Locking & Security
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Southern California - Palm Springs Area
RE: Locking & Security
Alarm Helps... Pager Helps... Rotor Lock Helps.. Cobra Lock Helps.....
But if they want it.... They'll still get it... Leave it out at night... Sleep light next to your gun (lol)
I have spent my life working as a Independent Insurance Adjuster for Motorcycles Only working with most the major Insurance Companies... And after any BIG Ride\Rally I become very busy with thieft losses.... So far Laughlin River Run (last week) I have 4 claims of stolen bikes (normally I get 8 - 10 from that run alone)... If they want it... No matter what you do or use outside of pulling it in the room with you... They can Cut-Lift & Carry
But if they want it.... They'll still get it... Leave it out at night... Sleep light next to your gun (lol)
I have spent my life working as a Independent Insurance Adjuster for Motorcycles Only working with most the major Insurance Companies... And after any BIG Ride\Rally I become very busy with thieft losses.... So far Laughlin River Run (last week) I have 4 claims of stolen bikes (normally I get 8 - 10 from that run alone)... If they want it... No matter what you do or use outside of pulling it in the room with you... They can Cut-Lift & Carry
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Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Western MA
RE: Locking & Security
Thanks for all the good advice. I figured the dealer was full of crap. I agree, if someone wants your bike, they'll take it one way or another. Up until last week I owned honda shadows. I prevented theft by parking among harleys. Who would take the shadow? Seemed to work well. Only had minimal insurance coverage, now I'm carrying full coverage and keeping the fob in my pocket. At some point I'll figure out how the PIN works.
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From: Olympia, Washington
RE: Locking & Security
Not to be judgemental, but someone from HD telling you to leave the fob in your saddlebags is an idiot. The only time I leave the FOB in my windshield bag is when it's at the HD shop...period. Otherwise, it's on my jacket. The fork gets locked if I'm walking away from the bike for longer than 15 minutes in what I consider an "unsafe" area (just about anywhere). Yeah, if they want it, they'll take it...but they may have to work a little. Otherwise, why not just leave the keys in the ignition, so to speak.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Burbank, CA
RE: Locking & Security
My dealer told me the opposite, and said make sure not to leave the fob in the bags/tourpak. Made sense to me, as it defeats the whole purpose of the proximity disabler.
I also picked up the Smart Siren II w/pager. While i won't risk my life to keep my bike, I'll certainly try my best to see what the hell is going on if i can.
I also picked up the Smart Siren II w/pager. While i won't risk my life to keep my bike, I'll certainly try my best to see what the hell is going on if i can.
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RE: Locking & Security
lock it? Haven't locked mine in years in my home area.
Nobody in their right mind would steal it. It's just too noticable.
Nobody in their right mind would steal it. It's just too noticable.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Dallas
RE: Locking & Security
I always use the fork lock and my keyfob is on my keychain in my ****in pocket when away from the house! At home I worry less as I have to move a car to get to my bike, but its still locked and the fob is in the house, all protected by a rather large arsenal.
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