Lojack?

I'm thinking about security systems for my new scoot and was wondering if anybody here has LoJack on their bike?  How about other security systems that are recommended?  I already have a cover and a Kryptonite disc lock.  Thanks for your input. :cool:

is the LoJack thing regional? that is, can i buy it be used anywhere? and if i buy it, does it work in Canada? Mexico?

i suppose i could go find their website. i just figured you would know about it.

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I guess I went off half-cocked and didn't even know much about it myself.  I send an email to Lojack asking about motorcycle applications and coverage areas.  Looks like it's pretty widely available, but couldn't find any specific info on their website.  I'll let you know what I find out. :doh:

Depends what you are trying to do, are you looking to deter people from stealing the bike or punish them for doing so?  Are you worried about theft from home or while on the go?  Can you mount a solid anchor or use an existing support that would be hard to cut through?  Do you expect to be near your bike when its at risk?

Different situations require alternative approaches.  I use a Kryptonite New York Noose (big, sturdy chain lock) attached to a thick steel railing and the dogbones circular cutout in my secured, but multi-user garage.  It usually stays in my garage.  I have a New York disc lock on the front that I take with me everywhere I go and lock the front disc when the bike is out of my view.  I always lock the forks to the side with the key.

I don't think alarm's, lojack, and the like do that much to deter theives.  Most stolen motorcycle are carried rather than ridden away (at least around here), so even an ignition cutoff isn't going to do much.  Pagers are only useful if you are close by and lojack just helps you try to track people down after the bike is gone, but I wouldn't put much faith in that.  I have a gorilla alarm on my bike, but just because it was cheap and is nice for when the bike is close by and I want to leave bags on.  I don't consider it a useful element of preventing theft when I'm away from the bike.

One other item that can help a lot is to have a plain looking cycle cover and a lock for that.  Most motorcycle thefts seem to be crimes of opportunity (3-4 guys in a pickup trolling around for things to grab) so not advertising that you have a nice bike full of expensive parts can help a lot in preventing the situation in the first place.  I've known several people that parked new R1s out on the street with just a disk lock and cover with no theft problems.  That isn't a risk I'd take personally, but I'm attached to all the farkles I've done (rewiring multiple relays and fuse boxes is a pain).

Personally, I'd put the money in a good, solid chain and a floor anchor if you don't have a nice solid object to lock it to.

... rjs

Thanks for the thoughtful reply, rjsjr.  You're right, prevention is the most important part of keeping your bike yours.  My local dealer is having an open house this weekend.  I think I'll go and buy one of those big chains to lock 'er up.  The bike, that is.  
By the way, after 2 days I haven't received a response to my inquiry from Lojack, so I won't hold my breath. ???  

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