Does anyone have any experience with vehicle tracking devices. Given the expense of these bikes, I was thinking of adding a GPS based tracking unit, as "just in case" insurance. Way cheaper than Lojacks. Anyone have one? I've never had much luck with bike alarms though that may be subject of another thread.
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Did you take a look at the list of "least stolen motorcycles?"
One of the major insurance companies has a list somewhere on the web I read not too long ago.
The Goldwing is tops on the list.
They stated that it would take three people to heist a wing due to the weight, as well as it's not going to fit into an Econoline.
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau....
https://rideapart.com/articles/10-ne...ver-get-stolen
Yea, do you know anyone who has had a bike stolen? Although there are many stolen, I feel it is kind of like identity theft, just another issue the media loves to push... Now if you have a Honda Civic, or a rocket, you may need more insurance...
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Ok, First: Steve 0080 - I have had several bikes stolen. based on my limited knowlage, If it is not recovered in the first hour ... it is gone.
Next: fxdl2051 - I looked into this extensivly, mainly for my wife's shadow (much easier to steal). The only reasonable system I could see when comparing up front cost with monthly maintenance was the Scorpio "Ride" system. The only problem I had with it is the coverage. The use T-Mobile for the tracking and coverage is spotty in places.
Rather than tracking, I went with the Scorpio alarm systems for the alarm system with proximity detector and ignition cutout. These seem to work well with both of our bikes, especially the proximity detector.
Originally Posted by Navvet
WOW!!!!!! You must have a dark cloud over your head...I have never heard of anyone having multiple anything stolen.....
" Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com
I checked into getting a tracking system but for a different reason. When ever I go on a long trip my two daughters worry about where I am and I have to check in letting them im ok. Strange how that situation has changed now that they are grown. Well anywho im looking at a phone app that they can see where Im riding.
Ive never had a bike stolen and I guess Ive never realy thought about a locator for that reason but with todays technology you would think there would be a lot of products to choose from. Good luck finding what you need.
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Are you sure ?????
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Unfortunately many have been the victim of theft, I have had a trailer stolen, you, had a pot full stolen...my only point is/was that normally it is a one time occurrence ...if you have had many of anything stolen, you need to look at who you are running with or change a lot of things...just saying
Besides I was not trying to bring "that" up...
And I still think all these devices are a waste of money... have insurance and start picking out the new one ...
" Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com
Steve - Unfortunately, after 40+ years of riding all over this world (6 of the 7 continents), we can end up in some interesting places ..... It's not a matter of trusting the folks you run with (I had a tendency to trust them with my life .... literally ...) It's just a matter of sometime ending up in interesting places ..... I have had things taken in the best of places ... and I also live in Wales for a while ...
OK, I am off my soapbox for a while now.
As far as the alarms go, my wife loves the proximity alarm. No one can get near her "soft" saddle bags without it warning them away...
Curious as to how many is "several" bikes stolen...I know of a couple guys that have had a bike stolen, or a car, etc., actually have never heard of someone with more than one item stolen...Just curious.....I guess I am one of the lucky ones as I have been riding and driving for 60 years and never had any vehicles/bikes stolen...Ride safe
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