Topic: Securing your investment (Read 4235 times)

Wrongway · « **on:** February 04, 2006, 01:07:02 PM »

Maybe I am being a little too concerned, causious, but what do some of you do to secure your bike? We plan on being on the road alot again this year and I am a little worried about this. In the past I would lock the bikes at rotors, steering etc, but that was a '98 Softail Springer or '99 EG Ultra, I could replace these if stolen, but not a CUSE! Lojack now offers motorcycle units, any experience? We often ride alone so locking to other bikes is not often available. Just looking for some ideas. Wrongway

SEULTRA · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2006, 02:49:28 PM »

Well, I disk lock both wheels, lock the fork, set the alarm, turn on the alarm pager and load the 9mm Glock. That pretty well takes care of it.

If the thief can get past all that, I just call my insurance agent and the boys in blue.

Scooterhair · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2006, 06:19:45 PM »

Sometimes you cant do enough, if they want it they WILL get it. If they dont take the bike they will take the parts they want, bags-tour pack-even fairings etc.. The best thing is to always park it where it can be seen by you or someone you trust. A 9mm is a good thing too.

MOD MAN · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2006, 06:34:45 PM »

I think on parking where you can see the bike is the best idea,but I have not rode out west in a few years.
When I am traveling long distance I try to stay in places that allow me window or ground level eye contact with my bike.

Good Luck and Ride Safe

VaEagle · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:31:16 PM »

Hi Wrongway,
All of the above advice is good. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
To answer your question about Lojack it does have drawbacks in that it is not a nationwide locator system like Onstar for cars and trucks. If everywhere you usally ride is covered by the Lojack then fine but if you do lots of traveling or the coverage area is small in your area and your bike can quickly be transported out of range the system is not doing you any good.You also have to depend on the local police department having a working Lojack reciever car on the street and it is manned by a trained officer in order to track down your bike. Many police departments are getting away from Lojack since Onstar is becoming more popular and you don't need specialy equiped cars or trained officers.
You may want to check the Viper Alarm website ,they have a GPS based locator system for cars and maybe with some modification that system could be installed on a bike?
With the Viper system if the alarm is triggered it sends a message to your cell phone or home computer so you have unlimited range compaired to a regular alarm pager. You can also disable the vehicle yourself as well as track it's movement yourself.
I hope this helps you some.

HUBBARD · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:35:51 PM »

This oughta' bring some heat!

Grover · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:39:35 PM »

Ok. So now they drive off with a stolen featherlite trailer. Then to their surprise they also get a few awesome bikes as a bonus!

Grover [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

mr_magoo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:47:18 PM »

And your truck as the low life wouldn't bring there own.

Scooterhair · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2006, 07:53:43 PM »

I park mine rite infront of my door or in front of the lobby where it can be seen from someone at the desk. 5 bucks to the person on duty goes along way. I've went up and check in on them. I've also done the Radio Shack motion detector, its really touchy, tuck it under the tour pack back rest.

starvin · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2006, 08:24:11 PM »

best thing i bought is a $25 generic cover, it packs up small and any would be thief has to think before they go lookin under there, they have no idea what kind of bike it is, and no idea what kind of security is on. I use that and the factory security system. oh yea if you can find a cheap cover that says Honda all the better.

Dave

Wrongway · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2006, 09:09:26 PM »

Hubbard, Your the best! If I had your trailer that would be an option, but I only have the license to drive it, not own it. One of these days I'm gonna ride right next to ya, and I can't wait! Wrongway

Scooterhair · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2006, 09:27:27 PM »

I thought these things are ment to be riden, not hauled. OOOw thats were those 5 yr old bikes with real low miles come from.

Scooterhair · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2006, 09:31:28 PM »

Just messin with you!!! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Twolanerider · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2006, 10:34:00 PM »

I honestly don't ride a lot just around town. So a good chunk of the miles the bike gets are on road trips and tend to see it parked quite a few nights at motels that way. I generally look for the side-of-the-road type one or two story old motels that look like they've been there since the 50s or 60s. They're often cheap and I just like the character of the places too. A good benefit is there is usually little problem getting a ground floor room with a big window you can park right in front of.

If things look anything other than normal I'll roll the bike up on the sidewalk, under the canopy that is usually there, and park in right in front of the window. Being the close to the room I'd guess most would-be problem children would be even more concerned about the noise and catching the attention of someone inside the room.

If for whatever reason the parking lot seems to make me actually concerned; screw it. Most motels have wide doors. Just roll the bastard inside. That nasty old raggedy carpet has seen far worse than my two tires are ever going to do to it. I haven't done this very often over the years. But there's been probably half a dozen times that my bike has slept inside.

Scooterhair · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2006, 09:18:08 AM »

Not a bad thought. Will a Road Glide fit through a standard door?

CVOwner · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2006, 09:47:18 AM »

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I thought these things are ment to be riden, not hauled.

Scooterhair · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2006, 12:36:58 PM »

Yeppers, I have one in my sights now. One of those flip it things. Just to make a some extra cash,
so I can get more goodies.

Gettinold · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2006, 01:43:02 PM »

THE BEST SECURITY METHOD I USE IS PARK IT AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO YOUR ROOM & RUN SOME 10LB FISHING LINE INSIDE THE ROOM & TIE IT OFF TO A LAMP. IF THE LAMP FALLS OFF THE TABLE, ALL HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

HUBBARD · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2006, 04:12:01 PM »

Yeah, 'er 'uh, Gettinold,

Twolanerider · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2006, 04:29:48 PM »

These last two posts reminded me of one of the funniest things I ever saw on a motorcycle. A long time ago, I was probably 22 or so, was out with a guy I'd been riding with for a few days. We'd met at a truck stop someplace out west and just pounded miles together for a few days.

One night we stopped at a wide spot with a clean field and threw down some blankets. This guy was a little nutty that something or somone would happen to his bike while he was asleep. So he tied a string from the bike to his big toe.

We had enough money for quite some several beers and perhaps other embellishments that night. Sometime during the middle of the night something startled this guy and he jumps up out of a sound sleep jumps on his bike and roars off screaming something about Indians. Just a little bit down the hill this string gets caught up in the chain or sprocket and nearly yanks the guy's toe off. He and the bike crash, his big toe is pointed at like 90 degrees to the rest of his foot, and he's sitting there wrapped up in this old beat up bike and stupid looking poncho still screaming to watch out for the Indians while he's holding his toe and rocking back and forth in the dirt.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2006, 04:35:30 PM »

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Well, I disk lock both wheels, lock the fork, set the alarm, turn on the alarm pager and load the 9mm Glock. That pretty well takes care of it.

Scooterhair · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2006, 04:42:56 PM »

OOOOOOOMMMMMGGGGGG

twolane, I about fell out of my chair.

spydglide · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2006, 06:08:15 PM »

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Good post SEULTRA Best advice anyone could give, like you said beyond that call the boys in blue first, your insurance agent 2nd and then off to the Stealer for a replacement. Life goes on and at the end of the day no matter how bad we all have the addiction, they're [highlight]only machines[/highlight].

???not mine. I don't remember owning a harley that I ever considered to be 'only a machine'. I wish I wasn't so addicted, but, It's always been this way, so... [smiley=nixweiss.gif]...spyder 8-)

spydglide · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2006, 06:26:37 PM »

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We had enough money for quite some several beers and [highlight]perhaps other embellishments [/highlight]that night.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2006, 08:04:32 PM »

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'`rooms'/peyote/mescal buttons/????yeeha!

SEULTRA · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2006, 11:03:42 PM »

Spydglide.... I understand your passion for yer scoot. If the sumbeetch can get past the Glock.... well, you know what they say about discretion being the better part of valor....

Then it just becomes a matter of revenge.

spydglide · « **Reply #26 on:** February 06, 2006, 07:27:12 AM »

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Spydglide.... I understand your passion for yer scoot. If the sumbeetch can get past the Glock.... well, you know what they say about discretion being the better part of valor....

Then it just becomes a matter of revenge.

Sweet! Works for me. Anyone that's ever traveled w/ me will tell you that they sleep good, 'cause I don't. Learned to sleep w/o really missing too much at a earlier period in my life. Too bad you can't travel w/ a good dog........hey, wait a minute, that's probably why Hubbard always hauls Maudie in the [smiley=trailer.gif] Har! [smiley=rifle.gif]spyder

yellowsedeuce · « **Reply #27 on:** February 06, 2006, 11:35:07 AM »

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I honestly don't ride a lot just around town.

BLM777 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2006, 12:06:24 PM »

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I agree with twolane,

I like to park outside the front window of the room we're staying in or in front of the manager's office in a well lit spot.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2006, 12:16:44 PM »

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Try Holiday Inn Express and book a handicapped room on the ground level.

yellowsedeuce · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2006, 12:23:08 PM »

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Try Holiday Inn Express and book a handicapped room on the ground level.

SEULTRA · « **Reply #31 on:** February 06, 2006, 02:08:37 PM »

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Try Holiday Inn Express and book a handicapped room on the ground level.

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #32 on:** February 06, 2006, 03:27:46 PM »

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Yeah, 'er 'uh, Gettinold,

spydglide · « **Reply #33 on:** February 06, 2006, 04:36:42 PM »

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Yeah, 'er uh, Hubbard, Isn't a 3 sided square a triangle. Just checking cuz I'm not sure. Later,Q

nope, it's a 3-sided square, alright. l_l notice the 3-sided square? imagine 3 ole oil slathered HOGS tied up together w/ the likes of Hubbard and his 'gang' all liquored-up in the middle of the big l_l shaped 3-sided square. har! [smiley=drink.gif] spyder

HUBBARD · « **Reply #34 on:** February 06, 2006, 04:55:04 PM »

Yeah, it was a sight to see, for sure! Slicks, chain belts, spurs on my boots, Lordgawd, I don't know how I lived to survive all that chit! [smiley=nixweiss.gif] I thought I was havin' fun! Glad I made it though. My two Buddies didn't. Crash got one of 'em, Bar Fight got the other one.

Later--HUBBARD

CVOJOE · « **Reply #35 on:** February 06, 2006, 07:45:59 PM »

How about posting a large note on the parked scooter saying " Hey Jack, don't worry I found the .45 OK, it was packed with the 12 gauge shells. See you at breakfast."

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #36 on:** February 06, 2006, 09:29:01 PM »

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nope, it's a 3-sided square, alright.

ParrotHD · « **Reply #37 on:** February 07, 2006, 02:05:51 PM »

Ask about a handicapped room...wider door and more room inside...pull the bike right in!

If you can't do that, find something firmly put into the ground or some sort of post and chain it up. This may not stop the thieves, but it sure slows 'em down...this is where the 9 mm comes in handy!

hdhiwayman · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2006, 04:09:34 PM »

I like the "Cobra link". Just installed the alarm pager on my SE. Try not to park to far away from where I'm sleeping. But like someone already posted "If they want it bad enough they'll get it". But with any luck I'll be able to leave a tatoo.

RJ749 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 08, 2006, 01:10:00 PM »

I put LoJack on mine. If it goes at least the dicks might get caught. Oh and when I ride I take along a buddy.

Wrongway · « **Reply #40 on:** February 08, 2006, 07:48:29 PM »

That's a cute lil thinge there Rjob, I love those things you can fit in a pocket [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]. Kiddin' there, welcome to the family and site. Wrongway

RJ749 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 08, 2006, 08:03:57 PM »

Yeah, it is a bit of overkill. I should take it's baby brother I suppose.

Thanks for the welcome.

BobD · « **Reply #42 on:** February 08, 2006, 08:28:57 PM »

Thieves are creative and determined. Locks, alarms, heavy chains, they're just minor roadblocks to the guy who is set on taking your ride. Big guns are your best bet. Here's mine. Just the sight of it makes big men drop. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

BLM777 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 08, 2006, 08:36:39 PM »

Ever have a problem with that stickin' out of your tour pak?

SEULTRA · « **Reply #44 on:** February 08, 2006, 08:45:09 PM »

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I put LoJack on mine. If it goes at least the dicks might get caught. Oh and when I ride I take along a buddy.

Good Lord!!! Smith & Wesson OCD.... I love it.

spydglide · « **Reply #45 on:** February 08, 2006, 08:48:21 PM »

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Ever have a problem with that stickin' out of your tour pak?

no good if not accessable, huh? I've got the CAR and it's still too big to pack on a scooter. Good for the boat, though. [smiley=rifle.gif] har! spyder

RJ749 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 08, 2006, 08:56:51 PM »

Lub dem guns. When I was knee high to a grasshopper (1970) I was in the local Triumph shop picking up my first new bike a 650 Tiger (since I couldn't afford a Harley back then) hell the Tiger was $1150.00 and I couldn't afford the Bonneville that was $1275.00. My buddy bought a Sportster at $2000.00.

Anyway, in comes a guy that had just riden across the country. Remember, 1970 was still a time bikers weren't everyone's favorite guys. He has a scabard on the front fork with a 30-30 in it. He said he didn't have one bit of trouble on the entire ride.

Maybe if that assault unit was stickin' out of the tour pack it would be just the deterrant one needs. Although I imagine the granola cruchers would have a fit nowadays. [smiley=rifle.gif]

spydglide · « **Reply #47 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:11:21 AM »

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Lub dem guns.

JR · « **Reply #48 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:47:07 PM »

How many of you seen that commercial of that guy stealing a car and that monkey comes out of the trunk and clubs him and throws him over the bridge. I ordered one of them and will be mounted in King Tour Pak! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

JR [smiley=banana.gif]

JR · « **Reply #49 on:** February 09, 2006, 08:55:08 PM »

Here ya go http://media.trunkmonkey.com/video/suburban/Monkey4-high.mov

JR [smiley=banana.gif]

RJ749 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:02:06 PM »

I love that security monkey.

JR · « **Reply #51 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:04:52 PM »

Can even be used with road rage......http://media.trunkmonkey.com/video/suburban/Monkey1-high.mov [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

JR [smiley=banana.gif]

JR · « **Reply #52 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:07:03 PM »

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I love that security monkey.

JR · « **Reply #53 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:17:51 PM »

A few more things this versatile trunk monkey can do.

http://media.trunkmonkey.com/video/suburban/Monkey2-high.mov
http://media.trunkmonkey.com/video/suburban/Monkey5-high.mov
http://media.trunkmonkey.com/video/suburban/Trunk_Monkey_OnCall_Ravine_Radio_Commercial.mp3

JR [smiley=banana.gif]

110tHunDer · « **Reply #54 on:** February 09, 2006, 09:47:40 PM »

JR, stop it! I'm rollin' on the floor over here, man! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] How can one guy have so much information on the Trunk Monkey?!?! You gotta be like some kinda "Trunk Monkey Expert" or something.

That's some funny chit, there! [smiley=banana.gif]

JR · « **Reply #55 on:** February 09, 2006, 10:05:44 PM »

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JR, stop it!

110tHunDer · « **Reply #56 on:** February 09, 2006, 10:09:37 PM »

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Came with the monkey Brian!

[smiley=worthless.gif]

And just so we can be sure it's your monkey, he has to be wearing the Hogtunes headphones! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

VaEagle · « **Reply #57 on:** February 09, 2006, 10:18:13 PM »

I agree that trunk monkey stuff is great! [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

Author Topic: Securing your investment (Read 4235 times)

starvin

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