Harleys being stolen to order

[SilverGrin]

Was reading an article in the paper today of 5 bikes in Invers going missing, including one outside a vehicle testing station.
Any heads from Invercargill know how long this bike was parked before it was swiped?
This sounds pretty organised and worrying.
Also a couple taken in Dunedin last year.

Is there much we can do to combat this?
Mines got a factory alarm, but I usually only arm it parked up at home and along with a taffynackle setup and a locked garage I'm comfortable at night, but if it's gonna go missing while in town...

It'd be the hell shame if I can't ride my bike around without a chain, especially if I upgrade to a big block, which is probably more desirable to them thieving bastards.

[The Lone Rider]

Hmmm,

put me down for one....

[Headbanger]

The article I read said the bike was parked for an hour.

No way in hell I would leave my bike unattended on the side of the road for 5 minutes, 1 hour is just giving it away.

Anyway, A monitored alarm on your garage is a good idea, And see if they can set it up so it sends a txt to your mobile as well.

I set mine off the other day and timed the suckers responce time, Must say I was pretty funkin happy with the result.

[Subike]

not to put a damper on this, but four harleys in 12 months?
How many other brands were also taken in the same time
I dont want to lesson what has happened, but
If it was four suzukis hondas yamahas would that get the same media attention?
I very much doubt it
I agree that one is too many
But I dissagree that it is an organised gang
Would like to see the statistics in the same area for other bike brands as an honest comparison.
Just because its a "harley" it get attention
And I like Harleys dont get me wrong
Is t just perseved that they are mechanical gods or something
Almost and idol?

[Sully60]

not to put a damper on this, but four harleys in 12 months?
How many other brands were also taken in the same time
I dont want to lesson what has happened, but
If it was four suzukis hondas yamahas would that get the same media attention?
I very much doubt it
I agree that one is too many
But I dissagree that it is an organised gang
Would like to see the statistics in the same area for other bike brands as an honest comparison.
Just because its a "harley" it get attention
And I like Harleys dont get me wrong
Is t just perseved that they are mechanical gods or something
Almost and idol?

You have a point there, but have you ever tried to insure a Harley?

[1200custom]

getting a harley insured is just as easy as getting any bike bigger than a 250 insured, star insurance is the only company that will look at 95% of bikers

[SilverGrin]

not to put a damper on this, but four harleys in 12 months?
How many other brands were also taken in the same time
I dont want to lesson what has happened, but
If it was four suzukis hondas yamahas would that get the same media attention?
I very much doubt it
I agree that one is too many
But I dissagree that it is an organised gang
Would like to see the statistics in the same area for other bike brands as an honest comparison.
Just because its a "harley" it get attention
And I like Harleys dont get me wrong
Is t just perseved that they are mechanical gods or something
Almost and idol?

Mate, I own a Harley for better or worse, so I thought I'd get some feedback bike security on this forum - there's probably plenty of Harley vs Racer threads where you can savage Harleys if that's your thing, but that's not what I started the thread for.

Substitute 'bike' for 'Harley' in my post if it helps

[Subike]

yeap
did so in 86 with my sporty
via AMI insurance
just tacked it onto my auto insurance no worries
Friggin exspensive but!
Good having a 20 year no claim bonus peroiud

[1200custom]

for me its most proberbly coz of my age, 19 with a harley, doesnt happen very often

[Subike]

Mate, I own a Harley for better or worse, so I thought I'd get some feedback bike security on this forum - there's probably plenty of Harley vs Racer threads where you can savage Harleys if that's your thing, but that's not what I started the thread for.

Substitute 'bike' for 'Harley' in my post if it helps

Nothing wrong with a Harley of any model
Never said there was
Mine use to live in the lounge and was chained to the floor.
Safer that any garage as far as I was concerned
An my dog slept on a sheapskin next to it
I just think that the Media hears Harley and Its instant headlines
Gives them a false value which causes the idiots who steal them think they are onto good easy money
Cause and effect

[SilverGrin]

An my dog slept on a sheapskin next to it

Ahh yes, I have the livewire dog too, I just wish it would make my premiums cheaper.

I'm not so sure about media attention though, today I read a single article about 5 bikes that had gone missing, presumed stolen to order, and last years thefts I read about in a recent HOG newsletter.

My point is though, I need to take steps to make sure this doesn't happen to me, and KB seems like a good place to get advice.

[1200custom]

Ahh yes, I have the livewire dog too, I just wish it would make my premiums cheaper.

I'm not so sure about media attention though, today I read a single article about 5 bikes that had gone missing, presumed stolen to order, and last years thefts I read about in a recent HOG newsletter.

My point is though, I need to take steps to make sure this doesn't happen to me, and KB seems like a good place to get advice.

when i leave my bike in town for any amount of time i lock the wheel to the frame aswell as locking the steering

check out this auction, this is the lock i use and they are impossible to cut through

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-139419620.htm

[scumdog]

Cb and I take the keys out most of the time the bikes are parked out on the street but that's it.

Helmets, jackets etc hang off them - but you tend to judge the neighbourhood you do that in before doing it.

And it's not just down here in my Sleepy Hollow Town either, Hokitika, Rangiora, Ch-ch, Ashburton, Dunners etc too.

[Swampdonkey]

just yesterday some low lifes had a go at getting a late model softtail.Even when they were confronted they still wanted it,(hows that) they soon pissed off once owners came on the seen.Bit of action in the town, lock up

[SilverGrin]

when i leave my bike in town for any amount of time i lock the wheel to the frame aswell as locking the steering

I have an Oxford chain and deadlock, but I'm not that keen on carrying it around.

Helmets, jackets etc hang off them - but you tend to judge the neighbourhood you do that in before doing it

Yeah, good call that.
On the way to and from the Vincent, I had no problem leaving the gear on the bikes, but usually I'll try to be within line of sight or thereabouts.
Having said that, there's areas in them places you named that I wouldn't dare leave the bike, locked and alarmed or not.