Seat lock
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,035
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From: Canadian in Germany
The Gordon Lockdown is definitely a good product for those who can afford it.
Just an FYI - we have yet to have anyone take one of our secured products. There are way too many easy to steal, unsecured saddlebags, seats, detachable windshields, sissy bars, tour packs, etc. out there for a thief to worry about which security torx they may need. It would be nice if our sales of our products rivaled the amount of sales of the Harleys and accessories out there - but a good comparison would be pennies as compared to 100's of thousands to put it in perspective.
Just an FYI - we have yet to have anyone take one of our secured products. There are way too many easy to steal, unsecured saddlebags, seats, detachable windshields, sissy bars, tour packs, etc. out there for a thief to worry about which security torx they may need. It would be nice if our sales of our products rivaled the amount of sales of the Harleys and accessories out there - but a good comparison would be pennies as compared to 100's of thousands to put it in perspective.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,832
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From: Coastal Carolina
^^^NEGATIVE^^^
Go to Ace HW and anyone can get the removal key...trust me (I have a duplicate).
If you spend mucho dinero on a custom seat, something like this is in order:http://www.thegordonlockdown.com/
Go to Ace HW and anyone can get the removal key...trust me (I have a duplicate).
If you spend mucho dinero on a custom seat, something like this is in order:http://www.thegordonlockdown.com/
You can outrun the other guy with the Brukus system and don't need put some clunky lock on your bike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
Sorry...sorry, but anyone who seriously thinks these "so called" security screws are - secure = wrong. Yes I invested in a set for my FLHX to secure the bags and don't think anyone really wants my stock HD seat, but if you've invested good coin into custom seat(s) the Gordon lock is probably the best protection on market. I don't have one and don't know the vendor from squat (saw in m/c mag) & thought it might be helpful.
For those with the secure torx...next time your'e in public men's crapper - take a look at screws securing panels to walls...look familiar. Pretty much any plumber can get your torx off & needle-nose pliers works too...
For those with the secure torx...next time your'e in public men's crapper - take a look at screws securing panels to walls...look familiar. Pretty much any plumber can get your torx off & needle-nose pliers works too...
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Western South Dakota
Just pull your seat off when you stop somewhere. lolol..
Oh, but then someone might steal your battery?
Oh, but then someone might steal your bike?
Maybe you should think about putting on a good and loud alarm system and then maybe a lo-jack?
How much $$$$$$$ you got to spend?
Oh, but then someone might steal your battery?
Oh, but then someone might steal your bike?
Maybe you should think about putting on a good and loud alarm system and then maybe a lo-jack?
How much $$$$$$$ you got to spend?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
busted into a thousand hotel tv boxes in my day...
as pointed out above, "security" bit are pennies at harbor freight, I have them
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 17, 2013 at 10:40 AM.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
What ever kind of screw you guys go with, here's a tip:
On top of the screw, where what ever kind of driver goes in,
carefully fill the insertion hole with RTV Silicone, and smooth over.
Keeps water out, and best of all, lets you know if someone has tried to monkey around with your seat!
Just use a pointed blade tip, or scrape it off with your nail to remove if you ever need the seat off.
If carefully done, the casual observer will not notice, and the thief will not know right away what kind of tool is required, all taking a little more of his time and improving your chances of an "AH HAA - WHAT'S THAT DUDE DOING TO MY BIKE!".
I have done this for years on outside lock hasps to let me know if something has been fooled with...
On top of the screw, where what ever kind of driver goes in,
carefully fill the insertion hole with RTV Silicone, and smooth over.
Keeps water out, and best of all, lets you know if someone has tried to monkey around with your seat!
Just use a pointed blade tip, or scrape it off with your nail to remove if you ever need the seat off.
If carefully done, the casual observer will not notice, and the thief will not know right away what kind of tool is required, all taking a little more of his time and improving your chances of an "AH HAA - WHAT'S THAT DUDE DOING TO MY BIKE!".
I have done this for years on outside lock hasps to let me know if something has been fooled with...
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,189
Likes: 16
From: N.E. Wisconsin
What ever kind of screw you guys go with, here's a tip:
On top of the screw, where what ever kind of driver goes in,
carefully fill the insertion hole with RTV Silicone, and smooth over.
Keeps water out, and best of all, lets you know if someone has tried to monkey around with your seat!
Just use a pointed blade tip, or scrape it off with your nail to remove if you ever need the seat off.
If carefully done, the casual observer will not notice, and the thief will not know right away what kind of tool is required, all taking a little more of his time and improving your chances of an "AH HAA - WHAT'S THAT DUDE DOING TO MY BIKE!".
I have done this for years on outside lock hasps to let me know if something has been fooled with...
On top of the screw, where what ever kind of driver goes in,
carefully fill the insertion hole with RTV Silicone, and smooth over.
Keeps water out, and best of all, lets you know if someone has tried to monkey around with your seat!
Just use a pointed blade tip, or scrape it off with your nail to remove if you ever need the seat off.
If carefully done, the casual observer will not notice, and the thief will not know right away what kind of tool is required, all taking a little more of his time and improving your chances of an "AH HAA - WHAT'S THAT DUDE DOING TO MY BIKE!".
I have done this for years on outside lock hasps to let me know if something has been fooled with...
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,833
Likes: 35
From: Southern Maryland
interesting debates here. not sure how the lockdown works. does the shell attach to the seat? i watched their video a couple of times but was confused as it seems to cover the screw but i couldn't figure out how the barrel/lock process worked. i agree that if someone really wants something, not much is going to prevent them from doing it. i recently purchased a day-long from russell which was worth evey penny.....never really thought much about securing the seat until this post.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 441
Likes: 0
From: winter spring,fl
I bought a #14 Spanner bolt from Ace. But they do not have the bit to remove it had to order it from a tool specialty store. Makes it a little bit harder to get the right tool. Slows down a common thief but as other people said if someone wants it they will destroy the bike to get it.
