Topic: Theft deterrence and experiences ?

[Smoke Detector]

Was buying parts one day from a guy and we got talking about theft- he pointed out that anyone wanting to target a Honda CB could buy a replacement ignition switch with key and it would take 30 sec to plug it in and ride off.

[paul_D]

Was buying parts one day from a guy and we got talking about theft- he pointed out that anyone wanting to target a Honda CB could buy a replacement ignition switch with key and it would take 30 sec to plug it in and ride off.

Yep

or 1 jumper wire in the right pins on that plug. (My friend doesnt have a new switch yet as the old one isnt working.)

[Powderman]

On older CB750's I can light up and start your bike by merely moving one fuse in the fuse box.

[JeffSTL]

When I first moved to the South, I was told that if the bike broke down, walking up a long driveway for help was a life threatening thing - stay on the road. People here are protective of their property and the law is a little more on their side.

Nothing like southern hospitality. Sounds like a horrible way to live.

[cosmicvision]

On older CB750's I can light up and start your bike by merely moving one fuse in the fuse box.

That's some scary isht right there .....

[Sparked]

Lost my key to the Gl500 once, ran a wire from the positive side of the battery to the fuse box on the top clamp. Worked great until it was time to get gas.

[Lostboy Steve]

Here is a serious deterent.

lol my thoughts exactly.

[lucky]

'Lucky' is right on the money. Place alarm on bike that triggers when it's moved and always stay in earshot. When it triggers, remove side arm and use appropriate force. If life appears threatened, lead may be necessary.

When I first moved to the South, I was told that if the bike broke down, walking up a long driveway for help was a life threatening thing - stay on the road. People here are protective of their property and the law is a little more on their side.

That said, I am surprised I still have my side covers.

Yes well said.
Do not use deadly force over a plastic side cover.
You cannot shoot someone for stealing unless they break into your home.
Also you cannot shoot someone unless they threaten you harm.
In that case use this:

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I would love to catch those bastards in the minivan red-handed.  That video made me ill.

Someone once stole a side cover off of my CB750 at the IMS in Long Beach.  The bastard was almost certainly a fellow rider.

[ncstatecamp]

I knew a guy that had a "redneck alarm" he didn't have it keyed but just a flip switch to turn it on. The kicker was you had to hit the hidden switch to turn off the LOUD ass siren that goes off if the bike is started with the switch was on.

[Powderman]

I don't know if the dealerships have changed but BITD all you had to have was the 3 digit code # of the key, which can be found on the ignition switch, and walk into the dealership parts dept. and tell them you lost your key. They would throw a box of about 100 keys in front of you and tell you to start looking for your key # and then sell if for about $4.00. My Suzuki was a little harder, the code was on the seat lock, and you had to have proof of ownership in order to buy one. If you wanted to steal a parts bike all you needed was the key number of the bike you wanted and the paperwork for your bike and a key could be had.