Security of the 125

[Kev250R]

Thieves aren't looking for things to steal in the 'boonies.' At least they aren't likely carrying around equipment to cut chains and whatnot just in case they happen to come across something. People who target motorcycles or bicycles go to where there are likely things to steal with equipment and means to do it. Cruising back roads isn't worth their time. Sure, it could happen. So could winning the lottery.

^ This. I've had to leave a disabled off-road car on a mountain in Utah a couple of years ago until it could be recovered. The Tow company I called told me it was rare that anyone bothered anything; in fact they couldn't remember it ever happening in that area. Bonus that a bike is a lot easier to push off the trail and hide if needed. My big yellow car, which was blocking a road, missing a wheel and partially in a dry creek bed was a bit harder to disguise LOL!

 

[mcmd]

To clarify for the record, I was not saying that thieves were routinely cruising the backroads looking for motorcycles to steal. What I was saying, it's entirely possible for an opportunist to happen along and find your motorcycle which may have to be left alone temporarily due to a breakdown. It isn't out of the realm of possibilities that such an opportunist could be equipped with proper tools such as an angle grinder in order to make off with the motorcycle. I was merely asking if others had thought of this scenario and what they would do in a situation like this.

 

[SneakyDingo]

I was merely asking if others had thought of this scenario and what they would do in a situation like this.

I've always heard of it as this: Treat your bike like it's a stack of cash. If it's not secured, it could go walkabout. If it is secured, that just slows thieves down or discourages them. We win whenever they're discouraged or slowed down enough, but like IED disposal, we have to win every time and they only have to win once.

Some people will see that stack of cash and leave it the f alone. Some people would report it and turn it in. Some people would pocket it and not think twice. When you park it on the side of the road, that's leaving a stack of cash there. Out in the boonies, stack of cash in the middle of nowhere. I'm a leave it the f alone sort of person.

IMO, the effort level for securing things fits a long tailed distribution curve. A small amount of effort yields a substantial result in stopping theft. Stop them walking away with your stack of cash. But even the bank insures its money.

 

[Farmer Mike]

Well, I put a tag in Donkey's left ear today... if he goes on a walkabout I'll do my best to follow him, and coach him back home. Going to pick up a ABUS Disc Lock as well, beyond that I'll just attempt to use common sense about where I leave him. Full Coverage with under and uninsured motorist with 300/500 coverage is $339 for me in Florida (Progressive). That gets me $500 in replacement safety equipment (almost buys a helmet) and $3,000 in accessory coverage... wondering am I if Donkey could even move off the parking pad with that much bling on.