Security Systems yes/no
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Back in 1971 my ride was a Kawasaki H1. Before any smarta$$ comments read up on what it was. Which was pretty impressive for it's time and purpose. I didn't really care for it only because it's impressive qualities weren't my 'cup of tea'.
Anyway when I used to park it at school, UNLV, I would put a dog 'choke collar' through the rear wheel. One day I was late for class and didn't take time to put on the chain/lock. And after class the H1 was gone.
It could have been a coincidence, but I always suspected that someone had gotten a key at the Kawasaki shop and checked every day for me not to lock it with the chain. My point is that sometimes, usually(?), such thefts are a crime of opportunity. And if a scooter has a little chain/lock, or a security system, a thief might look for a better opportunity.
Or you could depend on a gun, as someone in these security threads always mentions. Of course that would mean you could never get out of sight of your scooter. How else would a gun be a deterrent? And, depending on variables, insurance may not cover the true value of a scooter either.
The money someone spends for a Harley, especially if their scooter has a lot of bling, is far more then the miniscule price of a security system. My current scooter came with it or I wouldn't have put the security system on. Of course since my H1 was stolen I have always carried a heavy chain/padlock on whatever I owned/rode. Until now at least.
Ron
Anyway when I used to park it at school, UNLV, I would put a dog 'choke collar' through the rear wheel. One day I was late for class and didn't take time to put on the chain/lock. And after class the H1 was gone.
It could have been a coincidence, but I always suspected that someone had gotten a key at the Kawasaki shop and checked every day for me not to lock it with the chain. My point is that sometimes, usually(?), such thefts are a crime of opportunity. And if a scooter has a little chain/lock, or a security system, a thief might look for a better opportunity.
Or you could depend on a gun, as someone in these security threads always mentions. Of course that would mean you could never get out of sight of your scooter. How else would a gun be a deterrent? And, depending on variables, insurance may not cover the true value of a scooter either.
The money someone spends for a Harley, especially if their scooter has a lot of bling, is far more then the miniscule price of a security system. My current scooter came with it or I wouldn't have put the security system on. Of course since my H1 was stolen I have always carried a heavy chain/padlock on whatever I owned/rode. Until now at least.
Ron
Last edited by rjg883c; Dec 23, 2012 at 08:34 PM.
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My stock HD alarm makes a lot of noise when the bike is moved just a bit - better than it remaining quiet as it gets stolen or until they can cut the battery cable ... and do as they please
btw - when the battery is disconnected with the key off it still gives some brief alarm noise ... better than zip ... a seat lock will slow down getting to the battery cable - slightly anyway
ask someone to set theirs off - you'll hear what I'm talking about
better than zip for me anyway
btw - when the battery is disconnected with the key off it still gives some brief alarm noise ... better than zip ... a seat lock will slow down getting to the battery cable - slightly anyway
ask someone to set theirs off - you'll hear what I'm talking about
better than zip for me anyway
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some piece of **** tried to steal my bike a few weeks back..took the nelson Rigg cover tried to rip the seat off as well.i have a disc lock and a steering lock.I went out and got one of them Gorilla alarms $100 on amazon..Its loud and was a pain in the *** trying to find some were to put the box for the alarm on a sportster,had to move all sorts of wires around to fit it.
Has a little remote for turning the alarm off and on and for the settings for the alarm.And has a little flashing light to show you the alarm is on.for a 100 bucks i think it was a good deal.but if some one wants your bike bad enough their going to get it.I live in cali and i cant shoot some one for trying to steal my bike like other places in the states lol.But i do have a 90lb pitbull and an English bull terrier i dont mind setting on them.
Has a little remote for turning the alarm off and on and for the settings for the alarm.And has a little flashing light to show you the alarm is on.for a 100 bucks i think it was a good deal.but if some one wants your bike bad enough their going to get it.I live in cali and i cant shoot some one for trying to steal my bike like other places in the states lol.But i do have a 90lb pitbull and an English bull terrier i dont mind setting on them.
Last edited by budgie45; Dec 22, 2012 at 03:53 AM.
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My stock HD alarm makes a lot of noise when the bike is moved just a bit - better than it remaining quiet as it gets stolen or until they can cut the battery cable ... and do as they please
btw - when the battery is disconnected with the key off it still gives some brief alarm noise ... better than zip ... a seat lock will slow down getting to the battery cable - slightly anyway
ask someone to set theirs off - you'll hear what I'm talking about
better than zip for me anyway
btw - when the battery is disconnected with the key off it still gives some brief alarm noise ... better than zip ... a seat lock will slow down getting to the battery cable - slightly anyway
ask someone to set theirs off - you'll hear what I'm talking about
better than zip for me anyway
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