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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Is motorcycle theft a problem?&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; I am buying a new bike and wondering about lojack and an alarm.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; I know piece of mind but if it really is not a problem , is it worth it even worth doing?&nbsp\\; thanks ric
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I got the lojack.&nbsp\\; Think of the look on the thief's face when the cops pull up....seemingly for no reason!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Works for me\\; fenced yard and trained area guard dog.&nbsp\\;
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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depends on the area. COuld be worth. Anything that offers more deterrance against theives is always worth it. The harder it is to steal something, the less likely they'll take it. As long as your park it somewhere safe all the time and lock your forks, you should be fine.
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Also remember to lock your stearing. Wihout the key it will be a pain.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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theft is probibally rising along with the price of gas. lowjack is a good option. looking for that myself. four or five guys with a van can take your scoot in a matter of minutes, forks locked or not.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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im from MS no need for that!!&nbsp\\; we all carry guns thought yall knew that
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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I have a right to carry too,&nbsp\\; does nothing when at a store or work though
 
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ORIGINAL: skidoo440x

Is motorcycle theft a problem?&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I am buying a new bike and wondering about lojack and an alarm.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I know piece of mind but if it really is not a problem , is it worth it even worth doing?&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; thanks ric
If I got lojack I would want the reciever too... that way I could track down the lo-lifes myself[8D]
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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So in Mississippi a thief will shoot you before stealing your bike...?
 
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