A man who just bought Harley-Davidson through financing admitted to finding a tracking device installed on his motorbike.
The case was shared by HighLifea content creator living in Florida (USA). In the video, he explains that the device was installed behind the right side bag of his motorbike.
After removing the device, he threw it out the window of his pickup truck so it would not continue to be monitored. “So if you find it, that’s what you do. Just get rid of it,” HighLife says in the clip.
The post has received more than 60 thousand views and hundreds of comments from netizens who were shocked by the situation. Although many are concerned about the possibility of being tracked, the device was most likely installed by the dealer who financed the purchase of the bike, according to reports Engine1.
In some cases, devices like these are marketed as stolen vehicle recovery tools. In other cases, the devices are tied to financing terms that allow lenders to track or even repossess the vehicle more easily if payments stop.
A commenter claiming to be a dealer employee Harley-Davidson states that such trackers are typically installed when creditors doubt a buyer’s creditworthiness. However, other users countered saying that they have excellent credit scores and still found similar devices on their motorbikes.
However, although HighLife’s actions appeared to be an effort to protect his privacy, netizens stressed that the GPS device was likely included in the financing contract he signed.
@highlife0580 So first thing you do when you buy a new motorcycle just take that GPS off and throw it out the window get rid of it ain’t no point in them tracking you ##fyp##gps##harleydavidsonmotorcycles##followme ♬ original sound – HighLife
“Don’t let it go if you’re still in financing. Usually the contract says, if you let it go before it’s paid off, they can immediately take it back,” wrote one TikTok user. “They make you sign a statement that they will install GPS on your motorbike,” added another commenter.
Overall, the HighLife video highlights the importance of understanding the documents and contracts in any vehicle purchase. If you use financing, carefully study the clauses regarding tracking, recovery devices, data sharing, or immobilization systems.
Be proactive and ask all questions during the negotiation process. Find out where the device is installed, who controls the data, and what happens if the device is damaged or removed.
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Photos and videos: TikTok @highlife0580. This content was created with the help of AI and has been reviewed by the editorial team.
