Noddy bike....

[Capt Lightning]

When I were lad, coppers used to ride "Noddy bikes"......



This was the police version of the Velocette "LE" motor bike. When police officers met a superior officer, they were meant to salute. When riding a bike, this was regarded as unsafe, so instead they were told to 'nod' an acknowledgement. Hence the name.

Now they ride BMWs.

 

[Goldfynche]

Yes, I remember them well.
I particularly remember one embarrassing time for one officer in East London, when his bike had stalled and simply refused to restart.

 

[Falcon]

Good name for the bike. Just keep BOTH hands on the handlebars.