1st week with a Bike and it's been Stolen

StroppyMoppy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Karma :

Hi all

I am a newbie rider and have only had my CG125 for a week I woke up this morning to find my bike had been nicked!!! I live in the Blackburn area so if anyone sees a blue CG125 05 reg please pm me.

It had "D Chain Locks" gold coloured chain on locked to a wall mounted bracket and the steering lock on. It seems that they used a saw to cut into the chain and then snapped it. As the chain cost about £60 I am pretty pissed off, can anyone recommend what chain to buy that will be more secure. Fortunately I won't have to buy a new padlock as that is still fixed to the end of the chain (unlike my bike Sad

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This has almost put me off having a bike (being a car driver for 17 years) as my insurance will now rocket and I have to go the trouble and expense of finding a new bike. I am going to give it another go though but god knows how long the insurance will take to pay out before i can buy a replacement.

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Stroppy

spadge · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Really sorry to hear about your bike. No wonder you are stroppy - having your bike stolen is bad enough but in your 1st week of having it! The b@stards! I can't give any advice on chains etc but have a look around on the net or do a search on this forum. Here is also hoping this experience doesn't put you off biking/being able to afford the insurance.

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+1 for Almax.

https://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/

feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

Pragmasis Protector chains...

https://www.torc-anchors.com/products.php?cat=2

These are just as good as Almax, same 'uncroppable' guarantee, but cheaper.

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Adam.I · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi Stroppy. I live in the Blackburn area too, I'll keep an eye out for you.
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StroppyMoppy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Karma :

faddius · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Karma :

Any heavy chain will do - but a word of advice, something quite alot of people know despite it having easy logic behind it.

When you chain up the bike, try your absolute best not the leave the chain on the ground, or sagging on the ground or any hard surface that they can get to easily. So a wall anchor with a cover over it that the chain feeds through will be good.

This stops them using the hard surface as leverage.

If you can get a cheap alarm aswell with nudge detection, so if they tamper with the chain itll probably shake the bike enough to set off the alarm. They probably wont want to hang around long enough to get the rest of the chain off.

But sad fact is, no matter how much security you get, if someone really wants your bike, theyll have it.

Try not to let people in your area know the fact you have a bike and keep it hidden as best you can, if theres a bunch of kids outside your house when you come back, drive past go round the block and come back in 10 mins. People cant rob stuff that they dont know is there.

gixasix · Spanner Monkey Joined: 14 May 2007 Karma :

Really sorry your bike got stolen.

If you get another bike get a cheap alarm and a good chain (another vote from me for almax!) I've got an alarm,two chains,a disc lock and a U lock on my bike and always keep it covered as well so hopefully the thieving scumbag will give up or be seen before they get through it all.Unfortunately if they really want it they will probably get it.

Faddius made a good point about making the chains/locks as awkward to get to as possible and keeping them away from hard surfaces that can be used as leverage!The more of a pain in the ass it is to put the locks on the harder it is to get access to them when they try to steal it.A guy on my street has a 160 quid chain but chucks it round the back wheel then leaves the lock lying on the ground!

If there's a chance that you wouldn't hear the alarm from inside your house get a baby monitor and chuck it under the seat when you lock the bike up so you'll definately hear the alarm going off.

If you do get another bike it might be best to grab a cheap runaround for £200-£300 and insure it 3rd party only till you build up some no claims bonus.I had to do this when my bike got nicked years ago as it was the only way i could afford to get back on the road.

Hope you get back on the road soon mate Thumbs Up

Louise · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 May 2006 Karma :

Sorry to hear about the bike mate.

Some intresting videos on the Almax site tho Thumbs Up

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Sorry to hear about the bike.

+1 vote for Almax from me too.
(I have the Almax Immobiliser III with Squire lock, not exactly cheap, but VERY pleased with it.)
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flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

Get some cctv up as well. It's cheap and effective.

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StroppyMoppy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Karma :

Thanks for all the words of support I am going to get a replacement bike and carry on - However an Almax Chain and a couple of other security devices are also going to on.

Here was me thinking that the Triumph 955 with no chain on further down the road would be more tempting (it would be to me).

Once again thanks Everyone

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johns · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Karma :

what lock did you use Thumbs Up

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faddius · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Karma :

Get a rape alarm and tie the tab that pulls out to the wheel and attach the alarm to the ground - they move the bike itll go off Smile

But like I said before, if someone really wants it theyll get it, only thing I can suggest is get a big 7' tall guy built like a tank to sit next to your bike all night with a shotgun.