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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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About 30 years ago I had my 72 sporty stolen its a feeling I know Ill never forget.... that brings me to my question. I just picked up a 2001 Dyna Low Rider thats equipped with a Harley (beep beep sound) Alarm and the usual front fork lock.

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1, can these alarms and fork lock be hacked picked to not work??

2, If I leave the Alarm on 24/7 is that a battery drain?

3, when i run to the mall and engage both the Alarm and front fork lock how safe is it ??


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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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1. Yes, any lock or alarm can be disabled. 2. Mine stays set for days at a time with no problems. 3. Not safe enough to cancel your insurance. Any bike or car can be stolen on any day by a determined theif. Will the lock and alarm stop most? Yes. Ride the bike, lock it and quit worrying. Good insurance will replace it.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Yup I just picked up a Pager for my V-Rod. I like them better then a siren as they just annoy everyone but the thief .

I'm also from the If they really want it ,it's their group. have seen Cars get taken in broad daylight and everyone thinking they were just getting repo'd , nope Stolen with a stolen towtruck lol.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ImNoPrince
Yup I just picked up a Pager for my V-Rod. I like them better then a siren as they just annoy everyone but the thief .

I'm also from the If they really want it ,it's their group. have seen Cars get taken in broad daylight and everyone thinking they were just getting repo'd , nope Stolen with a stolen towtruck lol.

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can you shed some light on this pager??
 

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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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best thing to have for your bike is full coverage with no deductible. Any alarm/lock can be proven useless by a good thief. The good thing is they help against a bad thief.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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something that i have learned is that locks only keep honest people honest if they want it bad enough they always get it
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by freddyttt
Thanks-

can you shed some light on this pager??
http://*******.com/y8pdw56.

I just like them as they let Me know someone is messing with it without them knowing I know.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rounder
best thing to have for your bike is full coverage with no deductible. Any alarm/lock can be proven useless by a good thief. The good thing is they help against a bad thief.

Thanks- Im curious as to why no deductible.
 
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Originally Posted by freddyttt
Thanks- Im curious as to why no deductible.
well with a deductible, you will get the worth of your bike minus the deductible. I have a no deductible full coverage policy on my 05 FXDC, 195 bucks a year and this include up to 4K in aftermarket accessories. Heck, my bike is worth more stolen than if I were to try to sell it.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Get a metric cover (honda, kaw, yamaha, etc), when traveling at hotel, lock fork locks, set alarm, chain bike to pole.
 
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