Theft scare

[factorPlayer]

why not park the bike inside when you leave? you mentioned it was right infront of your door.

steps lead up to the door, plus there is a staircase immediately in front of the front door - just not feasible.  It's going in a friend's garage next time I'm out, no more exceptions. 

[BastrdHK]

steps lead up to the door, plus there is a staircase immediately in front of the front door - just not feasible.  It's going in a friend's garage next time I'm out, no more exceptions. 

I used a home made ramp to get up and down the steps, then I had to lift the rear to do a 90* spin just to get it in my apartment.  It was a lot of trouble, but I refused to leave my bike outside in the elements.  I got pretty good at the routine.  I slept really well, and it made the best coffee table accessory ever  

[ducmeister]

Went to Africa for a month once.  Bike got stolen 4 days after I got back.
Now, if I'm away for any extended time, the bike goes to a friends very safe garage.
The insurance company also gets informed.  I do this because another friend left his bike with a mate while he was away and when it got stolen they wouldn't pay out as it wasn't at the address listed on the policy.  They will find any excuse not to cough up the cash.

[krolik]

Went to Africa for a month once.  Bike got stolen 4 days after I got back.
Now, if I'm away for any extended time, the bike goes to a friends very safe garage.
The insurance company also gets informed.  I do this because another friend left his bike with a mate while he was away and when it got stolen they wouldn't pay out as it wasn't at the address listed on the policy.  They will find any excuse not to cough up the cash.

That's a good idea!