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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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I'm planning my first road trip. Not far but overnight in what the hotel boasts as a secured parking lot. I'll bring a cover, but, just wondering what some of you do to lock it up?
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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I use a disk lock.
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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silent security system with pager and a Glock 40
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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security system ,fork locks,ignition lock,steel cable with good padlock. however a thief would still take it in 2 minutes.
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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I suppose Ill have to sleep in the parking lot. I like the Glock idea.
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Padlock through holes in front rotor.
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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We travel on the bikes a lot.We lock the ignition,the forks and put covers on the bikes.Never had a problem.
Consider parking next to really cool bikes.Theres will get stolen,not yours.
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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When we were at MBBW this spring we just parked it. The hotel had 24hr security people in the lot. If thats not available +1 on the Glock-40. Thats also what insurance is for.
 
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Factory security system with RS siren. Fork lock. Padlock in rear disc, not easy to see. Never been bothered when on a trip with either harley. 55,000 miles. Hotels from Oregon to Baja.
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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If I ride with more than one other we park the bikes with one in front and cable lock them all together. Harder to roll them away.
 



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