Hard bag theft: a growing problem?
I take mine off all the time when I am working on it or washing it. You must just take yours to the dealer for every little thing.
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From: Northwest Louisiana
Brukus for me. Very cheap insurance for a $20K+ scooter. The system has bolts that need a special key for removal.However, removal takes less than a minute per bag with the key. No ties to Brukus, just a fine product.
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From: Long Island
I live in NY the state most people associate with crime and until i saw this thread i never once thought about someone jacking either my bike or my bags...Except for ralleys most of the time i go to the same places,see the same fellow riders etc and would not think they would rip my hard bags off..Im not naive by any means maybe cause its just so damn packed with people everywhere i go no idiot would think of doing it for fear of getting caught or these days being videotaped...If i caught them doing it thats another story....But hey thats what insurance is for
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From: Chesterfield, VA
I've heard from folks that stolen hard bags are sold on ebay all the time. I was warned not to buy any as they are usually pretty tore up around the mounting holes. I guess you could get them fixed for an additional price. Just knowing somebody got ripped off is enough to stop me from buying though.
(of course maybe if somebody offered me some blue sunglow bags I would be tempted)
(of course maybe if somebody offered me some blue sunglow bags I would be tempted)
Last edited by cromagnon; Jan 10, 2012 at 08:45 PM.
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From: lakeland fl
thieves steal from easy pickens, I mean that's just the way it is...........
Replace at least one of your EZ pick spring latch with a bolt and
fender washer with a teflon nut
Carry a gun and exercise your second amendment rights, it's not just a good Idea , It's the law
Replace at least one of your EZ pick spring latch with a bolt and
fender washer with a teflon nut
Carry a gun and exercise your second amendment rights, it's not just a good Idea , It's the law
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Check out this company. I put them on my bags and seat.
http://brukus.com/
http://brukus.com/
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From: san diego
they still have to get inside the bag, which if locked will take additional time as well, makes it easier to just hit the next bike. no different than having a bolt in there, just cant knock it out from the outside