Hi,
We travelled London to Melbourne in 2003-4. I installed a hidden switch that cut power to the fuel pump on 1150GS; used it every time bike was out of view. I carried a disc lock and a medium wieght cable lock. Installed cable lock through rear wheel, swing arm and frame then around a solid object if bike was on teh street overnight. Also used a generic bike cover. That was great in Asian countries, especially India.
Muslim countries we had no problem - whole of bike theft seems to be only a real problem in Europe and UK. We found pruinmg fingers in Asia would open, touch, switch switches but did not lose things like tie downs etc that we left on the bike.
We are heading off RTW again soon and intend to use the locks and a switch again, but the best will be the bike cover. Might see you on the road somewhere.
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