Security Question.

Amateur-Samurai · 11-20-2021, 03:18 PM

Possibly very dumb question but I want/need to ask.

For those of you that drive through the city and have to leave your bike places when its hard to find a pole to lock your bike to, or even as the main way of securing the bike can you loop a chain through the tire spokes and frame and then lock that just as is, almost like a boot on a car tire? Is that a bad idea, a reasonable idea? I'm very new to this world and I'd rather not find out on my own if this is dumb or normal to do. Thank you for any replies!

Falkon45 · 11-20-2021, 04:16 PM

See if you can install a disc lock. I've never felt the need to chain a motorcycle up. But, just remember wherever you secure it, if it can be unbolted out the chain can be cut, a thief will get the bike.

wheelbender6 · 11-20-2021, 07:09 PM

In some states, it is illegal to chain anything to public structures, like a light post. Virginia is one of them.

Emerikol · 11-20-2021, 07:36 PM

I rode down to Florida a couple years back. I had to leave my bike in the hotel parking lot. I went to Lowe's and got some 3/8" coated wire rope, and some swedgies and made my own bike lock. It was nearly 10' long, and I could put a padlock through the swedged ends of the wire rope. I fished it through the front tire, the frame in two places, the swingarm and the back tire. It wouldn't do much against a lift-away theft, but it absolutely prevented the bike from being rolled away or having important parts removed. I was staying in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg area, so I'm not even sure if the bike was ever in danger of getting lifted, but it made me feel better. Generally speaking, making the effort to tie everything up on a motorcycle is never wasted. Thieving pond scum types will usually pass a secured bike by in favor of easier pickings.

justdon · 11-21-2021, 08:36 AM

From my past experiences i would say disc brake lock easy to carry they can't roll it and it would take a few guys to have to lift it to put it on a truck.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-22-2021, 07:59 AM

Also pick up an alarm. At least it will attract witnesses when they pick it up and throw it in back of a pickup. All you can do is try to deterred them. If a thief wants the bike they will take it.

Boatguy · 11-22-2021, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Also pick up an alarm. At least it will attract witnesses when they pick it up and throw it in back of a pickup. All you can do is try to deterred them. If a thief wants the bike they will take it.

By accident, I found a pretty good theft deterrent.

The bike is sitting on a rack on my RV. If it’s touched, I can feel it. I can even feel the bump of a car door at a grocery store.

I think thieves realize this too and move along.

Magician16 · 11-22-2021, 08:58 AM

Most thieves will take the easy way, so if there is no deterrent, easy pickings. If it's a group that steal bikes for a living, no deterrent is going to work. Four strong guys with 2 poles can lift a bike and put it on a trailer; and they carry bolt cutters.

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Amateur-Samurai Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 16	Security Question. Possibly very dumb question but I want/need to ask. For those of you that drive through the city and have to leave your bike places when its hard to find a pole to lock your bike to, or even as the main way of securing the bike can you loop a chain through the tire spokes and frame and then lock that just as is, almost like a boot on a car tire? Is that a bad idea, a reasonable idea? I'm very new to this world and I'd rather not find out on my own if this is dumb or normal to do. Thank you for any replies!
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Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	I rode down to Florida a couple years back. I had to leave my bike in the hotel parking lot. I went to Lowe's and got some 3/8" coated wire rope, and some swedgies and made my own bike lock. It was nearly 10' long, and I could put a padlock through the swedged ends of the wire rope. I fished it through the front tire, the frame in two places, the swingarm and the back tire. It wouldn't do much against a lift-away theft, but it absolutely prevented the bike from being rolled away or having important parts removed. I was staying in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg area, so I'm not even sure if the bike was ever in danger of getting lifted, but it made me feel better. Generally speaking, making the effort to tie everything up on a motorcycle is never wasted. Thieving pond scum types will usually pass a secured bike by in favor of easier pickings. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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11-22-2021, 08:58 AM	#8
Magician16 Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 472	Most thieves will take the easy way, so if there is no deterrent, easy pickings. If it's a group that steal bikes for a living, no deterrent is going to work. Four strong guys with 2 poles can lift a bike and put it on a trailer; and they carry bolt cutters. __________________ 2018 Bashan Storm(sold) 2016 Magician 250
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11-20-2021, 04:16 PM	#2
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 760	See if you can install a disc lock. I've never felt the need to chain a motorcycle up. But, just remember wherever you secure it, if it can be unbolted out the chain can be cut, a thief will get the bike.
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11-21-2021, 08:36 AM	#5
justdon Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 20	From my past experiences i would say disc brake lock easy to carry they can't roll it and it would take a few guys to have to lift it to put it on a truck.
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