Keeping Bike Secure in Apartment Complex
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Road Master
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Keeping Bike Secure in Apartment Complex
I will be moving back home to California in June and because of the higher cost of rent and the financial challenges of being newly divorced, I am probably looking at living in an apartment for a little while. I wanted to ask what security measures those of you take who live in an apartment complex. I've always had a garage since I've owned the bike, so I'm just looking for any advice from those of you with experience. I know if someone really wants it, there's not much I can do but this has been on my mind lately. Thanks in advance.
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Thick chain through the frame with a heavy duty pad lock secured to something unmovable. Use a non branded bike cover. Park somewhere it can be seen easy. Somewhere well lit. Preferably right outside your door or window. Could also use a disc brake that has an alarm. Wouldn't hurt to look into theft insurance for peace of mind.
I live in an apartment. I have it chained to a thick fence post in concrete and it's about 10 feet from my front door under a security light.
I live in an apartment. I have it chained to a thick fence post in concrete and it's about 10 feet from my front door under a security light.
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Thick chain through the frame with a heavy duty pad lock secured to something unmovable. Use a non branded bike cover. Park somewhere it can be seen easy. Somewhere well lit. Preferably right outside your door or window. Could also use a disc brake that has an alarm. Wouldn't hurt to look into theft insurance for peace of mind.
I live in an apartment. I have it chained to a thick fence post in concrete and it's about 10 feet from my front door under a security light.
I live in an apartment. I have it chained to a thick fence post in concrete and it's about 10 feet from my front door under a security light.
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Layers of chain's, cables, padlocks and disc locks along with the other sound advice given already about the cover and chaining it to something solid. DO NOT rely on a single lock or chain always make it a time consuming pain to screw with and they look for easier targets
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From: Colorado
Keep it in the apartment.
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either rent a garage or if you have to park it in the apartment complex as some have mentioned use a very heavy, very noticable chain.
Don't hide the chain.
Make the passerby see how much it's going to take to take the bike.
As a secondary measure get a brake lock.
Most common thieves may now how to cut a chain, but probably has no idea what to do with a brake lock.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-reminder-cord
Don't hide the chain.
Make the passerby see how much it's going to take to take the bike.
As a secondary measure get a brake lock.
Most common thieves may now how to cut a chain, but probably has no idea what to do with a brake lock.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-reminder-cord
Last edited by Bluraven; Mar 15, 2015 at 09:19 PM.
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In addition to the other good advice, I would make sure I have a security system with a siren (if you don't already). I only recommend it so you have an audible cue that someone is messing with your bike. Most insurance companies will give a discount for it as well.
