Did you own a Motorcycle before applying?

[trpr2b]

My questions is a three part question:

1. Did you own a motorcycle prior to applying for a sworn position?
2. Do you own one now?

Let me preface that by saying....I'm not talking about a sport bike like a 929RR or a GSXR1100, I'm talking about a styling and profiling cruiser or chopper style of motorcycle. Something you ride to cruise around on and enjoy, not ride around like an idiot at 100+ mph.

Lastly, do you think owning a cruiser would hurt an applicant going through the hiring process?

Thanks,

TRPR2B

[jakflak]

Yes, I had one, but I don't have one anymore. I don't think it will matter one way or the other.

[Loonies]

I had my sportbike before I started applying and still have it now after I got hired. Hell I even drove it to the orientation when I was testing for positions.

[Da Po-po]

As part of my duties I help with applicant backgrounds so I can safely say I am not aware of anyone not getting a job based on the personal vehicle they drive. Departments are more concerned about behavior than style. The only way I can see a problem is if you have some sort of decal or something that is derogatory.

[gotthblues]

or if you drive it like a freggin idot. i had a sport bike before i got hired on. i got rid of it shortly after getting hired and mostly cause i had a baby girl at the same time,. i lost my nerve riding it, plus sometimes it was just too tempting. but just because you have one, it wouldnt count against you, unless youre a member of an outlaw motor gang,,, wait, that s harmless.

[toby101]

Not a Cop

But i have to jump in on here. If I drive a Crown Vic to the interview will that hurt my chances of getting the job.

Sorry I just couldn't stop myself.

I would rather see a guy on a bike then owning a crown Vic.

[MAD_MAX333]

My questions is a three part question:

1. Did you own a motorcycle prior to applying for a sworn position?
2. Do you own one now?

Let me preface that by saying....I'm not talking about a sport bike like a 929RR or a GSXR1100, I'm talking about a styling and profiling cruiser or chopper style of motorcycle. Something you ride to cruise around on and enjoy, not ride around like an idiot at 100+ mph.

Lastly, do you think owning a cruiser would hurt an applicant going through the hiring process?

Thanks,

TRPR2B

what is with the hate on street bikes???

[trpr2b]

what is with the hate on street bikes???

I don't hate streets bikes but I do think there is a stereotype that comes with owning one. There are VERY few sport bikes I've seen go down the road that were being operated in a safe manner.

I'm not saying that all cruisers are operated safely but when was the last time you saw a cruiser being ridden down the highway at 90 and the rider pull it up and ride on the back tire for about 2 miles?

Again no disrespect but, I do think it's an accurate generalization.

[gotthblues]

I don't hate streets bikes but I do think there is a stereotype that comes with owning one. There are VERY few sport bikes I've seen go down the road that were being operated in a safe manner.

I'm not saying that all cruisers are operated safely but when was the last time you saw a cruiser being ridden down the highway at 90 and the rider pull it up and ride on the back tire for about 2 miles?

Again no disrespect but, I do think it's an accurate generalization.

hell, i see cruisers haulin major butt all the time. just cause they can pull the front up doesnt mean they're not idiots too.

[e-man]

Heck I owned some of them thar dirteeee magazines ya'll call pornographic. I still got hired
SORRY. I did not own a bike but bought one,. SOld it though last year cant afford it on my new salary, but just wait 2 years. DUCATI here I COME.. Or maybe the BMW bike

[00svtlightning]

I don't hate streets bikes but I do think there is a stereotype that comes with owning one. There are VERY few sport bikes I've seen go down the road that were being operated in a safe manner.

I'm not saying that all cruisers are operated safely but when was the last time you saw a cruiser being ridden down the highway at 90 and the rider pull it up and ride on the back tire for about 2 miles?

Again no disrespect but, I do think it's an accurate generalization.

Actually if you look most fatal motorcycle accidents involve bikes over 1300 cc's. I am a bit of a sport bike lover you could say, and the biggest sportbike is the Suzuki GSX1300r, which is the fastest mass produced motorcycle in the world...0-100 in 6.2...now alot of sportbike riders ride like retards...i know that...but i see alot of harley riders split lanes on the interstate and wind up being a splat on the road.

I used to own a sport bike, never exceeded the speed limit, never pulled a wheelie.

If you want to see cruisers acting stupid go to sturgis...

I'll get off the soap box now

[MAD_MAX333]

a gsx1300r gets 6.2 in 0-60???? doesn't sound right dude, should be much much lower.

[00svtlightning]

i was doing 0-100 not 0-60...that 0-100 time was according to a test of the '04 hayabusa. The hayabusa can do 0-100 km/h which is roughly 62 mph in 3 seconds.

[trpr2b]

Actually if you look most fatal motorcycle accidents involve bikes over 1300 cc's. I am a bit of a sport bike lover you could say, and the biggest sportbike is the Suzuki GSX1300r, which is the fastest mass produced motorcycle in the world...0-100 in 6.2...now alot of sportbike riders ride like retards...i know that...but i see alot of harley riders split lanes on the interstate and wind up being a splat on the road.

I used to own a sport bike, never exceeded the speed limit, never pulled a wheelie.

If you want to see cruisers acting stupid go to sturgis...

I'll get off the soap box now

I wasn't aware of that statistic. Maybe it is just that a stereotype. Most of the motorcycle accidents around here in the last few years have been either sport bikes racing, or an 18-20 year old kid riding like and idiot and running off a bridge and winding up on the street below. I do think that someone on a sport bike is more apt to run from an LEO than some one on a cruiser. I attribute this to the capabilities of the bike more so than the rider.

Again, no offense was meant to anyone. Sorry if any was taken.

[00svtlightning]

none taken at all...it does seem like everyone that tries to run from the police on a bike is on a sportbike. it's a shame that a bad few cause such a problem for the rest of the population. because of those idiots full coverage insurance on one of those sportbikes is through the roof. so i had to settle for my 400 horsepower pickup....cheaper to insure than a ford ranger