Stolen Bikes

Walter F. · #1 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 06:56 AM

There is a certain bond between a cowboy & his horse, and the same is true for us modern day "cowboys & motorized horses". I am developing a bond with the Kid, how he/she wants to be started, funny little noises ect. and I haven't ridden him 300 ft., I can't imagine riding at leisure on a tropical island like Cruiser. Then to have it taken away,stolen, this thing that you made. Well there might be an expensive answer-Lo-Jack makes a device for motorcycles, I'm just now looking for a dealer in the area to talk to so I'll have to get back to you on cost. I didn't keep score on building the Kid but it's close to $900.00 so it's something to think about.Happy Trails Walter F.

Large Filipino · #2 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 10:31 AM

Here's some less expensive ideas.

comfortableshoes · #3 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 11:53 AM

When I get home I need to search for the "ghetto scooter lojack" it uses a cheap boost mobile cell phone- about $80 and a downloaded program. you can track your bike/scooter anywhere. I saw it on a scooter list... I'll get a link this afternoon.

~macaddict~ · #4 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comfortableshoes

When I get home I need to search for the "ghetto scooter lojack" it uses a cheap boost mobile cell phone- about $80 and a downloaded program. you can track your bike/scooter anywhere. I saw it on a scooter list... I'll get a link this afternoon.

I did some research on that "ghetto lojack" and this is what i found>

Scooter FAQ

It involves a cell phone and some other stuff. Hope this helps.

~Mac~

comfortableshoes · #5 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 03:52 PM

here's the link I was looking for
ScootDawg Scooter Forum - Scooter Stolen? A $69 Phone could recover it!

the good thing about it is if you get 1 year of service it cost about $ 59 for the service and then you buy another $50 for the next year...

pay $80 for the new phone up front and then $50 a year? that isn't bad especially when you compare it to getting your bike stolen or to actual lojack.

I just did a quick google search for the phone that the service suggests for this and I found them on eBay from a seller with 100% positive feedback for $1 and $15 shipping. After that all you'd need to do is get the data cable $10. So $25 upfront and then $50- or so per year of service?

Large Filipino · #6 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 05:34 PM

That's pretty cool. Now where to mount it on the bike.....

eDJ · #7 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 06:29 PM

One of the things the Ohio BMV has been hastling me about is the fact I purchased my bike at a neighbors yard sale for $5 bucks. I spent about $60 dollars more on it fixing it up. But they want a sales receipt all official like from a store. The next hastle is the motor kit I purchased at a bike shop in the late 90's I had sitting around for ever as the internet developed to where I could find info I needed on it. Well, when I purchased it the bike store owner made me a cash as is deal. Again....he didn't want to issue a receipt either.

So, I'm left to go find someone who can make me some receipts that will pass for ligitimate. Like from a power equipment store and a bicycle shop.

It will be interesting to see what they pull next. (after I provide the papers they say I have to have) The woman said they don't want to license something that "could" have been stolen at one point. I think purchasing a bicycle at a Police Auction where it is "recertified" by the Police may be a good bet.

comfortableshoes · #8 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 07:14 PM

register font:
Fake Receipt Font @ 1001Fonts.com

old school register that is

For $9.99 you can use this:
FalseExpense.com - the fake receipt and bogus invoice website

better yet use this website:
Custom Receipt Maker
print on crappy paper, or print cut down and then photocopy.