Lo (tech) Jack
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Road Captain
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Lo (tech) Jack
Does any one use a gps trackers just in case their bikes get stolen? I know there's different types where some you have to download the data but I've seen real time trackers where you can log into a website and locate the tracker.
If you have it somewhere on your bike, then perhaps it could come in handy if your bike is stolen if it's still in transit or not in a basement somewhere...
Ideally, you would be able to turn it on/off and also use disposable batteries so you don't have to worry about charging it while on the road.
Just thinking about a cheaper alternative to lojack...
If you have it somewhere on your bike, then perhaps it could come in handy if your bike is stolen if it's still in transit or not in a basement somewhere...
Ideally, you would be able to turn it on/off and also use disposable batteries so you don't have to worry about charging it while on the road.
Just thinking about a cheaper alternative to lojack...
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From: Texas
Don't get Lo Jack. Had my bike stolen about a month ago. The big problem with Lo Jack is that it requires a timely response from your local police department. In my case, they arrived on the scene 2 hours later, and then went to retrieve my bike 10 hours after that. As you can imagine, I got it back in pieces from the chop shop where they found it, and have spent the last 4 weeks trying to get my insurance company to do their job and pay to have it restored. Soon as I do get it back, there's a good chance I'll get the Lo Jack removed, because all it really does is guarantee the worst possible scenario: that I will get it back after all the damage has been done. Imagine knowing they have the power to pinpoint where your stolen bike is and can go get it RIGHT NOW, 15 minutes after it was taken, but after hours and multiple calls to everybody concerned, begging them to do something, nobody will lift a finger.
They need to make some kind of rip/tear/cut-proof motorcycle tarp. That, combined with an alarm system and a heavy security cable is the closest to safe you could get in an open area. But until then, your best bet is a really good insurance policy.
They need to make some kind of rip/tear/cut-proof motorcycle tarp. That, combined with an alarm system and a heavy security cable is the closest to safe you could get in an open area. But until then, your best bet is a really good insurance policy.
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My buddy has a GPS system on his bike, don't know what kind but I'm sure it isn't Lo-jack. When he was home he logged into the system randomly and the map was indicating the bike was a hundred miles away, where he had been that day. He went out to his bike and checked the device and it was missing. The device fell off the bike. The next day he drove back and there it was on the on-ramp EXACTLY where the GPS indicated it was.
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A good chain and lock sounds pretty good. IMOP
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Good unit, around $80. I don't like their plans, though, Just like cell phone, requires minimum one year activation. You can establish a safety zone, if the bike gets out of that zone, it will text you, and you can locate it yourself. Location is pretty accurate.
Good unit, around $80. I don't like their plans, though, Just like cell phone, requires minimum one year activation. You can establish a safety zone, if the bike gets out of that zone, it will text you, and you can locate it yourself. Location is pretty accurate.
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I doubt it's worth the money. Spend it on quality insurance.
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