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psycho:
I have been poking around on the Harley Zone playing catch-up on several issues. One that caught my attention was in regard to bike theft. It appears that many of you often take your bikes on trips lasting several days if not more. What do you do to maintain peace of mind when you are at a hotel sleeping. I understand that the CVO bikes come with security and I assume you all have the audible alarms etc. that are on my bike. Do you carry bike covers (generic and/or Suzuki) to fend off temptation? I know these bikes perhaps stick out a bit. However, seems that many harley owners put mucho bucks into their bikes as well. I'm not sure if I would relax sufficiently to get enough sleep to hit the road the next day with a clear head. Heck, I hardly sleep well now!    

ps. I've checked myself into a rehab program for excessive use of smilies. I need to log off now and go to the club to burn off the frustration of refraining to use them in this post.  

JCZ:
Funny chit.....and this one's for you  [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif].  I guess Naitram was a little rough on the Pshco huh?

Let's see.....what do I do or what should you do?  I'm not going to say what I do, but I'll just give you some things to think about....in no certain order.

Make darn sure that your insurance is paid up and that the policy covers "replacement value" and theft!.

Program your factory alarm so that it sets automatically, sixty seconds after you turn the bike off.  That way, you never have to worry about "did I set it or not?".

On the road use as many locking systems as will allow you to sleep, such as disk lock, cable lock, ignition lock, etc.  They're going to take the bike that's the easiest to take.  The more barriers you apply, the less likely that it will be yours.  I'd think the CVO's are a higher risk than the average HD due to all the interchangeable goodies on the CVO's.

Request a ground floor room.

Park on the sidewalk or in the breezway, next to the window of your room.

Leave the curtain cracked an inch or so, to be able to see your bike, once you turn the lights out (you'll be able to see out, but nobody can see in).

Use a cover.

Hope this helps Psycho.  By the way, have you made your Sturgis reservations? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

naitram:
hey hey hey that smiley remark was all in fun  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


when on a long trip i tend to try and relax and not think about having to walk home. lock the forks arm the alarm and call it a night. i pay a chit load of money for insurance every year. i hope i never have to use it to replace a bike but i'm covered

JCZ:



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Cabo:
Set the alarm to come on automaticaly... have you ever turned the key on with the alarm set..scares the $hit out of me every time..and that when I set it manually.. ( i know im a blind SOB cuz I dont see the blinking light...but...)

THe Alarm is a comforrt..alarm with locked forks...the thieves will move on...too much trouble..look for something eaisier to sell

Plus the SEEG is too unique .. too hard to sell and trace

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