Thieves
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,619
Likes: 57
From: New York
I always thought the CVO power locks were goofy till I had locking saddlebags and now I'm tired of walking around the bike and risking the black paint with the key every time. I'm sure there's an option...
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 203
Likes: 50
From: Greenville, Kentucky
We all like to think that nothing will happen and know one would mess with our bike, but; many have felt the rage of finding some low life has taken our hard earned property. For the few seconds, less than one minute to lock things is all it takes to make you a much less easy target. The piece of mind is comforting.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 7
From: Daytona, Fla.
I ride with the bags locked, less chance of coming open, & have a GPS without the security screw. Common sense to lock the GPS in the tour pack if I'm away from the bike, so yeah, I lock things up.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,860
Likes: 5,421
From: My own little slice of heaven
I mostly lock my stuff. I have a buddy who never locks anything. His philosophy is who is stupid enough to mess with a Harley? I am waiting for something to get lost.....
Club Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 10
From: San Angelo, Texas
I don't always lock the bars and ignition, but the bags stay locked and I lock the TP after I put my helmet in and get my iPad out. The alarm with smart siren and pager has alerted me when someone is messing with the bike, and I can take care of anything from there...but other than drunk college girls wanting to take pictures and parents letting kids crawl on it, never had anything stolen.
I did have a mother try to tell me how unsafe it was for me to allow my pipes and motor to get that hot and then park it where kids can play on it! Me trying to explain that maybe her rug rats needed to respect other peoples property...
I did have a mother try to tell me how unsafe it was for me to allow my pipes and motor to get that hot and then park it where kids can play on it! Me trying to explain that maybe her rug rats needed to respect other peoples property...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2,059
Likes: 4
From: Florida
I don't leave my goggles hanging on the bars anymore... as for the bike, it's not new enough or old enough to be a prime target.... and it's suede blue! 
That's the biggest theft deterrent!
Trust no one.
That's the biggest theft deterrent!Trust no one.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,618
Likes: 290
From: Johnstown, PA
I lock mine really out of habit, I keep them locked in fear of them popping open while riding. Just last week I rode to a very popular riding spot (state Park) and I went for a hike. (was gone for about an hour) when I got back to the bike, it was very obvious that someone was trying to get into my tourpak. Both latches were undone and the lid was not sitting straight. Really surprised me, but being locked up saved me from a loss.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 18
From: Orange, VA,
Dont lock anything, even the front door to my house, never had a problem, I figure if someone wants to take the chance and I see them or enter my house they will meet my 357 and Australian Cattle dogs lol. I do lock my ignition and always try to sit where I can see my bike if in a resturant, locks only keep honest people out, if a thief wants to get in your bike the locks are not going to stop him.
