Ignition lock alternative?
Road Warrior
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OK, sorry "couldn't turn it off, lock it up, go into a store, come back out to the bike - and start it again."
Thought it would be clear to anyone that doesn't live in Mayberry.
Thought it would be clear to anyone that doesn't live in Mayberry.
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I Do Not live in Mayberry...But...Have not locked an Ignition ...Maybe Ever!!
Road Warrior
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I have just always locked things that will lock.
It's just a habit like yours I guess.
Mine probably more of an OCD thing, you wouldn't believe how I lock it up through the winter in my garage.
Iginition fork lock, rear rotor lock, front rotor lock with alarm and a brake lever lock. (Both bikes).
I have them, I use them rather than throw them in a drawer.
I had this stolen in 1979 - it still hurts - and it's not the money.
And yes I know if a theif wants it nothing will defeat that.
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Road Warrior
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Also sorry you see snottiness or sarcasm where none was intended.
I'm in Detroit not Mayberry.
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Road Warrior
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You've really giving me something to think about and reflect upon.
I'll try to be a better person.
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Personally, I couldn't Move Fast Enough!!! But, If circumstances Dictate your Situation...Lock Er Up...By All Means...
Road Warrior
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My Honda has what they call a FOIL cable - fiber optic integrated lock. A cable coming from the bike that when cut sounds an alarm. I use it, why not?
I certainly lock the ignition with the forks locked over on my Electra Glide.
Sure if a thief wants either they're going to get it.
They're both insured that's really not the point.
It's just habit.
A guy at work doesn't lock the ignition on his Fat Bob, that's his habit, I guess that's a pretty common thing.
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