Tracking Device against Theft
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Having had some vehicles and equipment stolen over the years, and sometimes found and returned, I could do without the return. I've never had something stolen that was treated gently or properly maintained by the thief. Engines blown, transmissions stripped, ripped apart for parts, wrecked, etc. But, that's just my experience with theft.
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Was not a dumb trick question.
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From: Johnstown, PA
I too would be interested in such a device. Not so much for for recovering the bike, they can total it if they want, but more so to assist in catching the dirty bastards that took it.
I totally get the OP’s position. I have thought about leaving an old active iPhone in the bags to have an option to do the find my phone feature. - The thing is, it is not the most accurate tracker. My sisters phone fell off the bike and followed it, but never could recover it as someone musta have picked it up, and it kept moving. They followed it for a while, and gave up.
I totally get the OP’s position. I have thought about leaving an old active iPhone in the bags to have an option to do the find my phone feature. - The thing is, it is not the most accurate tracker. My sisters phone fell off the bike and followed it, but never could recover it as someone musta have picked it up, and it kept moving. They followed it for a while, and gave up.
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From: Lincolnshire, IL
....and IF you do track it and come upon it and the thief or thiefs who have it.....what are you going to do??.....Guns?, knifes?, respectful conversations?......It's just not worth it! No amount of money can replace the worst that can happen.....metal can always be replaced, even if it costs some out of pocket money.
Why not have it appraised and increase your insurance for "full replacement value"?
Why not have it appraised and increase your insurance for "full replacement value"?
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As a LEO myself, I'd checked with local law enforcement and ask if they have systems and resources (read personnel) to track these devices once activated. It has been my experience that few departments have neither the equipment nor resources to effectively track/find stolen vehicles.
I'm not suggesting you abandon the idea of adding a tracking system to your bike but appreciate the effectiveness in preventing theft or returning your bike once stolen.
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I used Spot Trace, for several years...until it died. It needs a subscription. It will notify you when your vehicle moves, and provide GPS tracking.
https://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=128
https://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=128
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Most do not know that you can insure most items for an agreed value. But most take what the insurance company offers. Insurance is a government mandated ponzi scheme.
A good insurance agent will inform you about other than standard offerings. The average agent just wants to sell you something.
I try to make my bikes less of a desirable target. But if someone target that bike, it is gone. That's why I always do agreed upon value. The cost difference for me is 200-300 a year higher.
A good insurance agent will inform you about other than standard offerings. The average agent just wants to sell you something.
I try to make my bikes less of a desirable target. But if someone target that bike, it is gone. That's why I always do agreed upon value. The cost difference for me is 200-300 a year higher.
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From: Arvada
I have considered getting the spot tracker. As mentioned above, it requires a subscription too. It will send you a text or email when the bike moves, and then every 5 minutes. The sub is something like $100/year.
The Rever Go does the same, but also tracks your rides. I like to track my rides, so I like this feature. Same idea though, device and sub required.
I believe both can be put in your saddlebag, or hidden anywhere on the bike.
The Rever Go does the same, but also tracks your rides. I like to track my rides, so I like this feature. Same idea though, device and sub required.
I believe both can be put in your saddlebag, or hidden anywhere on the bike.