Best GPS Tracker to use…

[LaGrasta]

I just watched a recent episode of Itchy Boots, and her bike is stolen in Iraq, but a tracker located it and thus recovered. I think I'd like to do the same, but have no experience with these.

Any suggestion of brand?

[LaGrasta]

https://www.amazon.com/ATUVOS-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Replaceable-Protection/dp/B0C2ZL46QC/ref=sr_1_20?content-id=amzn1.sym.cbdf6bba-7ab9-4372-9637-a37602620190%3Aamzn1.sym.cbdf6bba-7ab9-4372-9637-a37602620190&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9E-mlE4Z8hsPmasCS4D9Ap5QBfPmwFVLBebuY6LdANedTv8UzycNL-ZcoL94JNoN1J7sp7MvQnHekJ1vP5RwfjI3A7hwmfOGtwLJ5hHGan-4N7_dAkzTUW4Yj8x19NKpg4fbT12kQyOp2VaH2VJZvEP6jz3KQYZDXBuMpwoKzYY7i4aG52cz2KNI-hRC9o5gzWOqxDfQQST8M3qwBm0-ZK3sj2Ye0pL7MzZwuPdEJnA.IUSZcivefpVGEY-I5tOCRfDHMbZpw-8RLFoThXwZ9l8&dib_tag=se&keywords=gps%2Btracker&pd_rd_r=976b1e33-df8c-4aa1-b99d-52f4482d28a8&pd_rd_w=dwfGo&pd_rd_wg=ymHjP&pf_rd_p=cbdf6bba-7ab9-4372-9637-a37602620190&pf_rd_r=Z08CXK30FWB6X319M35F&qid=1736459050&sr=8-20&th=1

 

[LaGrasta]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D634BYLV/ref=twister_B0DHJ5XZBW?th=1

 

[p6x]

I leave my Guzzis parked with the key on the ignition. I don't think anybody would want to steal it.

In Europe, it would be different. I have had my helmet stolen once, and a very precious moped.

In any case, if I was to track something, I would use an Apple Airtag. It has an autonomy of 1 year, easy way to replace the battery, and 29 dollars.

Small enough to be hidden where it can't be found on your bike, and does not draw on the battery.

 

[LaGrasta]

Aside from theft, in particular my KLX250 would benefit from an airtag. If I were to get lost, broken-down, etc, it might prove invaluable.

[motortouring]

Funny story: I asked my insureance person what kind of lock I would need for the theft part of the insureance. He checked a list of numbers of stolen motorcycles. "V11... I think nobody wants them because no theft reported", he said. And I don't need a certified lock. 

A KLX250 would be different.

[GuzziMoto]

2 hours ago, LaGrasta said:

Aside from theft, in particular my KLX250 would benefit from an airtag. If I were to get lost, broken-down, etc, it might prove invaluable.

I get what you are saying, but where I ride an Apple AirTag would be useless. It needs to be around people and their cell phones to work as I understand it. And if you are somewhere that has no cell signal, it likely isn't going to work. For emergencies when out riding you can get a sat pager or other satellite based beacons or phones.

FOr the original use, theft protection, an air tag should help. There are also Lo-Jack devices that you can get that are made for that.

Edited January 10 by GuzziMoto