I would leave the key in the cross roads but when I would come back it was always there........

 

I have only read one post on this forum that the guy had his stolen out of one of those storage places, inside job I’m sure. Other than that I haven’t heard of anyone else. I’d bet Harleys aren’t really stolen than any other bikes, just my opinion. I guess if you it you can find some statistics.

 

Might be a deterrent to an amateur...won't even slow down a true bike thief. A van pulls up, 4 guys get out and pick up the bike and throw it in ...even if you were watching your bike from inside a store, you wouldn't have time to get outside before they are gone. Full coverage insurance is your only protection. Tons of bikes are stolen every year at all the big rallies, during daylight with lots of "bikers" standing around watching. "Back in the day" most Harleys were stolen by outlaw MC clubs.

 

http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-theft/


April 20, 2010 - The latest information from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows that motorcycle theft has declined, possibly due to a variety of factors. 56,093 motorcycle thefts were reported in the U.S. in 2009, a 13% drop from the 64,492 thefts in 2008.

The top five motorcycle brands stolen in 2009 were: Honda (13,688); Yamaha (11,148); Suzuki (9,154); Kawasaki (5,911); Harley-Davidson (3,529). These 5 brands totaled 43,430 thefts, which is 77.4% of the total number of motorcycles stolen in 2009.

The top five states with the most motorcycle theft in 2009 were: California (6,273); Texas (5,526); Florida (5,009); North Carolina (3,045); and Georgia (2,067). These five states accounted for 21,920 thefts or 39% of the total.

The time of year was a factor also, with the most thefts reported in July (6,319); August (6,079); and June (5,672). The fewest number of thefts were reported in December (2,927); February (3,100); and January (3,570).


A new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows that motorcycle thefts are trending down following similar good news about their four-wheel cousins.
In 2008, a total of 60,763 motorcycles were reported stolen in the U.S. That number is down 2.3 percent from the 62,206 reported in 2007 and down 4.8 percent from the 63,828 reported in 2006.
The report clearly shows that motorcycle theft is more seasonal than other vehicle theft activity. July and August logged the most thefts while December, January and February had the fewest.
There are 684 different makes of motorcycles identified in the report, but just five makes account for 150,183 (80.4%) of the total thefts. The top five makes were Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Harley-Davidson.
The five states with the most motorcycle theft activity are California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina and Indiana. These states reported 72,619 thefts, or 38.9% of the total.
While overall thefts are down, recoveries are down as well, mirroring a trend that began in 2006 when the national recovery rate for stolen vehicles fell below 60 percent (59.0) for the first time in more than 10 years.
The top five states for recoveries of stolen motorcycles are California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina and Maryland.
With motorcycles costing $20,000 and more, baby boomers and younger easy riders should take the time to learn how to protect their bikes. For more information, see the NICB motorcycle theft prevention tips guide (.pdf)

 

Instead of paying for it you should have stole it. That way it doesn't hurt so much when somebody steals it from you. Caution stealing a motorcycle may void the warranty.

 

And your freedom, if you get caught.

 

I read that Two bikes were stolen during this years Biketoberfest

 

Today there is a camera on evey corner and outside every store.....I'm thinking it ain't that easy anymore to get away with stuff. I got cameras outside my house and a few too many guns inside my house. I'm more concerned about for a push in home invasion.
Happens a lot here. Kinda looking forward to it.

 

That's the old way. Nowadays they rent a small box van under a fictious name, roll out the aluminum ramp to about 6 feet just before the heist. They have a few guys jump out throw the bike on the ramp and drive off, pull the bike into the van as their driving away and roll the door down. The cop who told me that said it takes them less than 5 seconds to take a bike now.

The old advice still holds true. Make your bike slighly harder to lift than the bikes next to you. Chain it to your friends bike, never leave the ignition unlocked and keep your insurance up to date. Thieves usually look for the easy mark.

 

Yes it is that bad.