Author Topic: bike security!!!! (Read 5688 times)

xsmooth69x · « **on:** August 06, 2012, 03:38:13 PM »

so what do you do to lock your bike of for piece of mind?

so i have my motorcycle out but i have no security other than the key.... steering lock is gone

so what do you all do? chains? pad locks?

or if someone is going to steal ur bike they are going to take it anyways...... i mean my cb550 is so light 2 people can essentially lift it into a pick up truck....

so what do you all do to keep piece of mind?

NewOldSchool · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2012, 04:35:45 PM »

Keep it in a garage, behind a gate, or somewhere it can't be seen from the street while at home.

When parked in public have a motorcycle specific lock and park in a safe place. (not behind a building or far corner of a lot where the public won't see someone messing with it.)

I use a heavy duty "U" lock through the rear rim and locked to one of the shocks/ frame to keep someone from rolling it away.

Sad thing is, if someone really wants it they'll take it. Just don't be the low hanging fruit.

750K · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2012, 04:37:32 PM »

Park it in plain sight whenever I can, or it's parked in front of the tattoo shop I work at. Most people know not to #$%* around with m/c's in front of a tattoo shop haha. I use the steering lock and a cb750 is pretty heavy so I'm not to stressed about it, I'm more concerned that some retard is going to back into it in a parking lot than steal it.

phil71 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2012, 04:41:50 PM »

Make it as much a pain in the ass as you can. I fantasize about keeping a Nail gun, some cartridges and cleats in my knapsack to drive into the asphalt wherever I park

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2012, 04:43:51 PM »

Put a hidden kill switch on it somewhere and use a disc lock, the harder you make it to take, the less people will be interested in stealing it. Most of these older bikes are stolen by opportunists because they are easy to steal, any deterrent is better than none...

excellrec · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2012, 05:10:32 PM »

Wouldn't you like to know! Seriously though- don't park it in stupid places, fork lock it, mount an empty gun holster to it.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2012, 05:30:49 PM »

I use a fat link chain and a lock. Not the best I know but a deterrent. Mostly from those I know who might think it's funny to hide my bike... and crackheads and scrap collectors.
Always park it right next to the door wherever I am.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:41:31 PM »

ok then another question.

i have zero storage or anything on the bike. so do you all carry these chains U locks and stuff in a back pack when you all go around?

is there something you can attach to the bike and have like has a key lock or something idk lol

BrockSamson · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:46:57 PM »

To be honest the Fours are not prime targets for theft. Modern sport bikes are what they are after and sometimes Harleys. I am not saying that Honda Fours don't get stolen but it just isn't practical for a professional thief.

I would say any elaborate or expensive security products will not be money well spent. Just stick to the basics and you should be ok.

Tews19 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:48:27 PM »

DAMN!! I AM SCARED, Will post why tomorrow.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:49:52 PM »

On my 750 I have a tool bag attached to the grab bar behind the seat.
I've got a smaller tool bag with tools I put in there as well.
On my 550 the chain and lock fits in the tool tray.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:50:45 PM »

oh yeah... the basket

... I was doing some shopping

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:48:32 PM »

dont have a tool tray and lawl on the basket

johnny · « **Reply #13 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:25:12 PM »

I find that my crusty $400 CB550 with mis-matched tank and side covers is all the deterrent I really need. She's got a style only her owner could love.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:37:01 PM »

Quote from: johnny on August 06, 2012, 10:25:12 PM

I find that my crusty $400 CB550 with mis-matched tank and side covers is all the deterrent I really need. She's got a style only her owner could love.

if only we all could be so fortunate

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:54:35 AM »

Thankfully I have a closed garage to lock it in at night. When I'm out, I'll usually park under lights or near a security camera if I know they're there, or on the sidewalk near the building I'm in.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:55:29 AM »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on August 06, 2012, 07:41:31 PM

ok then another question.

i have zero storage or anything on the bike. so do you all carry these chains U locks and stuff in a back pack when you all go around?

is there something you can attach to the bike and have like has a key lock or something idk lol

I use a u lock through the front wheel and forks. I carry it on the seat behind me held on with a couple of bungees.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:06:48 AM »

http://www.grip-lock.com/Grip-Locks/

anyone try this thing?

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:09:04 AM »

It's just a matter of cutting the brake line to overcome that. Turn the idle screw up and ride away.

Tews19 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2012, 05:31:23 AM »

OK, it is clear to tell my story now.

Last week i finished buying my last new tire. Yesterday took the 750 to work. After work I was backing up and notice HS, this is tough to back up. Look down and the new tire is flat. WTF .... A lady I work with has an air compressor in her car. We hook up and the thing breaks while trying to pump the tire. WTF

ANyway, I had to call my mom as the wife was working 2nd shift at the hospital. I took off the side covers and worried all night if she would be there or damaged.

Get to work this morning and she is intact.

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2012, 06:31:40 AM »

Quote from: Tews19 on August 07, 2012, 05:31:23 AM

ANyway, I had to call my mom as the wife was working 2nd shift at the hospital. I took off the side covers and worried all night if she would be there or damaged.

Wife, mother or bike? What's your priorities?

wjustinleigh · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2012, 06:47:15 AM »

I'm more worried about the side covers, they're $50 each on ebay and all you have to do is pop them off.

Gordon · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2012, 07:11:55 AM »

Quote from: BrockSamson on August 06, 2012, 07:46:57 PM

Just stick to the basics and you should be ok.

Agreed.

When I'm away from home on my bike and feel the need to lock it up, I bring a cable lock in my backpack. I run it through the rear wheel and up over the seat. I think one of the most important things besides securing the bike is making it obvious that it's been secured. An opportunistic thief will see the lock and move on to an easier target. A determined thief who has specifically targeted your bike will get it pretty much no matter what you do. Luckily, most bikes like ours don't tend to be targeted for theft.

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2012, 11:31:25 AM »

i have an SS brake line... your not going to cut that with a pair of wire cutters thats for sure and if they have bolt cutters to cut my brake line well then they would cut a chain.

idk this thing is really bright and obvious so thats be a good deterrent.

i live in a college town and i just want something to put on my bike when im at school. my backpack will be full of books so i cant carry around a chain or u lock. so i needed something small.

all those wheel lock things slide into drilled brake rotors and i dont have any drilled rotors. plus they arnt that visible and knowing me ill ride off with it on

i just want to stop maybe some dummy from joy riding my bike and dumping it.

Brantley · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:00:25 PM »

Quote from: xsmooth69x on August 06, 2012, 07:41:31 PM

ok then another question.

i have zero storage or anything on the bike. so do you all carry these chains U locks and stuff in a back pack when you all go around?

is there something you can attach to the bike and have like has a key lock or something idk lol

You could always ride with a big ol' chain across yr shoulder. That'd definitely increase the intimidation factor on campus...
Seriously, your best theft deterrent may be the fact that your bike stands out.

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Author Topic: bike security!!!! (Read 5688 times)

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