I have just installed a detachable backrest and luggage rack on my 05 road king classic, the question I have is do I need to be concerned about some body stealing them? I have see HD sells locks for detachables but do these really work? Thanks for you input.

 

Yes... HD does make locks for the Quick Detachables...

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

 

The lock is just like any other lock, it keeps the novice/opportunist thieves from taking your stuff. But I think it would work, I have one on mine for peace of mind.......

 

I like to stay within site of my bike, but we all know, that isn't always possible. I don;t have the lock, but it may be something I need to think about. So far, though, it hasn't been an issue. Knock on wood.

 

All you have to do it see how fast you can get it off - then think how fast a thief who has practiced that move can do it...

 

Guess that depends on where you take your bike. Had that setup on my 03 RKC and I never saw the reason for the extra expense of the locks and the potential for additional damage - if somebody really wants the backrest/luggage rack those locks aren't much of a deterrent.

Although it'd prolly be easier/quicker to steal the whole bike.

I put almost 40,000 miles in 3 /12 years.all around the country and I didn't worryabout it... but then again I stayed away from most major bike rally's (where the lowlife thieves really seem to gravitate) or I didn't wander far from my bike when I did hit "those kinds" of places.

If it gives you piece of mind, that's up to you... but I always slept on the ground floor of motels and kept the curtain open too! (I bought the pager for the Ultra).

 

I bought the lock. With back rest, pad, rack and aluminum piece on the rest(about 500 in the whole setup). It seems it would work really well. I have the alarm, I believe it would be worthless for someone stealing a windshield or luggage rack without locks. I can take mine off without the lock and never rock the bike. At least they would have to break something to steal from me.