A recent financing Harley-Davidson A man who bought it said he found a tracking device on his motorcycle.
Event, content creator living in Florida (USA) HighLife Shared by. In the video, he explained that the device was fixed to the back of the right side pannier of his motorcycle.
After dismantling the device, he threw it out the window of his truck to avoid further surveillance. “That’s what you do when you find it. Get rid of it,” HighLife said in the video.
The post received more than 60 thousand views and hundreds of comments. While many users are surprised by the possibility of being watched, Engine1 According to the website, the device was most likely installed by the dealer who financed the motorcycle.
In some cases, such devices are marketed for the recovery of stolen vehicles. In other cases, it depends on financing terms that allow lenders to more easily locate or repossess the vehicle if payments fail.
Himself Harley-Davidson One commenter who identified himself as a dealership employee said these tracking devices are often installed when lenders do not trust the buyer’s credit score. However, some users stated that they found similar devices on their motorcycles even though their credit scores were very good.
In any case, despite this move by HighLife to protect its privacy, users pointed out that the GPS device may have been included in the financing agreement they 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
A TikTok user warned, “If you bought it with financing, do not remove it. Usually, it is written in the contract that if you remove it before paying it in full, they can take the vehicle back immediately.” “They make you sign a consent form saying they will put GPS on your motorcycle,” said another commenter.
Overall, HighLife’s video reminds us of the importance of carefully reviewing contracts and documents when purchasing a vehicle. If you are using financing; Carefully read the articles regarding tracking, recovery devices, data sharing or immobilizer systems.
Be proactive during the negotiation process and ask all your questions. Know where the device is plugged in, who controls the data, and what happens if it is damaged or removed.
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Photo and video: TikTok @highlife0580. This content was created with the support of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial team.
