How do you lock your bike up in public areas?
#52
07-24-2013 | 12:58 PM
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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.
#53
07-24-2013 | 03:28 PM
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I walk away with the fob in my pocket. That's it.
There are so many bikes at Biketoberfest that I figure the chances of someone taking my black EGU are pretty small. Plus it's insured. Not that I want to fly home bikeless.
There are so many bikes at Biketoberfest that I figure the chances of someone taking my black EGU are pretty small. Plus it's insured. Not that I want to fly home bikeless.
#54
07-29-2013 | 01:17 PM
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I use two of these one in the front rotor and one in the back, with a reminder cable to the hand grip.
This does a pretty nice job and they are designed for New York City crime levels including laser cut keys.
At least these will slow them down quite a bit in addition to the HD factory security, ignition lock and fork lock.
This does a pretty nice job and they are designed for New York City crime levels including laser cut keys.
At least these will slow them down quite a bit in addition to the HD factory security, ignition lock and fork lock.
#55
07-29-2013 | 01:43 PM
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Hey everyone, I will be attending Biketober Fest this year and the Hotel where I will be staying dose not have very good parking for my bike. It's across the street from the hotel. The Hotel said they have security for the parking lot but I don't have a warm fuzzy about the situation. So I am wondering how do you lock up or secure your bike when in a public area? I purchased a disc lock with alarm (Xena xx15) and have the factory passive alarm but thats it. Thanks
The object is to make your bike either blend in or be more trouble than it's worth to take.
#57
07-29-2013 | 07:26 PM
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From: SW Minnesota
I lock my bike by making sure my insurance premium is paid. If they want it, they will get it. The actual theft in this video is less than a minute at the end of this video.
Last edited by MNPGRider; 07-29-2013 at 07:58 PM.
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