[pyromedic]

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. This morning during my usual visits to various site on my PC I came across this video posted below and although it's about motorcycle theft I thought a lot of it would also apply to UTVs. Previously there have been several posts by Forum members asking about security methods for their Polaris vehicles. This video, while not all encompassing (it doesn't show attacks on the actual lock cylinders) shows how various deterrents can be defeated. From my point of view the point is made that there is no definitive way to 100% assure your vehicle won't be stolen, however there are deterrents that will make thieves move on to easier targets and will defeat all but the most determined thief. The other take away is that depending on passers by to deter thieves is just plain false security.
The whole video is pretty good but the last part is more about Christmas spirit. If you're only interested in the theft deterrent part watch the first 13 minutes or so.

 

[Jungleman]

Pretty cool..........!

 

[AtRange007]

well the shitty part about a polaris is all you need is a different ignitino switch, unplug the one in the dash plug in yours start and drive away

 

[yooper265]

well the shitty part about a polaris is all you need is a different ignitino switch, unplug the one in the dash plug in yours start and drive away

Shhhh ......

 

[Art2019]

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. This morning during my usual visits to various site on my PC I came across this video posted below and although it's about motorcycle theft I thought a lot of it would also apply to UTVs. Previously there have been several posts by Forum members asking about security methods for their Polaris vehicles. This video, while not all encompassing (it doesn't show attacks on the actual lock cylinders) shows how various deterrents can be defeated. From my point of view the point is made that there is no definitive way to 100% assure your vehicle won't be stolen, however there are deterrents that will make thieves move on to easier targets and will defeat all but the most determined thief. The other take away is that depending on passers by to deter thieves is just plain false security.
The whole video is pretty good but the last part is more about Christmas spirit. If you're only interested in the theft deterrent part watch the first 13 minutes or so.

I have mine in my barn locked up. If i catch someone tinkering, I'll just use my 2nd amendment rights. Headshot!!

 

[knotbumper]

Several of my vehicles have keyed battery cutoff switches tucked away. The Polaris has yet to be approached. I did watch a fellow try to make off with one of my trucks which was unlocked to prevent breakage. After a couple of minutes, I wandered up and asked if he needed any help. "Nah, it just isn't starting." I asked him why; he wasn't sure. I offered to help him find the reason after I had called the sheriff. I even pointed out that I had the key to start it. For a fat little bugger, he could run like the wind even after I started the truck and chased him for a few blocks seeing if I could induce a heart attack. He did collapse in a pile puking his guts out he had run so fast and hard. (He was really out of shape.) It helped that we don't have sidewalks where we live and it is brushy along the road., he had no place to escape to.
Keyed battery cutoff switches are the cheapets and in my opinion easiest theft deterrent I know of. And once in a while, they provide good entertainment. I never did coll the sheriff, it would have taken too long. And, I suspect he learned his lesson at least regarding my vehicles.