American Legend Rider Blog
Are disc locks effective against motorcycle theft?
Yes — against the right thief. A disc lock does one job well: it stops the bike from rolling. That defeats the most common theft attempt of all, the opportunist
Are disc locks effective against motorcycle theft?
Yes — against the right thief. A disc lock does one job well: it stops the bike from rolling. That defeats the most common theft attempt of all, the opportunist
What is the best anti-theft device for a motorc...
The honest answer disappoints people: there is no single best device, because every device fails against a different attack. The best anti-theft setup is layers
What is the best anti-theft device for a motorc...
The honest answer disappoints people: there is no single best device, because every device fails against a different attack. The best anti-theft setup is layers
Does motorcycle theft happen in rural areas?
Yes — less often than in cities, but it absolutely happens, and rural theft has its own ugly logic. Where a city thief relies on anonymity, a rural thief relies
Does motorcycle theft happen in rural areas?
Yes — less often than in cities, but it absolutely happens, and rural theft has its own ugly logic. Where a city thief relies on anonymity, a rural thief relies
Which neighborhoods should I avoid parking my m...
Honest answer: there's no universal blacklist, and anyone selling you one is guessing. Theft patterns are hyper-local and they shift. But you can read any neigh
Which neighborhoods should I avoid parking my m...
Honest answer: there's no universal blacklist, and anyone selling you one is guessing. Theft patterns are hyper-local and they shift. But you can read any neigh
Is motorcycle theft common at hotels and motels?
Common enough that experienced touring riders have a whole routine for it. A motel parking lot is a near-perfect theft setup: an open lot right off a highway, f
Is motorcycle theft common at hotels and motels?
Common enough that experienced touring riders have a whole routine for it. A motel parking lot is a near-perfect theft setup: an open lot right off a highway, f
Do motorcycle thefts spike during rallies like ...
Yes — and it's simple math. A rally like Sturgis or Daytona Bike Week concentrates hundreds of thousands of motorcycles in one area for a week. Even at a normal
Do motorcycle thefts spike during rallies like ...
Yes — and it's simple math. A rally like Sturgis or Daytona Bike Week concentrates hundreds of thousands of motorcycles in one area for a week. Even at a normal