Anti-Theft: what's your secret?
I had a friend go to New York who didn't feel comfortable without locking his bike to an immobile object. Disk locks prevent bikes from rolling but its still easy for a couple guys to toss the bike into the back of a pickup. The best policy though, is simply not to park near thieves. Theives can also turn into vandals when they don't get what they want so then what's the point? Easier said than done I suppose.
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I'll post some pics later, but at home I use a Kryptonite Stronghold with a Master Street Cuff. The Stronghold is mounted to a concrete surface and provides a large D-ring to the ground. The Street Cuff looks like handcuffs with a bit of rubber around the inside (to protect your finish) and they also have longer connection between the two cuffs. Plus I will cover my bike with a proper fitting cover. All of this makes it harder to just grab my bike and go. We all know that if someone really wants your bike, they will get it. No one's working that hard to get my bike I'm pretty sure.
Out in the world I never leave my bike that far away from me. I don't think I'd take my bike to the movies or the mall. Also I rarely go for a hike in the woods after a ride on my bike. In all those cases the gear provide a challenge to doing ordinary stuff. Those who don't wear gear, it might be more likely to just go somewhere and do your usual things. I always have a full helmet (that I wouldn't be able to leave at the bike), a leather jacket, riding boots (combat) and most of the time my riding pants. Too much to wear for a walk in the woods or walk around the mall. Too bulky for sitting in a movie. This helps keep my bike safer I suppose. It is rarely out unless I entend on riding it.]
Like I said, I'll get a picture posted later of my security set up for locking at my house. It think it is pretty cool.
Out in the world I never leave my bike that far away from me. I don't think I'd take my bike to the movies or the mall. Also I rarely go for a hike in the woods after a ride on my bike. In all those cases the gear provide a challenge to doing ordinary stuff. Those who don't wear gear, it might be more likely to just go somewhere and do your usual things. I always have a full helmet (that I wouldn't be able to leave at the bike), a leather jacket, riding boots (combat) and most of the time my riding pants. Too much to wear for a walk in the woods or walk around the mall. Too bulky for sitting in a movie. This helps keep my bike safer I suppose. It is rarely out unless I entend on riding it.]
Like I said, I'll get a picture posted later of my security set up for locking at my house. It think it is pretty cool.
* 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R *
"What good fortune for those of us in power that people do not think. " Hitler - think about that one for a minute.
"What good fortune for those of us in power that people do not think. " Hitler - think about that one for a minute.
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cruisinflatout
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i sure have invested in anti-theft..
It's called "ride a piece of junk that noone else wants"
It's called "ride a piece of junk that noone else wants"
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With the re-emergence of naked bikes, one day soon, real men will be able to bring their motors out of the false shadows of molded plastic and show their motors to the world without fear of ridicule or shame.
With the re-emergence of naked bikes, one day soon, real men will be able to bring their motors out of the false shadows of molded plastic and show their motors to the world without fear of ridicule or shame.
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cruisinflatout
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I like that ride though...looks good.rapidblue wrote:yeah, the beat up junker seems to be the best bet.
my bike seems to do a mighty fine job of that!
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With the re-emergence of naked bikes, one day soon, real men will be able to bring their motors out of the false shadows of molded plastic and show their motors to the world without fear of ridicule or shame.
With the re-emergence of naked bikes, one day soon, real men will be able to bring their motors out of the false shadows of molded plastic and show their motors to the world without fear of ridicule or shame.
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