Chaining up an adventure

[Andy Mitchell]

Not sure whether this is the best place to post this - sorry new to this forum. Can any one give me advice as to the best place to pass a security chain through a R1150GS Adventure? Strikes me that wheels can easily be removed, crashbars and the tube supporting rear foot pegs could be easily cut through. I'd be interested in what other people do. Thanks, Andy

 

[Twotter]

Do you mean overnight security or just popping down to ther shops security ?

 

[Deleted account 220427002]

if they want it that bad....the'll get it

 

[Steptoe]

Going by your logic, anything can be cut throough, so why bother /

Just lock it with a chain/U lock and don't worry to much about it, lifes to short .

As tuned-in has said, if they want it that bad, they'll get it

 

[trotsky]

I leave mine on the drive overnight (no choice...) and stick a chain through a ground anchor and the crashbars. I also put a cover on it which probably is as much of a help as it isn't clear what it is.

I'm working on the principal that the easiest way to get the bike if they really want it (and are professionals) is to go through the chain. I'm really only protecting it from the passing scrote in a van who might think "ey up, I'll have that" because it's not nailed down.

EDIT - Which is a polite way to say what them up there said.

 

[MasterDabber]

I posted this ages ago. Useful (for me at least) if there is no post, anchor etc available to chain it to. Of course, if they really want it, they'll take it... but probably better than nothing.

 

[Dick Dastardly]

I put chain thru rear wheel and the mainstand, no bashplate, and that stops 'em wheelin it away, but if they REALLY weant it.....

 

[trotsky]

I posted this ages ago. Useful (for me at least) if there is no post, anchor etc available to chain it to. Of course, if they really want it, they'll take it... but probably better than nothing.

I like that - I might combine that with a U-lock through the ground anchor for added ease of chaining up...

 

[sproggy]

I don't use the centre-stand when I park outside work. I've seen bikes knocked over several times and the bike's more stable on two wheels and the side stand (tripod stylee) than it is on the centre stand.

I put my chain through the front wheel and between the forks over the mudguard/wishbone. This is not only slightly more secure than just running the chain through the wheel, but it also keeps the chain and lock well off the ground so in the bad weather it doesn't get so dirty. May sound insignificant but removing a filthy chain and putting it with your clean stuff in luggage isn't nice, particularly when you then have to put your newly filthy hands into your previously clean gloves.

 

[Bronco Billy]

I don't use the centre-stand when I park outside work. I've seen bikes knocked over several times and the bike's more stable on two wheels and the side stand (tripod stylee) than it is on the centre stand.

I put my chain through the front wheel and between the forks over the mudguard/wishbone. This is not only slightly more secure than just running the chain through the wheel, but it also keeps the chain and lock well off the ground so in the bad weather it doesn't get so dirty. May sound insignificant but removing a filthy chain and putting it with your clean stuff in luggage isn't nice, particularly when you then have to put your newly filthy hands into your previously clean gloves.

Its a good idea Bro to keep the chain off the ground and away from anything solid to pry against. Most locks are either busted open with a big hammer or a big pry bar is forced between the lock shackle and chain. I was a bad lad once...

 

[scud]

Its a good idea Bro to keep the chain off the ground and away from anything solid to pry against. Most locks are either busted open with a big hammer or a big pry bar is forced between the lock shackle and chain. I was a bad lad once...

Definately agree with this..... NEVER NEVER NEVER have your chain on the floor. A swift smack with a small sledge, and they can break. There are only 1 or two models or chains that can really stand this abuse.

 

[Steve R]

It doesn't matter where you pass the chain through on the bike as long as it also goes through your pierced foreskin. Works for me.

 

[roly]

who ever wants to steal a gs must be a strong git , leave it full of fuel on the side stand with a patch of oil underneath, that will f**** scare em.

 

[Andy Mitchell]

Thanks mate but I'm already using the Prince Albert to secure the Landrover. I'd attach a photo but this is a family site.

 

[grandtrousers]

Through the rear wheel and loop it through both rear footrest hanger brackets. Keeps the chain off the floor a treat. Or through the back wheel, one side rear footrest ahnger bracket and a wall mounted anchor, lampost, etc. ( There are only 3 people live in Hope Valley anyway - why bother )

 

[the civil one]

Feared or revered !

This , well at least for me is one of lifes little Questions.
In the Society that you live is it better to be feared or Revered.


However !

I do not , even in the Slightest subscribe to the Above notions.

If you are that concerned that some one is going to steal your Bike
then you should have the Bike Chipped , which involves one of thoses
smart gents calling to your house and inserting a Tracker in some component or Components of your Motorcycle.
At present JCB are having a Massive success with these systems.
Even the Sticker " Satilite tracking system Fitted" would be a deterant.

Ahh yes the initial Question !.
For me i use one of those long Abus Granite Gold chains and an
Abus Granit U lock. i think 120 & 80 GBP respectively.
I pass the Granit gold chain thru the Center stand and then thru
the Front wheel and lock.
I then lock the Front wheel to the Granite gold chain.
So in doing the only way any one is going to get it is to have the
neccessary lifting and or Cutting equipment.
Which would narrow the " Would be,s " down to the determined .
If they are that "determined" then people will Know , who they are and
where they can be sent a "Message"