Prevent Harley-Davidson theft!

You've seen this many times, when one of us's Harley is stolen, we're happy to share it so we can do as much as possible to ensure it's found again.
Now I've looked into it a little more to see what can everyone do better to prevent this from happening.

The hassle associated with this is immense, report it to the police, inform the insurance company and wait to see what happens - that's nothing for your nerves, especially during the season. Basically, most people are very attached to their Harley-Davidson; it connects you with other like-minded people, for example in clubs or in Facebook groups.

The Harley-Davidson is more than a hobby

You share the hobby with friends and family, the Harley comes with you when you travel, or just to the nearest ice cream parlor, one way or another, it is missed when it is no longer there and is often missed very much because every Harley is somehow individual is built, or you have experienced particularly beautiful things with it.

The Harley-Davidson is generally very stable in value, there is a huge used and accessories market, which makes it very attractive even for the bad guys.
But what can you do about it! Of course, continue to stick together if it's stolen, but we can also start a step further and make it as difficult as possible for the thieves. But you also have to know some things that you might not have expected before.

Where are most Harleys stolen?

I once asked the State Criminal Police Office in Schleswig-Holstein and received non-representative but current statistics, according to which 18 Harley-Davidson motorcycles were stolen in Schleswig-Holstein in 2016 and up to April 2017.

And now comes the real information: while you're at an event or on a tour break, pulling out all the locks and latches to secure the machine, you come home and think, nothing's going to happen in my garage.

Who would have thought?

Wrong, of the 18 Harleys, 2 were stolen from public spaces and 16 from garages, carports, underground car parks and private places. I was told the same thing by Harley-Davidson Insurance , they also have this development nationwide.

The combination of the lock and the GPS technology does it!

So, the Harley also needs to be secured at home in the garage with everything possible. In addition to the classic locks, it is recommended to also look into today's GPS systems. The combination makes it harder for thieves and increases the chance of finding the machine again.

The brake lock and the sturdy chain, or the wire lock with which you can tie it somewhere, have proven to be effective. It has to be inconvenient and time consuming, every minute it takes longer counts for the owner.

It's best to have GPS backup installed!

When it comes to GPS backup, it's not that easy; there are different providers with different options. You can get advice from your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer or you can buy the security system online and still have it installed by the dealer if you want it to be installed in the electrical circuit. You do that once and you have peace and quiet.

Which GPS transmitter should it be?

I wrote to a few providers of GPS systems about this, a first indication of the service is the quick response from the provider and the provider from www.gpsmotorradortung.de very quick in this area. This may also be because the provider charges a monthly fee for the web version of €7.90 or the pro version of €13.90 in addition to the purchase price and an activation fee.

The device offers a special service, especially abroad; the system is not tied to a specific roaming partner, but instead looks for the strongest transmitter to transmit the location data and therefore has no problems with dead spots.

A very extensive configuration from sector monitoring to vibration and acceleration sensors can be set. In the event of theft, service can be contacted for assistance.

Here you can find PDF information about the services ENAiKOON locate-191.03 MB06/06/2017 .

ebi-tec

The provider ebi-tec, for example, has a different price model; the recommended models start at €459 and also offer extensive protection.

The devices are delivered preconfigured and must be connected to the Harley-Davidson power supply. Your own prepaid cards can be used here. ebi-tec information link

GPS car tracker

PDF operating instructions641.10 KB18/06/2017

GSM One

The Tracy-Drive GPS tracker is also a very compact GPS transmitter with an integrated antenna. This device is also available in various combinations, either operated with no monthly costs using just a prepaid card, which only sends an SMS with all the necessary information that can be requested from the provider via a mapping page, or a more recommended system with GPS -Locating.

Wherever it is possible, the entire history and the current position can be queried in real time. The monthly costs are approx. €16 as of 05/2017). This device has an internal battery that provides power for approximately 7 hours. Product link

One thing is also clear: if you park your machine in winter, you have to think about battery conservation. Battery conservation information.

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