Almost lost a Norton today

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.
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Time to keep a lock and chain on it whenever parked
It'll stop the opportunist thief but not the professional
 
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..
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
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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....
 
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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.
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Chambering a 12ga. has a very intimidating, yet pleasant sound..
 

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