Oklahoma State Patrol on 'busas?? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Louis** · 03-08-2006, 04:54 PM

Is this for real? This has spruced up on some forums ...

**Uncle Bob** · 03-08-2006, 05:00 PM

Man if I had to spend 8hr a day on that I'd need help unfolding myself at the end of the day.

MagnumForce · 03-08-2006, 05:05 PM

How cool! If they're for real, I'd call them the Anti-Squid Squad.

**Clint** · 03-08-2006, 05:10 PM

It's pretty common for law-enforcement agencies to dress up confiscated vehicles, sometimes solely for publicity.

D_Klein · 03-08-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Man if I had to spend 8hr a day on that I'd need help unfolding myself at the end of the day.

I think that about sums it up.

There's a suburb in Phoenix where motorcycle officers can be seen riding brand-new BMW cruisers. Almost makes me want to be a cop!

dragbar · 03-08-2006, 05:31 PM

You never know, when Texas DPS rolled out Camero's and Mustangs on the highways in the early 90's no speeder was safe. But I doubt this one is used for any enforcement.

sunny · 03-08-2006, 05:53 PM

the texas dps uses confiscated vehicles like corvettes in their drug awareness programs in the schools.
but i have also seen them out on the interstate...

also, one of the small towns between where i live and amarillo has a silver mustang for it's sole police officer. can't remember if it's estelline or memphis.

cjjtulsa · 03-08-2006, 07:05 PM

I think that's just a publicity thing - I can tell by the pic that it was taken in "Bricktown", OKC's revitalized downtown area. Was probably some kind of photo op or something.

**Louis** · 03-08-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by D_Klein

I think that about sums it up.

There's a suburb in Phoenix where motorcycle officers can be seen riding brand-new BMW cruisers. Almost makes me want to be a cop!

Our provincial police use BMW 1200-whatever. And they can U-turn on a dime. Seen it with my own eyes. They know their bike.

**drgibson** · 03-08-2006, 10:15 PM

Ours use BMWs too.

Note the lack of radio equipment and lights on the busa, also the stickers would be reflective. The ones on the busa do not appear to be.

PENJO · 03-08-2006, 11:37 PM

I on the other hand, look at the whole thing from a different perspective. Even if this picture is just a photo op for whatever cause, then it equally can foster the idea that cops can do as please as far as speeding under whatever reasoning. A commun reason to explain them speeding is that they undergo training. So do everybody else in order to obtain a driver's Lic. Insurance Cos. provide insentives (Such as % Disc) to get the public to attend some formal training a some sort. Well, if in reality training could justify the whole stinking issue of speed limit, then there is an obligation on the government to stablish guidelines and there is as well far better training facilities out here to teach anybody to handle whatever vehicle. It is even revolting to see it.

This MSF, with machines provided by the States, is about the first program I have seen in reference to motor vehicle handling and the gov't assisting the public without turning one's pockets inside out.
Is it Ok for Oklahoma St Patrol or any patrol to zoom across after somebody? Would it be OK for any Joe Blow to zoom across as well when in a emergent rush to get to whatever site?

**Uncle Bob** · 03-09-2006, 08:17 AM

Well the other side of the coin is that if people can ride bikes much faster than those used by police agencies then they are basically in the clear to do whatever they want without ever being caught.

As far as I know, not many places have many helicopters available for air pursuits.

I for one can live with giving law enforcement certain leeways under the right circumstances, the conditions under which pursuits can be done has come under scrutiny and guidelines have been issued.

bajaraider · 03-09-2006, 09:00 AM

very true uncle bob. I would bet that it is a publicity, or some one that had fun with a sticker maker at home. Either way it is interesting. If the officers talked about before in this thread can turn the BMW on a dime and have reat control and training on their bikes... Just imagine what this guy 'could' do.

tlwisner · 03-09-2006, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EZridr1

How cool! If they're for real, I'd call them the Anti-Squid Squad.

Very nice. Too bad the site censors the obvious acronym....

PENJO · 03-09-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Well the other side of the coin is that if people can ride bikes much faster than those used by police agencies then they are basically in the clear to do whatever they want without ever being caught.

As far as I know, not many places have many helicopters available for air pursuits.

I for one can live with giving law enforcement certain leeways under the right circumstances, the conditions under which pursuits can be done has come under scrutiny and guidelines have been issued.

If Speed limit is OK, then so should be an abligatory helmet wear law as well. They can easily be justified under equal arguments.

JAX_MIKE · 03-09-2006, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PENJO

I on the other hand, look at the whole thing from a different perspective. Even if this picture is just a photo op for whatever cause, then it equally can foster the idea that cops can do as please as far as speeding under whatever reasoning. A commun reason to explain them speeding is that they undergo training. So do everybody else in order to obtain a driver's Lic. Insurance Cos. provide insentives (Such as % Disc) to get the public to attend some formal training a some sort. Well, if in reality training could justify the whole stinking issue of speed limit, then there is an obligation on the government to stablish guidelines and there is as well far better training facilities out here to teach anybody to handle whatever vehicle. It is even revolting to see it.

This MSF, with machines provided by the States, is about the first program I have seen in reference to motor vehicle handling and the gov't assisting the public without turning one's pockets inside out.
Is it Ok for Oklahoma St Patrol or any patrol to zoom across after somebody? Would it be OK for any Joe Blow to zoom across as well when in a emergent rush to get to whatever site?

why do you assume its impossible to drive a busa under or at the speed limit? just because they CAN go fast doesnt mean they CANT be controlled. under your argument, any vehicle that exceeds the speed limit should be outlawed

**Uncle Bob** · 03-09-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PENJO

If Speed limit is OK, then so should be an abligatory helmet wear law as well. They can easily be justified under equal arguments.

WTF????

MagnumForce · 03-09-2006, 02:49 PM

Perdona señor PENJO, Tío Bob no comprende.

PENJO · 03-09-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EZridr1

Perdona señor PENJO, Tío Bob no comprende.

LOL

Right!
I guess he does not comprende!

**Uncle Bob** · 03-09-2006, 05:28 PM

Still have no idea what you meant in that post. ?

03-08-2006, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Oklahoma State Patrol on 'busas?? Is this for real? This has spruced up on some forums ... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Louis

03-08-2006, 05:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Man if I had to spend 8hr a day on that I'd need help unfolding myself at the end of the day. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	How cool! If they're for real, I'd call them the Anti-Squid Squad. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

03-08-2006, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	You never know, when Texas DPS rolled out Camero's and Mustangs on the highways in the early 90's no speeder was safe. But I doubt this one is used for any enforcement. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

03-08-2006, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
sunny Leaned over, knee down Joined: Nov 2004 Bike: '97 suzuki savage, '90 honda shadow, '75 kh400, and a broom Location: fort worthless Posts: 4,678	the texas dps uses confiscated vehicles like corvettes in their drug awareness programs in the schools. but i have also seen them out on the interstate... also, one of the small towns between where i live and amarillo has a silver mustang for it's sole police officer. can't remember if it's estelline or memphis. __________________ "blah blah blah, the world revolves around me, blah blah blah, your perception of events can't possibly be valid, blah blah blah, i wasn't there but i know everything about everything, blah blah blah." - 95% of the male population. you WISH this post was brought to you by rum. Last edited by sunny; 03-08-2006 at 05:56 PM.

03-08-2006, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
cjjtulsa Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2004 Marauder 1600 Black Location: Collinsville, Oklahoma Posts: 507	I think that's just a publicity thing - I can tell by the pic that it was taken in "Bricktown", OKC's revitalized downtown area. Was probably some kind of photo op or something.

03-08-2006, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Ours use BMWs too. Note the lack of radio equipment and lights on the busa, also the stickers would be reflective. The ones on the busa do not appear to be. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-08-2006, 11:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
PENJO Found second gear by accident Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2006 BOULEVARD C90T & 2006 GSX-R1000 Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA Posts: 336	I on the other hand, look at the whole thing from a different perspective. Even if this picture is just a photo op for whatever cause, then it equally can foster the idea that cops can do as please as far as speeding under whatever reasoning. A commun reason to explain them speeding is that they undergo training. So do everybody else in order to obtain a driver's Lic. Insurance Cos. provide insentives (Such as % Disc) to get the public to attend some formal training a some sort. Well, if in reality training could justify the whole stinking issue of speed limit, then there is an obligation on the government to stablish guidelines and there is as well far better training facilities out here to teach anybody to handle whatever vehicle. It is even revolting to see it. This MSF, with machines provided by the States, is about the first program I have seen in reference to motor vehicle handling and the gov't assisting the public without turning one's pockets inside out. Is it Ok for Oklahoma St Patrol or any patrol to zoom across after somebody? Would it be OK for any Joe Blow to zoom across as well when in a emergent rush to get to whatever site?

03-09-2006, 08:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Well the other side of the coin is that if people can ride bikes much faster than those used by police agencies then they are basically in the clear to do whatever they want without ever being caught. As far as I know, not many places have many helicopters available for air pursuits. I for one can live with giving law enforcement certain leeways under the right circumstances, the conditions under which pursuits can be done has come under scrutiny and guidelines have been issued. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

03-09-2006, 09:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,036	very true uncle bob. I would bet that it is a publicity, or some one that had fun with a sticker maker at home. Either way it is interesting. If the officers talked about before in this thread can turn the BMW on a dime and have reat control and training on their bikes... Just imagine what this guy 'could' do. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

03-09-2006, 02:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	Perdona señor PENJO, Tío Bob no comprende. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

03-09-2006, 05:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Still have no idea what you meant in that post. ? __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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