Key fob alarm or fork lock
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From: Waxhaw NC
Key fob alarm or fork lock
I am interested in know what most of you use for security. I just always lock the forks if I am going to be away from the bike for a while. I have never used the key fob as I have enough crap on my key ring alread. I have a small lanyard for the key and keep it in a back pocket.
One way better than the other? Both?
One way better than the other? Both?
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From: WPB, FL
I always lock the forks and ignition and bags. If I leave the bike out overnight, like at a motel, I also have a cable lock that I pass thru the rear wheel and frame. My bike has the HD alarm system w/siren and I carry a pager. Beyond that I carry complete insurance coverage for a worse case scenario.
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From: San Jose
I use the fob most of the time, if I feel I need more I lock the fork.
I like the idea of the cable through both wheels and the frame, makes very hard to move the bike.
You know, if they want it bad enough, they are going to get it. I frickin hate thieves.
BTW. I keep three different key rings, now that every vehicle has a fob it is just easier. I only add a house key and whatever each vehicle requires. My truck has a locking cover on back and now the SG has a Corbin seat key, so just two or three keys per fob. I can't stand clutter.
I like the idea of the cable through both wheels and the frame, makes very hard to move the bike.
You know, if they want it bad enough, they are going to get it. I frickin hate thieves.
BTW. I keep three different key rings, now that every vehicle has a fob it is just easier. I only add a house key and whatever each vehicle requires. My truck has a locking cover on back and now the SG has a Corbin seat key, so just two or three keys per fob. I can't stand clutter.
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that how i am, if im at a big event where im going to be gone from the bike for long time i will lock the forks, i prob loked the 4 times in the year and alf having it. i lock the bags depending on whats in them. if noting important why lock them? if i have all my gear in there i def lock it
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My fob is the proximity sensor. No choice there. Use the neck lock over night or if I'm out of sight. And good insurance.
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that how i am, if im at a big event where im going to be gone from the bike for long time i will lock the forks, i prob loked the 4 times in the year and alf having it. i lock the bags depending on whats in them. if noting important why lock them? if i have all my gear in there i def lock it
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From: anacoco, la
I am interested in know what most of you use for security. I just always lock the forks if I am going to be away from the bike for a while. I have never used the key fob as I have enough crap on my key ring alread. I have a small lanyard for the key and keep it in a back pocket.
One way better than the other? Both?
One way better than the other? Both?
if parking in an unfamiliar area, i lock the handlebars, security is automatic, and if overnight, i throw a disk lock on the front as well. after that, insurance takes over.
