how secure is my bike?security issue

David-lee · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 May 2007 Karma :

I use an almax chain and cisa lock.I also use an alarm disklock and a none alarm disklock sold secure

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lee8040 · Nearly there... Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

sounds secure but if they want it that bad then they'll get it. i use 2 disc locks at work, always been fine touch wood

Wil · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

Depends where you leave it IE what area you live in. I can leave my bike outside my house unlocked and it wont go anywhere. I just sling a chain around the back wheel, put a disklock on and arm the alarm overnight.
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Matthie · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Karma :

If you want to go the distance you can install a ground anchor and chain it too that, however, even then the chain can be cut. Best bet is to whack whatever security you can afford on it and make sure you are at least TPF&T with your insurance.
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dan18 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 24 Nov 2008 Karma :

Put it this way, in some areas, if people want ur bike they'll take it, i've known a few people with alarms, locks etc, and the bikes have gone, just depends on people wanting it that bad and again the 'area' you live in

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Locks and stuff will put off the opportunist joy rider/ petty theif.

Nothing will put off the pro stealing to order guys though. Hence why alarms are essentially a waste of money.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

You want both, innit.

I wouldn't trust an alarm as far as I could throw is as my *only* security, but I like the fact that while they're pissing about trying to get through the chain it's gonna start screaming and let me know someone's messing.

The only time this actually happened I was out the front door in a matter of seconds. Dunno what I would have actually done if they hadn't legged it, but the alarm certainly paid it's way that night.

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Im-a-Ridah · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Karma :

Another problem is if they try to steal it, but can't take it because it's got an Almax and a massive ground anchor then they will probably just smash it up. A cover would be some good security along with hiding it somewhere its hard to see or better still put it in a garage. As said a pro can have it anyway as an Almax will be the weakest link, since they can just remove the wheel or cut the swingarm or whatever you put the chain around and then chuck it in a van and sell it for parts.

Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

In my situation, my cover is probably the best single bit of security on my bike, locks and anchors deter the more serious thief, but my cover seems to do a good job of deterring drunks and kids who likely wouldn't even realise the bike was anchored till they got slamdunked onto the concrete by 240 kilos of angry italian Smile

Given the amount of damage thats been done to various cars on my road alone over the last few years, I'd say it's done that job rather well even if it is a dismal failure at simply keeping the bike dry overnight Sad

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