Are Harley's stolen as much as some say?
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Well they are stolen more than most but no where near as much as the internet would have you think they are.
lust look at ebay about 40-45% of all parts sold on ebay are stolen.
Look at how many HD parts you see there.
lust look at ebay about 40-45% of all parts sold on ebay are stolen.
Look at how many HD parts you see there.
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No wonder I'm having a tough time finding stolen parts at the swap meets.
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I've been an insurance agent for 26 years and only remember one theft claim and it was a Harley. Two riders stopped at a motel for the night and when they got up the next morning their bikes were gone. They assumed they were rolled onto a flatbed truck and driven away.
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Just ensure that your insurance covers theft. As hard as it is to sell a bike these days, if oyu're trying to sell, and it gets stolen, you'll probalby get more money back than you will in a sale...if you can get one.
In short.....yes it happens. The bikes are worth more in parts than they are assembled.
I've had a nice seat bolt unscrewed and stolen at Sturgis once.
~Joe
In short.....yes it happens. The bikes are worth more in parts than they are assembled.
I've had a nice seat bolt unscrewed and stolen at Sturgis once.
~Joe
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Leave your's parked outside tonight and let us know if its there in the morning.
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The part about keeping your bike in sight at all times.
Probably not a bad idea for the short stops like, convenience stores, fuel stops, fast food joints, etc.
The street level variety of thief is on the lookout for an easy take, the more desperate type, drug addicted, crack heads wouldn't think anything about destroying a trunk or saddle bag to see what is inside.
Just watch an episode of "Bait Car."
Probably not a bad idea for the short stops like, convenience stores, fuel stops, fast food joints, etc.
The street level variety of thief is on the lookout for an easy take, the more desperate type, drug addicted, crack heads wouldn't think anything about destroying a trunk or saddle bag to see what is inside.
Just watch an episode of "Bait Car."
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I've had my HD stolen and a buddy of mine had his stolen from a hotel parking lot with security during the Love ride in Glendale Ca.Most bikes get loaded up into trucks or vans.Just be aware of your surroundings.