Do you worry about your EVO getting stolen?
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
Do you ever leave it alone on a city street? I mean, there really isn't much for security on these bikes. The Tinkies have a security system, but my 1999 FXSTC has nothing but a place for a cheap padlock. I'm afraid to leave it out of sight because I hear of so many going missing. I was thinking of using my RUGER Mini-14 padlock to send a message. What do you use to stop bike thieves?
Other than that ... that is what insurance is for. Do you really think someone gives a 7hit about your semi-auto padlock. Doesn't send a message because if you are gonna take it, you are not looking at the padlock maker and thinking "OMG the owner is a badazz..we can't steal this one", you are cutting the lock, hefting it on the back end of a truck/trailer (with your accomplice) and you are gone.
RUGER Mini-14 padlock. Okay so let me wrap my mind around this. You have a padlock on you rifle? Because? Do you really believe that if "Billy Bad Boy" breaks in your house with his homies, you are gonna have time to get your home defense weapon, unlock it, load it and hit your target(s) before one/all of them waste you?
Weapons safety revolves around your trigger finger not some government-mandated safety function that puts you at a distinct disadvantage.
Last edited by panz4ever; Aug 26, 2014 at 10:54 PM.
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From: Toledo, Ohio
Jockey...I was being sarcastic my friend. Like others have said, if they really want it, they'll get it. Good insurance and trying to keep it in a less vulnerable area is all you can do. You can throw a few hurdles their way, but ultimately the experienced thieves you can't stop.
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From: LA
Insurance will never pay for all the 100s of hours I/you've stuck into my/your bike. That would be my biggest concern. Money, metal, you can pretty much always replace ... Time is gone forever.
Best to have a second 'disposable' bike for leaving around.
I always though a crappy bike cover with "Honda" written on it was the first line of protection?
Actually, what I need is some kind of scaffolding tube bolted through the bike, probably 6' wide, so they cannot get it out of the entrance of my yard! The rest of the time it's moving and I am sitting on it!
Yes, it's a constant worry. If I go away, it goes inside my house. Thankfully house thieves and bike thieves tend to be two different species.
Best to have a second 'disposable' bike for leaving around.
I always though a crappy bike cover with "Honda" written on it was the first line of protection?
Actually, what I need is some kind of scaffolding tube bolted through the bike, probably 6' wide, so they cannot get it out of the entrance of my yard! The rest of the time it's moving and I am sitting on it!
Yes, it's a constant worry. If I go away, it goes inside my house. Thankfully house thieves and bike thieves tend to be two different species.
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From: Rockingham NC
I would think the bike being an Evo has nothing to do with dirtbags lifting bikes. If a thief sees an opportunity they will take it regardless. Most people see Harley on the tank and they've got no idea what your riding, new or old, what model, displacement, etc. They just know it looks great, sounds great, people love Harleys. Thieves know this and will it turn around and profit, plain & simple.
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I would think the bike being an Evo has nothing to do with dirtbags lifting bikes. If a thief sees an opportunity they will take it regardless. Most people see Harley on the tank and they've got no idea what your riding, new or old, what model, displacement, etc. They just know it looks great, sounds great, people love Harleys. Thieves know this and will it turn around and profit, plain & simple.
Good thing nothing on my bike says Harley!!!!
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From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
Yup, takes all the worry out of it. It they want it they can have it, I'll buy another one with the insurance.
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Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I don't know about you but insurance will never give me what I have in the bike so if it is stolen then I will loose a bunch of money.
Not something I am very caviler about.
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From: NE Illinois
I went to a locksmith to get the best cable/lock I could, one that would resist bolt cutters. The clerk said bolt cutters aren't used much anymore. Thieves buy a battery powered drill and a carbide disc that will cut through anything. I left empty handed.