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[Indenial]

I'm taking a 3-4 wk trip to Alaska next summer. While I will have a couple of credit cards, I feel more comfortable with cash. But if I take $2-3K cash and don't want it all in my pocket, where can I hide it in/on the bike where it will be safe.  Let's hear your suggestions.  (I have a Road Glide)

[Skillet]

You might not want to post where it would be safe to hide your cash. Just saying.

[guppytrash]

UHHH?  ATM's??? 

[110tHunDer]

UHHH?  ATM's??? 

   Besides, with your Harley Visa or similar cash back credit card, your trip can be 1-3% cheaper.

[OBB]

My ex wife's bank account  


put some kind of a pocket inside your boot if you wear boots that don't lace up. or an ankle wallet just big enough to keep most of your cash in there. Personally when I travel, I use travelers checks.

[Unbalanced]

You might try behind the liner of the tour pack if you have a tour pack.  in the left and right corner if you are standing behind your bike.   If you weren't already considering it, I would also consider bringing your tuning device as well as a copy of your tune on a memory stick of some sorts you can buy them pretty cheap these days.

[dayne66]

                    Money belt.

[Gettinold]

You might try behind the liner of the tour pack if you have a tour pack.  in the left and right corner if you are standing behind your bike.   If you weren't already considering it, I would also consider bringing your tuning device as well as a copy of your tune on a memory stick of some sorts you can buy them pretty cheap these days.

                 

[Gettinold]

I have H-D money belt along with a Saturday nite special! 

[HogBreath]

In my wallet. Somebody may take itbut, they're going to have to bleed for it

[muddypaws]

Liquor store....

[smkymtnboy]

tape it just inside the exhaust pipe right side and i will follow you,well at least for a while or til the money runs out . just kiddin!  the money belt or ankle wallet or a sewn in hidden pocket for your jacket arm sleeve. the reason i keep cash with/on me just in case the bike is stolen. then you are rideless and broke. come to think of it i am almost there now. should be a great trip. i am jealous!!!

[Screamin]

In my wallet. Somebody may take itbut, they're going to have to bleed for it

Yep

[SBB]

Yep

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[justplainjim]

I agree, money belt.  2-3k in 100's is not that bulky.  Just keep it in a front pocket.  I personally wouldn't hide it anywhere on the bike.  If the bike gets stolen or wrecked...well, you know the rest..

[krypto2011]

Regardless of where you hide it, do yourself a favor, declare it at the border crossing. My uncle did what you are planning and only declared the couple hundred bucks in his pocket. He had 3k hidden in the bike and the border agents found it during a "routine" search. I don't really need to tell the rest of the story, but he never got out of the Lower 48.

[grayghost731]

I agree, money belt.  2-3k in 100's is not that bulky.  Just keep it in a front pocket.  I personally wouldn't hide it anywhere on the bike.  If the bike gets stolen or wrecked...well, you know the rest..

That's what I was thinking    I put 500$ in one pocket and the rest in the other,so when you buy something you don't pull out your whole wad(always assume someone is watching you and they know your a tourist)   There is scumbags everywhere 

[JCZ]

This thread seems about as odd to me as the thread about do you carry.....people come on here and post what you don't want others knowing.

One things for sure.....I don't have any $$$$ so for those of you thinkin about settin up one of these guys.....I don't have any.....you'll have to move on to one of these guys that have enough to tell you where they hide it.

[SBB]

This thread seems about as odd to me as the thread about do you carry.....people come on here and post what you don't want others knowing.

One things for sure.....I don't have any $$$$ so for those of you thinkin about settin up one of these guys.....I don't have any.....you'll have to move on to one of these guys that have enough to tell you where they hide it.

Kinda hard to hide your cash when your pulling it behind what you drive.
Just sayin, , , ,

 

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[JCZ]

Kinda hard to hide your cash when your pulling it behind what you drive.
Just sayin, , , ,

 

SBB

Oh no Chip.....I just have a really nice signature.....that's the banks cash.

[donald p]

ATM and a Harley card always works for me.

[scttgr8]

I ride a CVO i have no cash to carry

[cvobiker]

My ex wife's bank account  

Put it in my bank account... i will last longer then one day

[2018_FLTRXSE]

I ride a CVO i have no cash to carry

 

[DaBigNuttedMan]

Liquor store....

I did this a long time...................it worked, got me from about 1977 to 2007, hid a bunch in the bars too.
  seriously  just use a different pocket than your wallet so nobody sees it,even if ya had to give up your wallet.

[grc]

This thread seems about as odd to me as the thread about do you carry.....people come on here and post what you don't want others knowing.

One things for sure.....I don't have any $$$$ so for those of you thinkin about settin up one of these guys.....I don't have any.....you'll have to move on to one of these guys that have enough to tell you where they hide it.

    I was a bit flabbergasted when I first saw this thread, but since I'm trying to be a nicer and more tactful person (it's not working all that well so far) I was avoiding making my usual sort of comment.  But since you broke the ice.......

First, posting this sort of thing on the internet is probably not a great idea, kind of like it's not a great idea when your kids put the fact that the family will be out of town for a week on Facebook or other social media.  Now anyone who knows who you really are will know you plan on heading to the border with $3k in cash somewhere on you or your bike.

Second, if you really feel you need to carry that kind of cash, I suggest you don't stash it on the bike but keep it on your person.  And split it up as someone mentioned, so you don't pull a big wad out every time you buy something and advertise to those standing around watching.  For anyone who hasn't been watching the news for the past few years, these are tough times for a lot of people and robbery is one of the few parts of the economy that's booming.

JMHO - Jerry

[VaEagle]

I agree with others, try to use credit cards and keep them on you. If you must use cash try to keep it on you too. If traveling with a partner you can trust divide the cash between you both.
Then if you must have secure on bike storage you may want to consider this vault system which will not only secure your belongings but help in securing your saddlebag too:
http://www.consolevault.com/harley-davidson-bagger-vault.html

[KennyC]

CASH?? What is this thing you speak of??? 

[T-Hawk]

I made a trip 'outside' this summer... rode to Texas and back over a 1 month period.

I only had about $100 in my pocket at any given time.  Used my debit card when cash wasn't feasible.

The cool thing about using a Master Card or Visa Card or any big bank card while riding through Canada (as I assume you'll be doing) is that you don't have to worry about the Exchange Rate... it's all calculated during the billing by your bank.

Carrying large sums of Cash (like I ever have any) always adds to the paranoia that always builds in me when I'm in a region I'm not totally familiar with.  And, Canada won't let me bring along my riding partner (XD-45)...

Also, if you are riding the whole trip... Canada's gas stations usually close around 10pm once you get outside of the larger cities... so make plans to stay overnight at the end of each day.

Make note of the earlier post... be sure to "Declare" anything you have on-board... Even though I think the maximum travel cash is $10,000... like on Air Travel, if you get caught up in the "Random" Security Check and they find something you didn't declare... well let's just say a 2-hr delay would be the best outcome.

Send me a PM if you are riding the whole way up here, and I might could share some really nice Hotels/Motels with you and let you know about some of the "Caution" areas along the road.   

[xsdbs]

Money belt.

1/2 in the wallet, 1/2 in the money belt
I always use a credit card to buy gas, never have to leave bike the at the pump to pay, waiting for the 9 customers ahead of me trying to buy smokes and lottery tickets...

[dayne66]

1/2 in the wallet, 1/2 in the money belt
I always use a credit card to buy gas, never have to leave bike the at the pump to pay, waiting for the 9 customers ahead of me trying to buy smokes and lottery tickets...

When I go to the US and use a credit card at the pump, it asks for a zip code...so, I gotta go in and be # 10 in line. I'm not sure if it's the same when you guys come up.

[napalm]

There are ATMs in Alaska...when I travel I carry minimum cash...but ATM Card & Credit Cards work...

Was in Alaska 5 years ago on a Harley...ATMs workeed fine.....
napalm

[smkymtnboy]

This thread seems about as odd to me as the thread about do you carry.....people come on here and post what you don't want others knowing.

One things for sure.....I don't have any $$$$ so for those of you thinkin about settin up one of these guys.....I don't have any.....you'll have to move on to one of these guys that have enough to tell you where they hide it.

you can bet whatever is posted here,the guys that commit these kind of crimes already know plus a whole lot more than we ever will.

[ultrarider123]

I ride a CVO i have no cash to carry

X2 and then some....

Don't carry cash. If I did, the nice people at the casinos would just take it again.

[Cvostu]

whatever i can shove in my pocket...   

[blacktop]

When I go to the US and use a credit card at the pump, it asks for a zip code...so, I gotta go in and be # 10 in line. I'm not sure if it's the same when you guys come up.

Can't you just put in a dummy zip code?

[grc]

Can't you just put in a dummy zip code?

Nope, the zip code is actually matched up to the credit card owner's address of record as a form of security, believe it or not.  I once fat fingered the zip code and got one digit wrong, and the pump wouldn't accept it.

I guess it depends on the part of the country you're in and how far along the stations are in updating their equipment, but most of the stations I use don't require zip code entry yet.

Jerry

[Weasels]

When I go to the US and use a credit card at the pump, it asks for a zip code...so, I gotta go in and be # 10 in line. I'm not sure if it's the same when you guys come up.

dayne just use the 3 number from your postal code & 2 zeros at the end  ###00 works 90 % of the time. as for using postal codes in Canada, never had to do that.

[110tHunDer]

Nope, the zip code is actually matched up to the credit card owner's address of record as a form of security, believe it or not.  I once fat fingered the zip code and got one digit wrong, and the pump wouldn't accept it.

I guess it depends on the part of the country you're in and how far along the stations are in updating their equipment, but most of the stations I use don't require zip code entry yet.

Jerry

That happened to me once, too.  Took about a month for the pumps at that station to recognize that card again.

[dayne66]

dayne just use the 3 number from your postal code & 2 zeros at the end  ###00 works 90 % of the time. as for using postal codes in Canada, never had to do that.

Thanks, Weasels, I'll give that a try next time I'm down.

As a side note, after watching Californication, I prefer to call the machines ABMs, as ATM has a whole new meaning now.

[CVOJIMMYC]

the local harley dealer thats where i keep mine, never tried to withdraw though

[Gettinold]

the local harley dealer thats where i keep mine, never tried to withdraw though

How was the wind today on the Skyway Bridge?           Nice day other than the wind. 

[CVOJIMMYC]

How was the wind today on the Skyway Bridge?           Nice day other than the wind. 

  That was over july 4th 2012 ,visiting friends in largo, what a beautifull ride/ time we had, that  pic was on the way back from Peggys !!!

[Gettinold]

Bloody Mary Breakfast at Peggy's!   

[Indenial]

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I too, keep my cash on my body, just not in one place. I had heard of putting some in baggies and taping under the seat or inside a side cover. One person puts it inside the fairing, but I wouldn't want to take it off on the road.

[Cat Eye]

http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Contents-Travel-Passport-Wallet/dp/B006C8TPNM/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1353967969&sr=8-17&keywords=passport+travel+wallet

This is the best travel wallet ever made.....period!!

[spydglide]

http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Contents-Travel-Passport-Wallet/dp/B006C8TPNM/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1353967969&sr=8-17&keywords=passport+travel+wallet

This is the best travel wallet ever made.....period!!

It might have been until it was posted on the 'net'.....har.  spyder

[110tHunDer]

 
That's hilarious.  Only 1 left!

[kraut]

over here, especially in eastern Europe there are vast strips of land where no credit card will be of any use whatsoever - except maybe cutting a line 

So we always keep a considerable amount of cash just in case. But 1. on our bodies of course (because anything else will be searched/stolen easier as your pants  ), 2. always in various places, never more than a modest sum in the valet (because that's what you show anybody when you pay), 3. never in any part of clothing you may put off during the day. So that leaves boots, belts, pants or tape on your body, make your choice and don't tell others 

[SE-5]

I take a few 3 - 4 day trips and one cross country trip a year, usually 4 - 5 weeks.  Carry less than $1000 in cash in my wallet, use my air miles credit card at Hampton / Hilton Garden Inns, for gas, food.  Use cash at some gas stations that are off the beaten path, small diners etc...  been doing this for years.

[kraut]

http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Contents-Travel-Passport-Wallet/dp/B006C8TPNM/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1353967969&sr=8-17&keywords=passport+travel+wallet

This is the best travel wallet ever made.....period!!

" ... even the most hardened burglar or curious snoop will skid to a screeching halt as soon as they see these."


 

[Gettinold]

......not so sure about that Kraut. Money comes in all different colors and scents!

[Phantom309]

I would just glue it all over yourself like the guy on the geico commercial ... easy access too.


Seriously, atm sounds good & I sure as hell wouldn't tell anyone where I hide mine.

[Phantom309]

http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Contents-Travel-Passport-Wallet/dp/B006C8TPNM/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1353967969&sr=8-17&keywords=passport+travel+wallet

This is the best travel wallet ever made.....period!!

That's a scream! ... I almost spit my coffee out laughing. 

I wonder if anybody actually bought them .... that would make me cry!

[FLY-DOG]

That's a scream! ... I almost spit my coffee out laughing. 

I wonder if anybody actually bought them .... that would make me cry!

I almost fell out of my chair laughing when I saw the "skid marks"!!   

[Phantom309]

I almost fell out of my chair laughing when I saw the "skid marks"!!   

I hear ya ... that was a good one. Gotta luv people with a sense of humor like that.

[longlast]

                                   Remember...............EASY RIDER

[HDGearHead]

Stash it behind the timer cover.

[Mano]

Can't you just put in a dummy zip code?

I have used and it has worked a few times 90210 like the T.V. show. 

[Mano]

Some in my pocket and most in my sock. .

I don't like the idea of hiding money on the bike just in case the bike goes for a ride without me. .Just like someone else said......they will have to bleed for it.

Most of the time I will use my H.D. credit card. Can't wait to win another bike. 3 more days and i am back in the game.

[JR]

That's hilarious.  Only 1 left!

Not any more! Tommy must have got the last pair!!! 

 

[hogasm]

When we went to the Nelson get together we looked into this situation. We were informed by our insurance company to get a card from them declaring that we were going into Canada. They also informed us to get 2 pre paid credit cards and keep one on the bike and one on my person, keep personal cash to a minimum of $250

[cvobiker]

from the creditors asking for their money   

[Glenncarp]

I'm taking a 3-4 wk trip to Alaska next summer. While I will have a couple of credit cards, I feel more comfortable with cash. But if I take $2-3K cash and don't want it all in my pocket, where can I hide it in/on the bike where it will be safe.  Let's hear your suggestions.  (I have a Road Glide)

I keep mine in my front pocket opposite from the .380 Ruger. If i get robbed, I plan on dropping the wad in an act of nervousness and putting all 8 in the robbers temple then pulling out my "throw down knife" from behind the 9MM in my saddle bag! 

[EZRIDN]

Some considerations....

You can tie wrap/aircraft clamp or somehow afix one of the small aluminum tube "stash holders" in the battery compartment area...would have to take the seat off to get to it which makes it totally out of sight/out of mind.  Or depending on your configuration...can do the same inside the horn cover or in the air cleaner....or be inventive and simply mount under the bike on a frame rail.  Just don't forget it there before having service performed on the bike...otherwise could give new meaning to the "stealer".   

Can also do an Amazon or ebay search for the fake cigarette lighters or fake batteries (AA or C/D cell) ...basically hollow shells that look like the real thing.

Also can use the spare magazine for your conceal carry/LCP .380 (you should always carry an extra anyway)....slip the end cap off the bottom/stuff the money in (before the spring flies out)...put the cap back on and stuff two or three defense rounds on top.....voila'! 

Probably the one that makes the most economic and safest sense...
Pull seat/pull battery/cash goes in a baggie/baggie goes under battery/reinstall battery/reinstall seat....use credit card for everything and perform said pull sequence only when major cash is needed.





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[braymond52]

I'm taking a 3-4 wk trip to Alaska next summer. While I will have a couple of credit cards, I feel more comfortable with cash. But if I take $2-3K cash and don't want it all in my pocket, where can I hide it in/on the bike where it will be safe.  Let's hear your suggestions.  (I have a Road Glide)

In this day there's no reason to carry that much cash.  Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere so it's not necessary.

If you do want to carry cash get a money belt.  REI makes a nice nylon web one with a zipper on the inside.  I wore one for three weeks in Europe and it worked great.  I had a lot of Euros in there as cash is still preferable to credit cards in Europe.

[grc]

Where do you hide your cash?   

In my wife's purse.  There, at least I'm honest about it.

Jerry

[Rio]

Where do you hide your cash?   

In my wife's purse.  There, at least I'm honest about it.

Jerry

JERRY....YOU BEAT ME TO IT!

[Fired00d]

Where do you hide your cash?   

In my wife's purse.  There, at least I'm honest about it.

Jerry

Don't you mean where you last see/saw your cash.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[KID ROCK]

dont put all your eggs in one basket.keep five hundred on ya each day .and the rest stashed.

[cyril]

I'm taking a 3-4 wk trip to Alaska next summer. While I will have a couple of credit cards, I feel more comfortable with cash. But if I take $2-3K cash and don't want it all in my pocket, where can I hide it in/on the bike where it will be safe.  Let's hear your suggestions.  (I have a Road Glide)

inside attire

[Phantom309]

I wouldn't have the faintest idea what it's like to have a hundred bucks in my pocket, let alone thousands! ... I''m glad my winter vacation is over and I'm back to work so maybe pretty soon I can warm my pocket with a twenty at least.

[Hawg]

I always carry my cash in my front pocket, when traveling I will keep it with my passport and will never tell where I keep that. Of course the best method and safest way is to keep your cash on hand to a minimum and the rest in the bank.

[Rio]

One recommendation when traveling as a group.  Bring an extra key and give it to a partner.  we were touring Colorado one year, friend lost his key around dinner time.  Got lucky, he called his wife and she sent 2nd key overnight express.  Only slowed us down until 1pm or wasted about 4hrs.  Of course he was the ONLY guy that didn't have his 2nd key.  We razzed him the rest of the week, kept track of his only key.  Topic was cash?  it's called a debit card, limited cash in my pocket.

[TinSpinner]

Money belt for foldable cash, ankle wallet if I have my boots on, front pocket for a small amount of cash and a credit card. Funny thing, last month I was getting rid of some clothes that "shrunk in the closet" and ran across one of my money belts rolled up inside a shoe. It still had 3 Franklins in it and 2000 Rand from South Africa, been in there since 2007. I had forgotten all about it so I just left it in place, going back to RSA this year and I already have a stash!

[HogRydr]

Regardless of where I go, I always keep my cash in my front right hand pocket, right beside my Kahr 9mm.

[FLY-DOG]

I usually keep all my cash with my wife when traveling, anybody wants it bad enough they have to take her too.  I'll probably be pissed about losing my money but I'd get over it.   Just saying........

[KennyC]

I usually keep all my cash with my wife when traveling, anybody wants it bad enough they have to take her too.  I'll probably be pissed about losing my money but I'd get over it.   Just saying........

That's funny!! Years ago I used to tell a friend of mine, Hey Russ, that guy's over there talking to your wife! He's say, "Two can't get on er and one can't hurt er! Besides that he'd bring her back in a little while!! 

[Charlie]

Money Belt with a double fastener!

[steve-o]

Hookers dont take plastic ! hahaha

[spydglide]

Hookers dont take plastic ! hahaha

Some do (I've been told)  har    spyder

[Mountainman streetbob]

                    Money belt.

  :mango:YES MONEY BELT!

[Charlie]

 

I usually keep all my cash with my wife when traveling, anybody wants it bad enough they have to take her too.  I'll probably be pissed about losing my money but I'd get over it.   Just saying........

[spydglide]

Don't laugh, that'll just encourage him.  har.  spyder

[mitch.smith]

All My cash is hid in my 2012 CVO Street Glide!! hahaha