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LagunaWVguy 10-27-2018 03:29 PM

Securing a golf cart
 
What is the most cost effective way to secure a golf cart? What really works?

LagunaWVguy 10-27-2018 03:32 PM

Have had a rash of thefts out here in Laguna Woods, California. The darn crooks are smart. Have seen cables and steering wheel locks that can be cut and or defeated using freon.

Rapscallion St Croix 10-27-2018 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LagunaWVguy (Post 1593755)
What is the most cost effective way to secure a golf cart? What really works?

I use a big chain, turn the wheels hard left and run the unsecured end of the chain through the steering wheel. They can still steal if they use bolt cutters or saw through the steering wheel. I lock it up 100% of the time I don't have eyes on.
Your son's cart was probably put on a trailer and is now in a chop shop. I would bet the cops know where to look.

JTClark45 10-27-2018 03:44 PM

GPS tracker. 90.00 or less, 9.00 a month monitoring fee. Set up alerts if it leaves a predetermined area. Will track from inside a garage or covered trailer.

red tail 10-27-2018 04:42 PM

install an uncommon key switch to stop a random parking lot thief!
$35 easy install

village dreamer 10-27-2018 04:43 PM

junk yard dog, shot gun, only kidding, kill switch and uncommon key.

Rapscallion St Croix 10-27-2018 04:46 PM

Deleted...lost track of which thread I was in.

rjm1cc 10-27-2018 04:53 PM

Hard to do as the cart can be put on a trailer and moved. A new ignition switch is step one but it can still be hot wired. Probably step two is a remote control switch. It would work like your garage door opener. When pushed it would complete the ignition circuit and next push would disconnect the ignition.

Brawnwy123 10-27-2018 04:57 PM

Locking a Cart
 
[QUOTE=LagunaWVguy;1593757]Have had a rash of thefts out here in Laguna Woods, California. The darn crooks are

Hi there is a locking item for motorcycles, it is a hardened Chain that is sturdy, it has two locking open ends, looks like handcuffs, made by Master Lock.
I am considering it for my Bicycles. If these Cities and counties would lock up the criminals, they are letting them out early and with chicken excuses etc.



:bigbow:

JTClark45 10-27-2018 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red tail (Post 1593780)
install an uncommon key switch to stop a random parking lot thief!
$35 easy install

With no practice I can jumper an ignition switch (unique or not) on a Yamaha in less than 45 seconds. I timed it. A bolt cutter on a chained steering wheel takes even less time. After that thought process I went the GPS route.

Image this call:

"911 what is your emergency?"

My cart has been stolen it has GPS, here is the address where it is located.

NoMoSno 10-27-2018 08:33 PM

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Bay Kid 10-28-2018 06:04 AM

[QUOTE=Brawnwy123;1593788]
Quote:

Originally Posted by LagunaWVguy (Post 1593757)
Have had a rash of thefts out here in Laguna Woods, California. The darn crooks are

Hi there is a locking item for motorcycles, it is a hardened Chain that is sturdy, it has two locking open ends, looks like handcuffs, made by Master Lock.
I am considering it for my Bicycles. If these Cities and counties would lock up the criminals, they are letting them out early and with chicken excuses etc.

The criminals have no fear!

:bigbow:


Topspinmo 10-28-2018 02:46 PM

How about sticker that’s says GPS protected? Where it is or isn’t that would be deterrent IMO

NoMoSno 10-28-2018 02:56 PM

I just use a wheel boot, and park next to a better cart that has no deterrents.

PaulDenise 10-28-2018 04:20 PM

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...system-275776/


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