Securing the FZ6 On a Long Tour

[Nick E.]

Heya Folks!

This'll be the first ever post I make on this forum, just got a '09 FZ6 a while ago after selling my trusty R3. Absolutely love riding this bike and am proud to be part of the community here. I'll be taking the FZ6 on a tour across the country, and wanted advice on how to secure the bike at hotels.

I already have a GPS tracker, insurance, and a cover for the bike. I am now looking at physically securing the it with either a chain (Kryptonite 1016, non-alarming) or a disk brake lock (Xena). I would have preferred to have both, but due to a tight budget, I can really only afford one.

Additionally, if I do go with a chain option, I am not sure how common anchoring points will be at hotels. Would using a chain through the subframe + wheel be good enough?

Thanks for any advice!

 

[gnyce]

I don't have much for you, but I had similar concerns on my trips. I got a combo lock/alarm with the cable going around the handlebars,. Piercing loud alarm, but I wonder how much prevention or good it really did. Some hotels will allow you to park in well-lit areas and maybe even under the drive-thru canopy/area of the entrance, in view of cameras and overnight staff. Good luck

 

[Nick E.]

I don't have much for you, but I had similar concerns on my trips. I got a combo lock/alarm with the cable going around the handlebars,. Piercing loud alarm, but I wonder how much prevention or good it really did. Some hotels will allow you to park in well-lit areas and maybe even under the drive-thru canopy/area of the entrance, in view of cameras and overnight staff. Good luck

Cables were certainly on the list, thank you for the input! I do also plan on schmoozing my way with the staff to get it parked like that. Will report on my success rate when I'm on the trip xD

 

[gnyce]

Cables were certainly on the list, thank you for the input! I do also plan on schmoozing my way with the staff to get it parked like that. Will report on my success rate when I'm on the trip xD

How soon is your trip? You are welcome to have mine for the cost of shipping...

 

[Nick E.]

How soon is your trip? You are welcome to have mine for the cost of shipping...

That sounds dope! I do have about two weeks before the trip, should be enough time. DM me for details - and thank you so much!!

 

[gnyce]

DM sent