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Abaaba Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 14:08 - 13 Jan 2022 Post subject: Advice/inspiration needed |
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As can be seen/noticed on my posts, I have recently got into this hoppy and now realizing I need to spend more if I want to continue, so I have a few burning questions.
Q1- keeping it safe
The bike is normally parked (when not in use) secured back garden with 24 hours recording camera, heavy chain lock, and a bike cover BUT I am still not happy/confident with it and want to build a secure home (wooden or brick shed) anyone done something like that and would like to share few pointers please (pics would also be nice)
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I realized I cant carry around the heavy chain lock when I am about so need a recommendation please for a disc lock for the quick stops, something that isn't bulky but enough deterrent for the opportunistic thief.
Q3- the bike has engine sliders but was wondering if it is worth getting proper engine protectors (the metal cage thingy) and handlebar protectors, the kinda my training school had (when I was training which did come in handy when the bike was dropped multiple times (it wasn't ME ) for the eventual bike drop
Sorry for the long post - I am finding my way around this maze.
UPDATE---
Location - East Midlands - Leicester
Bike - 2009 Honda CBF600
Usage - Evening/weekends (NOT WINTER though)
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Abaaba Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 14:46 - 13 Jan 2022 Post subject: |
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Don't know about your other questions but I don't think you should get engine protectors. The training school had them because their bikes get dropped a lot. I'm going to make a wild stab in the dark here and guess you're going to go a bit faster than you did on your test, over the next 12 months or so.
If you crash, the main issue is you, and your personal safety. So just don't crash. Reason I don't like engine guard is that if you're in a slide, you want to be away from the bike, and anything that risks entangling your foot is bad. Others may take a different view though. That's just my opinion. |
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Posted: 15:05 - 13 Jan 2022 Post subject: Re: Advice/inspiration needed |
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Abaaba wrote: |
Q3- the bike has engine sliders but was wondering if it is worth getting proper engine protectors (the metal cage thingy) and handlebar protectors, the kinda my training school had (when I was training which did come in handy when the bike was dropped multiple times (it wasn't ME ) for the eventual bike drop
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I had small low down engine bars on my old Fazer 600, were great at protecting the engine the sides. Certainly put them to good use several times and always had a bike I could ride home - even when sliding off a track at 70 odd in France...
Got crash bobbins on my current FZ6, certainly worn one of them down when I sent the bike spinning down the road after a rear wheel spin up. Minimal damage to rest of bike, again a ride away.
That said, my wife used to have a 2006 CBF500 (not a million miles away from your CBF600) with no crash protection. Never did more than a near stationary drop on it though (obviously a better rider than me!), but she was forever snapping/bending the clutch/brake levers. So, I just stashed a spare set ready under your seat, which by sods law gauranteed stopped any further levers from snapping... Otherwise, she bend the rear brake pedal, which was always more faff to swap and less readily available. Minimal other damage occurred other than scuffs to bar ends and top box.
Don't dismiss a big top box, great for carrying a big security chain around and for protecting the sides of your bike if you drop it! ____________________ Beginner Biker Adventures Blog
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Abaaba Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 17:09 - 13 Jan 2022 Post subject: |
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c_dug wrote: |
If you have some £40k special edition Ducati and they're coming directly and specifically for your bike, then a shed isn't going to stop them any more than your garden gate is. |
I wish it was worth 40k lol, mine cost just over 2k
c_dug wrote: | Oh, and your other questions.
I have an ABUS 8008 and it feels very secure. I took the battery out of the alarm because it annoyed me, but the alarm is very very loud too. |
Nice one, I will look into this - The louder the better
Bhud wrote: |
If you crash, the main issue is you, and your personal safety. So just don't crash.. |
I know mate, I bought the full gear before even starting the process of getting the licence (I know some people will be surprised but my safety comes first)
This looks interesting and easy to fit
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but she was forever snapping/bending the clutch/brake levers. So, I just stashed a spare set ready under your seat,
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more of a reason to get the handlebar protector, no?
Fat Angry Scotsman wrote: | As someone who has now had to repair his bike twice ... get sliders and crash protectors. They would have literally saved me close to £1000 by now. |
that is the plan, downpayment for future protection lol
Thanks for the input guys.. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 2 years, 97 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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