Datatag stopping all bike thefts in St James's Square

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Well, so They would have you believe.

Oh, wait, Wastemonster have also (finally) fitted ground anchors there. Exclamation

Then some waffle about the small number of new security marked bikes being stolen. No context about whether that's because it's old hacks that get used for commuting into high risk areas.

It's probably all for the best, but I wonder if it's just shifting thefts rather than reducing them.
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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

If it's that a hot-spot for theft, why isn't a bobby permanantly placed there?
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thx1138 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Karma :

I have data tags on 2 of my bikes, didn't ask for, came with.

as it isn't an anti-theft device in itself, the detterent would seem to be little more than a sticker Question

recman · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2012 Karma :

That cub's front tyre is perilously close to the white line. Confused

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

talkToTheHat · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Feb 2012 Karma :

My bike has a datatag sticker. Since I've had it I've replaced mirrors, side panels, rear fender, seat, and exhaust system and it has been repainted. I am unsure what remains that might be tagged, and have no idea what previous owners replaced.

I suspect there is just the sticker now.

How does datatagging affect the salvage value of a motorcycle?
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

I'd assume that if they're not total scammers that at least the frame and engine are tagged.

I don't rule out the alternative though, as I'm sure insurers and Dibble would be quite happy to collude in anything that deters thefts.
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Just ride a rolling wreck. No-one will want it then!
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