A man who recently purchased a financed Harley-Davidson said he found a tracking device installed on the motorcycle.
The case was shared by HighLife, a content creator based in Florida (USA). In the video, he explained that the device was attached behind the right saddlebag of his motorcycle.
After removing the device, he threw it out of his pickup truck window to prevent continued monitoring. “So when you find it, that’s what you do with it. Get rid of it,” HighLife suggested in the clip.
The post has already received more than 60,000 views and hundreds of comments from viewers shocked by the situation. Although many users were alarmed by the possibility of being tracked, the device was likely installed by the dealership that financed the motorcycle, according to a report by Motor1.
In some cases, such devices are marketed as theft-recovery tools. In others, they are tied to financing terms that allow lenders to locate or even repossess a vehicle more easily if payments stop.
One commenter, who identified themselves as a Harley-Davidson dealership employee, stated that these trackers are generally installed only when lenders do not fully trust a buyer’s creditworthiness. Others pushed back, saying they had excellent credit scores and still found similar devices on their bikes.
Regardless, despite HighLife’s apparent attempt to protect his privacy, users emphasized that the GPS device is likely referenced in the financing contract he signed.
“Don’t remove it if you’re financing. Usually in the contract, if you remove it before it’s paid off, they can [repossess it] immediately,” one TikTok user warned. “They make you sign an acknowledgment waiver saying they’re going to put a GPS on your bike,” another commenter added.
Overall, HighLife’s video highlights the importance of carefully reviewing paperwork in any vehicle purchase. If you are financing, study the language regarding tracking, recovery devices, data sharing, or immobilization systems.
Be proactive and ask all your questions during negotiations. Find out where the device is installed, who controls the data, and what happens if it is damaged or removed.
@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
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Photo and video: TikTok @highlife0580. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
