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Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

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    Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future





    http://imgur.com/a/RoyBs

    Saw this posted on a reddit and the guy says its helped track down two thieves. Obviously it's not fool proof but is it not a decent idea?

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    Neat, easy enough that its probably worth trying. But I suspect you're opt going to catch crackheads. Any pro won't be doing business at joe's corner shop.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    I have a labeler that I use to stick my name and phone to all my wheels. It is a good idea especially for the track when you have spare wheels loose in the pits.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    That's genius. I'll be hitting my wheels with the label maker next time I swap skins. Just in case anyone gets ideas in their head about stealing any my highly desirable rides.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    You might put additional stickers in places such as under the seat, bottom side of the fuel tank, inside the airbox, etc.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    These stickers, applied liberally, will keep away all would-be thieves.
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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    Quote Originally Posted by B440 View Post
    These stickers, applied liberally, will keep away all would-be thieves.
    Fixed.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    I can see doing this if you have PM chicanes/Marvics/Marshesinis etc. Stock wheels?
    Meh.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    I think the point is that wheels are sometimes attached to bikes.

    I do like this idea. I'm not sure I should do it. I know I wouldn't "fix" this before selling the bike. I don't commonly answer phone calls from numbers I don't know. If the changer didn't leave a message I'd probably never know.

    If you aren't like me do this. I love the idea.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    If my motorcycle were recently stolen, I might be more apt to answer the strange phone calls.

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    Re: Tire Changers: possibly help track down theives in the future

    Fair point.

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