biking to work
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So while waiting for the weather to warm and salt to clear I got to thinking about biking to work. I work in an office building and unfortunetly can't keep an eye onthe bike as much as I'd like.
To those who commute to work work, what kinda lots are your bikes in? What precautions if any do you take? I'm sure I'm a bit on the paranoid sidedue to just getting the bike, but I'd love to maximize my ridingtime!
To those who commute to work work, what kinda lots are your bikes in? What precautions if any do you take? I'm sure I'm a bit on the paranoid sidedue to just getting the bike, but I'd love to maximize my ridingtime!
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.
Last edited by S.t.r.a.n.g.e.r; 04-03-2016 at 10:50 AM.
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GbarIV (04-01-2016)
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I'm not sure if I used the correct expression, but some built-in security systems sound an alarm, but also isolate the ignition system, so the bike cannot be jump started. I believe the systems used on Harleys for several years do that, but on my older bikes I've added them, using aftermarket systems.
I've now checked - I mean 'immobiliser'!
I've now checked - I mean 'immobiliser'!
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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So while waiting for the weather to warm and salt to clear I got to thinking about biking to work. I work in an office building and unfortunetly can't keep an eye onthe bike as much as I'd like.
To those who commute to work work, what kinda lots are your bikes in? What precautions if any do you take? I'm sure I'm a bit on the paranoid sidedue to just getting the bike, but I'd love to maximize my ridingtime!
To those who commute to work work, what kinda lots are your bikes in? What precautions if any do you take? I'm sure I'm a bit on the paranoid sidedue to just getting the bike, but I'd love to maximize my ridingtime!
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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.
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.
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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.