Bike theft and security devices

[Pedrostt500]

I have a wire cable and lock set made by master lock, brought it from Mitre 10, the cable is about 3 mtrs long and covered in plastic, I just leave it permanently on the bike then, when I need it I just snake it through the frame and around some thing permanent.

[Ducman]

I just have a crap bike. Even left the key in it overnight parked on the street. It's depressing..

[Road Guardian]

Personally, If I had a bike worth it, I would purchase a GPS tracker, which has a sim car reader, and a GSM phone chip in it. Have it linked to a silent alarm, so that when some one drives your bike, or moves it while the alarm is on, the device sends a txt to your phone, giving you GPS co-ordinates.

http://www.ferrit.co.nz/11240290.html

Also you can call it, hang up, and it will send back a txt with its location, and it can record sounds.
So if your bike has been stolen, you can find where it is, and get the police to help recover it.

Apart from data dots, are there any other ways of recovering direct information of where your bike may be???

The only probelm is that you have to find a place to hide it, so that no one could find it.

[jim.cox]

I just have a crap bike. Even left the key in it overnight parked on the street. It's depressing..

would not recommend that

in my experience even crap bikes get stolen

and then you have NO bike

[Tank]

I use the steering lock every time I park (and cannot understand those who do not).

When out I will also use a big ass alarmed Xena lock.

To triple sure - I ride a DL1000 V-Strom. Its way to heavy for a thief to lift and far too ugly for them to want to actually steal it.

[klingon]

I refuse to answer your question about security measures - I know you're fishing for my Volty! On the other hand I'm currently using the best security system of all... the motor in pieces all over the floor.

Twice recently I've been involved in rescuing broken-down bikes from the side of the road. Both times I was amazed how quick & easy it was for two people to just load them up onto a trailer and drive away. One of them (Triumph Daytona) even had its steering locked throughout the procedure.

IMO all you can do is take basic, sensible security steps (the specifics will depend on the value of your bike), have full insurance, and try not to let the worry about theft spoil your enjoyment of owning a bike.

[joshy28]

Well i think my insurance bill will be large, i only have a carport.

However, i just bought a cheap alarm that ill install, also ill get a cheap disc lock. I also have a thick, thick bike lock that i will use as well when i have it home over nights. I live in Meadowbank so hopefully me niegbours havnt turned from wealthy buisness types to hard core gangstaz wanting to steal my freshly bought GN250 lol.

I am new to riding so i need all the practise i can get, without someone pinching my bike!!!