New member of stolen saddlebag club
#21
Good stuff. I like the Home depot kit. But I need something that doesn't protrude into the bag like those wing nuts. I know I'll be scraping myself all the time.
Also how does this help when the theif can just pry the back of the lid a little to release the two latches, then unscrew the bag?
Also how does this help when the theif can just pry the back of the lid a little to release the two latches, then unscrew the bag?
#22
Good stuff. I like the Home depot kit. But I need something that doesn't protrude into the bag like those wing nuts. I know I'll be scraping myself all the time.
Also how does this help when the thief can just pry the back of the lid a little to release the two latches, then unscrew the bag?
Also how does this help when the thief can just pry the back of the lid a little to release the two latches, then unscrew the bag?
this hardware will only slow someone down.
the stock pins are easily released with THE BAG CLOSED using a long screwdriver- in seconds.
then the bag is just carried away.
the lock can be drilled out, or the latch hardware pulled off- or whatever they do in the comfort of their trailer
the wing bolts don't much stick into the bags- I've never even though about that
the popular 'security' hardware bits are sold at harbor freight and other places for $1... the key is to make the removal of the bag harder.
Even tying a shoelace between the rings on the stock pins will keep them from being backed out
scumbags are looking for the easy mark, they don;t want to spend alot of time 'cause they;ll get caught
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; 04-25-2013 at 11:27 AM.
#23
#24
Took the side covers... Those are bolted on and take time to get off on my ride. Some one DID know what they needed and how to get it.
Check your home owners for personal property coverage. Maybe the deductible is a little less and you can recover without a big loss.
We sure have become a nation of thieves, thugs and gangsters.
BTW, on your taxes you can claim losses like this.
Check your home owners for personal property coverage. Maybe the deductible is a little less and you can recover without a big loss.
We sure have become a nation of thieves, thugs and gangsters.
BTW, on your taxes you can claim losses like this.
#25
#26
Well it happened to me last night in Palmdale, CA. Bags and side covers stolen from my 2012 Ultra Limited. What really kills me is that I have had the secure saddlebag kit for about 4 months and was too lazy to take a few minutes to install the bolts. If you have been putting off making the change, don't wait. Also, in addition to the bags I lost my leathers, first aid kit and other clothing. At least Geico is covering the bags and side covers for me, but still out the $500 deductible and replacement costs for leathers.
#27
#28
JUST GET 4 5/16 U CLIP NUTS and 4 5/16 security screws.
the prob with wing nuts, is the lock on latch is very easy to pop with a screw driver and well the wingsnuts will slow them down about 5 secs.
not saying that having the security bolts makes it fool proof, since you can buy te tools to remove them at any store. but more likey to slow/stop someone vs wing nuts and not having to worry about the space/scraping yourself in the bags.
the prob with wing nuts, is the lock on latch is very easy to pop with a screw driver and well the wingsnuts will slow them down about 5 secs.
not saying that having the security bolts makes it fool proof, since you can buy te tools to remove them at any store. but more likey to slow/stop someone vs wing nuts and not having to worry about the space/scraping yourself in the bags.
#29
#30
Well it happened to me last night in Palmdale, CA. Bags and side covers stolen from my 2012 Ultra Limited. What really kills me is that I have had the secure saddlebag kit for about 4 months and was too lazy to take a few minutes to install the bolts. If you have been putting off making the change, don't wait. Also, in addition to the bags I lost my leathers, first aid kit and other clothing. At least Geico is covering the bags and side covers for me, but still out the $500 deductible and replacement costs for leathers.