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10-05-2009, 11:13 PM | #1 | |
too much time on my hands
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: the northern district of god damn
Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now.
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chaining to your wheels means that if the thieves have tools, you'll come out to a wheel or two just laying ther and the rest of the bike GONE. your BEST bet is FULL COVERAGE insurance, and a good alarm. Phantom makes an alarm that works like lojack, but is more precise if I remember right. |
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10-05-2009, 11:23 PM | #2 | |
WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i
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Learned something there, I was always under the assumption that a chain with some heavy bolt cutters would be able to get through a chain. Whereas with cable, if you took bolt cutters it would just crush the cable, unless you had specific cable cutters. I'm just talking a average hack thief, if you go with someone running around with some professional tools, then you better hope its insured. Edit - After reading up on some of the chains, I guess in the eight years of riding, I never really looked into chains all that much - DAMN that is some hard shit. Last edited by Hydrant; 10-05-2009 at 11:29 PM.. |
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10-06-2009, 01:55 AM | #3 |
Followed the crowd over.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Hawaii
Moto: '07 Yahama R6
Posts: 911
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Didn't read all the replies, may be repeats...
If possible, chain bike to something solid. If not, you can make a cement block yourself. Which is what I did after my bike was stolen. You need a bucket, U-bar, cement. Mix the cement in the bucket and set the U-bar in it. Buy a bike cover, alot of thieves are just stupid. If they don't see what is under the cover - they will go for the easy access one. I believe it helps if they can't see your bike easily. I say no to alarms and disc locks. I had an alarm and all it did was drain my battery. I eventually disconnected it. Yes to full coverage insurance. |
10-06-2009, 07:47 AM | #4 |
The Man
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CrabTown USA
Moto: 00 Bimota DB4
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Last year my wife's business had a 55' trailer stolen: theives backed a semi up, smashed the hitch lock (it was in pieces on the ground) and drove that bugger away. If pro thieves target your stuff, it's gone.
The more locks and crap you put on a bike, the more likely amatuer thieves will trash it. I now put GPS on my stuff. http://www.bikebone.com/page/BBSC/PR...king/iFind1000 |
10-06-2009, 07:50 AM | #5 | ||
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10-06-2009, 01:38 PM | #6 | |
WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i
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All you can do is just be as preventative as possible, cover the bike, put a CHAIN on it, and a GPS tracking and that should keep ya safe. If someone wants it, then they'll get it. Watch as you drive it in your lot or storage area, see that no one is scoping out your bike, don't be flashy or loud as you get into your complex, not bringing attention to it might help too. Being in construction, I've seen quite a bit of weird stuff stolen overnight and wondered how they got away without ever being noticed. You'd think someone would notice a oversize load trailer with a 50,000 lb Caterpillar trackhoe leaving a construction site at 3am, but they got away. Skidloaders (aka Bobcats) and welders are the two most common objects stolen from construction sites. Myself being in plumbing and HVAC we had $20,000 worth of copper pipe and fittings stolen overnight from job we were doing in a pretty populated area. 4"and 6" copper pipe and fittings, thrown into the parking lot out of the 4th floor of a building into the parking lot. They got away that night, but were caught at the scrap yard, only because we had called ahead of time. |
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10-06-2009, 03:20 PM | #7 |
Photog
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cincinnati
Moto: 03 CBR600 F4i
Posts: 19
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Any recommendations for the chain? I need a good long distance since the concrete piller I park behind is 2.5' in diameter so maybe 8-10' of chain. Is Kryponite considered a chain or are they just crap?
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10-06-2009, 04:44 PM | #8 |
Letzroll
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lake Norman area, NC
Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6
Posts: 5,265
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My bikes are locked in a garage BUT when out on the road and not having access to a garage this is what I do.
Full coverage insurance plus 2 disc locks and a cable. I lock both bikes together through the frame so at least they may have to pick up both bikes at the same time unless they are equipped to defeat the locks/cable. I try to always get a room that I can see the bikes and I check on them as much as I can. That's pretty much all I do...so far...so good. From this place... http://www.trimaxlocks.com/index.asp Here is the disclocks I use and the cable I use...seems to be pretty decent stuff. The MAX60 is a short shackle motorcycle disc cable U-lock. TRIMAX cable U-locks are simply the strongest short shackle locks you can buy. The MAX60 is ideal when combined with a TRIMAX cable or chain for securing motorcycles, bicycles, spare tires, ATVs, marine, trailers and much, much more. Features one key equipped with a mini flashlight Durable PVC sleeve covers chrome steel shackle to prevent marring and scratching Hardened solid steel lock prevents prying, sawing and hammer impacts Tough polymer outer skin absorbs hammer strikes and reduces marring and scratching Ideal for bicycles, motorcycles, spare tires, trailers, marine and more Type B key, which is an ultra secure wise wafer key. Lock core design provides the highest degree of protection against picking. Includes 3 keys. One key is equipped with a mini flash light. Specifications: LIFETIME WARRANTY 1/2 inch hardened chrome plated solid steel shackle The TG3072SX is a SUPERMAX security armor plated stainless steel locking cable (6 feet long x 26mm diameter) for maximum protection and security. The TG3072SX is ideal for securing motorcycles, bicycles, spare tires, ATVs, marine, trailers and much, much more. Monster 26 mm stainless steel locking cable Maximum security armor plated cable lock Durable PVC skin prevents scratching Ballistic grade polymer lock housing cover resists hammer strikes and protects lock mechanism Patented key cover resists grime and moisture Flexible for easy transport Ideal for bicycles, motorcycles, spare tires, trailers, marine and more Type B key, which is an ultra secure wise wafer key Specifications: LIFETIME WARRANTY 6 feet long x 26mm diameter Heavy duty Commercial grade Stainless steel |
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