Park next to the shiniest bikes around, lock it up, and have fun. If they do steal it, hope it's gone forever. I got a stolen one back once, and I sure as heck wished I hadn't. It was a piece of crap sfter that.

 

probate watches it for me

 

Insurance.

I've always thought that the scoots that were covered, had disc locks, and were chained to a utility pole just invited attention.

It takes less than 60 seconds for experienced thieves to take the biggest of baggers.

 

I agree with the others tht said if a thief wants it, he'll steal it. The pros will have guys jump out of a van, pick up a bike, literally toss it in the back of the van, and be gone in a minute or two. They don't care about scratches or dents to tanks, fairings, or fenders. Time is important to them. That being said, when I stay at a hotel, I cable my bike to a buddy's bike. Bikes facing in opposite directions, frame to frame. I'm just hoping thieves realize its going to take them a little longer to steal one, or both of these bikes & that they'll move on to something else.

 

+1

will mail ins premium payment TODAY!

 

While I understand those that say 'if they want it they'll take it', I believe that anything that makes it more difficult for them is just one thing more that may make them move on to easier pickings.

I lock the forks, the ignition, use Xenon disk lock with alarm, and a Monster cable around either a stationary object or my buddy's bike. The cover has no name on it to advertise to the creeps, uh thieves. Of course, I take the bags and windshield off as well.

 

The easy ones your right they will but living bikes the last 40 yrs has taught me one glaring fact make it harder and most will move on to the easy pickings .

If it's a fast in & out in a large public place ign. locked with a disk lock , if the bikes going to be outa sight for a while the above and I'll run a cable or chain through the rear wheel and around something like a post or rail or another bike . Thief may deal with one or 2 issues but the the 3rd means work and spending time they don't have .

 

All good info. The only thing with covers are cats. If there are cats in the area, they might get under the cover and scratch your seat. I used to cover mine at a place I stayed on a regular basis. Removed the cover one morning dang cat came flying out. (that will wake you up too) Darn cat had scratched my seat to hell and back. Now I am reluctant to use a cover.

 

If they want it, then they will take it. Buy insurance and drink in peace.

 

When I travel, I carry a 6 foot cable with a loop built into both ends and 2 good locks. I can lock the bike to a tree, a car/truck or if I travel someone else, we cable the bikes together. We can do 3 in a row with this setup. Cable locked to first bike, thru the frame of the second and locked to the third bike. I figure this is better than the factory alarm alone. Sometimes I lock it near reception and pay the night person a few bucks to keep an eye on it...I joke with them and tell them I will pay them in the morning if it's still there...lol. I almost always stay at motels/hotels where you can park in front of your room...with the window open...Have a safe trip.