Keeping your beloved outside :-S

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Problem: A motorcycle is to be kept outside a terraced house in small road. Infront of the house (infront of the bay window) is a mini-courtyard area aproximately 8' x 5' which is a flat concrete slab. There is ample room to get through the wall opening on a bike where a gate should be. On road parking requires a permit and space for the residents cars is tight. There is a side alley a few doors down that leads round the back of the houses on that road, but due to the 90 degree angle at the end and limited width, bike access to the garden is impossible.

[edit] Forgot to mention, the road is not in a bad location, and it's off the main routes through town so is quite quiet. A biker lives over the road and has never had a problem, although he keeps his bikes in a small metal shed, outside his house. A few more bikes are kept down the road with covers on.

Where would you keep the bike, and what protection security would you recommend?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Chain it to something solid, job's a goodun. If you can't put a traditional ground anchor in, await plans of my 'moveable' ground anchor coming this weekend. Very Happy

Maybe slap a loud alarm on it as well, and chuck a cover over the top so it doesn't look so tempting.

Kris · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I was kind of thinking that as well Bendy, locked to a ground anchor in that courtyard area. I was a bit worried though about weather protection etc Confused

There are some lock-ups for hire 100 yards down the road, but they are out of sight Confused

I would like a garage but if I can't see my bike I would worry quite a bit Sad

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I kept mine under a cover and it was fine. You can get fancy breathable ones that you can put over a wet bike and they allow it to dry, or just a shitty cheap one which seems to do pretty much the same.

Bottom line - you're going to feel happier with it outside the window than round the corner where you can't see it, so that's the correct answer. Smile

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Just make sure you put a decent cover over it, mostly so peolpe cant see what it is and decide if they want to nick it or not.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Gnnrrghhh. Must resist green kawasaki joke. Silence

Ian (GPX) · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

Just have a ground anchor fitted to the ground outside the window and secure the bike with a good chain and lock to it. Also put an alarm on it and if you want, an extra lock in the front wheel (disc lock).

Also cover it up at night / day when not in use.

Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

Benders, How heavy is your oil barrel thingy going to be?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

We haven't worked that out yet, but the barrel's about five foot high and will be filled with rocks, gravel, ballast and concrete. So I think the answer is 'quite'. Smile

Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

Nice

If I pay you will you put Ste in it as well?
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

hugo-a-gogo · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Karma :

definately get the cover, if it's a big sports bike make sure it comes right to the ground cos big tires are a dead giveaway. try to chain it in such a way that it cant fall over too. chavs like to tip bikes over sometimes
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andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

He's a hobbit, could we fit danny in the barrel to? Twisted Evil

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

With some severing of limbs, I think it could be achieved.

Don't really want decomposing womble corpse stinking out my garage though, so I better be getting paid well. Confused

andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

Well if you fit danny in there too i think i could be persuaded to make a donation to the bendy anchor fund. Wink