Stolen Gear
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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RE: Stolen Gear
I made a nifty minature cable lock system for helmets, roll bags, jackets, etc. Go to the local hardware store and get a length of 1/8" plastic coated cable. Get a couple of the special eyelets for making loops in the cable and crimp one on each end. Get a tiny padlock and you're all set. It rolls up and it's easy to stow in a pocket. It's small enough to fit through strap fittings on most roll bags and you can also run it through a sleeve on a jacket or the D-rings on a couple of helmets. I usually run it through the sissybar, the rollbag strap and helmets. It's not foolproof and someone could cut it if they really wanted to, but I figure most thieves are too lazy. Mostly it just prevents someone from grabbing your stuff and running off with it. It adds piece of mind and I think I have a total of $7 invested in it.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: St. Louis
RE: Stolen Gear
I have a detachable sissy bar, luggage rack, classic bags, and windshield. I don't worry about the detachables unless I am on a road trip. If other bikes are parked around it, I don't worry nearly as much. I travelling as the only bike and no others in the lot, I have detached every last bit of equipment and placed it in my hotel room for the night.
I leave my helmet when local/trustworthy neighborhood and take it with me if I ever think I'd second guess it.
I leave my helmet when local/trustworthy neighborhood and take it with me if I ever think I'd second guess it.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2005
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RE: Stolen Gear
I guess I'm just paranoid over my stuff. I live in a "friendly" area but you just never know. At work my bike sits right in front of my office window so I can always see it, not to mention everyone there knows me. Usually I just hang the hemet on the handlebars.
Anyplace else all my gear goes with me. I don't mind carrying it. The helmet gives me a place to stow the glasses and gloves. I did just obtain a set of hard saddlebags that I will start using for quick in & out trips.
Brian
Anyplace else all my gear goes with me. I don't mind carrying it. The helmet gives me a place to stow the glasses and gloves. I did just obtain a set of hard saddlebags that I will start using for quick in & out trips.
Brian
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: NEW LENOX, IL
RE: Stolen Gear
ORIGINAL: redscout
They cut the helmet strap to take the helmet. Not sure what good the helmet then was without the strap
They cut the helmet strap to take the helmet. Not sure what good the helmet then was without the strap
I have seen locks that attach as barends with locks built in. Im not sure if they would work on a cruiser.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2005
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RE: Stolen Gear
most places i go there are other scoots and i dont worry.....
if there are no other scoots around i dont leave anything to chance......
I also never leave my leathers laying around i would rather carry em....
if there are no other scoots around i dont leave anything to chance......
I also never leave my leathers laying around i would rather carry em....
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Prescott, AZ
RE: Stolen Gear
JamieWG
Senior Rider
You copied me!!!! I am working on year 10 and I rarley use the cable I made up -- 99% of the time I just lay everything on the seat and all is fine... The cable will stop all but the determined thief.. The cable can go through my jacket, helmet and lock to a secure part of the bike...
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 137
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From: NY
RE: Stolen Gear
pager no siren and a 45,nevada the land of carry concealed. you live there so get a piece and a pager. the element of surprise.don't worry about a helmet where you live.
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RE: Stolen Gear
ORIGINAL: JamieWG
I made a nifty minature cable lock system for helmets, roll bags, jackets, etc. Go to the local hardware store and get a length of 1/8" plastic coated cable. Get a couple of the special eyelets for making loops in the cable and crimp one on each end. Get a tiny padlock and you're all set. It rolls up and it's easy to stow in a pocket. It's small enough to fit through strap fittings on most roll bags and you can also run it through a sleeve on a jacket or the D-rings on a couple of helmets. I usually run it through the sissybar, the rollbag strap and helmets. It's not foolproof and someone could cut it if they really wanted to, but I figure most thieves are too lazy. Mostly it just prevents someone from grabbing your stuff and running off with it. It adds piece of mind and I think I have a total of $7 invested in it.
I made a nifty minature cable lock system for helmets, roll bags, jackets, etc. Go to the local hardware store and get a length of 1/8" plastic coated cable. Get a couple of the special eyelets for making loops in the cable and crimp one on each end. Get a tiny padlock and you're all set. It rolls up and it's easy to stow in a pocket. It's small enough to fit through strap fittings on most roll bags and you can also run it through a sleeve on a jacket or the D-rings on a couple of helmets. I usually run it through the sissybar, the rollbag strap and helmets. It's not foolproof and someone could cut it if they really wanted to, but I figure most thieves are too lazy. Mostly it just prevents someone from grabbing your stuff and running off with it. It adds piece of mind and I think I have a total of $7 invested in it.
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