Park it next to a much more expensive motorcycle then yours that usually works until yours is the only one left.

GPS tracking devices hidden on your bike somewhere hold the best record for recovery.

 

We don't have nice bikes where I live, and I mean that. Recovery isn't so much of an issue because bike is relatively inexpensive and have comprehensive insurance. Just want a deterrent that isn't overpriced.

 

The sad truth is that if somebody wants to steal a motorcycle badly enough, they'll always succeed. I've heard some pretty crazy bike theft stories.

Having a cover over your bike should help, thieves will be looking for bikes worth stealing, and covering it makes it less appealing. It also makes it harder for them to plan what they'll need to do to steal the bike, meaning they're less likely to try in the first place.

Having a GPS tracker and alarm is good. I use an Oxford alarmed disc lock, as well as a chain, I try to keep the chain locked in a way such that it's completely off of the ground where possible, as many thieves use the ground for leverage when trying to use bolt cutters on chains, it also means angle grinding the chain is harder as it will move more.

Having the alarm on the bike under a cover means if someone lifts the cover they'll often accidentally knock the alarm.

One of my neighbours has a security system on all of his bikes, he can remotely set off the alarms and disable them. It also comes with built in GPS. I'll try and find out the name of what he's using. I'd like to get one myself anyhow.

 

The sad truth is that if somebody wants to steal a motorcycle badly enough, they'll always succeed. I've heard some pretty crazy bike theft stories.

I have recently got into a new hobby....lock picking. I was inspired by a guy come up on my YouTube as a suggestion (The locking picking lawyer)...he is seriously a wizard. I had never even thought of it as a hobby before but I would recommend to anyone who has a few spare bucks and hours. Back to me point and why I quoted this quote:
He quite often says "locks only keep honest people honest."
All types of security at best are a deterrent. Everyghing is bypass-able.
I have brought a big meaty heavy duty looking chain but it was cheap as hell and any decent bike thieve would get through it in seconds but it deters chancers..
This is what you have to look out for. Do what you can to prevent chances taking it but if someone wants to take it and they have the ability no lock will keep them out.
My opinion is go for looks over price. Someone earlier on on here posted park it next to an expensive bike but my advice would be to park it next to someone with a lesser quality (looking) chain.

 

 

Ahh Ryan F9, one of my favourite YouTube channels. Very good production value and good information too.

 

Ultimately, securing a bike from theft is impossible. Given skills, tools, maybe just enough guys to lift it, plus enough time, any bike is gone. But when the spot is public and well-travelled, I use a lock that clamps the brake lever to the handlebar. Somebody could cut the brake line and roll it away, or 4-5 guys could lift it in to a truck, but those scenarios won't go unnoticed in a public area. For more isolated spots I use the brake clamp plus a hardened chain and heavy lock long enough to chain to a convenient fixed object, or at least to loop between the wheels and frame. Again, not perfect but time-consuming to overcome to some degree. And the backup, of course -- insurance.

 

Here's the deal..... unless you have a high $$$$ bike that will attract the real professionals, a simple fork lock is almost always enough to discourage the amateurs. They are looking for the easy pickings. Every bike I have ever owned (and that's quite a few) has had a fork lock position on the key.... turn the front wheel hard left and hold it, turn the key all the way to the left, and the steering is locked. If they want to move the bike, they have to pick it up..... too much trouble for the amateurs.

 

I like the GPS device idea. I saw something about an explosive device which can be detonated remotely. Ouch. It was on a movie and I'd never do such a heinous thing to a bike thief though.

 

My security is a building, my building at my home that gets locked. At work it is a window, parked right in front of the office ladies. Oh and the ignition lock. When not at either place it is with in sight.

When in I lived in downtown St Louis someone tried to steal my Blackbird, it had a disc lock, in a semi-private gated garage, they rolled it till it bumped that, plus some and it fell over, that is where it was left until security figured out it was mine and let me know, that they were going to fine me... for blocking the main drive.

 

While this is a bicycle, perhaps something similar could be done for a motorcycle.

It appears very effective.

 

I got the biggest chain & lock from Home Depot I could find. Weighs 12 pounds. For a size reference I wear 2XL-3XL gloves. This went through both wheels, the frame & around a metal post where I parked at work. Also a disc lock on each wheel. I put the chain through a mountain bike inner tube so it wouldn't scratch the bike.

Ok I see 2 pics not one. When I delete one it deletes both so I'll just leave it alone.

 

Thanks for your responses. I'm not going to have poles nearby.

I'll definitely start w/ the cover. After that, I've got some thinking to do.

 

Thanks for your responses. I'm not going to have poles nearby.

I'll definitely start w/ the cover. After that, I've got some thinking to do.

I think this is an important point from oldenslow:

For more isolated spots I use the brake clamp plus a hardened chain and heavy lock long enough to chain to a convenient fixed object, or at least to loop between the wheels and frame.

I loop my chain around the wheels and frame when fixed objects aren't nearby as well. Like I said earlier, the chain being completely off of the ground is a bonus.

It's worth mentioning too that if you've only got one disc lock, use it on the rear wheel if you can. The rear is harder to lift than the front, every little helps.

 

Just park it somewhere you wouldn't be able to back a truck up to, and lock the handlebars. Get one of those alarms that'll notify you if a bird poops on it if you wanna be real fancy. Viola.

 

Is it a new bike? If not I wouldn't even cover it unless it's overnight. Owners need to worry about two types of thieves -1. The pro that wants to make some money and 2. The local hoodlum that wants to mess with your bike.

For option 1, certainly cover an expensive bike but not as important for a more common bike. For option 2, turning the key to ignition lock is a simple aid that I do anyplace I don't know is perfectly safe. I just make it a habit. They still can knock it over or damage it but this is a good step. A cover helps deter this type too.

 

Not, it's used. 2019 Honda CB300F. I did turn to lock. But I don't have a cover and had to park it in a detached parking garage. Going to get one first thing tomorrow.

 

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Hello. I'll be getting a Honda CB300F. Will park it in a large, detached parking garage. Area is okay in terms of safety, but there are issues from time to time. The parking garage has a designated area for motorcycles. I don't think I'll be able to get it close to a pole or a fence or anything like that.

Price is an object. I'm not willing to go all in on bike security for a used 300 and when I have insurance.

Thank you for the tips.

If you have Comprehensive insurance it will cover theft. Get the lowest deductible you can afford The question you should ask, is what is your bike worth in case of theft, minus the deductible.. A cheap GPS tracker is also a good idea.

 

I got a cover and a basic disc lock with alarm. I also lock the handlebars. I have insurance with a $250 deductible. For now, this is as far as I'm willing to go given the price of my bike. Thanks to all for responding.

 

Hello. I'll be getting a Honda CB300F. Will park it in a large, detached parking garage. Area is okay in terms of safety, but there are issues from time to time. The parking garage has a designated area for motorcycles. I don't think I'll be able to get it close to a pole or a fence or anything link like that.

Price is an object. I'm not willing to go all in on bike security for a used 300 and when I have insurance.

Thank you for the tips.

Hi guys

December just gone I had my KTM 625 SMC stolen outside my place as it is parked on the road, it had to disc locks on the bike front and back,

I am getting another bike and it has Datatool immobiliser and I will be using a chain with an alarm on that 2 with another disc lock do you think this will stop the fu*kers from trying again? do you think that is good enough security to keep my bike safe from getting stolen.....I cant have a ground anchor as the local council will not allow it.

so Basically have the bike imob and disc lock and lastly a chain with alarm on that be good enough? compared to last time..and obviously the steering lock security)

Any more tips be helpful thank you.. (cant get a garage none are local enough)

 

o you think that is good enough security to keep my bike safe from getting stolen

Nope. If they want it they'll take it. These jokers are not afraid of getting caught at all. They know our justice system will let them go before the officers paperwork is even filed. The only way to stop them is to have something they don't want. A piece of junk in other words. Sorry, that's just the way it is today.

 

For a determined thief, I don't know if there is anything you can do to stop them. But maybe parking your bike next to another bike that has fewer locks, chains and alarms on it, might help.

There is also something else. I saw on television a couple days ago, some fencing that had what looked like some kind of bushy leaves weaved into it. It was advertised as something you could use to hide ugly cr@p around your house. I thought it might be something someone could use to hide their motorcycle. Out of sight, out of mind. Maybe? Just a thought.

 

Make it inaccessible behind a fence, with a lock to a fixed object, rabid pitbull attached to it. Best thing you can do it have replacement insurance or the ability to replace it.
Mine is to have a POS old bike that has no value that I enjoy and if it is stolen I can replace it. Outside of that disc locks and alarms and chains to make as much noise as possible since if they do attempt to steal it it will more than likely be at a minimum knocked over and knackered up. If someone wants it they will take it and faster than a blink of an eye.

 

Hello. I'll be getting a Honda CB300F. Will park it in a large, detached parking garage. Area is okay in terms of safety, but there are issues from time to time. The parking garage has a designated area for motorcycles. I don't think I'll be able to get it close to a pole or a fence or anything like that.

Price is an object. I'm not willing to go all in on bike security for a used 300 and when I have insurance.

Thank you for the tips.

so this bike was beat up ugly and ran like ****. get the best insurance you can with as much theft covrage as you can.

 

Ahhh,... I get it, insure the cr@p out of it, and no one will steal it, but how do they know you're making an insurance payment every month because the lump sum is too much to swaller all at once?

 

Parking next to a bike that is less secure won't help! people willing to go to that much effort to steal a well secured bike means they are looking for that particular bike. And as stated above if the thief's want it, they will have it guaranteed. Well secured in a locked garage is the best bet. Out of sight out of mind. And even that is not a 100% guarantee.

 

In the end, you can't keep it safe. Nothing is safe for sure. Good insurance and accept that one day, one way or another all bikes will go away. I would hate to see mine go that way. I have mine inside my shop, with a "Smile your on camera" sticker on the rollup and regular door and a camera outside the rollup door and a camera inside the shop. I don't lock the doors becuse a simple smash of several windows they are in. If it happens I'll have a couple of good videos to send to the sheriff and the insurance company and to share on here and other social media and to watch over and over and say that sucks.

 

When it gets warm, leash up some snakes and tie the leashes to the bike. Don't have to be poisonous snakes, a lot of people are so afraid they don't want to get near them. On a big touring bike, fill up the saddlebags with snakes and leave them unlocked.

Anyone that opens it up will leave a brown, smelly DNA sample for the police.