Motorcycle security
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From: Queens, NY
dude that sucks HUGE.
reminds me of about 10 years ago, a bunch of guys my dad was going to daytona with brought their bikes to this one dude's house to keep in the garage overnight to keep departure day less complicated.
6 am came, garage had been wiped out. garage had a side door, they picked the lock and walked 8 bikes right out the door.
luckily we lived down the block and my dad didn't bring his bike there.
anyway someone would have to be REALLY determined to steal my bike.
2 bike shed in the backyard. double padlocked with a trip wire that makes no noise but alerts us INSIDE the house. besides, there's 4 cars parked in a narrow driveway that would have to be dealt with first.
reminds me of about 10 years ago, a bunch of guys my dad was going to daytona with brought their bikes to this one dude's house to keep in the garage overnight to keep departure day less complicated.
6 am came, garage had been wiped out. garage had a side door, they picked the lock and walked 8 bikes right out the door.
luckily we lived down the block and my dad didn't bring his bike there.
anyway someone would have to be REALLY determined to steal my bike.
2 bike shed in the backyard. double padlocked with a trip wire that makes no noise but alerts us INSIDE the house. besides, there's 4 cars parked in a narrow driveway that would have to be dealt with first.
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why panic?! It's just a bike. Get insurance(full coverage) and make sure the accessories are covered. I do admit that having the bike stolen from somewhere while out riding could be a PITA though. I sure as heck would not spend 800 bucks on a lo-jack... About the most I would ever do is maybe a good lock for when out at a motel somewhere overnight.
Last edited by rounder; Jan 27, 2010 at 11:16 PM.
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JRK, Can you provide any info on that Viper system? Is it actually made by Viper or is that a model name? I was just on Vipers web site and they did not list anything for scoots nor anything with Internet tracking so I'm guessing either there are more than one Viper companies or Viper is the model. I have the Harley security but would like something with tracking ability but without spending $600 on Lojack. Thanks man.
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JRK, Can you provide any info on that Viper system? Is it actually made by Viper or is that a model name? I was just on Vipers web site and they did not list anything for scoots nor anything with Internet tracking so I'm guessing either there are more than one Viper companies or Viper is the model. I have the Harley security but would like something with tracking ability but without spending $600 on Lojack. Thanks man.
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From: albuquerque , new mexico
two bikes or more
if i have two bikes i end up parking them backwards to each other ( hard to roll both one being backwards) and locking each one to the other plus one to a pole both with disc locks ....real hard to carry two bikes we do that when we go to runs or park over night at a motel
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Rounder is of course also correct - proper insurance is key. It will give you peace of mine even though a stolen bike is a PITA when you are far from home. And for some reason, full coverage Harley insurance, even in the People's Republic of New Jersey, is pretty cheap.
Most cops in most states will arrest you and will charge you with a felony if you threaten someone with a firearm or shoot someone with a firearm if you are protecting only property such as a motorcycle. The exception would be in a concealed or open carry state where the thief is threatening you physically - in which case the theft is not a theft - it is a robbery. In states like the People's Republic of New Jersey, the "Castle Doctrine" is not applicable - meaning, you have to retreat to the farthest corner of your house in the middle of the night before being able to empty your 9mm into the intruder's chest to protect your life and the life of your family. In New York City, only cops are allowed to even own handguns. Same for Wash, DC. So this "protect your bike with a .357 etc, is of course ridiculous. Insurance, chain the bike to a fixed object, or chain multiple bikes together are your best best. Lojack will get your bike back quickly, but the initial cost is very high. For those of you will lots of discretionary income, this is your best bet.
Most cops in most states will arrest you and will charge you with a felony if you threaten someone with a firearm or shoot someone with a firearm if you are protecting only property such as a motorcycle. The exception would be in a concealed or open carry state where the thief is threatening you physically - in which case the theft is not a theft - it is a robbery. In states like the People's Republic of New Jersey, the "Castle Doctrine" is not applicable - meaning, you have to retreat to the farthest corner of your house in the middle of the night before being able to empty your 9mm into the intruder's chest to protect your life and the life of your family. In New York City, only cops are allowed to even own handguns. Same for Wash, DC. So this "protect your bike with a .357 etc, is of course ridiculous. Insurance, chain the bike to a fixed object, or chain multiple bikes together are your best best. Lojack will get your bike back quickly, but the initial cost is very high. For those of you will lots of discretionary income, this is your best bet.