Which anti-theft device?

[Sticky]

So, a few weeks till I collect the new GSA, and I'm already spending sleepless nights worrying about it getting nicked.

I'm thinking I could use the time more constructively by preparing, for example installing a ground anchor in the garage, and researching good quality chains/locks etc.

What do you guys use or recommend?

 

[rattler]

Well some motherf**cker tried to nick mine two weeks ago from a locked and bolted garage
The thing that stopped the c**ts was the the YALE house alarm, best £100 I've ever spent

 

[rattler]

Damage

 

[littleade]

I've just ordered a TE GS after a few years away from biking. I still have a Kryptonite disc lock and a sold secure approved chain and lock, both of which will be used in my locked garage that is also wired into the house alarm.

You need to look at your set up from a thiefs point of view to see how they might nick your bike and take measures to stop them. Good locks on the doors and cctv are some of the things you could do, it all depends on how much you want to spend and what the risks are where you live

Out on the road I've ordered the ff alarm and will use the disc lock as a minimum and try and park it where it's not easy for the scroats to back a van up and cart it off.

 

[SteveM]

That was a close one Rattler, they gave it a good attempt before giving up looks like. Dirty bastards.

 

[Micky]

Your biggest anti theft device is that the thieves don't know it's there ... if they know it's there they'll have it away one day, and there's nothing that would/could stop them

I live in a mid terrace house in scumbag territory, the bikes sleep outside (enclosed garden) under cover, padlocked to a ground anchor .... but once the bastards know they are there, they'll be having them away

I don't wash the bikes on the street, I don't leave them parked outside, if I'm coming up the backs and there's anyone walking down I don't like the look of then I drive out the backs and round the block .....

Micky
ex CID Stolen Vehicle Squad

 

[Sandman]

I use Datatool Fortress 2 gound anchor in garage with Datatool Python chains to secure two bikes. I also use my Abus U-locks on the front.

Out on the road I use the Abus U-lock which fits under the seat of my 2012 GS and a long Oxford cable and HD u lock to secure the rear wheel to the frame or to my girlies Yamaha. Solid objects can be good too such as lamposts, bollards, etc.

Garage is also connected to ADT monitored house alarm with door sensor and PIR and additional f'n loud siren in garage.

Good quality locks and ground anchors are the key at home. On the road I try to make my bike less attractive than other bikes that may be parked up by using multiple locks.

Sticky fingered little s**t bags are lazy good for nothing wastes of air and they are lazy, they want the easiest "nick", make yours hard work.

 

[Goldfinger]

The BMW alarm is a waste of money, it's just not loud enough. When I set mine off nobody took a blind bit of notice.
I agree with previous posts, buy good quality locks and where possible secure your bike to something solid.
No thief will want to waste time overcoming lots of locks etc if easier pickings are available.

 

[Gargy]

Stopping them from getting at the bike in the first place.
If you have a up and over door, then a garage door defender will stop the door being opened.
I also put up a light with a detector on it that sends a radio signal to a chime in the house. Took the bulb out, so if someone enters the garage they don't know that I know that they are there.
Finally I have 5m of hardened chain as a ground anchor.

All this AFTER some scroat stole my 9 month old Fireblade a few years ago.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Your biggest anti theft device is that the thieves don't know it's there ... if they know it's there they'll have it away one day, and there's nothing that would/could stop them

I live in a mid terrace house in scumbag territory, the bikes sleep outside (enclosed garden) under cover, padlocked to a ground anchor .... but once the bastards know they are there, they'll be having them away

I don't wash the bikes on the street, I don't leave them parked outside, if I'm coming up the backs and there's anyone walking down I don't like the look of then I drive out the backs and round the block .....

Micky
ex CID Stolen Vehicle Squad

Best advice so far

Keep it under the radar - go anonymous

 

[Posh Pete]

Stopping them from getting at the bike in the first place.
If you have a up and over door, then a garage door defender will stop the door being opened.

The door defender may not work either depending on the design o the door. I know this ... After the event, I fitted Enfield bolts as belt and braces

What's the range of your wireless light / detector thingy by the way?

 

[GreatScot]

Your biggest anti theft device is that the thieves don't know it's there ... if they know it's there they'll have it away one day, and there's nothing that would/could stop them

I live in a mid terrace house in scumbag territory, the bikes sleep outside (enclosed garden) under cover, padlocked to a ground anchor .... but once the bastards know they are there, they'll be having them away

I don't wash the bikes on the street, I don't leave them parked outside, if I'm coming up the backs and there's anyone walking down I don't like the look of then I drive out the backs and round the block .....

Micky
ex CID Stolen Vehicle Squad

All good advice - but why don't you move? Seriously! That's a real quality of life downer. Apologies in advance if there are personal reasons why you stay put.
ps. I'm assuming you don't actually contribute to the reputation as "scumbag territory" !

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

All good advice - but why don't you move? Seriously! That's a real quality of life downer. Apologies in advance if there are personal reasons why you stay put.
ps. I'm assuming you don't actually contribute to the reputation as "scumbag territory" !

Because it's his, it's a nice house and suits Mick's needs................I reckon

 

[Wapping]

I keep a pound of butter in the fridge to deter elephants. It works. A bonus is that it also keeps thieves, toe-rags and scum from my garage. I can recommend it to everyone.

 

[Micky]

All good advice - but why don't you move? Seriously! That's a real quality of life downer. Apologies in advance if there are personal reasons why you stay put.
ps. I'm assuming you don't actually contribute to the reputation as "scumbag territory" !

Ha ha, no need to apologise. It's mine, it's paid for, it suits my needs and to move I would need to take on a mortgage. The street is a quiet cul de sac. I'm retired and at 68 years old going on eighteen and three quarters any money I have is best spent riding my motorcycles or in the VW Camper with my dawg

Because it's his, it's a nice house and suits Mick's needs................I reckon

Cheers JB

 

[GreatScot]

Ha ha, no need to apologise. It's mine, it's paid for, it suits my needs and to move I would need to take on a mortgage. The street is a quiet cul de sac. I'm retired and at 68 years old going on eighteen and three quarters any money I have is best spent riding my motorcycles or in the VW Camper with my dawg



Cheers JB

Sounds like a few scumbags aren't an issue, then! Good for you. I've also seen that picture of you in the clingy Lycra top and shorts so that probably helps to keep the locals at bay!

Back to the security question - my bike's kept on the drive. Almax chain and squire padlock with a concreted-in ground anchor and always under an old cover when not in use. Don't skimp on quality of chain or ground anchor - look at Almax or Pragmasis.

 

[Jacal]

Agree with Micky on all he's said....Anyway....Where would he move to + it might be "scumbag territory" but sometimes the old thief adage apply's.....Don't sh*t on your own doorstep.

 

[Sticky]

I consider myself lucky that my garage is joined to the house and has a metal roller-shutter door.

Whereabouts on the bike do you secure the chain? Is there space to loop it through the frame somewhere? Does anyone have experience of the Anti-Pinch Pin from Pragmasis? (http://securityforbikes.com/products.php?cat=Anti-Pinch+Pin) These are designed to be passed through the hollow axle of the rear wheel and secured by a chain to ground anchor or other immovable object. I like the look of these.

 

[Mozz]

Almax chain lock and ground anchor / anti pinch pin / keep in locked alarmed garage, preferably attached to house / have big powerful vicious dog and noisy little jack Russell / Have someone at home virtually all the time...................works for me If you can't manage all of the above good luck my friend, there are some dirty thieving scumbag cnuts out there and I wouldn't hesitate to let my dog rip the shit out of them if caught in the act

 

[crotchrocket]

I'm getting more paranoid as i read through this.

*off to buy some security