Bike Theft Prevention

[codeblue]

With the ever increasing bike theft worldwide, I was wondering what people are using and doing to prevent this from happening? I know this thread was and will continue to be discussed, but with all the new products out there i.e. alarms, disk locks, cables etc..... what do people realy use. Or are you one of the lucky ones with relatively none existent crime rate?? I did check webBikeWorld for advice and they advice on "layers of protection". Do any of you guys follow this advice. Does carrying a .45 caliber count as layers of protection, LOL. I am interested in a few things, so here they are:
ROADLOCK RoadLoK® Security Online :: The Evolution of Motorcycle Security™
SQUIRE ML2L Motorcycle Disc Lock - webBikeWorld
SCORPIO Scorpio Alarms » Home
I know the alarm is expensive, but our bikes easily cost $6500+ to $7000+ and $400+ more is well worth the investment. The Roadlock is very interesting although not yet available for our FZ6. So what is everyone's expert advice

 

[HavBlue]

The bike never leaves my sight, problem solved....

 

[sportrider]

I lock the ignition and take the keys with me, that's enough to keep the honest thieves honest. I have insurance that would (hopefully) cover the bike if it got stolen.(that's the only way I'd get rid of the faster RED FZ6 for a new stealthy black one)

 

[HavBlue]

I lock the ignition and take the keys with me, that's enough to keep the honest thieves honest. I have insurance that would (hopefully) cover the bike if it got stolen.(that's the only way I'd get rid of the faster RED FZ6 for a new stealthy black one)

Man, that black paint would be smoking in that lower desert heat.....

 

[sportrider]

Man, that black paint would be smoking in that lower desert heat.....

ya that may be true... but it would help out the "ghost rider" image.

 

[Cloggy]

I generally don't lock up (other than steering lock) if i'm going somewhere for less than a couple of hours. I am fully insured if the bike gets stolen, I even double checked this with the insurance company "Winterthur" and asked what the requirements are for leaving your bike and still being insured, and apparently the imobiliser on the 2007 model is enough (no extra locks required) , where ever I'm parked.

I will use a disk lock if I'm in a city, and also use a chain if staying somewhere overnight.

 

[Doorag]

In London, bike theft is a huge concern. I have the standard immobiliser, a level 1/2 alarm that works in cooperation with the immobiliser (recommended by Yamaha UK and installed as the default alarm). That's all I use when I'm out. I have a manned, secure underground parking at my officed so I don't really need anything there, but anywhere else I'll take all I can get.

When I'm at home I keep the bike covered and have a huge chain and lock that I use to secure it to basically a light post. My offroad bike is secured to the same post and covered all the time.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

At home, my bike is is stored in the garage. When I'm at work, it's parked in our employees parking lot. Even though it's technically on airport grounds, the area that I work at the lot is unsecure with no guard or camera. Kind of worried there. Otherwise, most of the time I'm away from my bike for an extended period of time is when I'm at the casino playing poker. They have excellent security. Surveillance is exceptional, with numerous cameras and roaming bike patrol. Thats one place where your bike our vehicle is actually very safe because of the constant surveillance. No special lock or alarm for me. Just good insurance and the standard ignition lock, which isn't much.

 

[Doorag]

Sort of OT but in the UK, thieves will follow off-road riders home from races to see where they live and then come back and actually take the bike out of the garage. Some of the guys I know have to lock their bikes in the garage just as much as if they were parking in central London. On guy has had his bikes stolen 3 times from his garage even though they were locked and bolted to the floor. (He nees a better alarm system)

 

[reiobard]

the crime rate is farily low in my area so there are not a whole lot of worries for me, i have typically just locked the steering and was fie with it. there has only been 1 incident that i wish i had more and that was an overnight knockover that happened to my old bike.

I will be getting a 2-way alarm eventually

 

[thatguyx]

Edisons crime rate isn't that bad. Plus last time I checked the FZ6 isn't a hot item for getting stolen. however, the best thing you can do is have theft coverage from your insurance. I'm assuming you might be with Rider because you're in NJ. I think they offer a discount on teh deductable with certain Scorpio alarms. Either way give you insurance company a call and ask.

 

[Nelly]

I think its a bit strange how in the UK we get the imobiliser as standard and in the US you get bugger all.
I have a datatool system 6 installed and use a disc lock and steering lock when at work. The datatool alarm is also recomended by Yamaha and is endorsed by my insurance company. It cost £350.00, this is a bargin though compared to the loss of my bike. I like this system as it as a number of options to help conserve battery power to.
At home I have a ground anchor and a chain. One of the best tips for chaining up your bike is to ensure that the chain is off the ground. This makes it more difficult for the theif to get purchase on it.
I veiw security in terms of buying time. if they want your bike they will get it.
:thumbup:

 

[Tailgate]

I am in the process of installing Scorpio i500SE alarm that I got new off ebay. It's supposed to have 1/2 mile 2 way capability. I already use Xena X15 alarmed disc lock and of course, the fork lock. I always look to park my FZ6 in a conspicuous place (in front area, or even on sidewalk outside business entry) to increase the chance that a thief might be fingered or picked up on security camera. I park in a garage at home and at work, am allowed to park in the custodial compound/area where there is usually personnel. Although I don't carry collision I do have comp ins (but I like the baby that I have).

 

[Doorag]

I think its a bit strange how in the UK we get the imobiliser as standard and in the US you get bugger all.
I have a datatool system 6 installed and use a disc lock and steering lock when at work. The datatool alarm is also recomended by Yamaha and is endorsed by my insurance company. It cost £350.00, this is a bargin though compared to the loss of my bike. I like this system as it as a number of options to help conserve battery power to.
At home I have a ground anchor and a chain. One of the best tips for chaining up your bike is to ensure that the chain is off the ground. This makes it more difficult for the theif to get purchase on it.
I veiw security in terms of buying time. if they want your bike they will get it.
:thumbup:

I didn't realise that they didn't get that as standard. I wonder if it's because of the theft rates. I assume the rates are higher per capita in the UK (Europe?) than in the US.

 

[grommit]

My bike is Datatag'd (DATATAG UK). I have a disc-lock alarm which has a motion sensor on it as well, so if anyone starts messing it goes off.

At home they have to get in the garage, break into the car, fully alarmed, move it out of the garage. Then they get to the bikes.

 

[Doorag]

Thanks grommit, I forgot I have mine datatagged as well. I went for the 'full monty' so to speak since my bike has to sit on the road at night. Can't afford a garage.

 

[fast blue one]

I veiw security in terms of buying time. if they want your bike they will get it.

That's spot on it's all about inconveniencing the the thieving maggots.

 

[OneTrack]

JOOC, is anyone using a security system that actually defeated a thief in a real theft attempt?
I'm leaning towards a 2 way electronic alarm system. Locking up a bike (to me) is akin to thinking a trigger lock will prevent a gun from being stolen.

 

[Nelly]

I didn't realise that they didn't get that as standard. I wonder if it's because of the theft rates. I assume the rates are higher per capita in the UK (Europe?) than in the US.

Reported theft of, or from, motor vehicles in England and Wales increased from 619
thousand in 1980 to a peak of 1.5 million in 1992. Since then it has more than halved, falling to 696 thousand in 2006/07. Taken from the British crime survey.

Unfortunately the UK gov dont break down cars from bikes. I will see if the insurance companies have any info.

This link has some more info but its not model specific

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/bike-theft-index-05.pdf?view=Binary

 

[steveindenmark]

Cloggy you live in Holland.

Isn`t that the country where you leave your keys in the bike and the thieves steal it, go for a ride, fill it up with fuel, wash and polish it and park it up where they stole it from?

Steve