Almost lost a Norton today

[seattle##gs]

In broad daylight some miserable %#$@#**&% walked down my driveway, turned the Norton around and pushed it up to the road while I was inside the house. I walked out of the house and saw it parked on the road.

 

[baz]

In broad daylight some miserable %#$@#**&% walked down my driveway, turned the Norton around and pushed it up to the road while I was inside the house. I walked out of the house and saw it parked on the road.

Time to keep a lock and chain on it whenever parked
It'll stop the opportunist thief but not the professional

 

[KiwiShane]

Wifi type Security cameras are easily sourced these days ...and if you had one you would be looking at the MotherF¥€ker right now from any part of the world..
Small cheap movement type bike alarms are good value ..so are baseball bats..

 

[gortnipper]

In broad daylight some miserable %#$@#**&% walked down my driveway, turned the Norton around and pushed it up to the road while I was inside the house. I walked out of the house and saw it parked on the road.

Bummer.

They would shoot you on TX for 10% of that.

 

[gortnipper]

I had my current Commando for about 4 months c. 1990 while living in Greenwood, North Seattle. Kept it under the caport next to the house and behind a car. Woke up to find my bike half a block down the hill, and the fork lock munted up from a screwdriver someone took to it trying to Jimmy the ignition.

Went out and bought a long Kryptonite u lock to put thru the wheel across the fork sliders the next day. Was there for 20 years (Kryptonitenot the house). Would store it across the Amal intakes from the K&N filter when I was riding. Worked very well.

 

[ashman]

Why I have 2 Aussie cattle dogs no one comes in my yard without me knowing. Blue and red heeler, they even bail me up when I come home drunk lol, but that's fun for them lol.

 

[EstuaryBoy]

Buy a 961!

(Apologies, just a joke )

Or fit Black Caps... It'll be so quiet, no one will know you've got it.. And so slow, you'll be able to run after them and catch them up!!

 

[concours]

Bummer.

They would shoot you on TX for 10% of that.

"They"

 

[Schwany]

Our useless WA state government considers Seattle a sanctuary city. If you are a thief or unhoused, Seattle is one of the best places to live and do your thing. I'm not even sure if "the unfortunate" are prosecuted if they don't have a job or home.

I never leave my Norton outside in plane sight. Also unfortunately never ride with anyone and stop for food or drink leaving the Norton parked and out of sight like I used to with the modern bikes. My Norton is light weight and too easy to pick up and toss into a truck.

You are lucky they ran out of breath pushing it. If one of the Seattle unfortunates ever broke into my garage and started walking away with my Norton, and I saw them doing it, I'm fairly certain I'd be the one that ended up in prison, or on the nightly news.

 

[Jerry Doe]

https://www.mossberg.com/500-hunting-all-purpose-field-56420.html

 

[Jdub]

Glad you did not lose it. As a port Seattle has lots of containers at the docks ready for fill & ship.

 

[jbruney]

They should be quickly strung up from a tree at your convenience when found. Good neighbors should heartily assist you with this task..... I have kept this thundering heap of fun for almost fifty years to share with no bum thief... and yes, I live in Texas and would squeeze off a couple of corrective rounds into the scum.

 

[mean gene]

I would have waited in the bushes until he returned and held him (or it) at gun point Protecting personal property!

 

[Richard Tool]

I would have waited in the bushes until he returned and held him (or it) at gun point Protecting personal property!

That’s what we would like to do . Sadly, what you would spend in legal fees defending yourself for protecting your property would buy several Nortons … what have we come to . Sigh

 

[Mike40M]

In my home town in the sixties, all Triumphs except three was stolen at least once. Impossible to find a legal used one that I could afford.
Reason I bought my 99 Dommie.
Today maybe Commandos are more popular to steal.

 

[concours]

https://www.mossberg.com/500-hunting-all-purpose-field-56420.html

For the WIN!!

 

[Lineslinger]

I know that loudly racking a round into the chamber of a 12GA. can run thieves, home invaders and burglars running the opposite direction in a hurry.
I once nailed two "kids" (18+) working the door to my shop. I put them both down crying using a wrist rocket and marbles.

Best deterrent is a dog.
I had a buddy who kept a Saint Bernard German Shepard mix named "Jessica" in his shop. Never had one single break-in issue.
Have a friend who is a fishing guide and retired policeman. Trained canines for the KC PD.
He swore by dogs. Most bad guys would run to the police as they were a lot more scared of the pooch than getting arrested.

 

[KiwiShane]

I know that loudly racking a round into the chamber of a 12GA. can run thieves, home invaders and burglars running the opposite direction in a hurry.
I once nailed two "kids" (18+) working the door to my shop. I put them both down crying using a wrist rocket and marbles.

Best deterrent is a dog.
I had a buddy who kept a Saint Bernard German Shepard mix named "Jessica" in his shop. Never had one single break-in issue.
Have a friend who is a fishing guide and retired policeman. Trained canines for the KC PD.
He swore by dogs. Most bad guys would run to the police as they were a lot more scared of the pooch than getting arrested.

My old doberman would sometimes(not always) let people enter but wouldn't let them leave... I trained him not to except food from strangers which can be a down fall with a security dog ...Jake was like a piranha on four legs and was quite fond of human arse cheeks.....I always fed him in the morning and so he was hungry at night...when most opportunists lurk....

 

[MichaelB]

https://www.mossberg.com/500-hunting-all-purpose-field-56420.html

I know that loudly racking a round into the chamber of a 12GA. can run thieves, home invaders and burglars running the opposite direction in a hurry.

Chambering a 12ga. has a very intimidating, yet pleasant sound..

 

[TBW]

Chambering a 12ga. has a very intimidating, yet pleasant sound..

As long as it’s yo doing the “chambering”…racking, cocking or otherwise making ready are equally effective