Bike security?
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Bike security?
Right now, she's not much to look at. I figure the ugly yellow rattlecan job will persuade most bike thieves to take the gixxer down the block. But eventually my 95 F3 will be something worth a 2nd look. I care less about the cash than the emotional investment I'm already putting into the bike (never ridden).
I'd prefer to avoid carting 50lb chains with me everywhere. What do people recommend as a reasonably priced means to secure the bike. Concerns are
I'd prefer to avoid carting 50lb chains with me everywhere. What do people recommend as a reasonably priced means to secure the bike. Concerns are
- Portability: At home, there's a 8' chain link fence with razorwire watching the bike. I more concerned with how to keep her in one place when I hop up to N. Philly to visit friends
- Practicality: As said, 50lb chains requiring a convenient parking spot near a light pole aren't practical.
- Safety: I think the previous owner said she hung a u-lock from the front forks. Um... Well really no words. I don't want anything that can potentially interfere with the safe operation of the bike. Especially if ridden even mildly aggressive
- Ease of installation: I'd prefer any modifications necessary to install / use to be done by myself with standard shop tools. Spray painting is ambitious enough for me this year. I'll look at arc welding next year
- Actual security: I know of the steering lock. Just not too confident of it defeating brute force. And yes, in parts of Philly guys can spend time manhandling a bike with nary a care from passers.
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There are a million ways to lock a bike up , but in reality a determined bastard will ignore most or and just lift the bike up and take them ..
Electronic tracking devices are ok too , but a touch expensive ..? and immobilisers are no use if they come with a few guys to just lift her up to steal for spares ..
I recon an alarm of any type is good , because it scares the bloody chit out of them...and that will stop most from bothering to go ahead and take her
I like the look of these myself... has an alarm and all you need to buy is a very short piece of real real good chain to whack around the chain on your bike when you are out .. and a slightly longer one that you leave at home to attach her to any strong object at your home ...
Only 99.00 bucks !!
http://www.bikebone.com/page/BBSC/PR...-Alarm/XBL-235
just my 2c worth mate ...
Electronic tracking devices are ok too , but a touch expensive ..? and immobilisers are no use if they come with a few guys to just lift her up to steal for spares ..
I recon an alarm of any type is good , because it scares the bloody chit out of them...and that will stop most from bothering to go ahead and take her
I like the look of these myself... has an alarm and all you need to buy is a very short piece of real real good chain to whack around the chain on your bike when you are out .. and a slightly longer one that you leave at home to attach her to any strong object at your home ...
Only 99.00 bucks !!
http://www.bikebone.com/page/BBSC/PR...-Alarm/XBL-235
just my 2c worth mate ...
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I have a xena disc lock it is very loud and It works ok. you can break them if you try hard enough but it is loud while anyone is messing with it. It saved my F4i twice while I was living in an apartment.
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http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-alarms/
So far the Cyclone 866F and the Xena XN15. Might end up getting both for a layered system. The Xena looks the easiest solution and probably the cheapest. The Cyclone does have a "cool factor" in its plus column (and I definately need to rerig the wire harness anyways). Haven't made up my mind yet as because of the rain here, she's probably a week away from riding atm.
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I ordered the Cyclone 866F. It seems the easiest to install myself, provides the options I'm looking for and seems to require the least amount of space in my bike. Between the steering lock and this, I will feel secure.
The steering lock will prevent a simple rolloff. And breaking the steering lock forcibly should trigger the shock sensor in the alarm. Now against a professional thief, neither will be sufficient. But there are plenty of Harleys and gixxers that should appeal more than a 95 CBR to the professional.
Especially since both tend to be owned by people relying on insurance for protection
The steering lock will prevent a simple rolloff. And breaking the steering lock forcibly should trigger the shock sensor in the alarm. Now against a professional thief, neither will be sufficient. But there are plenty of Harleys and gixxers that should appeal more than a 95 CBR to the professional.
Especially since both tend to be owned by people relying on insurance for protection
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