Your measures of security?

Message

Erg0n · #11 Unread post by **Erg0n** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:09 am

I use the Scorpio alarm system http://www.scorpioalarms.com/
i needed to get that otherwise my insurance company wouldn't insure the bike

ccshamp · #12 Unread post by **ccshamp** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:08 am

Following up on this, how did you decide to insure your motorcycle fully? I live in a safe area and my motorcycle isn't that expensive but the insurance is pretty high. Sure, I lock it and have a disc lock but as everyone has said, those aren't huge deterrents.

I wasn't going to insure it for theft but I'd love to hear your thoughts on how you made this decision for yourself so I can see if I'm missing something.

Tennif Shoe · Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:39 pm

did you know you can get jo jack for a motorcycle?

Tennif Shoe · Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:43 pm

low jack not jo jack

Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:06 pm

Actually, its LoJack.

4 guys can pick up just about any motorcycle and put it inside a van and be gone before you even know they were there.

GSXRs, CBRs, etc etc are the bikes most likely to disappear this way.

P

Wordherder · Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:49 pm

Shot-peened 1/4-inch chain and contractor-grade Master padlock thru the rear wheel. I rest the padlock on the seat so (a) it's really visible and (b) there are no morning-stupid accidents.

dweiss · #17 Unread post by **dweiss** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:49 pm

Mine is fully insured, parked in my garage at night, and within sight of my office when at work. Beyond that, there is nothing else. I have considered LoJack, but since I don't have it on my truck (2006 Nissan Frontier crew cab), I don't feel the need to put it on my bike. If a thief really wants either, he's going to take them. I just make sure that my insurance premium is always paid up, and covers replacement. Such is life.

mydlyfkryzis · Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:45 am

17 year old Honda Nighthawk 750.

no one wants it.

It's slow and doesn't wheelie easily if at all and has a low resale value.

So built in steering head lock is enough.

Funderbird · Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:52 am

Some good information on alarms however, I fly to an island 70 miles away and a pager alarm is just not an option unless they can send the signal that far. I do work on a military base, you would think that is secure. This isn't the case, a friend of mine got his full dress H/D 28K$ stolen right out of the parking lot. they picked it up and hauled it away. This is what I am worried about...I am not sure how wanted my particular model of bike is in the underworld. But, if I came back from 8 days out on the island and my bike was gone I would be pissed. Full coverage or not, it is still a PITA. Does anyone know much about LO-jack(?)...Cost, coverage, alert system and ease of use?