Security
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Cruiser
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From: Guthrie, Mn
Security
Wondering what you all do to secure your bike when you're not around. Not at home when it's in your garage, though you could secure it there as well. I mean when you are at work or something and your bike is sitting in a parking lot all day. Myself, I have a older bike with just the mounts on the lower tree and the frame for a padlock. I don't use that but use a cable type bicycle lock that goes through the frame and a parking lot sign. Wondering if there is something better
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Cruiser
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From: Guthrie, Mn
I've got full coverage but I'd rather keep the bike.
i know practically nothing will hold up to a cutting wheel on a 4" battery powered grinder but I'd like to make it as hard as possible
i know practically nothing will hold up to a cutting wheel on a 4" battery powered grinder but I'd like to make it as hard as possible
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From: Upstate New York
Fork lock and a Kryptonite brake rotor lock. If I'm traveling, I cover the bike at night with a plain black cover to keep it from attracting unwanted attention.
Yes, I realize if someone wants it bad enough they'll get it, It doesn't mean I should make it easy, though.
Yes, I realize if someone wants it bad enough they'll get it, It doesn't mean I should make it easy, though.
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From: anacoco, la
if i gotta worry about it while i'm at work, i might think about getting a job in a better part of town...
as far as on the road, hd security, fork lock, empty all bags and make sure my insurance is paid up to date. have never had a problem, but that isn't to say that i won't.
as far as on the road, hd security, fork lock, empty all bags and make sure my insurance is paid up to date. have never had a problem, but that isn't to say that i won't.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Around 748,000 cars are stolen each year in the USA ... about 276,000,00 registered cars ( who knows how many unregistered cars ) ... About 46,500 motorcycles are stolen each year ... about 12,000,000 motorcycles are in the US ... Odds are they aren't going to get yours
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I use the fork lock but I leave the ignition unlocked. I figure if some casual dirtbag is looking to steal a bike, they'll check the key switch and if it's unlocked, they'll jump on, fire it up and try to take off. Obviously, the fork lock will cause a significant problem but more importantly, the debacle should get attention. If I'm lucky, I'll be close enough by to run out and stomp a mud-hole out of 'em.
As noted... if they want it bad enough, they'll get it but the casual thief is generally pretty stupid.
As noted... if they want it bad enough, they'll get it but the casual thief is generally pretty stupid.
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From: Canada Flats
I have a security system on my bike and enough insurance that I don't really have to worry about .
Of course , it would P** me off if something happened to it , but what can you do , You Can't Fix Stupid !
Yes , I do have an emotional attachment to my bike . and I don't let anyone sit on it without my permission .
Of course , it would P** me off if something happened to it , but what can you do , You Can't Fix Stupid !
Yes , I do have an emotional attachment to my bike . and I don't let anyone sit on it without my permission .
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If they want it they will take it no matter what you do. Some have lost their lives trying to protect their bikes. I just don't think it is worth that price. I leave my fob in my bike in an unlocked shed. If they want it let them take it.