Harleys being stolen to order

[Headbanger]

I didn't mean for a shitfight to break out

This is Sparta after all.

[1200custom]

in opinions, anyways if you have the alarm, no many people would expect for a motorbike to have a alarm and im pretty sure that would statle them alittle bit

[woodboats]

When my wife and I take our bikes overnighting we do lock them but we also cover them.
Not only does it keep moisture off but a cheap cover will "hide" the bike from a passer-by and possibly not allow as much interest in the bike. (it takes more effort to see the brand of your machine)
Even if it helps to keep some of the assessiories hidden from view from the casual walker it is worth the effort.

[jim.cox]

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..

Agree, thats a lot of missing bikes - the local market just aint that big

Also a couple taken in Dunedin last year...

There have always been that sort of story associated with Harley's. But this is the first time I've seen anyone try to establish truth to those rumours

Is there much we can do to combat this? ...

I doubt it is possible to stop completely - but the incidence can be reduced

Mines got a factory alarm, but I usually only arm it parked up at home ...

Well that alarm is dick all use to you then. You need to be arming it everytime you leave the bike

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......

I've been wondering about a cellphone based GPS tracker. The technology looks like it is feasible

It'd be the hell shame if I can't ride my bike around without a chain, ...

Agree there too, bro.

especially if I upgrade to a big block, which is probably more desirable to them thieving bastards.

Not that a Hardley is desirable, you understand :)

[jim.cox]

I didn't mean for a shitfight to break out

I know that home alarms can be set up to perform various programmable functions like call phones/cellphones etc, but I wonder if there's anything similar on the market that can be mounted on a bike.

Not an alarm - but this looks useful to me - hardwired into the electrics and tucked out of sight

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics...-139186972.htm

[SilverGrin]

Ok, found this on the general thread, this looks like the go.

http://www.snitch.co.nz/

$1300 is a lotta cash, but in the scheme of things it's probably worth it, especially as it can be paid off in installments.

[AllanB]

Those disk brake locks are a good idea. Lots of variations but they lock onto the disk - obviously you cannot ride off.

If you get one get the cable that you attach to the lock and bar so you do not forget Also makes them more visible.

They will not stop a bunch of wankers picking it up onto a truck however.

Where does the stolen HD stuff go in NZ - I read a year or more ago a quote from a cop saying it is most likely broken down and in a container going offshore within a few days.

[AllanB]

Forgot to add the pictures

[Bruiser]

Ok, found this on the general thread, this looks like the go.

http://www.snitch.co.nz/

$1300 is a lotta cash, but in the scheme of things it's probably worth it, especially as it can be paid off in installments.

I posted a report on the Snitch awhile back after fitting one to my Harley. The peace of mind factor alone is worth the $$

[SilverGrin]

Great report, thanks.