I hadn't really given the security of quick detach pieces much thought but now that I have a king tourpak on the UPS truck I am considering it.

Are there many reports of quick detach pieces (racks, back rests, tourpaks, etc) being stolen?

I know the locks aren't expensive especially when compared to the cost of a tourpak but I also don't want to fix a problem that doesn't exist.

 

My answer is no, but I live in Sleepy Hollow and haven't toured through higher crime (theft) areas. I think the answer to your question is "it depends". If you reside or ride in an area where there is a ready market for stolen MC parts, bolt on stuff may be more advisable. Insurance ?

 

I have a detachable top box that I don't have a lot of money in and I have a Brukus detachable lock on it. I only use it when traveling so that puts me in places where theft could be a possibility. It just takes an extra minute or two to remove it and in the end probably won't stop a dedicated thief, but it may slow them down long enough for me to see them doing it. That's the point where we have the "trial".

 

I always worry about my detachable stuff ,so far no problems . But if you can lock it I would ,if anything piece of mind.If I stay overnight I cover the bike again piece of mind.

 

"Covering", is one of those strategies that gets grossly underrated. Out of sight = out of mind and its a cheap way to potentially avoid a lot of grief. I don't use covers with the big HD logo on em though . Thieves are apt to steal the cover if nothing else .

 

Anything on my bike that is quick detachable I have secured with Brukus. May only slow the determined thief down as suggested or they move on to an easier target. Makes me feel better.

 

I don't use any locks however my tour pak just doesn't quickly come off, you have to remove my seat and even then certainly know what you're doing.

I personally think if someone wants it they will take it, however a lock will slow someone down and perhaps that's enough of a deterrent.

If I did put on locks they would be Brukus.

 

For the most part, riders that have farkles, don't remove them, even if they have "quick detach" features.

 

I usually just take my rack and backrest up to my hotel room while I'm travelling.

 

I don't think that the bike thief will leave your tour pack behind when they take the rest of the bike if you don't lock the detachable accessories.