My 1200C has a factory security system (no siren)...
I figure someone who's going to steal the bike and not having the key is probably a pro. Even with the fork locked 2-3 guys can pick up the front and wheel the back end into a truck or van -- then later they by-past the security.

So.. yes - if they really want it they will get it... But should I even bother with turning the thing on?? Isn't locking the forks and taking the key paramount to the same thing as far as a pro is concerned??

 

I found that the security system on my 07 works well. At a recent event, someone was "trying out" the bikes. Even without the siren, the bike made it clear it was time to "get off." Sure, if someone wants to haul the bike away, they can do it. But for peace of mind and day to day security, the system works as advertised.

 

I have the hands free H/D set up with the siren and yes they can just pick it up and haul it away, but with that F#*king siren blasting, as soon as they pick it up they might just drop it or leave it alone and look for another, its a crap shoot.

Tom

 

I had the siren put on when I bought the bike. The salesman told me, "when they want it, they'll take it and the siren won't stop them. Four guys, two 2x4's, one through each wheel, theyliftthe bikeup, throw it in a truck, slap a mattress on it until the siren stops, and they're gone". Nice guy - LOL! I still feel better with it. By the way, that salesman no longer works there.

 

Sound like I need to install the siren to make this at all useful. I just don't see how the flashing lights does anything.
And I imagine the killing of the ignition isn't hard for a pro to get around.... Anyone know how hard it would be once stolen to get around the security --- My guess is someone looking to take a bike will take it regardless... Seem like just more $$$ for the MOCO and dealer. Locking the bike to something fixed is probably the best deterent.