CHP Chooses R1150RT-P

fish · 01-21-2002, 11:22 AM

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL SELECTS BMW MOTORCYCLES
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, December 19, 2001?For the fifth year n a row, the California Department of General Services has selected BMW motorcycles for use by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The state will purchase 400+ BMW R 1150 RT-P motorcycles from A&S BMW Motorcycles of Roseville, CA over a two-year period, beginning in January.

The CHP maintains a fleet of approximately 600 motorcycles -- most of which are BMWs -- the only authority motorcycle equipped with antilock brakes.

"I am very pleased that BMW has been awarded the contract to provide the CHP with enforcement motorcycles," stated CHP Commissioner D.O. "Spike" Helmick. "The BMW motorcycle is an outstanding piece of equipment and is highly popular with the officers. It is exceptionally stable and has proven to be very safe."

Commissioner Helmick noted that the Department has not lost an officer since BMW was first awarded a contract to provide motorcycles, and he added that the ABS brake system has reduced the number of injuries suffered in motorcycle-related accidents.

"We are delighted to continue our partnership with the California Highway Patrol and the growing list of other law enforcement agencies who are using BMW authority motorcycles," commented Thomas J. Plucinsky, General Manager of BMW?s Motorcycle Operations. Internationally, BMW is the largest seller of motorcycles for authority use. More than 80,000 BMW motorcycles are currently in official use in over 150 countries on five continents. In the United States, more than 140 law enforcement agencies, including urban police agencies in Atlantic City, NJ; Sacramento, CA; Newport News, VA; and Irvine, TX; and State agencies in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California (the nation's largest) have BMW authority motorcycles in their fleets of patrol vehicles.

The BMW R 1150 RT-P ("P" for police) is based on the BMW R 1150 RT civilian model, but is equipped with features that tailor it for official use. It is powered by BMW's modern two-cylinder, four-stroke Boxer engine, which delivers 95 horsepower at 7,250 rpm. Comfort and safety features include an antilock braking system that operates independently on both front and rear wheels (important in rapid braking situations), standard "run-flat" capable tires (which allow the motorcycle to be safely controlled to a stop in the event of a flat), an electrically adjustable windshield to allow riders to tailor wind flow to riding speed and body proportions, electrically heated handgrips, an adjustable shift lever, and front and rear protection bars. In addition to special lighting and siren systems, the air/liquid cooled BMW R 1150 RT-P also comes equipped with a thermostatically-controlled fan-driven radiator cooling, which is essential for an engine that must be kept idling or running at low speeds for long periods without overheating, and a large 840 W alternator with a dual battery system to keep the battery charged during long duties and facilitate starting after long traffic stops.

BMW Group in America

BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales and financial service organizations for the BMW, BMW Motorcycles and MINI brands; a South Carolina manufacturing operation; DESIGNWORKS/USA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. The BMW Group is represented in the U.S. through a network of 341 car, 321 Sports Activity Vehicle and 153 motorcycle retailers. BMW US Holding Corp., the Group?s headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Rod · 01-21-2002, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by fish
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL SELECTS BMW MOTORCYCLES

Comfort and safety features include an antilock braking system that operates independently on both front and rear wheels (important in rapid braking situations),

So are they saying that the ABS is NOT interlocked .....shit I want this mod

Moot · 01-21-2002, 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by Rod

So are they saying that the ABS is NOT interlocked .....shit I want this mod

Why?

Rod · 01-21-2002, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by Moot

Why?

I like too be able to use just the rear on the odd ocasion
it is good to get the bike a little sideways just before a crn

Arch · 01-21-2002, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by Rod
So are they saying that the ABS is NOT interlocked .....shit I want this mod

Dats right Rod. Da Man's RT-P doesn't come with the fronts tied into the rears or vice versa. Pretty slick eh? FWIW, I'm planning to write BMW a nice little letter concerning the way this linked system behaves on rough corner entries at paces that didn't cause any grief whatsoever aboard either of my previous 1100RTs.

If a retrofit ever becomes available, I will demand it.

fish · 01-21-2002, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Arch

If a retrofit ever becomes available, I will demand it.

Wouldn't that be slick if you could get it...on demand? IOW, keep 'em linked for normal duty, then when you are going into sport mode, flip a squitch (like the ABS turnoff switch on the GS), and delink the brakes.

Welcome Arch! Please keep us posted on any response you get from NA...I'm certainly interested in reading it.

Rod · 01-21-2002, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Arch

Dats right Rod. Da Man's RT-P doesn't come with the fronts tied into the rears or vice versa. Pretty slick eh? FWIW, I'm planning to write BMW a nice little letter concerning the way this linked system behaves on rough corner entries at paces that didn't cause any grief whatsoever aboard either of my previous 1100RTs.

If a retrofit ever becomes available, I will demand it.

G'day Arch from the land down under

welcome to the play house

shit dude if you need more backing on your letter count me IN
I could not agree more with whatyou have said

Moot · 01-21-2002, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by Rod

G'day Arch from the land down under

welcome to the play house

shit dude if you need more backing on your letter count me IN
I could not agree more with whatyou have said

Many greetings from the Mootski family as well there dude.

What fish suggests seem congenially feasable, at least for riders such as myself who still have managed to retain "all of their chickstrips". :):

stevenknapp · 01-21-2002, 03:55 PM

Fuck the brakes. I want the dual batteries, fans for the oil coolers, and the big alternator! :):

Oil cooler fan, that's an easy choice for traffic.

The others...no reason, probably the same reason why I'd like one of these in the garage. The Tim Allen factor eh?

fish · 01-21-2002, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by stevenknapp
Fuck the brakes. I want the dual batteries, fans for the oil coolers, and the dual battery! :):

But would you also want two batteries?

fish · 01-21-2002, 07:16 PM

Some photos from Jeff Dean's Site

Rod · 01-21-2002, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by fish
Some photos from Jeff Dean's Site

hey I don't mind the green colour ....look good with a big set of teeth with it

fish · 01-21-2002, 07:49 PM

I'm just glad they paint the upper fairing white...it's such a bust :):

Myles Whitfield · 01-21-2002, 10:11 PM

Somehow BMWNA sold Jeff Dean one of the early R1100RT-P motorcycles-complete w/ siren.
I was standing around at Iron Horse in Tucson one day and he came into the parking lot and blew the siren as a greeting or something. My opinion of him plummeted- a little too squirrely for my taste--
but then agian opinions ARE like assholes (everyone has one and they usually stink..)

Rod · 01-21-2002, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by Myles Whitfield
but then agian opinions ARE like assholes (everyone has one and they usually stink..)

hey than't an't half bad Myles mind if I borrow it from time to time

01-21-2002, 11:22 AM	#1
fish ^OP Banned Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Gold Country Oddometer: 47,709	CHP Chooses R1150RT-P CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL SELECTS BMW MOTORCYCLES Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, December 19, 2001?For the fifth year n a row, the California Department of General Services has selected BMW motorcycles for use by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The state will purchase 400+ BMW R 1150 RT-P motorcycles from A&S BMW Motorcycles of Roseville, CA over a two-year period, beginning in January. The CHP maintains a fleet of approximately 600 motorcycles -- most of which are BMWs -- the only authority motorcycle equipped with antilock brakes. "I am very pleased that BMW has been awarded the contract to provide the CHP with enforcement motorcycles," stated CHP Commissioner D.O. "Spike" Helmick. "The BMW motorcycle is an outstanding piece of equipment and is highly popular with the officers. It is exceptionally stable and has proven to be very safe." Commissioner Helmick noted that the Department has not lost an officer since BMW was first awarded a contract to provide motorcycles, and he added that the ABS brake system has reduced the number of injuries suffered in motorcycle-related accidents. "We are delighted to continue our partnership with the California Highway Patrol and the growing list of other law enforcement agencies who are using BMW authority motorcycles," commented Thomas J. Plucinsky, General Manager of BMW?s Motorcycle Operations. Internationally, BMW is the largest seller of motorcycles for authority use. More than 80,000 BMW motorcycles are currently in official use in over 150 countries on five continents. In the United States, more than 140 law enforcement agencies, including urban police agencies in Atlantic City, NJ; Sacramento, CA; Newport News, VA; and Irvine, TX; and State agencies in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California (the nation's largest) have BMW authority motorcycles in their fleets of patrol vehicles. The BMW R 1150 RT-P ("P" for police) is based on the BMW R 1150 RT civilian model, but is equipped with features that tailor it for official use. It is powered by BMW's modern two-cylinder, four-stroke Boxer engine, which delivers 95 horsepower at 7,250 rpm. Comfort and safety features include an antilock braking system that operates independently on both front and rear wheels (important in rapid braking situations), standard "run-flat" capable tires (which allow the motorcycle to be safely controlled to a stop in the event of a flat), an electrically adjustable windshield to allow riders to tailor wind flow to riding speed and body proportions, electrically heated handgrips, an adjustable shift lever, and front and rear protection bars. In addition to special lighting and siren systems, the air/liquid cooled BMW R 1150 RT-P also comes equipped with a thermostatically-controlled fan-driven radiator cooling, which is essential for an engine that must be kept idling or running at low speeds for long periods without overheating, and a large 840 W alternator with a dual battery system to keep the battery charged during long duties and facilitate starting after long traffic stops. BMW Group in America BMW of North America has been present in the United States since 1975. Since then, the BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales and financial service organizations for the BMW, BMW Motorcycles and MINI brands; a South Carolina manufacturing operation; DESIGNWORKS/USA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. The BMW Group is represented in the U.S. through a network of 341 car, 321 Sports Activity Vehicle and 153 motorcycle retailers. BMW US Holding Corp., the Group?s headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

01-21-2002, 03:55 PM	#9
stevenknapp Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Grayslake, IL, USA Oddometer: 1,221	Fuck the brakes. I want the dual batteries, fans for the oil coolers, and the big alternator! :): Oil cooler fan, that's an easy choice for traffic. The others...no reason, probably the same reason why I'd like one of these in the garage. The Tim Allen factor eh? stevenknapp screwed with this post 01-21-2002 at 04:36 PM

01-21-2002, 10:11 PM	#14
Myles Whitfield Studly Moderator Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Oddometer: 225	Somehow BMWNA sold Jeff Dean one of the early R1100RT-P motorcycles-complete w/ siren. I was standing around at Iron Horse in Tucson one day and he came into the parking lot and blew the siren as a greeting or something. My opinion of him plummeted- a little too squirrely for my taste-- but then agian opinions ARE like assholes (everyone has one and they usually stink..) __________________ Myles Tucson IBA 9271 "Arizona-Hell's Waiting Room" - the Jinxster

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01-21-2002, 07:16 PM	#11
fish ^OP Banned Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Gold Country Oddometer: 47,709	Some photos from Jeff Dean's Site

01-21-2002, 07:49 PM	#13
fish ^OP Banned Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Gold Country Oddometer: 47,709	I'm just glad they paint the upper fairing white...it's such a bust :):