Team-BHP - Anti-theft devices, strategies for bikes

I know i am waking up people on this but i recently felt the need to giving a thought to this. Wanted to open a new thread but glad there is one already.

I recently lost the key of my bull( new 350 UCE ) i approached a keymaker who made a key in just bare 8 min of time . Can you believe it :Shockked:. He hardly put his lockpick inside the keyhole for about 4-6 times and lo we had a brand new key which opened the handlelock,petroltank,ignition. I could hardly believe the new UCE models had such a poor lock system.

For me the most intriguing part was he said " if your bullet is an old model one i am sorry i cannot make a key for you" ...crap the new models !!

All one needs to steal a brand new bullet is just 10 mins of time in a secluded place and some "key" skills. In malls where we park bikes for hours just imagine wat can happen.

I think a more sophisticated lock should be used for the handle alone.Coz a bull tied at neck is a heck to drag :D

Please let me know your opinions.

Sunny.

New Bombay cops plan writing to Royal Enfield about security flaw

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The New Bombay police are planning to write to the Royal Enfield Bullet bike manufacturers to alert them about the recent modus operandi of the theft of these two-wheelers.

The commissioner of police, Bipin Kumar Singh, said that with some minor alteration in the model, the thefts could be avoided and they would be conveying the same to the company.

“A bike that costs more than INR2 lakh is stolen in a matter of a few seconds by investing in an ignition switch that costs around INR500. The gang that we busted recently stole 62 Bullets across the state and Goa in a matter of four months just by using an ignition switch,” Singh said.

The wire that connects the engine to the starter of the bike has a joint in between which hangs outside from the left side. The accused used to remove the joint and plug the ignition switch.

“Ideally, the wire that has a joint should stay hidden or should be locked inside a separate box to avoid such thefts. We will bring this to their notice,” Singh said.

Besides, police also plan to look for institutes that research on automation and write about this flaw to them as well. Once the bike is started, the accused replaces the ignition switch of the bike from the original one to the one he used to steal and then sells it further with forged papers and fake number plate.

Royal Enfield was contacted via email but no response has been received yet.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/citie...035562198.html

I have found some friends of mine using both wheel locks (the ones that clamp onto the front wheel, across the forks) as well as what we colloquially call a 'chor switch' which is basically a hidden cutoff switch which is put in a hard to see place, and once the switch is off, nothing can start the bike. Their bikes are mostly sport bikes, a couple of KTMs, R15s, MT-15s and the like, and the switch is spliced into the wiring.
My approach is much more low tech, as both bikes I own are pre-1995, a 1990 Bullet and a 1994 RX 100. When parked at night, the handles are locked (the Bullet has a physical padlock), and as for when I am around the city, the RX is very hard to start by any amateur (it has a slightly fussy carb) and I have seen friends and acquaintances who wanted the bike kick it till they are red in the face without any luck.
The Bullet is a different story altogether, as it seems that the thieves of today simply don't know how the thing starts and it has a separate battery cutout switch also, so basically both the ignition and the cutout need to be on before the bike will work. The joys of owning older vehicles I suppose.

Hi,
I have installed Ajjas anti-theft GPS system in my Honda SP125 bike.
I had also installed a mobile holder with charging option.

I had not used my bike for four or five days. When I started the bike on the sixth day, I had starting problems.

The Honda Service Centre says I should not connect other devices to the battery as it would drain it out.

Is it true? Do GPS and mobile charger drain battery?

If it is correct, is there an option of installing a battery with more power?

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Originally Posted by dinakaranchary (Post 5800969)

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Is it true? Do GPS and mobile charger drain battery?

If it is correct, is there an option of installing a battery with more power?

Yes they will consume battery.

Install the mobile charger with a relay tapped to ignition "ON" wire. This will ensure that the charger is powered up only when the ignition is switched to ON position.

However for the anti theft GPS, I needs to be connected to the battery directly. Would recommend getting a device that switches off automatically when the battery voltage reaches a low value. This will prevent the battery from going completely dead. One of the downsides of using anti-theft GPS.

Installing a battery with higher power can also be considered but keep in mind, higher power means higher cost and bigger size. It may not fit your battery compartment.

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Originally Posted by skviknaraj (Post 5800988)

This is a high-risk solution. In case something goes wrong with the mobile charger, it could blow the fuse in the ignition circuit and stop the bike.

It is advisable to tap the supply from a non-critical circuit like the taillight etc.

To prevent battery discharge when not in use ,best is to install a switch.

RE BULLET theft and quick recovery - Kudos to the police!

An interesting case has surfaced. A RE Bullet worth Rs 1.98 L was parked by its owner at the Nagpur Rly Station on 21.03.25. He left for a short trip to Ujjain by train. The bike was stolen from the railway station parking lot. When he returned on 24.03.25, he found the bike missing and immediately reported it to the Nagpur Railway Police. A FIR was registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The thief drove the bike to Wardha (80 kms). A challan was issued as he wore no helmet. Then the thief drove from Wardha to Akola (250 kms from Nagpur) with his girlfriend. Another challan was issued. The thief continued his westward journey and reached Nashik with his girlfriend. The Wardha police coordinated with the Akola and Nashik police and the Nagpur Railway Police.

With this information, the Nagpur Railway Police, with the help of local police, tracked the suspects to their residence in Nashik. The stolen bike was recovered, and the suspects were arrested, solving the case quickly.

This is a classic case where violation of traffic rules, working CCTV cameras and the police swiftness resulted in thr bike being recovered within days.

Full news:-
https://www.nagpurtrends.com/article...-police-97xtjp