Lo-Jack for bikes

[CORSCO]

I know they have it for the east coast now and plan to be nationwide very soon. Something to do with purchasing towers from Canada or something to that effect. Our dealership just became a dealer and I had to go through training and a criminal background check to be an installer. Seems like a pretty trick system but on the pricy side. I think the total is around $700 with the 2 hour install time included. That labour charge is set by Lo-Jack, so no screaming at the dealers, please!
They guarantee your bike back within 24 hrs. or a full refund of the system. A bike got stolen in NYC and was recovered in 8 hrs.
Is it worth it to you guys????

[NorthernPete]

just the system, or the labour costs too?

I would say if bike crime is rampant in your area, go for it. Where I live, wouldnt be worth it. (my bike as well, wouldnt be worth stealing)

[ShawnKing]

Is it worth it to you guys????

I think it depends on where you ride. If you live in a "dodgy" area (and stay in that area), maybe.

BTW, I did an interview with the folks at LoJack:

DJ Thompson of LoJack

They are big on teaching how *not* to get your bike stolen in the first place. LoJack has all kinds of tips on what you should and shouldn't do.

[Bx RedBull]

Yeah, I hear the entire system and installation can be killer. I got quoted in NYC that the LoJack itself is $595 and installation would be $195.

But after hearing countless stories of super-fast thefts, including our own beloved Verm's Gixxer kidnapping, I'd say that anyone in a high-risk area such as L.A. and New York, should have no problem considering the initial damage to the pocket.

The way I see it, sportbikes are many times the main targets of the thieves. Much lighter than cruisers, standards, and Harleys and more popular amongst the younger crowds who are much more eager to dish out the cash for a bike way to advanced for them. Therefore, sportbike owners should be even faster to consider getting one.

That being said, if you've got a bike and willing to spend a grand on a new exhaust pipe, tinted windscreen, powder-coated rims, and racing decals, then I'm sure an equal investment for the LoJack to protect and insure the safety of your precious add-ons is well worth the price.

Me personally, I'm paranoid parking my bike for 20 minutes to get a haircut if I can't see it. Therefore, I've seriously considered getting a LoJack installed so that in the unfotunate event of my bike being taken, I can retrieve it before too much harm is done and I can work on giving a little street justice to the punk-a$$ bastards who nabbed it.

Sure, I'm out $700 but I can rest easier at night knowing my $8,000 investment is secure when I'm not baby-sitting her.

Only thing that sucks is if you ever get rid of the bike, you can't get keep the LoJack or switch it to a new bike since each LoJack system is linked to one specific VIN number for the police. So if you're going to get one installed, don't plan on getting rid of your bike or crashing it anytime soon.

[ShawnKing]

Yeah, I hear the entire system and installation can be killer. I got quoted in NYC that the LoJack itself is $595 and installation would be $195.

Yeah, it's not cheap. And it's not nationwide yet.

Me personally, I'm paranoid parking my bike for 20 minutes to get a haircut if I can't see it.

You and me both. I never park it where I can't see it.

Sure, I'm out $700 but I can rest easier at night knowing my $8,000 investment is secure when I'm not baby-sitting her.

Wouldn't you get an insurance deduction based on that?

Only thing that sucks is if you ever get rid of the bike, you can't get keep the LoJack or switch it to a new bike since each LoJack system is linked to one specific VIN number for the police.

Could/would you use the installed LoJack as a "selling point"?

[Bx RedBull]

Wouldn't you get an insurance deduction based on that?

Could/would you use the installed LoJack as a "selling point"?

I do hear that certain insurance companies will give you a deduction if you have a LoJack installed.

I definitely would use the LoJack as a selling point. While I undoubtedly would have to provide a receipt to prove that it actually was installed because no one but the installer knows where the LoJack as placed. So I wouldn't even be able to tell a potential buyer where the damn thing even was. And I don't know how many people would be opposed to buying a bike that had a functioning LoJack system installed. So, I'd be tacking on the exact total of the LoJack and installation on top of the selling price of the bike.

[Mustang]

...... I think the total is around $700 with the 2 hour install time included. That labour charge is set by Lo-Jack, so no screaming at the dealers, please!

Since theres no competition I guess they can pretty much set whatever price they want.

I with the other people in this thread, if you've invested (wrong word but it does make me feel better ) any amount of time or money in your bike, LoJack seems a no-brainer.

Certainly considering it for mine

[MrGompers]

I think the price is way too high. Should be $200 max for bikes $300 max for cages (including installation)

If they were really serious about crime they would set the price lower. Lojack is more concerned about making profit than reducing theft.

There's also no competition that I know of yet which helps keep the price high. (onstar may be competition, but I'm unsure how onstar works)

Too bad cuz its a dam good idea.

[dieziege]

its a business... of course they are more interested in making a profit.

[Sev]

Is it a one time cost? Or do I need to make payments once in a while to keep it active?