How do you secure your bike?

Napoleon357's picture
Submitted by Napoleon357 on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 18:37
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Do any of you guys live in an apartment while owning a motorcycle? If so,what do you use to secure it. I understand that if a thief is determined,there's nothing that you can do about it. However, I do believe that having a deterrent,or two,helps(as well as full coverage insurance).

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Chain to post

Gary856's picture
Submitted by Gary856 on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 21:05.

Heavy chain through the frame and wheel(s) and a sturdy post. If it's not chained down to a fixed structure, two guys can drag it and shove it into a van very quickly and easily. From what I've read of all the people who got their nice bikes stolen from an open car port, I'd be afraid to own a nice bike without a garage.

+1 Secure your motorcycle to

CBBaron's picture
Submitted by CBBaron on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 17:14.

+1
Secure your motorcycle to an immobile object with a heavy chain or U-lock. Cables are too easy to cut and if it is not tied down it is too easy to move.

Now you have to go scouting around for a good tie down :)
I have seen some nice anchors that can be attached to concrete but if you are in an apartment that may not be an option.

Craig

Securing while traveling

Max's picture
Submitted by Max on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 19:44.

My wife and I take long trips. A lot of motels are in questionable areas. I use a xena disc lock with a built in alarm. If someone jiggles the bike or rolls it, it gives off a 130db scream. I also lock the fork, use a second padlock disc lock, and a 12 foot plastic coated cable either through the wheels or cabled to a post. Even fasteneing to a downspout is good. Downspouts make a lot of noise when disturbed. I also use a locking gas cap to keep someone from contaminating fuel.

Max

I also use a Xena lock. It

kirk's picture
Submitted by kirk on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 01:34.

I also use a Xena lock. It was a bit pricey but I think its worth it. I agree that tying the bike down is one of your best bets but that is not always an option. Besides my Xena brake disc lock, I also use a U shaped lock to tie my bike down to a solid object.

I just leave my helmet and

A's picture
Submitted by A on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 01:39.

I just leave my helmet and jacket over the handlebars, they do have their own special aroma or personal persperation mixed dead insect carcasses; with that usually keep most wonderer away from my moto.

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