Almost lost a Norton today

seattle##gs · May 13, 2023

In broad daylight some miserable %#$@#**&% walked down my driveway, turned the Norton around and pushed it up to the road while I was inside the house. I walked out of the house and saw it parked on the road.

baz · May 13, 2023

seattle##gs said:
In broad daylight some miserable %#$@#**&% walked down my driveway, turned the Norton around and pushed it up to the road while I was inside the house. I walked out of the house and saw it parked on the road.

Time to keep a lock and chain on it whenever parked
It'll stop the opportunist thief but not the professional

KiwiShane · May 13, 2023

Wifi type Security cameras are easily sourced these days ...and if you had one you would be looking at the MotherF¥€ker right now from any part of the world..
Small cheap movement type bike alarms are good value ..so are baseball bats..

gortnipper · May 13, 2023

seattle##gs said:
In broad daylight some miserable %#$@#**&% walked down my driveway, turned the Norton around and pushed it up to the road while I was inside the house. I walked out of the house and saw it parked on the road.

Bummer.

They would shoot you on TX for 10% of that.

gortnipper · May 13, 2023

I had my current Commando for about 4 months c. 1990 while living in Greenwood, North Seattle. Kept it under the caport next to the house and behind a car. Woke up to find my bike half a block down the hill, and the fork lock munted up from a screwdriver someone took to it trying to Jimmy the ignition.

Went out and bought a long Kryptonite u lock to put thru the wheel across the fork sliders the next day. Was there for 20 years (Kryptonitenot the house). Would store it across the Amal intakes from the K&N filter when I was riding. Worked very well.

ashman · May 13, 2023

Why I have 2 Aussie cattle dogs no one comes in my yard without me knowing. Blue and red heeler, they even bail me up when I come home drunk lol, but that's fun for them lol.

EstuaryBoy · May 13, 2023

Buy a 961!

(Apologies, just a joke

)

Or fit Black Caps... It'll be so quiet, no one will know you've got it.. And so slow, you'll be able to run after them and catch them up!!

concours · May 13, 2023

gortnipper said:
Bummer.

They would shoot you on TX for 10% of that.

"They"

Schwany · May 13, 2023

Our useless WA state government considers Seattle a sanctuary city. If you are a thief or unhoused, Seattle is one of the best places to live and do your thing. I'm not even sure if "the unfortunate" are prosecuted if they don't have a job or home.

I never leave my Norton outside in plane sight. Also unfortunately never ride with anyone and stop for food or drink leaving the Norton parked and out of sight like I used to with the modern bikes. My Norton is light weight and too easy to pick up and toss into a truck.

You are lucky they ran out of breath pushing it. If one of the Seattle unfortunates ever broke into my garage and started walking away with my Norton, and I saw them doing it, I'm fairly certain I'd be the one that ended up in prison, or on the nightly news.

Jerry Doe · May 13, 2023

500 Hunting All Purpose Field

When it comes to pump-action shotguns, Mossberg and the 500 Series set the standard. Its short cycling time lets you identify and point to a new target quickly and efficiently. And its overall simplicity means higher durability at a lower cost. Without question, the 500 is the most versatile...

www.mossberg.com

Jdub · May 13, 2023

Glad you did not lose it. As a port Seattle has lots of containers at the docks ready for fill & ship.

jbruney · May 13, 2023

They should be quickly strung up from a tree at your convenience when found. Good neighbors should heartily assist you with this task..... I have kept this thundering heap of fun for almost fifty years to share with no bum thief... and yes, I live in Texas and would squeeze off a couple of corrective rounds into the scum.

mean gene · May 13, 2023

I would have waited in the bushes until he returned and held him (or it) at gun point Protecting personal property!

Richard Tool · May 13, 2023

mean gene said:
I would have waited in the bushes until he returned and held him (or it) at gun point Protecting personal property!

That’s what we would like to do . Sadly, what you would spend in legal fees defending yourself for protecting your property would buy several Nortons … what have we come to . Sigh

Mike40M · May 13, 2023

In my home town in the sixties, all Triumphs except three was stolen at least once. Impossible to find a legal used one that I could afford.
Reason I bought my 99 Dommie.
Today maybe Commandos are more popular to steal.

concours · May 13, 2023

Jerry Doe said:
500 Hunting All Purpose Field

When it comes to pump-action shotguns, Mossberg and the 500 Series set the standard. Its short cycling time lets you identify and point to a new target quickly and efficiently. And its overall simplicity means higher durability at a lower cost. Without question, the 500 is the most versatile...

www.mossberg.com

For the WIN!!

Lineslinger · May 13, 2023

I know that loudly racking a round into the chamber of a 12GA. can run thieves, home invaders and burglars running the opposite direction in a hurry.
I once nailed two "kids" (18+) working the door to my shop. I put them both down crying using a wrist rocket and marbles.

Best deterrent is a dog.
I had a buddy who kept a Saint Bernard German Shepard mix named "Jessica" in his shop. Never had one single break-in issue.
Have a friend who is a fishing guide and retired policeman. Trained canines for the KC PD.
He swore by dogs. Most bad guys would run to the police as they were a lot more scared of the pooch than getting arrested.

KiwiShane · May 13, 2023

Lineslinger said:
I know that loudly racking a round into the chamber of a 12GA. can run thieves, home invaders and burglars running the opposite direction in a hurry.
I once nailed two "kids" (18+) working the door to my shop. I put them both down crying using a wrist rocket and marbles.

Best deterrent is a dog.
I had a buddy who kept a Saint Bernard German Shepard mix named "Jessica" in his shop. Never had one single break-in issue.
Have a friend who is a fishing guide and retired policeman. Trained canines for the KC PD.
He swore by dogs. Most bad guys would run to the police as they were a lot more scared of the pooch than getting arrested.

My old doberman would sometimes(not always) let people enter but wouldn't let them leave... I trained him not to except food from strangers which can be a down fall with a security dog ...Jake was like a piranha on four legs and was quite fond of human arse cheeks.....I always fed him in the morning and so he was hungry at night...when most opportunists lurk....

MichaelB · May 13, 2023

Jerry Doe said:
500 Hunting All Purpose Field

When it comes to pump-action shotguns, Mossberg and the 500 Series set the standard. Its short cycling time lets you identify and point to a new target quickly and efficiently. And its overall simplicity means higher durability at a lower cost. Without question, the 500 is the most versatile...

www.mossberg.com

Lineslinger said:
I know that loudly racking a round into the chamber of a 12GA. can run thieves, home invaders and burglars running the opposite direction in a hurry.

Chambering a 12ga. has a very intimidating, yet pleasant sound..

TBW · May 13, 2023

MichaelB said:
Chambering a 12ga. has a very intimidating, yet pleasant sound..

As long as it’s yo doing the “chambering”…racking, cocking or otherwise making ready are equally effective

Almost lost a Norton today

seattle##gs

baz

KiwiShane

gortnipper

gortnipper

ashman

EstuaryBoy

concours

Schwany

Jerry Doe

500 Hunting All Purpose Field

Jdub

jbruney

mean gene

Richard Tool

Mike40M

concours

500 Hunting All Purpose Field

Lineslinger

KiwiShane

MichaelB

"Sons of Arthritus"

500 Hunting All Purpose Field

TBW

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