How safe is my bike outside?

**michael** · 7th October 2009, 15:16

Sorry if something similar to this has been posted (I couldn't find anything).

Anyone park their bikes outside in town (Auckland), how safe is it and is it worth it?

3 friends and I are looking to move in together. We found an awesome place but it has no garage. My bike will be covered (by the balcony, so it will be in shade but will still get wet) and there's a wooden structural beam I can chain it to. Is it worth me parking it outside though. My excess is something stupid like 1500 and I can't be arsed forking that out because it got knicked.

Its on Remuera road in one of those town house situations so it'll be in clear view of at least 4 neighbours, and I'd keep it chained up and covered at all times. It cant be seen from the road but anyone can walk around the back and see it without looking dodgy.

I've been a prick and said no when everyone is real keen, but I'm now wondering if I should just park it outside?

Maintenance isn't an issue as I do all my maintenance at the old man's place (better selection of tools)

**firefighter** · 7th October 2009, 15:30

How long is a piece of string?

Chain it up if you have a chain.

"I've been a prick and said no when everyone is real keen, but I'm now wondering if I should just park it outside?"

What?

**magicmonkey** · 7th October 2009, 15:30

Parking out of sight is over rated in my opinion, all your doing is allowing someone to steal it without being seen. I'm not sure about over here but in the UK theives will use google maps to find things out of public view which they can nick...

**The Pastor** · 7th October 2009, 15:37

keep a cover on it, and keep it locked up hard mate. would be worth getting a gps tracker that will txt you when your bike is moved.

and insure it!

**Rodney007** · 7th October 2009, 15:38

if its under a cover and chained, i dont think it would be a problem?

**michael** · 7th October 2009, 15:42

I've got a chain and cover, gps tracker sounds like a goer though. Where can I get hold of one of those?

**EJK** · 7th October 2009, 15:44

If the thieves really want your bike, they will take it one way or another. But that doesn't mean make it easy for them to steal it. Cover and lock it. But for a GSXR like yours, it's like a Silvia S15 on the "hit list", very popular for thieves. Be very careful.
I see that you are already insured. Good.

**Headbanger** · 7th October 2009, 15:59

Your nuts to park your bike there, Might as well put a free to good home sign on it. It will be stolen.

**Jeaves** · 7th October 2009, 15:59

Originally Posted by michael

I've got a chain and cover, gps tracker sounds like a goer though. Where can I get hold of one of those?

Try here http://www.mongoose.co.nz/gps-tracki...ext-pager.aspx

**Maki** · 7th October 2009, 16:12

Move into a place that has a garage. Safer, and better for you bike. Having your bike outside and under a cover is a recipe for rust.

**StoneY** · 7th October 2009, 16:15

Originally Posted by renegade master

keep a cover on it, and keep it locked up hard mate. would be worth getting a gps tracker that will txt you when your bike is moved.

and insure it!

My god, RM, where did this mature wisdom spring from?

Blardy good advice tho, and I am totally in agreement- good cover, good locks, good insurance company, your set

And yep locked up in plain view beats where some cunt has the time to cut ya locks

**Squiggles** · 7th October 2009, 16:19

If insurance is all g with you keeping it outside then at least it'll only hurt the soul. Bikes go missing from the roadside, driveways, secure garages... I'd be finding a good way to secure it (ground anchor etc) and keeping it under a cover if i had to leave it out.

**mdnzz** · 7th October 2009, 16:21

and locked in garage yet the little feckers took my car and then looked like they were disturbed gettin to the bikes, which I believe is what they were after, if they want it they will take it, unless you sleep with ya bike chances are it will be stolen if left outside