Security Question??
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
You could always do like I do and just ride old pans that require you to kick-start the bike 
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That being said I think EricD's post on the alarm system is probably one of the better security systems I have seen as of late. And you might check with your insurance company to see if you can get a discount for an added security system.
Suppose a well determined thief can overcome most security systems and barring you sleeping next to it with a Colt 45 there is no absolute steal-proof bike. Maybe until you can afford a place with an enclosed garage, the 2 minute drive might be better peace of mind.
...That being said I think EricD's post on the alarm system is probably one of the better security systems I have seen as of late. And you might check with your insurance company to see if you can get a discount for an added security system.
Suppose a well determined thief can overcome most security systems and barring you sleeping next to it with a Colt 45 there is no absolute steal-proof bike. Maybe until you can afford a place with an enclosed garage, the 2 minute drive might be better peace of mind.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Southern California
If a thief wants your ride he will find a way to take it from you. Update your insurance and contemplate installing lojack on it. When these guys steal heavy bikes they don't ride them off, they lift them with some sort of lift and basically sling them away.
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From: Southwest OHIO
You live on ground level? Can you pull both bikes in your living room at night??? Alarms and locks are all deterants, but it still only takes a couple guys, a pickup, a trailer, and a few minutes to get that baby out of there...
I think the way your doing it now is the best, next to pulling in the bike in your appartment at night!
I think the way your doing it now is the best, next to pulling in the bike in your appartment at night!
Road Warrior
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From: Central Coast of Cali
An idea would be to rent a garage nearby where you can store the bikes or do as we did in college and by an older trailer, park it where you can chain it to a tree or light pole or even jack it just enough to take the weight off the tires then let the air out of the tires and put the bikes in there locked up.
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From: Houston,Tx
Well I live on the third floor so pulling it into the apt is a no. As for low jack I am an officer, and I am not at all impressed with low jack systems. I am a very light sleeper and the bike would be right under my window with a clear shot to take with my assault rifle. It's just the days I go to work I am worried about.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Southern California
Well I live on the third floor so pulling it into the apt is a no. As for low jack I am an officer, and I am not at all impressed with low jack systems. I am a very light sleeper and the bike would be right under my window with a clear shot to take with my assault rifle. It's just the days I go to work I am worried about.
By the way, thank you for your service and for putting your life on the line for all of us. All of you in uniform don't get enough credit..
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