dutch, the bikes are well serviced and looked after but not sure how much "abuse" they get. I have been told that generally they are well ridden and not abused !

Thanks again for the info and reassurance.

David

[Fatjohn]

I'd say they'd be well looked after. The only problem you may have will be that there might be holes left in the fairing from all the lights and sirens and stuff.

Bet you'll be able to get a bargain!

[robelst]

holes left in the fairing from all the lights and sirens and stuff.

...and bullets

I had an ex-police BMW R80 once, it was in excellent nick yet cheap. I am sure this Transalp has a good chance to be a good buy as well.

[Tikka]

only problem you may have will be that there might be holes left in the fairing from all the lights and sirens and stuff.

Are they taking them off What a shame, that are practical extra's

[truska]

Thanks guys - bought the bike today - It has obviously been used in all weather and has a few holes where blue lights, siren etc were but nothing that will annoy me too much.

Seems that the engine has been well looked after, as was expected with such a bike.

Will do the job as this is my 1st bike and will allow me to accompany my wife on her Hornet, albeit a mile or two behind maybe!!!!!!!

[JAK]

Dear Truska

Excellent and enjoy you will catch her in the bends hopefully!

Regards
JAk

[paultheold]

All you have to do now is try ride like the Police do, I have ridden with them and personally find them excellent riders.