Theft prevention?

[Rambler1982]

I don't even have my M696 yet, but I'm already worried about its well-being!   

I know there's lojak, but I think it's pretty expensive, right?

Is there a more affordable means of securing a motorcycle?

Thanks

[He Man]

If no garage, the best option is a cover and a place to chain it to.

[Rambler1982]

If no garage, the best option is a cover and a place to chain it to.

It will be garage kept... but I live in a high rise, so it's a garage that 400 other people have access to.

Also, I'm gonna be riding to places and parking there for long periods of time (i.e. work, restaurants, etc.). I can't carry a chain with me wherever I go, right?

P.S. Your signature is hilarious, hahaha

[He Man]

Im sure you can find a place to chain it to while your under.

Meanwhile, for everyone else, your just gonna have to deal with it like everyone else. suck it up. its a bike, and if someone wants it, it will be stolen from you.

If you can afford it, get insurance on it and get some theft deterrents. this is mine.
http://www.xenasecurity.com/product/motorbikes/alarm/XNSeries/XN15/page1/

no guarentee, but between your bike and the other 10 bikes parked, yours is the only bike thats making noise. What will the guy do? hit the bike without the alarm going off. But again, if thye want it, they will have it, unless its chained to a solid mass like a light post.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I leave the key in mine. 

[He Man]

I leave the key in mine. 

So whats your address?

hows your wrists/back doing?

[Popeye the Sailor]

So whats your address?

hows your wrists/back doing?

I'm in pain the day after every ride. Sorta killing the fun.


Addy ain't available 

[He Man]

I'm in pain the day after every ride. Sorta killing the fun.


Addy ain't available 

what if i a bring a bottle of fine  wine. 

[Popeye the Sailor]

what if i a bring a bottle of fine  wine. 

Sounds like bromance. 


Bring some cash and it's yours (the bike).

[He Man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zvTRQr7ns8   

[toaster]

not really a theft prevention, but rather a way to track it and possibly get it back if it does get stolen.  i found this on a scooter forum.  basically you buy one of those prepaid phones with certain services and then sign up for mologogo tracking.  its a free deal that can give gps coordinates to where the phone is at and where its been.  just get the phone and stick it somewhere on your bike that nobody will find it and hardwire a charger to your battery so you can put it there and forget about it.

thread in the scooter forum
mologogo website

[OwnyTony]

Also, though nice to keep it chained in the parking garage, and though already mentioned about covering it, Dont forget to cover the bike in the parking garage.  After a while, the people in your complex will know you have a duc.  Having a cover on it every time it is in the garage will make lengthen the time it takes for everyone to find out.

[Duc Fever]

You could always sleep next to it

[gojira]

Also, though nice to keep it chained in the parking garage, and though already mentioned about covering it, Dont forget to cover the bike in the parking garage.  After a while, the people in your complex will know you have a duc.  Having a cover on it every time it is in the garage will make lengthen the time it takes for everyone to find out.

+1.

Covering also keeps any curious kids away from playing with it.

[semyhr]

I don't think that chain will be a problem for a thief. If you plan to leave it next to the building where you are at, then get an alarm with a radio pager. It has level sensors and once your is bike moved a little the alarm will go off and you will receive a message on your pager - grab the baseball bat and go  That's what I would like to do for the next season. Perhaps get an insurance for theft only. It is five times less expensive than full insurance for the damage you do to the bike.