preventing theft ?
Cruiser
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From: O land O, FL
I was told by a cop friend that here (FL) there are more Harleys stolen than ALL the other brands COMBINED. SO I decided to make my bike better protected. Just remember ,as some other guys here have noted, that if someone wants YOUR bike, it's gone. Also remember that if someone is just looking for anyone's bike, yours has to be better protected than most others. Give your bike the protection you're comfortably able to afford and keep it insured.
When I travel I use a disc lock, I have the factory security with a smart siren II and receiver(carry extra battery). I alway cover the bike with a 1/2 cover ( it's light and doesn't take up much room) that has no name on it. I'll only stay at motels/B&Bs that let me put the bike right in front of my door, that way I can still use the last line of defense without changing out of my "jammies"........Glock 20 or sub2000.
When I travel I use a disc lock, I have the factory security with a smart siren II and receiver(carry extra battery). I alway cover the bike with a 1/2 cover ( it's light and doesn't take up much room) that has no name on it. I'll only stay at motels/B&Bs that let me put the bike right in front of my door, that way I can still use the last line of defense without changing out of my "jammies"........Glock 20 or sub2000.
Last edited by Mikebiker; Oct 14, 2010 at 06:09 AM. Reason: spelling (sic)
Road Captain
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From: On the lake, Ohio
Well - short of sleeping on the bike there is no guarantee that it won't fall to thieves. Just the naked truth. I use all that I have. Lock the ignition swith, the fork lock, I use a disk lock and I have the security system. Not much else I can do. I do believe that if a thief (or group of thieves) wants your bike bad enough they'll get it regardless of what you do.
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The sad part with using this type of defense, With our Judicial system, if you were to shoot the sob and not kill him, he could come back and sue you for everything you own. so he's got your Harley anyway...lol
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From: Billings,Mt.
I think the thing to do is to secure the bike to another or a to pole,etc-. with a quality chain or cable.
If your bike stands out from the crowd at bike event hotels/parking areas,your more than likely being watched.The theifs will scope out these paking areas and target the nice easy to get bikes.
They will watch you from hotel windows with a veiw of the parking lot,and watch you place that cover over your bike!They know whats under it.
Dont count on "secured parking" in those big hotel parking garages.
If your bike stands out from the crowd at bike event hotels/parking areas,your more than likely being watched.The theifs will scope out these paking areas and target the nice easy to get bikes.
They will watch you from hotel windows with a veiw of the parking lot,and watch you place that cover over your bike!They know whats under it.
Dont count on "secured parking" in those big hotel parking garages.
Last edited by 1flhtk4me; Oct 14, 2010 at 07:18 AM.
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From: ST. Louis
I guess all you guys who use a cable to lock your bike, didn't know real thieves also carry 3' long bolt cutters. Silent and effective.
A cable will stop an idiot, but not somebody who wants your bike for real.
4 guys can stick a rod through the front and rear wheels and pick it up and put it in the back of a pickup or van. They don't care what they bend or scratch.
Times are bad and getting worse. Just do the best you can and keep the insurance paid. If you want your bike back, get a Lo-Jac but that only works in major cities.
A cable will stop an idiot, but not somebody who wants your bike for real.
4 guys can stick a rod through the front and rear wheels and pick it up and put it in the back of a pickup or van. They don't care what they bend or scratch.
Times are bad and getting worse. Just do the best you can and keep the insurance paid. If you want your bike back, get a Lo-Jac but that only works in major cities.
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From: ST. Louis
If you think anybody will try and stop somebody from stealing your bike, you can fuggettaboutit.
Here is a guy demonstrating stealing bicycles in broad daylight. He even gets a guy to help him at the end of the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbklkFuFk-4
Kinda interesting and at one point the cops drive right by him with his *** out in the street.
Here is a guy demonstrating stealing bicycles in broad daylight. He even gets a guy to help him at the end of the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbklkFuFk-4
Kinda interesting and at one point the cops drive right by him with his *** out in the street.
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From: ST. Louis
Here's poping a monster Kryptonite Chain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlHurdm48XQ
He would have been even quicker, if he'd have laid the head of the bolt cutter on the ground.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlHurdm48XQ
He would have been even quicker, if he'd have laid the head of the bolt cutter on the ground.
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From: ST. Louis
Parking out front in a well lite area doesn't seem to matter much either (skip to about the 3 minute mark).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D96QM...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D96QM...eature=related