jch364
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Ive been a police officer her in Ohio now for a little over 22 years. Ive been very lucky over the years in so many ways I wouldn't know were to start. Recently I had an opportunity to put in for the police motorcycle unit and I was accepted. Our training started on Monday. Today is day 4. It is the most intense training I have ever had by far. Right now Im on a 2006 Harley electra glide. Man she's got a fat azz. lol. Anyway, so far so good. It is a tough course. The course is taught by one of our officers. It was developed by Harley and Northwestern University. It's the official officer riding certification course. Plus I guess we add a few things that go beyond the standard course. I guess just to add some flavor to it???. I am more tired than I have been in a long time. This course really does wear you out. If you youtube it you will find a variety of videos that show this type of training. It is not easy by any means and I will tell you that I have killed more orange cones than i care to admit. It is a real confidence shaker and booster as well. Hopefully I will pass. Then I will be in the unit.
The pic is of the bike I am using now. I guess we are in the process of buying new ones and I will have a new 2012 by March. I cant wait. I have learned so much already. It is amazing how nimble these bikes really are. Sure, they are no speed demons by any stretch of the imagination. I mean this thing can barely get out of its own way but for maneuvering, it is really good. No way no how you could do these maneuvers on sport bike unless you are a super rider.
Keeping my fingers crossed and hope to pass. Ive wanted to do this for a long time.lease:
The pic is of the bike I am using now. I guess we are in the process of buying new ones and I will have a new 2012 by March. I cant wait. I have learned so much already. It is amazing how nimble these bikes really are. Sure, they are no speed demons by any stretch of the imagination. I mean this thing can barely get out of its own way but for maneuvering, it is really good. No way no how you could do these maneuvers on sport bike unless you are a super rider.
Keeping my fingers crossed and hope to pass. Ive wanted to do this for a long time.lease: