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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: spanner on July 07, 2019, 02:32:07 AM

Title: Police model ST1300 - pros and cons advice wanted
Post by: spanner on July 07, 2019, 02:32:07 AM

Hey there lads and lasses,

I'm still here but have been busy studying!

I'm looking to upgrade from my trusty 1100 to a 1300 bit want to know some pros and cons about buying an expolice model.

All thoughts, opinions and facts welcome as well as general advice.

Cheers heaps everyone.

Title: Re: Police model ST1300 - pros and cons advice wanted
Post by: Totgas on July 07, 2019, 09:11:57 AM

PROS

Usually cheaper than the civilian model
Regular servicing
White - which not everyone likes - but definitely more visible (safer)
Usually has some additional accessories - crash bars, light mounts, police switches

CONS

Higher mileage on average
Single seat and costs on average $1,000 to convert
Hole in side fairing and maybe others
Lower resale value - Not everyone wants an ex-police bike (they think it may have been thrashed)

I personally think they are great however I'm bias
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