BMW 1200 RT P (Police Spec) Blood Bike

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BMW 1200 RT P (Police Spec) Blood Bike - Ride and Review

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Cornwall Blood Bikes (CBB) is very dear to RiderCamTV’s hearts. Both Mark and Toby volunteer their spare time and have been part of CBB for some time now.
As Toby collected a new addition to CBB’s fleet, we did a review about the bike and blood bikes.
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@Blueknight-il9nc Жыл бұрын

I’m from the USA. I came across your video to get a review about the RTP because I just bought a 2015 RTP. Thank you for the review but most of all I learned about the blood bikes. Much respect to you and to the many volunteers that help save lives.

@RiderCamTV Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words buddy. Ride safe :)

@michaelpage2151 3 жыл бұрын

hats off to all you guys and girls on blood bikes. Typical UK. absolutely couldn't run without charity/volunteers. All weathers, day and night. Chapeau, (highest compliment in pedal cycling/racing world)!!!

@brendanmchugh6440 7 жыл бұрын

genuine hero's each and every one of you , keep safe

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Brendan Mc Hugh that's so kind thank you matey :)

@kenessex528 2 жыл бұрын

God bless all of you

@albertol1529 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. It’s awful that we count on the decency and generosity of so many in this country yet there’s always money for things that no-one needs except those chasing profit.

@platypushatstand 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the commentary and description of blood bikers. When you mentioned you are unpaid couriers, I realised that you are like the RNLI as you each have your own day job and commit this service to others. Well done 👍

@RiderCamTV 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words buddy.. we love it too :)

@chuckwilson2301 20 күн бұрын

Seen those bikes running code 3 ( lights and sirens) in the UK while visiting from the USA. Cool response units.

@johndivit5869 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Matey! You guys deserve a medal as big as a dustbin lid!!!!!! Wish I could still ride.

@digger8180 5 жыл бұрын

Hats off.

@matttownsend1652 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Massive shout out to all you blood bikers out there!!! 👏👏👏

@TheDervMan 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so in awe of Bloodbikers, thank you! Like I mentioned on your FB page earlier this is a goal of mine, I need to stop faffing around and get on with it! I had no idea the frames are weighted on the P spec bikes, fascinating stuff. Your best video yet.

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+DervMan thank you so much for those comments mate, they mean a lot. Will be interested to hear when your a blood biker :)

@judgedredd49 4 жыл бұрын

Some years ago some other bikes were found to be unstable at higher speeds due to all the weight and the balance of equipment on them. Those bikes were taken off the road and sold off. I suppose BMW have looked at this problem and fixed it by adding extra notional weightings. The problem that BMW faced is that at slow escort speeds the air cooled versions did overheat and they got over that by introducing water cooled versions which have proved even more popular than the air cooled versions.

@kaiserswaghelmii9361 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ̶b̶e̶a̶c̶o̶n̶ ̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ Helmet holder! And thanks for the review. Great job.

@garysmythe9545 7 жыл бұрын

A great video and insight into the blood bike service. Didn't know that such an important service was provided entirely by volunteers - true assets each and every one of you.

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Gary Smythe thanks for the kind words :)

@ReferenceFidelityComponents Жыл бұрын

You were one of the inspirations for me to volunteer. Just starting on my blood biker journey now and look forward to giving something back.

@RiderCamTV 11 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s amazing. You will love it. Ride safe buddy

@petermorse8149 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing ! It's only 6 people ? who are on the design team who know what to design for.they think of almost everything . Lovely. I love (really enjoy) my '05 r1200 gs. "Brilliant" . Red ,yellow, blue, move over.

@tesco3381 4 жыл бұрын

brilliant service .need more people like you. take my hat off to you

@richardsherwin3259 6 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Well done! I’m just looking at re-joining our local advanced rider group and getting my advanced test and join the blood bikers too. All the best, safe riding!

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Hey matey. Thanks for the kind words. Safe riding ;)

@richardsherwin3259 5 жыл бұрын

RiderCamTV just re-watching your clip. 😉 By the way.....I passed. Got a RoSPA Silver and am now going to do the IAM. See what I get with that. I’ve been in touch with our local Blood Bikers. Just trying to get started 👍

@spikey2740 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. And they provide a very useful service as well. Too bad they or similar organizations aren't operating in lots of other countries. Perhaps some day.

@Null-zp3or 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy the video here. Great shout out to a great service.

@davidgruver8153 7 жыл бұрын

Great video and great information. Go blood bikes! Thanks

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+David Gruver thanks matey. :)

@lynsmith1096 7 жыл бұрын

Great review and insight to the Blood Bike service also I have a friend who is part of the Blood Bikes in my area South Wales

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Lyn Smith excellent stuff and thanks for the kind words. We certainly love being part of such a great service :)

@markbarton6845 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! Probably the best review I’ve seen on a motorcycle.

@pauldavison7105 3 жыл бұрын

The noises of a siren are called yelps and wails. Wails are long tones in open traffic. Short peak tones in traffic are yelps. Decades ago that used to be written on siren buttons.

@More-Space-In-Ear 6 жыл бұрын

All heroes...thank you 🏆👍🏼😊

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Fanx buddy :)

@terrystephens1102 3 жыл бұрын

A fantastic service 😃👌👌👌❤️

@mrr9789 7 жыл бұрын

Hi mate What an excellent video my friend, and well informative about the "Blood Bike" service, that I'm sure a lot of people didn't know about. Credit to you my friend! Take care and ride safe.

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, thank you so much for those kind words... Was great to get our newest edition to our fleet today on such a beautiful day too! and what better way to enjoy it but to make a video about it :)

@mrr9789 7 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more Sir! The weather has been fantastic today for bikes. I live up on the North York Moors, and the air has been alive with the sound of AFTER MARKET PIPES! lol. CLASS!

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Ian Rochester excellent. What a sound :)

@andrewtofts7884 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Toby, I do it in Lincolnshire.

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Tofts thanks matey. Amazing to be part of something so great. Keep those wheels turning and ride safe :)

@OVB_NL 6 жыл бұрын

Great video...was searching more info about the bikes and am now looking at my local blood bike group at volunteer info. Keep up the great work!

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Oliver, thanks for the kind words. It’s a great thing to do for your community as well as yourself. Great fun with lovely people and all for an extremely good purpose :) Enjoy and ride safe :)

@OVB_NL 6 жыл бұрын

RiderCamTV Can I ask if this is your bike or the organisation’s? I read that most people use their own - does that mean you can have all the livery but still also use it for personal use? I assume the blue lights are only for company bikes? 😄

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

In Cornwall the organisation owns them. You would not be able to have the livery or blue lights and sirens on a personal bike as it breaches road legislation. They do use their own bikes for blood work although the national association of blood bikes (NABB) is very keen to remove the use of personal bikes and only use liveried ones. Hope this helps

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

It’s the organisations, they do use their own bikes but the national association of blood bikes are moving away from this. Also you can’t have the livery or emergency lights on a private bike as it breaches road legislation etc. Hope this helps :)

@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR 6 жыл бұрын

Great review of a super bike - stay safe

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Ride safe :)

@donkeydigger3541 5 жыл бұрын

Good review, enjoy watching all your videos. Have looked into Blood Bikes before and would be good to see a video about it, what it's actually like, training, typical oncall rota and process etc. Keep up the good work. Ps. Loved your video about being a tour guide, this is an ambition of mine and currently looking into the IAM and ROSPA to turn the dream into reality. Cheers

@RiderCamTV 5 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy, thanks for the kind words. We love making them and glad your enjoying the videos. Will look to do a video about being a Bloodbiker and what it involves etc soon. IAM and RoSPA are great things to do, not only for the riding but also for the friends you will make while doing them. Best of luck buddy. Ride Safe :)

@bharatc.sampat6406 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks. Great Great

@MrHugawa 6 жыл бұрын

nicely done...great job!!

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

+Hug awa thanks matey

@marwanmahmud 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video mate! Yes i've been wondering what blood bike is all about, and now i had some basic understanding about what it is and it's operation.. I've never seen anything like this in my home country (Malaysia) and would love to see this community service to be available here as well.. I'm a Motorcycle Instructor and i love doing charity job for my community.. This is certainly a good option.. Just want to know more about blood bike services.. Well done and cheers mate ;-)

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Marwan Mahmud thanks for your kind words. We are very proud to be part of it.

@Richibald1 4 ай бұрын

What about some enterprising individual 3D printing a plastic guard for the crankcase. Hunch that guy could make some spare change especially if it prevents corrosion 🤔 Great video 👍

@MillfieldWheels 5 жыл бұрын

Firstly before I get flamed, I think the blood bike volunteers do a great job. I just wonder why in areas away from the major cities they use bikes? A few people I know do blood bike work in the S Yorks area. They work the nights and weekends and I have asked why do you go out in all weathers on probably the most dangerous powered vehicle, a motorcycle, when you could do the same job in a little Fiat Panda and keep dry and safe and arrive within seconds of a motorcycle? None have ever had a "blues and twos" situation, they have to keep to the speed limits, etc., etc. fuel consumption is probably worse than a small car and insurance is probably higher. Flameproofs on, go for it!

@iansomers376 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, the answer to your question is simply, Cornwall is a deceptive County to look at on a map or atlas. There's only only one real major spinal trunk road through the county, ie the A30. Most other roads between a myriad of small towns are 'small' A roads and B roads and they are actually very busy as car and bike bike ownership is a bigger in Cornwall than you might think. Fine in out of season motoring when the normal population of the County is going about its busines, but the agricultural community's habit of using tractors on the public highway regularly is a nuisance if you're driving about but on bikes you have the advantage. Then in the holiday season the 550 000 local population swells to 5 million , and the reason we use BMW's is because they can cover huge mileages, and taking detours to get between jobs becomes a breeze on a bike and the extra mileage can be covered easily. In a County like Cornwall the hospitals are also quite spread out. Smaller capacity motorcycles would not stand up to being taken up the M5 motorway to our exchange point with other blood bike groups three times a night as has happened on some occasions. The M5 is 130 miles away from our furthest west hospital. Blood Bike riding is not about nipping in and out of traffic as fast as you possibly can to get from A to B, it is about riding smoothly, quickly, up to the speed limits , in the safest way ensure safe transit of the items beings carried. It is also a Blood Bikes aim to promote motorcycling in a positive light and to encourage safe riding and rider development with various training organisations.

@robincarter5571 6 жыл бұрын

Good video, but i must put you right on one thing if the dip beam bulb fails the bike automatically puts one of the main beam on ( i own 2016 rt ) serv member OBM

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Hey matey. Thanks for the kind words and info :) Ride safe buddy

@Chainman1957 6 жыл бұрын

my wife is a midwife in local ommunity, They Do A fantastic Job,

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Agreed, they are fab, as are midwives too. It a joint effort :)

@darthstemcell Жыл бұрын

How long do you have to be riding before you can join? I assume there is a pre training talk and information time. as don't want to waste time and money training if it isn't right for you.

@RiderCamTV Жыл бұрын

each blood bike charity is different but all will come with an induction of some sort and some training. You need to be an advanced rider to rider for most of them but check with your local charity to see about the length of time you have to have ridden before applying. You won't be wasting their time and at least you will know.

@ashuk33 3 ай бұрын

Firstly thanks for your dedication to helping others. This is a really good video, can I ask, if you become a blood biker, are you blue light trained? And are you allowed to use blue lights when on an emergency job?

@RiderCamTV 3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy. No blue light trained through. Blood bikes but they don’t use them in Cornwall as to be honest there is no need with a bike

@skydog7544 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, does the rider supply the bike? if so can older other models still be used or are there strict limitations on what can be used?

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Keith Allen our group like most have fleet bikes maintained and supplied by the charity but as the geography of our county is so large at present volunteers can use their bikes for most jobs. For some blood jobs the fleet bike has to be used as there are strict guidelines for the securing of blood and breast milk boxes etc. But for samples and equipment volunteers owns bikes can be used providing they can secure items in top boxes or panniers etc :)

@alanhassall 4 жыл бұрын

I have ridden ST1100's and ST1300's and I find the mirrors to only be a problem when I have gear strapped to the back seat. Otherwise, the mirrors view the narrowest part of a rider's body and arms and shoulders do not get in the way.

@GaryFÓBrien 5 жыл бұрын

Lol 4:48 “I haven’t got to move my head”. Never stops! 😂

@northernninjarunner5506 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. Nice bike. Where do you fit the Sat Nav?

@RiderCamTV 5 жыл бұрын

thanks buddy. usually off a ram mount.. we had just collected this one so was fitted after.

@robertbates1079 7 жыл бұрын

hi ridercam tv.. thanks for your reply, it's good that the Cornwall blood bikes are trying to save money but a rt1200 with 70k on it ex police which would have been thrashed around in lower gears all year round wouldn't be cost effective as say a brand new v strom. At least the switch gear and the shock would have been fixed under warranty I suppose. ride safe.

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Robert Bates thanks matey :)

@isaacshaw9067 6 жыл бұрын

That's good

@cjevans62 3 жыл бұрын

Are these bikes ex cop bikes , are they donated to this service, or do pay for the bikes out of your pocket. Are these services all over other than u.k going to look in to this here in Canada. Great video. cheers colin 🍻great service you guys.

@markholroyd5365 Жыл бұрын

When the bikes are bought new the only difference between police, paramedic and blood bike is the colour of the squares. Blue, green or orange. Ride safe

@firstin6264 Жыл бұрын

Who made the rack that goes over the radio box? I’d like to get that piece of kit for my bike. Can you provide a Mayans contact info?

@RiderCamTV Жыл бұрын

we are not sure but if you contact Cornwall Blood Bikes I'm sure they can point you in the right direction

@alangee2200 6 жыл бұрын

So what do the "Professional" driver's of the little red & white NHSBT Blood vans with blue lights do ?

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

They are the daytime couriers I think :)

@just_a_quick_ride Жыл бұрын

Oh, "category" is misspelled on the pannier label. That seems odd.

@markholroyd5365 Жыл бұрын

It’s a UN designated label so that’s an internationally recognised label. Ride safe

@robertbates1079 7 жыл бұрын

Great job and a great service, but one thing that I don't get is as it's run by charity funding why use the most expensive high maintenance machines out there £17k? when you could get 2 or 3 deuvilles which would do the same job and be more reliable and cheaper on tyres and fuel . you 've got to keep to the speed limits right?.

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Robert Bates thanks matey. In cornwall we haven't got new bikes and have second hand bikes, usually ex demonstrators or ex police bikes that keep the cost down. The bmw's we use are tried and tested by emergency services around the globe for reliability and functionality and work really well. For us the other things about buying brand new bikes is that it puts the insurance sky high as insuring for all riders on a 17k bike is extortionate and as we operate totally on donations from the public etc it's really important to ensure we use that money in a sensible way. It's not to say that BMW's will always be the right bikes as we are always looking at different options. As for the high maintenance bikes, when a bike does high high mileage the maintenance is always high as it's constantly being serviced and checked to ensure rider safety :)

@houch7640 6 жыл бұрын

great service. Does anyone in the NABB know if there is a similar scheme in the USA? I can't find any reference to it

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

I did a little research for a friend in Oregon USA, and from NABB it appears that there aren’t blood bikers in the same sense of the word as in the UK. Seems to be a very localised thing depending on where you look as to where they are called the same thing over there or if they exist at all :/

@Budosamurai1 6 жыл бұрын

That was a very good video and a great work that you are doing. I don't think we have something like this in the US. I really liked the luggage rack on the radio box. Can anyone tell me where I can acquire one for my RT-P?

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

hey Jason, thanks for the kind words matey. Unfortunately there isnt anything that we could find out in the US that is similar in service etc. The luggage rack that we had was made for us bespoke so not sure where woud be the best place to point you...

@Budosamurai1 6 жыл бұрын

RiderCamTV I was wondering if your luggage rack on the RT-P was under patent. I would like to fabricate one for my bike. Would you be able to send me more pics of it?

@martynleyfield2941 7 жыл бұрын

Great video I didn't see a sat nav on the bike ? And if you put yourself forward to be a blood biker would you get special training ? Ps. Thanks for you time.

@RiderCamTV 7 жыл бұрын

+Martyn Leyfield hey mate thanks for the kind words. There wasn’t one on that bike but will be fitted. They usually have them on to help with hospital locations etc. You would get training in the specific packaging of medical samples and equipment. In terms of riding, you will need to be either have an advanced licence or be working towards your advanced licence. How this helps :)

@steveannakin7287 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Could you send me a link to the rear rack supplier for the R1200RT-P? Thank you.

@RiderCamTV 5 жыл бұрын

i think it was custom made. if you contact cornwall blood bikes im sure they will let you know who made them :)

@MartinBradbury 3 жыл бұрын

Is it police spec?

@markholroyd5365 Жыл бұрын

There is no difference in spec. The police fit a radio under the hump. The bikes are all stock and not upgraded even for the police. Ride safe

@Eastsussexbiker 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the frames have lead shot in them for balance is there written evidence of this I’m an admin for the BMW RT-P fb group can you send me a link

@markholroyd5365 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t got a link but if you contact BMW they should be able to help.

@npdutton Жыл бұрын

Any idea where I can get one of the rear racks?

@RiderCamTV Жыл бұрын

I think they had them specially made.

@christhompson5301 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm looking at offering to help the local Bloodbikes here in Essex. I've always wanted to give something back somehow and this seems ideal. Are there any down sides to riding with the Blood bikers? - apart form the 3am calls I guess.

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

From my experience it has all been good fun. I have made life long friends, felt part of a team and enjoyed every moment. I can’t think of any downsides as not only is it a worthwhile thing to do, you get to ride all the time too. Perfect 👌

@christhompson5301 6 жыл бұрын

All sounds great. Thanks for the reply

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

No probs buddy. Happy blood biking :)

@rogerpinnock6847 5 жыл бұрын

It’s not only motos - in very cold weather the blood needs more protection and anyway it’s not safe to be riding when icy - so car drivers welcome as blood runners, and in really foul weather we have a list of 4WD drivers. And even if you’re not a driver, controllers are always needed, working from home on the phone.

@jmahaney3 5 жыл бұрын

What is the size of those saddle bags?

@MarkJones-gd3nt 6 жыл бұрын

The bike is weighted???I,v got the earlier 63 plate,air cooled with all the mods taken off! except the auxiliary battery-which doesn't work so I want to take off!so if I take it off,bike will be missed weighted???

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

You should be fine mate. They used to weight them in certainly places to offset the equipment. You’ll be fine :)

@MarkJones-gd3nt 6 жыл бұрын

Another point is!if it's got lead shot in the frame,won't that throw the bike out once all the mods have been taken off!!??I got mine at an auction!

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Like I say mate it should fine. Those Germans are magicians at making the machine ‘just right’. Not heard of anyone having a problem after removing the equipment

@MarkJones-gd3nt 6 жыл бұрын

RiderCamTV Hmm!ok!the bike handles superbly!even better than my old 55 plate one!but I put that down to newer suspension.do you know if I should stick to the tyre pressure that's advised on the fuel tank?as the bike is much lighter without the radio etc!to be honest,I think I,v answered my own question with my last comment!but I was thinking more about tyre wear than handling!

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the engine is so much smoother. Lovely bikes. I would stick with the manufacturers tyre pressures as if the frame is heavier etc it will mean they are going to perform as they should :) Safe riding buddy

@stiffscoffin 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have to undertake a separate response training course to use the lights and sirens once you have your advanced rider ticket?

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, yeah if your organisation allows the use of blue lights you will need to go through specific blue light and emergency equipment training as its above the advanced standard to use them.... an expensive course too. :)

@stiffscoffin 6 жыл бұрын

RiderCamTV thank you for your prompt reply 👍

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

No probs :)

@livestream3946 3 жыл бұрын

Bus lights fitted but you are not national blood service

@lordstevewilson1331 5 жыл бұрын

I only been riding for a year, I don't think they will want me.

@RiderCamTV 5 жыл бұрын

hey buddy. They will be glad of any help.. not all about the riding as they do events and all sorts to raise the profile. but most will need an advanced qualification or working towards it, so give them a shout...... a worthy cause indeed :)

@firstin6264 6 жыл бұрын

Who did you order your pre-cut reflective graphics from? Very sharp and tidy.

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

+First In they were a standard set as it was an ex police bike I think :)

@firstin6264 6 жыл бұрын

Any chance of finding out who provided the graphic to the police? It seems that since the colors are red/yellow, someone made them specifically for Blood Bikes. Cheers.

@RiderCamTV 6 жыл бұрын

I think these people are the ones that do the police livery www.vehicleliverysolutions.co.uk/reflective-markings-graphics-yorkshire-uk/police-vehicle-esv Hope that helps :)

@firstin6264 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you - cheers.

@beowulf5982 2 жыл бұрын

o7 CBB

@VRFlightSimGuy 4 жыл бұрын

"quality BMW switches" I nearly spilt my coffee out then sorry. The switch gear is horrendous and they go wrong very often.

@judgedredd49 4 жыл бұрын

I always understood that whilst its now ok having blue lights showing to the front it illegal to have flashing blue lights showing at all. Also I was told off many years ago for having a variable horn sound as it could be mistaken for an emergency vehicle I suppose. As both these things are available on an ex police bile they are usually removed before sale to the general public. Are they now legal or it that there is a special and lawful dispensation for blood bikers ie can you use them as of a norm. Plus some riders might presume that you can legally exceed the speed limits and breaking other laws and I question if that is the case. Perhaps you can enlighten us.

@markholroyd5365 4 жыл бұрын

judgedredd49 only marked bikes have sirens and Cornwall have decided not to use theirs.

@judgedredd49 4 жыл бұрын

@@markholroyd5365 Good but when I was in the police service the policy was that old bikes were never re sold with any of those attachments and it appears that policy may have changed. I know that then the police would not allow the resale of their bikes with sirens or flashing blue lights etc.and to me that should still be the case.

@markholroyd5365 4 жыл бұрын

judgedredd49 I’m afraid I cannot comment on that however if we (CBB) sell our bikes all sirens and lights are removed.

@judgedredd49 4 жыл бұрын

@@markholroyd5365 That's good to hear. I hope or trust that no BB will use such equipment in order to enable them to break the law. in any way.

@HarleyBreakoutGuy 6 жыл бұрын

My dream bike but I'm a broke ass blue collar guy i cant afford to pay $50,000 for this bike.

@imperialsecuritybureau6037 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t you get a 2010 or so with financing options? I see a ton of them available in the UK for about £130 a month which is not bad at all even for a blue collar wage. Forget the new stuff and straight up purchasing, that’s for retirees and millionaires lol

@joesnownuff7361 4 жыл бұрын

what year??????????????????????????????????????????????????????

@jeffglen5821 3 жыл бұрын

A 64 plate the man said.................................................................

@libertyman3072 4 жыл бұрын

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@judgedredd49 4 жыл бұрын

I must ask the question Why only advanced riders qualify for riding blood bikes. In my lifetime and that's some 55 years of actually riding and millions of miles I have ridden with advanced police officers off duty as I was in the service myself and found that they are as different as chalk and cheese. Some were sound as a pound but some were definitely head the ball. The same in respect of civilians that I have ridden with or known . I wouldn't trust some of them on a 50cc bike let alone a 1000cc or more and with maybe 150 to 200 bhp at their wrists. Some civvies I knew have undertaken the advanced course for definitely cudos and cheaper insurances for life and not for any of the right reasons That is safety. One I knew passed the assessment some 7 years ago and is not required to undertake any more testing for life to retain this qualification as an advanced rider and I know he did it for the cudos and lower insurance premiums. He became a member of IAM paying annual subs but as that negated any reduction of insurance premiums he stopped being a member!!! So I and other friends of mine no longer ride with them as they are just idiots just waiting for a collision to happen. It's easy to say that my statement is sour grapes if you want but I know that I am a safer rider than some others that I know are Advanced riders. Don't we all know someone who is a nutter on a bike but a qualified nutter and benefiting ?

@markholroyd5365 4 жыл бұрын

judgedredd49 i believe its an insurance requirement. Keep well.

@judgedredd49 4 жыл бұрын

@@markholroyd5365 Sorry mark but it isn't. Anyone can use their vehicles for charitable [ social ]purposes all they need to do is get a letter from their insurers. Providing there is no payment or reward they will be covered. I have this cover on both my vehicles my bike and my car.