Stopping Motorcycle Theft

[hardyklr]

Great link to an article in SportRider about motorcycle theft and how to prevent it...I have read some of the depressing theft posts on this forum and want to know what people have found effective for keeping their KLR's around when touring/camping etc???

I don't want to join the list of fellow riders who find (or don't find) their rides (KLR/DR/KTM etc) swiped by some %6$#@ a-hole for a new life in a chop shop..

http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_9812_motorcycle_theft/

 

[joker650]

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I like the opening statement.

Anyone who has had a motorcycle stolen knows there is no place in the universe more empty than the spot where your motorcycle used to be. After the wave of initial disorientation comes denial, swiftly followed by rage (exhibited in the spasmodic clenching of the fists), and the overwhelming urge to find the guilty party and bludgeon their head in with an old KZ550 fork leg. (Maybe even run a cylinder hone up their fundament.) And that's just for starters.

 

[Pee Wee]

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Ever bought USED parts ?? Thanks for supporting Bike THEFT :tup:

I've got a few locks, three actually...plus the Key lock ON the bike, but I don't leave it Parked anywhere other than Works (locked) or in the Garage (triple locked). Hey it's NOT paranoia if there really after you !! I've even gone far enough to take different routes home if I'm being followed, or think I am. I've already caught one Kid snooping in my back yard, held the little theiving Prick down while the wife called the cops (6am)...no BS.

Full insurance and muliple locks will help, but NOT being a Victom is better. Don't leave you bike vulnerable.:wi:

 

[VIMike]

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joker650 wrote:

I like the opening statement.

Anyone who has had a motorcycle stolen knows there is no place in the universe more empty than the spot where your motorcycle used to be. After the wave of initial disorientation comes denial, swiftly followed by rage (exhibited in the spasmodic clenching of the fists), and the overwhelming urge to find the guilty party and bludgeon their head in with an old KZ550 fork leg. (Maybe even run a cylinder hone up their fundament.) And that's just for starters.

I to can relate to this statement. As I recall looking out my kitchen window at the spot where my bike used to be, and in those first few secondsfeeling the fear,then denial that it was actually gone. I hope that none of you ever have to experience it.

VIMike

 

[Pee Wee]

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VIMike wrote:

joker650 wrote:

I like the opening statement.

Anyone who has had a motorcycle stolen knows there is no place in the universe more empty than the spot where your motorcycle used to be. After the wave of initial disorientation comes denial, swiftly followed by rage (exhibited in the spasmodic clenching of the fists), and the overwhelming urge to find the guilty party and bludgeon their head in with an old KZ550 fork leg. (Maybe even run a cylinder hone up their fundament.) And that's just for starters.

I to can relate to this statement. As I recall looking out my kitchen window at the spot where my bike used to be, and in those first few secondsfeeling the fear,then denial that it was actually gone. I hope that none of you ever have to experience it.

VIMike

Just go hide your buddies bike into his back yard....He'll get to feel what it's like, plus it's fun to watch him squirm....:br:

 

[flip-flop]

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Thats just plain mean, but worth the price of entertainment:wi: They have some good hints, I've heard of a brake lock with alarm mentioned on this site before, have yet to see one, any ideas where one might be purchased ???

 

[BMWNut]

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flip-flop wrote:

Thats just plain mean, but worth the price of entertainment:wi: They have some good hints, I've heard of a brake lock with alarm mentioned on this site before, have yet to see one, any ideas where one might be purchased ???

We carry the Xena disk alarms in stock, $140, at Island BMW / SM Cycle. They include 2 battery packs and a pack lasts about 6 months.

 

[Pee Wee]

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Take some small bolts with Ny Lock nuts and put em through the rear Rotor, in front and behind the brake caliper...the theif's gonna be too stupid to look for it, cause it's not gonna be flamming Yellow or Green, and he'll Never figuer it out.....LOL



Or just do it to your buddies at Bike Night..... Thats what I'd do anyway !!





Or just paint your bike like this and NO-ONE will steal it...........................

 

[greyone]

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This is the KLR page - that photo of the KTM should be where it belongs. Nice outfit too.

 

[flip-flop]

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No wonder I never looked at bying a KTM ')):' Do they come in Fuschia ???

 

[hardyklr]

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So in all seriousness guys, do people pack 10 foot cables with them and lock bikes to trees, posts etc? How about walking off for a while when riding in the booneys...do you worry about the bike being kind of a sitting duck with just the steering lock on?

 

[joker650]

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hardyklr wrote:

So in all seriousness guys, do people pack 10 foot cables with them and lock bikes to trees, posts etc? How about walking off for a while when riding in the booneys...do you worry about the bike being kind of a sitting duck with just the steering lock on?

I don't worry about the bike getting riped-off. If u don't buy insurance then I guess u can afford to loose it. I know this sounds harsh, but why would u NOT buy theft insurance when u insure your bike?

My bike is insured but I will still do what I can to prevent a theft.

1: Always park it where it will be seen and not hidden away where others can't see it. I am lucky when I park it at work because i can park it right in front of my boss's office window beside another guys Hardley. When I head out of town for work and I have ridden the 650 to work I always get someone from work to park it in the shop for me.

2:When down town park infront of a coffee shop where people are out on the street. Use the steering lock. I know it's maybe a little flimsy but it will prevent someone from pushing it away.

3: Don't leave your helmet locked to it...well I never do, I don't want some "BUM" pi$$ing or spitting in it.

4: At home, again I am lucky. It is stored inside my locked shop , and the dog is always on duty:f:

5: NEVER DRIVE ARROUND WITH YOUR BIKE IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK FOR VERRY LONG.......IT WILL GET RIPPED OFF.:ted: If u have to trailer your bike somewhere, unload it when u get home.



If I trailer my bike to a different town or take it in the back of my truck then I put a cable and a lock on it. Place the lock where it cant get accessed and cut by bolt cutters. I always have the lock positioned between the base of the air-filter box and the rear shock. It takes a bit to get it there but it's worth the time.Not sure what the cable is madefrom but it was made for locking motorcycles. I go through the rear wheel , between the chain, and route it through the frame and out over the top of the engine and back to the area ahead of the rear shock.

 

[Pee Wee]

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hardyklr wrote:

So in all seriousness guys, do people pack 10 foot cables with them and lock bikes to trees, posts etc? How about walking off for a while when riding in the booneys...do you worry about the bike being kind of a sitting duck with just the steering lock on?

Yes ... I always carry a LOCK and use it.

 

[Pee Wee]

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greyone wrote:

This is the KLR page - that photo of the KTM should be where it belongs. Nice outfit too.

LOL...it's a KLR thread, but I was wondering who would steal a KLR anyway??

Likey someone WITH one looking for parts right ???

 

[ulendo]

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I use the steering lock, and a motorcycle 'club'- a hardened U lock that I fit through the rear sprocket, and around the swing arm. As soon as I can afford the $$, I'll be adding a full scorpion alarm with the proximity sensor - goes off if someone even gets close to the bike.

at home its 'hidden', locked, in an alarmed shop, w/ a large dog on the premises.

 

[Pee Wee]

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ulendo wrote:

I use the steering lock, and a motorcycle 'club'- a hardened U lock that I fit through the rear sprocket, and around the swing arm. As soon as I can afford the $$, I'll be adding a full scorpion alarm with the proximity sensor - goes off if someone even gets close to the bike.

at home its 'hidden', locked, in an alarmed shop, w/ a large dog on the premises.

Undo the axle nut, slide the wheel ahead to pop the chain off.....pull the wheel back off with your lock still attached,

slide it back on now (don't re attatch the chain)with the lock wrapped up in the spokes and PUSH the bike away....They just stole your bike....:mad3:

 

[ulendo]

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not on a Buell

axle doesnt slide, and the lock goes THROUGH the swingarm, through the sprocket, and around the spoke. doesn't explain well, so heres a pic.

on edit - even if you take off the removeable swingarm section, and remove the axle shaft ( major job) there still isnt enough clearance to get the club out out of the swingarm.

 

[skidmark43]

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Well done Ulendo; taking Glen to school like that.

Next he'll tell us about nitrogen & chisels...

:hb:

 

[Pee Wee]

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skidmark43 wrote:

Well done Ulendo; taking Glen to school like that.

Next he'll tell us about nitrogen & chisels...

:hb:

LOL....no need to worry, just read the reviews on the XB12X...no-ones really gonna take it anyway....even Harley can't give em away !!!



No you surely won't loose that bike with that lock...good one.:tup:

 

[ulendo]

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LOL - actually, Buell owners are taking great care to discourage others from getting interested: gotta do something to keep themsomewhat rare

on a serious note: any lock beats no lock - but like a safe, all they buy you is the time & effort involved. Best security is to not advertise your bike & toys...