Garage door security measures - what's effective and easy to use?

[onearmedbandit]

The only way someone could pinch it was if it was picked up and carried away.

Which is the way a lot of bikes are actually stolen. Only takes 2-3 guys to lift a 180kg sportsbike off the ground, especially with a couple of scaffolding poles through the wheels. I posted a video in a thread a while back of this guys bike being stolen off the street (cctv footage). Minivan pulls up, a few guys get out, lift the bike (think it was a 600) into the van, and drive off. Thw whole event took place in less than a minute. In broad daylight. On a busy street.

[onearmedbandit]

Here's the thread with vid.

[kave]

Here is a display video on how a security fog cannon works. I want one,

[firefighter]

I think the best way is to just put in a ground anchor and chain it down. Then make sure you are insured. Anymore hassle than that and it's not worth having.

[firefighter]

Here is a display video on how a security fog cannon works. I want one,

Hahahaha, that's fucken hilarious!

[jim.cox]

I think the best way is to just put in a ground anchor and chain it down.

Here's a hint guys

Galvanised chain is actually pretty easy to cut - (try it at a hatrdware store some time if you dont believe me )

If you are serious about security use hardened chain

Bunnings has a good range of sheathed hardend chain in a variety of thicknesses at reasonable prices

[Mully]

The main way people will get into your house is a window or door.

Are you sure? What if they have a teleporter??

My security device consists of an elderly Watchlady called June who lives in the house in front of mine.

We have one of those named Dawn.

Frosty came past on the way from picking his sprogs up from school and dropped by to fiddle with the LED indicators I couldn't figure out.

As soon as we got home, she came out with a written description of him, his kids and the car (along with the rego number)

[cynna]

American Bull dog sleeping next to the bike works very well

i have an amstaff as well just incase my american bullldog doenst wake up.....

[marty]

Here's a good idea: Don't leave it in the garage when you're not there. RIDE it!

[Bad Gixxer]

We have one of those named Dawn.

Frosty came past on the way from picking his sprogs up from school and dropped by to fiddle with the LED indicators I couldn't figure out.

As soon as we got home, she came out with a written description of him, his kids and the car (along with the rego number)

That's awesome, and cheaper than a watchdog! Of course if my elderly neighbour was a 36 year old MILF that wanted more than the odd light bulb changed....no, maybe not - might lead to marriage number 3.....Oh Jeez, now I'll be having flashbacks all day and nightmares tonight!

[onearmedbandit]

Are you sure? What if they have a teleporter??

Hahahahaha.

[Ocean1]

It raises questions about just how good various locking arrangements are on garage doors. I imagine that a standard automatic door would be pretty easy to force open - I wonder what simple-to-operate measures other KB readers use on their garage doors -

Not very. They are. Not saying.

Actually it's never locked, and I've never had anyone "unauthorised" try it.

Unfortunately.


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[DougB]

I am a retired locksmith and found the only way to keep scum out was to have an electronic device that produces sound that humans
canot bear or stay near even with ear muffs on. They are available but are not leagal in NZ as they may damage scums ears.
Americans report that scum have dived through glass windows to get away from this sound.
I wish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rhys]

I have a ducati ! they won't get far

[Flip]

Works for me.