today 1/23/06 should i bring my bike?

[JustJames]

If I were you, I'd have a least a good and reliable disc lock. The handle bar lock is not really reliable and thief can break it loose easily.

[VermilionX]

any recommendations?

what's the easiest to store and most reliable disc lock?

[JustJames]

I got this http://www.kryptonitelock.com/inetisscr ... em&pgrp=20

It is a krytonite disc lock new model not the one can unlock with BIG pen. I carry this in my saddle bag all the time.

[Dragonhawk]

any recommendations?

what's the easiest to store and most reliable disc lock?

These are pretty slick:
http://www.lockitt.com/Xenasecurity.htm

[CNF2002]

Woohoo! Congrats on the trip!

Get an alarm if you're really worried about it...I'd be more worried about someone sitting on it and knocking it over, but sportbikes are hot theft items too. Anyone who really wants to steal your bike is going to have a lock cutter anyway, so I think those are a waste of time/money. Get an alarm with a pager so YOU can respond to the theft, because no one else will care unless its some kids who just run away when it goes off.

Disc locks...anyone really going around stealing bikes is going to have a truck/van and a couple of big guys to just pick it up so whats the point of it?

[JustJames]

The point of disc lock is to get it harder to steal the bike. I don't park anywhere overnight but my garage. I don't think thiefs would consider lifting your bike anywhere in day time, it might happen but very less likely. You can also get some steel cable to tie the bike down with permanent pole as well.

[VermilionX]

that alarm w/ pager sounds like what i want.

thanks for the recommendations on disc locks but i'd rather get that alarm w/ pager.

so, what's a great value item for an alarm sys w/ pager?

[swatter555]

yeah, i made it home, i've been outside for several times now but this is the farthest i've gone so far.

i got some good training yesterday from people on a diff forum. but they live far from me so i can't reguraly attend their monthly skillz training. they were just kind enough to visit me here in my area.

i do hope i find a regular sportsbike riding buddy soon. i need someone to take me as their apprentice.

i'll look into alarms, is lojack a good idea too? it's kinda expensive and im not sure how great they are.

my bike is always parked in our garage so it's not so bad at home and we live in a gated condo complex.

Out of curiosity, which group did you ride with? Also, you must rely on yourself to learn the basics. Unless you meet up with an exceptionaly patient person, you will bore their socks off, especially in socal.

Also, be careful riding with people in general, they will probably urge you onto the twisties before you are ready. I really want to stress this point. A new rider on twisty mountain roads is akin to being on the edge of a razor. Dont be in a rush, give yourself plenty of time to learn.

Finally, make sure you have full coverage, bike theft in socal is epidemic.

[VermilionX]

Out of curiosity, which group did you ride with? Also, you must rely on yourself to learn the basics. Unless you meet up with an exceptionaly patient person, you will bore their socks off, especially in socal.

Also, be careful riding with people in general, they will probably urge you onto the twisties before you are ready. I really want to stress this point. A new rider on twisty mountain roads is akin to being on the edge of a razor. Dont be in a rush, give yourself plenty of time to learn.

Finally, make sure you have full coverage, bike theft in socal is epidemic.

nah, they're very responsible people. they warned about all the stuff like if i can't keep up, don't try to be fast. ride my own ride as they say.

and they're very patient w/ newbies... they do stuff like this regularly on their skillz day.

and yes, i have full coverage... im paying around $800+/yr for my bike.