Bob's BMW Authority (Police) Motorcycle Information
For several years now Bob's has carried used BMW Police motors
through an arrangement with the primary BMW supplier of the California
Highway Patrol.
If you are:
• Thinking about buying a used Authority Bike,
• Wondering why anyone would buy one,
• Already an owner but have questions, ...Bob's
is the place to find your answers.
OR ...you may be looking at a civilian model RT and thinking about
all the extras you could add to it. If so, the Authority model may already have
what you want!
All BMW Authority motors have:
• Roll/crash bars front and back.
• Additional fan assisted oil cooling.
• Special linked dual-battery system for accessories.
• Additional Fuses and switches for accessories.
• City cases.
• Optional top case/locking radio box on solo seat models.
• Antenna mounts.
• Driving light mounts, wiring and switches. (Driving lights
not included.)
• Special locking sidestand.
• Heavy Duty rear shock.
• Police duty rated tires.
Unlike any other police vehicle, BMW motorcycles are kept on a special
lease from BMW and are cared for with one of the toughest maintenance
schedules in the world. Additionally these motors are given a complete
going over before being sold. Bob's then goes through each batch
and hand-picks only the best of the lot for you!
How many times have we heard motorists exclaim, "I just didn't
SEE that motorcycle!" Now...when was the last time you drove
past a police bike and DIDN'T notice it? We aren't suggesting you
break the law by impersonating a policeman, but the paint scheme
and bars on these bikes have that distinctive police look to them.
Ask anyone who rides one how many times a driver did a double take
to see if it was a real cop!
Authority FAQ's Can anyone buy a used police motorcycle and ride it?
Yes. But you are not allowed to put on emergency equipment, red/blue
lights, siren, or insignia on the bike. That would be impersonating
an emergency vehicle.
Are parts hard to get?
Absolutely not! Most of the parts you would be concerned about are
the same as the civilian model, and Bob's keeps those on hand. Most
special equipment parts are here too, or are readily available from
BMW on short notice.
Is it true that the oil cooler will keep this bike cooler in traffic? Yes it is. Think about how police bikes sit and idle for
long periods. The fan-assisted oil cooling will keep your Authority
bike from over-heating in traffic. It may not help keep you cool
however.
Do the bikes really have "MARY" numbers, like
on the old TV series C.H.I.P.'s?
Yes they do. Ask the salesperson to show you.
What about wiring diagrams for the special equipment that
I don't see in my Clymer manual?
We have copies of every possible wiring diagram for your Authority.
You can download them directly from www.bmwmc.net
or stop by Bob's and we'll print them out for you.
If I don't like the radio box on the back and would prefer
a passenger seat, what can I do?
In some cases, Bob's may offer you the option. We can also get dual-seat
Authority bikes. (Yes, we can put the radio box on a dual-seater
too!)
Does the authority ride or handle any different from a civilian
model?
Some people think it does. The only way to be sure is to take a
test ride and let us know. We should warn you....people will be
looking at you a little more than usual, and most people who test ride this bike will come
back and buy it!
