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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TequilaJohn
Holy crap!
was thinkin the same thing, does doode live in one of those neighborhoods tha tyou see car skeletons sitting on cinder blocks i wonder?
 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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I just use a Master padlock on the rear disk, it dont take up much space, I have the combo memorized.
If they can move a dresser with the forks locked, and the rear wheel locked, then they want it bad, and their gonna get it.
Even locking two bikes together can be defeated in 3 seconds with a pair of bolt cutters.
The best defense against determined thieves is good insurance. If the want it bad enough their gonna get it.
 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by NSCoyote
was thinkin the same thing, does doode live in one of those neighborhoods tha tyou see car skeletons sitting on cinder blocks i wonder?
Oh man...I was heading up above NYC one time, and took a wrong exit...ended up in the Bronx. That place looked more like a war zone than a U.S. city...jumped the curb, and headed back to the interstate on-ramp before the zombies came out of the shadows. Talking about a culture shock for a good ole boy from the rural South. How in the hell do people live like that?!
 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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On day trips I lock the forks and ignition. Overnight at a motel, I do that plus a rotor lock and sometimes cable my bike to a buddy's bike. I also have the saddle Bage secure package from www.brukus.com including the combi lock. '06 FLHRS.
 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by NSCoyote
was thinkin the same thing, does doode live in one of those neighborhoods tha tyou see car skeletons sitting on cinder blocks i wonder?
lol,, not too many cars up on blocks here in Marin county

most of you guys have the luxury of keeping your scoot in a garage/shed/shop, i live in am apartment complex, no garage, BUT, there's hotties laying around the pool & hottub 9 months out of the year
 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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I use a disc lock and have the factory security system. The best preventative is a garage; out of sight out of mind - and good insurance. If they really want it, they will get it.
 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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I'll use one of these on the rear disc when I'm traveling. The rear is a lot heavier to lift than the front. If I'm at a hotel I'll try to park directly in front of the hotel office or in front of my room where I can see and hear what's going on. Also, there will probably be a .357 on or near my person.

Beyond that, if they want it, they'll get it. That's what insurance is for.


 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Nope..full insurance and I'm either on it or its locked in my garage
 
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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In Baltimore if theives want your bike they are going to take it. Ususally a truck and 3 guys will pull up, pick up a rice burner and throw it in the back of the truck and off they go. For Harleys they will pull up with a low bed trailer and tip the bike over into the trailer and drive off.


Anyway I park in my garage so i don't have to worry about that.

I do not use any extra locks, but I do have LoJack. expensive, but nice piece of mind.
 
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CroK
was talkin to a couple patchers one day...

They said they weren't in any club, just like the cuts. But anyway, one day a few of them were ridin around and stopped for a bite to eat. About ten minutes after they entered the place, a large group of 1%ers came in, grabbed some carry out, and left. Then the guys I'm talkin about finished their meal and beers. When they went outside, one of the bikes was gone. Just so happens, it was the ONLY bike which was locked...
When i am bar hoping i never even use the fork lock. it seems like a sign of mistrust or disrespect. everyone there has a bike and everyone is watching after everyones bikes.

When i pull up, I park, throw my helmet on the seat and walk in the bar.
 



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