Also, I have some plans in the future to add in some additional security to my electrical system. Can't tell you what exactly, as that would ruin the point

I bought one of those disc lock alarms, but it was defective and I had to return it. Some people use those and don't have problems.

 

Weather permitting, I ride to work just about every day I can.
I don't do ANYTHING special to protect my bike.
Here's why.

A few summers ago, a coworker of mine rode his Duece in, parked it and walked in just as he had done every day previous.
We have assigned parking spots based on seniority.
His spot was right in front of the main entrance doors...only 20 feet away.
A couple hours after the day started, a white Ford extended cargo van pulled up and the doors shot open.
Several guys jumped out, picked up the bike and shoved it in the van.
They were gone in NO TIME.
It was all recorded on surveillance cameras but they didn't bother trying to hide it at all.
Speed was the key.
Even if it was locked up it wouldn't mattered.
This has happened a couple of times within a couple miles of our location.
My Answer...
Just make sure you have good insurance that covers replacement cost of theft.

This happened 4 years ago and I have ridden to work almost every available day since.
No issues to date.

FYI... his bike was never recovered.

 

park in the warehouse

 

I ride everyday to work in L A . I park in enclosed garage with other bikes but like you paranoid when i ever i park in public.As long as you got good insurance dont stress it.

 

I haven't driven to work in over a year. The lot around the shop is full of police and emergency vehicles (we build them there), so half the time I will even leave the keys in it.

 

Correct, in the old days we would put a kill switch from the points to the interior somewhere, when we stopped / parked the car switch it to ground and the car would not start, the 2 are similar and fairly easily overcome if you know what to look for.
On a bike a switch inserted into the ignition system disconnecting the power to the computer would o it, also voids any warranty / insurance but on older bikes its sometimes the only option as insurance wont touch them.

One last note, reading other posts noted a van that swooped down and stole a bike. Well chaining the bike to something helps slow that and Harlie's are notoriously heavy and thieves don't like them for that reason, they will take the rice-rocket next to it! IMHO let them.

cheers,

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Just put on some saddlebags, windshield and other bolt on crap and make it so ugly no one will want it.

 

Chaining the bike?
To what?
It's a parking lot!
The guys bike that was stolen was a "Deuce"!
Even if there WAS something to chain to, he didn't have bags to keep a chain in.
Has bike was picked by Pros.
I have full confidence a chain and lock would have meant NOTHING to these guys.

The point of my response to the OP was this.
Make sure your insurance will cover replacement.
Once you know replacement is available, then there is no need to stress.
Just RIDE and enjoy.

 

They will want it for the engine and other parts, regardless of how "ugly" the touring parts look to you.

 

This has been my security system for my cars over the years. Fugly cars never get stolen. I've had huge quanities of valuables in my cars and they've never been touched. Plus I avoid paying for expensive cars that only get me from point A to point B in a more expensive manner.

My lot at work is small, out front and visible from my office window. I don't worry about it, but I often gaze out at her when I should be working and daydream about riding.