Quick detach locks needed?
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From: Cartersville, GA
Quick detach locks needed?
I hadn't really given the security of quick detach pieces much thought but now that I have a king tourpak on the UPS truck I am considering it.
Are there many reports of quick detach pieces (racks, back rests, tourpaks, etc) being stolen?
I know the locks aren't expensive especially when compared to the cost of a tourpak but I also don't want to fix a problem that doesn't exist.
Are there many reports of quick detach pieces (racks, back rests, tourpaks, etc) being stolen?
I know the locks aren't expensive especially when compared to the cost of a tourpak but I also don't want to fix a problem that doesn't exist.
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From: Great State of Canada
My answer is no, but I live in Sleepy Hollow and haven't toured through higher crime (theft) areas. I think the answer to your question is "it depends". If you reside or ride in an area where there is a ready market for stolen MC parts, bolt on stuff may be more advisable. Insurance ?
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I have a detachable top box that I don't have a lot of money in and I have a Brukus detachable lock on it. I only use it when traveling so that puts me in places where theft could be a possibility. It just takes an extra minute or two to remove it and in the end probably won't stop a dedicated thief, but it may slow them down long enough for me to see them doing it. That's the point where we have the "trial".
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From: Great State of Canada
. Thieves are apt to steal the cover if nothing else 
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Anything on my bike that is quick detachable I have secured with Brukus. May only slow the determined thief down as suggested or they move on to an easier target. Makes me feel better.
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I don't use any locks however my tour pak just doesn't quickly come off, you have to remove my seat and even then certainly know what you're doing.
I personally think if someone wants it they will take it, however a lock will slow someone down and perhaps that's enough of a deterrent.
If I did put on locks they would be Brukus.
I personally think if someone wants it they will take it, however a lock will slow someone down and perhaps that's enough of a deterrent.
If I did put on locks they would be Brukus.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
For the most part, riders that have farkles, don't remove them, even if they have "quick detach" features.
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