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.

 

[Miser]

Take off the plastic shell, and hide a

Tracker Monimoto 9​

they never find a stolen motor bike.
you now have a Chance, it will tell you when it moves, and where it is before they fine the TAG

 

[pinehiker]

Satellite tracker. Easy to hide, lets you chase down your bike.

 

[Minimaxi]

I just posted a comment on my intro post about bike theft here in Ireland. If your serious about bike security forget about Kryptonite and regular steel chains (trust me on this)
Current angle grinders will get through them in a matter of seconds. You need to research Hiplok and Litelok locks. They are angle grinder resistant and every single biker I know in Dublin who parks a bike in public has one (or two) The locks are expensive but would 100% recommend. Also I installed a tiny little GPS tracker called the Monimoto 9 https://monimoto.com/eu/?gad_source...KZ4ilGeesxZUy-BrJExoCk8YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds which is the only reason I got my stolen cbf back last year.

Theres a really good (independent) YouTube channel who do really good vids on securing your bikes in the UK.

 

[Minimaxi]

...Also forgot to add. If the bike thief has an apple device, Airtags are useless as they'll be notified they are being actively 'tracked'. I had one on my stolen honda and they tore the bike apart (literally) looking for it. It was buried so deep they never found it but did 3K worth of damage to the bike looking for it.

 

[BANANAPPEAL]

Have full coverage insurance and buy a new one if it's stolen. if mine is ever stolen thieves will thrash it, I won't want it back.

 

[Alvin A]

Have full coverage insurance and buy a new one if it's stolen. if mine is ever stolen thieves will thrash it, I won't want it back.

Absolutely agree !

 

[Kev250R]

Have full coverage insurance and buy a new one if it's stolen. if mine is ever stolen thieves will thrash it, I won't want it back.

There's truth in this. With the exception of a couple of vehicles which either can't be easily replaced (if at all because I built them or they belonged to a deceased relative) if my Trail got stolen, it can be easily replaced.

 

[bt619]

Always use the fork lock. It's already on the bike and at least adds a barrier to someone rolling the bike away. Survey for security cameras in a parking lot or on buildings and try to park in their view. You can't count on them as a deterrent or that they're recording anything useful, but it's a free and low effort.

There are small GPS tracker devices such as Sizzapp (wired) or Invoxia (wireless) that can be placed on the bike and use cell service to notify you via SMS or push notification if the tracker moves or is tilted.

There's a fork lock?

 

[bt619]

I have a thick cable lock I use on the rear tire, GPS tracking and insurance. Nothing really stops a few guys tossing it in a truck or van and driving off.

 

[dmonkey]

There's a fork lock?

Yes, similar to a steering lock on a car. Turn the forks to the left, turn key to lock position, remove key.

 

[bt619]

Yes, similar to a steering lock on a car. Turn the forks to the left, turn key to lock position, remove key.

Thanks @dmonkey. If I just took the time to read what I was looking at on the ignition switch all these months.

 

[Chinjab]

New York Noose and a Kryptonite lock. Throw it in the milk crate. Good luck getting through that without an angle grinder and a ton of noise.

 

[Pittsburgh_Bob]

Two things:

1) It's a TRAIL 125
2) No one is stealing them!

 

[dmonkey]

Unfortunately folks will steal just about anything and these Honda Trails do get stolen so it's worth thinking about security when parking one.
There have been at least two posts on the Facebook groups from folks in the USA who bought theft recovered ones with salvage titles and were looking to replace damaged and spray painted parts of the bikes, then there's this example from the forum we're on: https://hondatrail125.com/index.php?threads/stolen-honda-trail-portland-or.1887/

 

[Chinjab]

Two things:

1) It's a TRAIL 125
2) No one is stealing them!

Hahaha

 

[Faulkenzab]

Bicycle alarm from Amazon. Tiny and tucked away,is loud and adjustable with remote. Usb C rechargeable works like a charm..