Security level on ur bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok.....I guess this issue is a must.....
-What's the best security for a motorcycle, when he's outside the garage......Some ppl, live in a building , like me, and our bikes lay infront of the building......

 

...Copied from my post on the other thread

You need to forget that piddly steering lock and get one of these:
http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/ ... 0&pid=1093


I picked one up after my bike was knocked over a few months ago. The impact of the (PLASTIC!!) gauge cluster smacking into the ignition lock cylinder as the bike fell over into a mailbox was enough to snap the lock right off, leaving it wide open for any schmo with a screwdriver to take. Yah. Thats some high security alright. This sucker is big enough to go fork tube to fork tube, through the front wheel. And its twice as thick as that dinky little pin that sticks 1/2" into the triple tree. Add their New York Noose and you can chain the bike to a stationary pole/rack/etc. Set you back a hundred bucks (plus 50 for the Noose), but whats your bike worth to you?

 

I am currently using a disk lock, I have heard some good reviews and see them on quite a few bikes out here.

Looked over that lock and dont think I would care for it, too easy with a pair of bolt cutters ha ha ha!

 

I think you'd break your bolt cutters on that lock. The bolt is 18mm (3/4") thick and made of a specially formulated hardened steel. They don't call it the New York Lock and put a $1300 anti-theft guarantee on it for nothing

 

Well.....I have, 4 now, 10 mm thick chain arround my front wheel, I think this has more of a "Don't touch me...." feel, than disc-lock, that's 4 now, I'm a bit paranoic so i'll chain it to a steel pipe, mounted on my building
-My fiance, has a disc-lock, and that's cool, but I bought another chain so I can tie our bikes together....don't know....there's a lot of security options for bikes, today, but i kinnda don't feel very convinced in them....
-Any good security things, someone.........
-Oh btw, i don't think i would put so much money in securing my bike like that......I'll acctually try it, with some heavy-duty chains, and that kind of things.......1300 is too much, even for my bike, plus i'm kinnda sceptic to those things

 

Xena disc lock alarm. Huge, heavy, but smaller than the "U" shaped locks. They also have a VERY loud movement alarm. If it goes off, be somewhere else!

The alarm is also handy as a reminder that you have the lock attached. It "reminds" you when you touch the steering wheel.

http://www.xenasecurity.com/product/mot ... arm/page1/

 

My security is really good insurance. If someone really wants the bike, its gone.

 

No no no.. That lock didnt cost me $1300!! It cost $100! And its worth every penny. The $1300 is Kryptonite's anti-theft guarantee. It means if your bike is stolen while properly locked up with the New York Lock, they will pay up to $1300 of the value of the bike. If you have comprehensive/homeowner's/renter's insurance that covers the theft, they will pay your deductible up to $1300.

 

Let's see a pic of the bike with a steering wheel!! :lol:

BTW - this would be my choice if I had drilled discs... which I assume are needed...

 

The lock fits into the gaps of the disc.

It depends on your disc. It won't fit on my '82 Maxim because the disc is ribbed a bit underneath, preventing the lock from reaching the gap.

YMMV with dual discs, rear disc etc.

 

I perfer the U bolt like "TaZMaNiaK" but found it a bit dificult to carry around.

So I came up with this small modification Number plate mod Keeps it stored away when not in use.

 

At present, my security system consists of the following:
1) A chihuahua on the bed that barks at the slightest noise.
2) A 6mm Remington on the rack next to the bed. 5 foot range from the master bath window to the tent garage.

That new york lock looks good for away from home, tho.

 

New York lock with the fuhgeddaboudit chain. That's stop 'em!

 

RickCoMatic wrote:

I have to agree with him to a point. The lock I use on my bike is not designed, nor are any other ones, to keep people from stealing my bike. It is just a pretty good deterent. I am not sure there is or ever will be a perfect lock, but the best bet would be to get lowjack along with whatever lock you go with if you are Really worried about it. They make them for bikes too! Another idea with these maxims is to create a kill switch, there is so much electrical that you would have to bypass, would drive anyone nuts to realize it.

I am not saying that no lock should be used, I use one, only that in my experience excessive doesnt make much of a difference. Dont use a cheap bike chain and quote me though... If someone really wants to take your bike, they will. To the same token, if your bike is not nearly as easy to roll down the street, then chances are the potential theif will move on to an easier target.

I am looking at that rotor lock with an alarm though! Might jump for that sucker next time I get some spare dough.

Edit: Dandrewk and Ease, the rotor locks should fit just fine on most bikes, I have made no modification to mine. It is 1 15/16" the distance from the outside to the center of the larger holes in my rotor. The lock is 2 7/16" distace from edge of "U" to the bolt which is 3/8" thick. Trimax brand disk lock.

 

I am so glad I live where we can still leave our house doors unlocked!!
I Never have chained or locked my bike!

Yep, I'm thankful

 

Damn dude, invite me to move at ur place

 

Sounds like Mayberry, huh.

At least I don't have to worry about security so much.

 

I guess...Xena is good, but i think, if they're going to steal him/her/it (whatever ), it's just going to be loud stealing.....and as I understand there's a killer switch wich comes with that (which is pretty cool), just press one button and the bike cuts off the power supply.......Don't really know, never saw Xena in work, so I can't judge.....I can only share stories....I'm a psyco for security, and i think too much is never TOO much.....but the truth is : If someone wants to steal something, there's nothing that can stop him....exept a 9mm berreta , but that's a different story........

 

U're the one of the few, that has a luxsurry of not worrying about the bike...

 

I saw a lock once that went around the right hand side of the bars, It covered the throttle and locked the front brake on. This is very effective unless the thief has a 10 mm wrench to open the bleeders - then its useless!

 

I had an atv stolen with a 3/8 log chain thru the rear wheels and a heavy masterlok lock but they got it. so now ruger is my lock of choice