Gday ,,just wondering if anyone has alarms or uses disk locks on their bikes,i have mine in a locked shed at home but not sure which way to go when bikes in public or left overnight at different locations, by the way i would not leave the bike in any place that i thought was a bit suspect,,,,, disk alarms with movement sensors seem to be popular ,any thoughts would be appreciated.
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My neighbor HAD a Harley knuckle head. Chained to the garage floor. Came home one night to find the garage door wide open and the knuckle head gone. Chains were cut with a torch. If you have a bike that a real thief wants, he's going to get it. Only way I know how to stop him, maybe, is to sit on it 7/24 with a Smith and Wesson dissuader. I-N-S-U-R-A-N-C-E is your only way to prevent a loss, of money, anyway.
For security in my garage I had an alarm system installed with a hook up to the cops. Contacts on the doors and motion sensors. The installer told me the nice conspicuous sign with their logo is as much a deterrent as anything else. Truly professional rotters can get it. There have been instances where people have been 'bike jacked'. Agreed replacement insurance and a certain amount of optimism goes a long way to put the paranoia in it's place.
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After reading above posts I will review my insurance this upcoming renewal period. Crazy sits out on the street covered most of the time ,the neighbourhood is good,well lit I have been told is important with people around most of the time. Winter she gets dragged up the stairs for annual work in warmth.I have been told Harley is in a theft bracket all it's own .And yes I am aware theives pick the bike up and toss it into a truck quickly. How often are these old Nortons stolen ? Are there statistics ?
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Locked shop with a monitored alarm and plenty of alarm stickers works at home. This is where I am most concerned because it would take a deliberate thief looking for classic bikes. Probably to move them to a market out of the country. Not your usual smash and grab.
On the road a coiled cable lock run through the frame and rear wheel and a fixed object if available. Or cabled to a buddy's bike. Parked in a well lit, conspicuous area. Actually most theives looking to steal bikes from the roadside won't give a Norton a second look. They are after those American bikes that they can turn the parts quickly. And they would have to carry a Norton off because there are getting fewer "riders" than know what a kickstarter is for.
I don't like disc locks unless you run a cable or ribbon to the handlebars so you don't try to drive off without removing it!
And proper insurance coverage is a no brainer.
On the road a coiled cable lock run through the frame and rear wheel and a fixed object if available. Or cabled to a buddy's bike. Parked in a well lit, conspicuous area. Actually most theives looking to steal bikes from the roadside won't give a Norton a second look. They are after those American bikes that they can turn the parts quickly. And they would have to carry a Norton off because there are getting fewer "riders" than know what a kickstarter is for.
I don't like disc locks unless you run a cable or ribbon to the handlebars so you don't try to drive off without removing it!
And proper insurance coverage is a no brainer.
Check out Progressive's agreed value insurance on bikes over 25 years old. They actually mention Nortons as an example.Ron L said:
http://www.progressive.com/motorcycle/r ... rance.aspx
I got the Progressive agreed value coverage yesterday. Along with roadside assistance it was $100/year for $10,000 valuation. The problem is that I need to document that valuation. It's obvious to anybody who's been into it for any length of time how easy it is to end up putting $10,000 into a Commando without even trying. It's hard to come up with final sale figures from ebay for comps and 'custom' parts include things I've been buying for the last 30 years. No receipts. I figured $7,500 for a base price on a nice '73 850. The problem is documenting that figure. Is that actually a valid in the current market?
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Bob, I think $7500 is a perfect value to put on a quite nice mostly stock Commando.
Very stock and needing replacement parts, much cleaning and polishing, and likely 40 year pretty worn out motors, trans, and primaries Commandos do seem to go for around $5000 on ebay
Very stock and needing replacement parts, much cleaning and polishing, and likely 40 year pretty worn out motors, trans, and primaries Commandos do seem to go for around $5000 on ebay
Yes, Progressive insurance is great...I have mine insured for 15K replacement value...had to take it to a Progressive rep to confim value....inexpensive & easy.
However, I'd think nobody wants to go in the garage after a day out shopping with the wife to see your S'norton missing no matter how much you have it insured for...too much sweat equity to have that happen.
I know all lock systems can be defeated (torches, grinders, etc), but you have to think that most thiefs are unsophisticated and are going to be the "grab and run" types. For peace of mind I have a security system for the house (garage included) and back up my security with these two products:
Onguard 14mm chain and lock:
http://www.botachtactical.com/onch50belo1.html
This lock & chain system is HEAVY and intimidating...no lightweight here.
Alarmed Disc Lock:
http://www.xenasecurity.com/product/mot ... arm/page1/
I carry this one with me when I ride the bike to work. Just touch the bike and this disc alarm screams so loud you can hear it a block away!
As always when you're buying any product online, find the product first and then go to Google and find the best deal....usually via Amazon.
However, I'd think nobody wants to go in the garage after a day out shopping with the wife to see your S'norton missing no matter how much you have it insured for...too much sweat equity to have that happen.
I know all lock systems can be defeated (torches, grinders, etc), but you have to think that most thiefs are unsophisticated and are going to be the "grab and run" types. For peace of mind I have a security system for the house (garage included) and back up my security with these two products:
Onguard 14mm chain and lock:
http://www.botachtactical.com/onch50belo1.html
This lock & chain system is HEAVY and intimidating...no lightweight here.
Alarmed Disc Lock:
http://www.xenasecurity.com/product/mot ... arm/page1/
I carry this one with me when I ride the bike to work. Just touch the bike and this disc alarm screams so loud you can hear it a block away!
As always when you're buying any product online, find the product first and then go to Google and find the best deal....usually via Amazon.
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Have a atrocious resto project in front of the False Wall . With a sealed sat. tracker enclosed .And leave the door open ., 
If you take youre time about recovering it , it should be fully restored at that stage , and save you a bundle of loot . 8) :lol:
If you take youre time about recovering it , it should be fully restored at that stage , and save you a bundle of loot . 8) :lol:
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Insurance industry/police stolen property statistics please re: Noton motorcycles. I suspect it is all Harley Davidson. I dare you all to find the truth.
https://www.nicb.org/newsroom/news-rele ... n-the-u-s-Torontonian said:
Two strong guys can throw a Commando in the back of a truck, no can do with a Harley. You can't underestimate the importance of convenience. I was at a motel parking lot talking to a bunch of people on bikes. One guy had a bike under a cover, with an alarm, chained to a post. Somebody told him he must really worry about his bike being stolen. He said, "Nope, not one f***ing bit."
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Although these stats are a few years old, I was surprised when I found out that Harley is not tops in the stolen category. I guess they're just too heavy to steal while the sportbikes are easy and also quick to sell. I would guess Norton's while light enough to carry off, are not popular enough to sell quickly. Hopefully they don't get stolen often.
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This is my security system.
He sleeps in the garage beside the bikes.
Pretty effective so far.
Pretty good at chasing tennis balls too.
He sleeps in the garage beside the bikes.
Pretty effective so far.
Pretty good at chasing tennis balls too.
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