GPS locating devices for stolen motorcycles

What are the best GPS locating devises for motorcycles? Something with a long battery life or 12 volt wired in charging capability. Small enough to hide under the seat or in the headlight. Reliable, not too expensive and track-able through walls etc.

I just had my Honda accord stolen. I put a shitload of work into this car converting it to propane. It was found with parts missing and all the wire looms cut. The thieves abandoned it when they disconnected a propane line and pressurized fuel began spewing out. I'm looking at about 20 hours repair work and a grand in parts etc. All that damage could have been avoided if it had a GPS tracker because it would have been recovered before they started stripping parts.

It was a wake up call. I could just as easily lose my hand crafted cafe Atlas which is running so smooth and beautifully. So I'm going to take steps to prevent this kind of insulting, stressed out, ripped off bummer that leaves you feeling like a helpless victim. I've been using a disc lock but I want something more so I don't end up staying up all night wondering who the f**k ripped me off and where the hell is my vehicle.

I would think that every bike owner would be interested in having one of these GPS devices.

I would be interested ... just about all heavy equipment has this technology ... don't know about bikes ... I never leave my beloved Commando outside unattended ... always sleeps inside it's heated shed ( or trailer ) under lock and key ( Sunday Bike )... my daily bike is left outside when on road trips, and yes I stress waking up to see my Duc gone ... a little GPS device would be nice for peace of mind for sure ... just have not come across such an item yet ..
Craig

Thats a great idea! 8) , on a funny note, one on my vehicle would help me find out where im at, plus my wife says I get lost in the garage at times.

But on a serious note, my mom had Alzheimers and was lost for hours.

you could use something like this: https://www.thetileapp.com/community-find

It's a produce called "tile" and it's a small identifier that can be tracked locally by your phone, and can be tracked over larger areas by phone networks of "tile" users. This may not help you if your Norton is stolen in some remote area where there are no other tile using smart phones, but the concept is interesting... Read some of the stories and you could see how a well hidden tile might help you find your lost item eventually... I'm not sure exactly how it works, and if there is a silent mode for the tile and an audio mode, but the product seems to be able to be used as a "lojak" type device by using networks of tile users as remote searchers...

I looked into this a while ago and found one that I like but can't remember which one it is, if you Google GPS tracking/motorcycles A lot of info and products come up... The unit I saw was great in that you could move it to which ever bike you were ridding that day.. Wish I could find my notes on it.. Surely this tech will be common soon & better & better units will be out..

At home I have 2 Australian cattle dogs, no one comes in my yard without me knowing it and at night time no one comes in at all unless I let them come in, but when i am out on the bike I am always close to it, never leave it to get stolen, plus my shed sliding door makes a hell of a noise when it gets open, I have chains and locks that can't be cut by bolt cutters but no good in my shed when there is a oxy set in there but if I am going anywhere and the bike is staying over night I take the lock and chain with me.
It don't matter where you are there will always be some scumbag around trying to steal you love and joy and if they want it badly they will get it, so a tracking device would be the go.

Ashley

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LoJack

This used to be advertised on the radio havent heard about it recently. The link above warns that the
entry in wiki may be just an infomercial.

I never walk away from my bike when out riding. Bikes are just too easy to steal and few ever get
busted for doing it.
Sad comment on the situation now.

An old mobile (cell) phone is a cheap option.
Get an M2M SIM card and plan.(Machine to Machine). These can be had for less than $5 a month.
If your car/bike goes missing just jump on the net and track via the handset manufacturers "Find my Phone"
It will drain your bike battery quite quickly though so regular charges are needed.

All sorts of nasty surprises may befall one attempting to retrieve a stolen motorbike.
Here are my three rules:

1) Insure for a guaranteed value.
2) Take reasonable measures against theft.
3) Live with the sad fact that bad things happen to good people.

Does anyone have a happy ending to share?
All the best.

+1 to the above.
Be aware that some of these low lifes follow you on your bike to see where you live. My mate had his Harley stolen from his garage a while back, the twats actually removed the tiles on his garage roof to get at it.
sam

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Professional thieves put stolen bikes/cars into a steel container, which blocks GPS and phone location data.

Some of them are not stupid.

The professionals will take it whatever you do, however the rest will look elsewhere when they meet a difficult target and that is the best you can hope for.