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Old 01-10-2008, 03:17 PM
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I don't want anyone to blab any little know secrets, but how hard is it for someone to steal my bike if it's sitting on the street or in front of a hotel with the forks locked? Do you need a disc lock with motion sensor if it can only be pushed in a circle?
I've seen guys jump on their bike, turn the **** and ride. Are thieves looking for guys like this who are too lazy to "Lock it and Pocket the key" or did older Harleys have security issues?
 
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anybody that knows harleys probaly would'nt have a hard time if they really wanted the bike.
 
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Someone here once said to hang an empty holster on the bike to prevent theft. Locks only keep honest people out.
 
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In Miami it could be gone in "30 seconds" no matter what security you install in it. If not they will wait till you come out and start it and pull a gun out and say "Get Off" just get good insurance....[sm=signs003.gif]
 
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I don't want anyone to blab any little know secrets, but how hard is it for someone to steal my bike if it's sitting on the street or in front of a hotel with the forks locked? Do you need a disc lock with motion sensor if it can only be pushed in a circle?
I've seen guys jump on their bike, turn the **** and ride. Are thieves looking for guys like this who are too lazy to "Lock it and Pocket the key" or did older Harleys have security issues?
Is it somewhat harder to steal and Electra Glide than a Street Glide? Than a Road King? A softail? Why so specific - do we think there are Electra Glide only theives out there with a keyset for Electra Glides?
 
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4 average size guys, two pieces of pipe, and a truck.....It can be gone in under 30 seconds.
 
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4 average size guys, two pieces of pipe, and a truck.....It can be gone in under 30 seconds.
That paints the picture.
 
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In Miami it could be gone in "30 seconds" no matter what security you install in it. If not they will wait till you come out and start it and pull a gun out and say "Get Off" just get good insurance....[sm=signs003.gif]
That's just about all you can do, get good insurance.
 
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4 average size guys, two pieces of pipe, and a truck.....It can be gone in under 30 seconds.

Yep - that is the way it happens - pull up next to your bike in a van - boom - it's gone![:@][:@][:@][:@]
 
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I don't want anyone to blab any little know secrets, but how hard is it for someone to steal my bike if it's sitting on the street or in front of a hotel with the forks locked? Do you need a disc lock with motion sensor if it can only be pushed in a circle?
I've seen guys jump on their bike, turn the **** and ride. Are thieves looking for guys like this who are too lazy to "Lock it and Pocket the key" or did older Harleys have security issues?
Best anti theft device around, buy a bike cover that sez GOLD WING on it.... (c;

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