I've been reading a few threads lately about FOBs and security systems.

A car of mine got stolen from an airport parking lot in Miami once.

Just curious, have you ever had a bike stolen? Luckily, I never have.

 

No, never had a bike stolen. I had my saddle bags stolen once, wished they would have taken the whole bike at that time, the headaches and waiting time for the new bags sucked. I probably could have replaced the whole bike in half the time.

 

Never had one stolen. While traveling out west a few years ago there were some areas around a couple of larger cities were they were stealing Harleys out of motel parking lots.


They were pulling a small low trailer in beside the bike in the middle of the night, two or three guys would then push the bike over onto the trailer. The trailer would have a couple old mattresses on it so the bike wouldn't be damaged. They could be in and out in a matter of seconds. If the bike had an audible alarm it could hamper this method but many don't.


We were staying at mostly Best Westerns when we began hearing about this. For the rest of the trip I would either get permission to park in front of the lobby entrance or at least make sure I was parked between two vehicles at all times.

 

A friend of mine had his stolen at a car event here in michigan. For those who are here it was Back to the bricks in flint. Took 6 months to get it paid back and alot of headaches trying to find all the receipts and pics he had of it to show all the stuff that was accessories on it. I wouldn't wish that on the worst person ever what a nightmare it was for him.

Batman

 

So far no. Motorcycle thefts in this area are relatively rare. I figure that the security system and alarm will likely convince the casual/lazy opportunist scum and joy riders to try an easier target, and these clowns are probably 90% of the attempts. For the relatively few roving gangs of professional slime (they're gonna get it if they want it badly enough) I've got insurance that covers theft and vandalism. Nothing I'm losing any sleep over.

 

Yep....had a Kawasaki 750 triple stolen many years ago. I've never been the same after that loss!

 

In 1979 while living in Phoenix had my 75 superglide stolen from the apt. complex. Had it chained to a post, they cut the lock and took the plate off a honda parked by my bike and put it on my bike. I spotted it 4 days later parked at a Sambos. It was easy to spot, had a 6" over frontend and a gawd awful king & queen seat!

 

For me it was a Kawasaki 500. When I parked at UNLV I usually put a dog choke chain collar through the read wheel while I went to class. One day I was late and didn't take time
to use my 'security' chain. When I got out of class, my scooter was gone.

The frame was found, in the desert, about a year later. I have always felt that someone checked every day until the day I didn't use the chain.

That was a good example of crime being a result of opportunity. And that sometimes even a minor attempt at security might be helpful.

 

My last bike was a Yamaha Roadstar. I was in Walmart getting some wings and beer. My gf at the time was parked near the bike. She called my cell in a panic. 2 Mexican guys (I'm not being racist, just descriptive) guys were trying to get it to roll (I had the bike locked). I can out running and pulled out on them. They got in their POS pick up and took off.


I never did buy those wings and beer.


The day I installed my aftermarket tour pak, I road to Costco. When I came out, 2 old guys (one was wearing black socks and shorts) were standing near the bike. I walked up to them said hello. Later in the day or so, when I inspected the bike, I noticed that the metal grommet was missing. I'm still convinced that someone tried to ****** it.


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...d-a-thief.html

 

Never, but it's been a recurring (not quite a mightmare but certainly not pleasant) dream for years. Had a car stolen once - no beuno