American Legend Rider Blog

Do OBD port trackers work on motorcycles?

Do OBD port trackers work on motorcycles?

Mostly, no. OBD plug-in trackers are built for cars, and motorcycles are a poor match in three ways: The port itself. Most motorcycles don’t have a…

Do OBD port trackers work on motorcycles?

Mostly, no. OBD plug-in trackers are built for cars, and motorcycles are a poor match in three ways: The port itself. Most motorcycles don’t have a…

Hardwired vs battery powered GPS tracker — which is better for motorcycles?

Hardwired vs battery powered GPS tracker — whic...

Neither wins outright — they solve different problems. Here’s the honest rundown. Hardwired trackers draw power from the bike’s electrical system…

Hardwired vs battery powered GPS tracker — whic...

Neither wins outright — they solve different problems. Here’s the honest rundown. Hardwired trackers draw power from the bike’s electrical system…

What is the best way to track a stolen vehicle?

What is the best way to track a stolen vehicle?

Speed decides most recoveries. Stolen bikes and cars typically sit at a nearby “cooling off” spot for a short while, then move to a chop shop, a…

What is the best way to track a stolen vehicle?

Speed decides most recoveries. Stolen bikes and cars typically sit at a nearby “cooling off” spot for a short while, then move to a chop shop, a…

Should I tell neighbors to watch my motorcycle when I travel?

Should I tell neighbors to watch my motorcycle ...

Yes — with realistic expectations. A trusted neighbor is one of the cheapest, most effective security layers there is when you travel. Thieves love…

Should I tell neighbors to watch my motorcycle ...

Yes — with realistic expectations. A trusted neighbor is one of the cheapest, most effective security layers there is when you travel. Thieves love…

Is it safe to keep my motorcycle visible from the street?

Is it safe to keep my motorcycle visible from t...

Visibility cuts both ways. A bike parked in view of your living-room window, under a streetlight on a busy block, is harder to steal quietly. But…

Is it safe to keep my motorcycle visible from t...

Visibility cuts both ways. A bike parked in view of your living-room window, under a streetlight on a busy block, is harder to steal quietly. But…

Do beware of dog signs deter vehicle thieves?

Do beware of dog signs deter vehicle thieves?

They help a little, but not the way most riders hope. A “beware of dog” sign adds one more unknown for an opportunist scanning driveways — noise…

Do beware of dog signs deter vehicle thieves?

They help a little, but not the way most riders hope. A “beware of dog” sign adds one more unknown for an opportunist scanning driveways — noise…