Armed Police to use F800GS's in response to terrorist attacks in London
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Great choice of motorcycle. 
"The guys practise riding off road so they can bump up and down across pavements"
"The guys practise riding off road so they can bump up and down across pavements"
That is normal London riding on a GS anyway.
Would the more road biased F700gs (like mine) have been more suited to the role??
Anyway, the F800gs is an exellent choice of bike.
) have been more suited to the role??Anyway, the F800gs is an exellent choice of bike.
The second one from the right looks like a Doris. A Doris with a gun, now that's scary!
There is a Sky News video featuring the bikes which I've posted on the UKGSER Facebook page
Would the more road biased F700gs (like mine
Anyway, the F800gs is an exellent choice of bike.
If nothing else makes a difference, the 21" front wheel and increased ground clearance certainly will. Pavements, stairs, riding over terrorists etc. all much easier with the 21" front wheel
If nothing else makes a difference, the 21" front wheel certainly will. Pavements, stairs, riding over terrorists etc. all much easier with the 21" front wheel
Point taken.
mark2jag
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Don't see any blues or extra " getouttathefuckingway" lights or anything.. Could just be a normal GSer, well apart from the guns etc, but think they might well be carried in a box on the back of the bike........... So......... Hmm could be just another Despatcher.....
Our armed escort in Pakistan had no problems, no blue lights, no helmets even
The Sergeant rode the 125cc, his shotgun rode as pillion, one up the spout and ready for action .... all in flip flops
The Sergeant rode the 125cc, his shotgun rode as pillion, one up the spout and ready for action .... all in flip flops
The second one from the right looks like a Doris. A Doris with a gun, now that's scary!
It was a 'Doris' who shot both the killers of Lee Rigby, her two male colleagues didn't fire.
I caught several people in training half out of the car(especially back seat crew) who had not switched modes upon arrival and failed in responding to the threat as a result. All these officers performed incredibly well under dynamic circumstances. I say all for a reason and those familiar with the incident will know that this was a team effort with mutual support.
I listened to a talk by a former Met motorcycle officer who amongst many useful things told us blues and twos can be a nuisance in heavily built up areas causing confusion and panic with other road users who often react badly or move in the wrong direction.
If I saw an armed motorcyclist wearing all that gear, I wouldn't be thinking is that another twat with a "Polite" vest
If I saw an armed motorcyclist wearing all that gear, I wouldn't be thinking is that another twat with a "Polite" vest
Interesting that they are all in grey including the bikes
They do not plan to be seen - just blend into the urban background
They do not plan to be seen - just blend into the urban background
Reggie P
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I think you will find that on this occasion it was the two males who opened fire.
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