Locking your bike

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Dave

thats a good tip right there

Originally Posted by Tsunami

I 2nd the locking the 2 bikes together method.

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I like this one - definitely using this one next time I travel with the bike.

Glad you all liked it.

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Racedoll. PM me tomorrow to remind me to upload some pics of my stuff.


Locking them together would be like a "Steal one, Get one Free." LOL

You let me know if you find vid of somebody stealing 2 bikes at once.

Originally Posted by racedoll

Thank you Ranger.



Good idea!

Oh and I checked my insurance coverage. Theft is on there, just don't want to use it.

There ya go.

Originally Posted by G-Rex

When my best friend and I are out touring, I bring along a 6' Kryptonite cable that has the loops on both ends. We run them through the wheels and then I then take a Kryptonite disc lock and lock the loops together.

Haven't had any troubles yet with that arrangement.

That reminds me... when you daisey chain them together... don't do it thru the wheels!!! If possible thru something else like the subframe... if not... wheels will surfice.

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

That reminds me... when you daisey chain them together... don't do it thru the wheels!!! If possible thru something else like the subframe... if not... wheels will surfice.

I don't disagree with you. Although, those cables sometimes can't be bent into a small enough radius to go through two frames and still put the ends together. I'm well aware that the wheels can be taken off, etc.

Basically, you're stopping the casual crook. Let's face it. If 4 guys show up with a van, they're going to get your ride, regardless of what you do.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I don't disagree with you. Although, those cables sometimes can't be bent into a small enough radius to go through two frames and still put the ends together. I'm well aware that the wheels can be taken off, etc.

Basically, you're stopping the casual crook. Let's face it. If 4 guys show up with a van, they're going to get your ride, regardless of what you do.

Maybe so, but not until they get their life threatened and have some lead coming at them.

[z06boy]

When the wife and I travel on the bikes obviously there is no sure thing in securing the bikes without having an armed guard so we just try to make it as inconvenient as possible for the thieves.

We bought locks from this place...

http://www.trimaxlocks.com/index.asp

On the front we each have this...



The MAX60 is a short shackle motorcycle disc cable U-lock. TRIMAX cable U-locks are simply the strongest short shackle locks you can buy.

The MAX60 is ideal when combined with a TRIMAX cable or chain for securing motorcycles, bicycles, spare tires, ATVs, marine, trailers and much, much more.


Features one key equipped with a mini flashlight
Durable PVC sleeve covers chrome steel shackle to prevent marring and scratching
Hardened solid steel lock prevents prying, sawing and hammer impacts
Tough polymer outer skin absorbs hammer strikes and reduces marring and scratching
Ideal for bicycles, motorcycles, spare tires, trailers, marine and more
Type B key, which is an ultra secure wise wafer key. Lock core design provides the highest degree of protection against picking. Includes 3 keys. One key is equipped with a mini flash light.

Specifications:
LIFETIME WARRANTY
1/2 inch hardened chrome plated solid steel shackle


At the rear we lock the bikes together THROUGH THE FRAME/SWINGARM with this...



The TG3072SX is a SUPERMAX security armor plated stainless steel locking cable (6 feet long x 26mm diameter) for maximum protection and security.

The TG3072SX is ideal for securing motorcycles, bicycles, spare tires, ATVs, marine, trailers and much, much more.


Monster 26 mm stainless steel locking cable
Maximum security armor plated cable lock
Durable PVC skin prevents scratching
Ballistic grade polymer lock housing cover resists hammer strikes and protects lock mechanism
Patented key cover resists grime and moisture
Flexible for easy transport
Ideal for bicycles, motorcycles, spare tires, trailers, marine and more
Type B key, which is an ultra secure wise wafer key

Specifications:
LIFETIME WARRANTY
6 feet long x 26mm diameter
Heavy duty
Commercial grade
Stainless steel

I do like Gasman's idea and will try it the next time I stay on the ground floor of a motel with an exterior door to the room.

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Glad you all liked it.



You let me know if you find vid of somebody stealing 2 bikes at once.

Joke. Hardy har har.

[wildchild]

ok this may go against what you're looking for but, after thousands of miles and many many roadtrips. I have never used anything more then the regular old handlebar lock. (except for back in the 80's when I had a HD and stealing them was pretty heavy, then I put it in the roomo or didn't stay).
most thieves like to case things out and figure routines before stealing something, hard to do if you're only there a few days.
I have never had any trouble with our bikes being messed with at all on trips.

[Tsunami]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I don't disagree with you. Although, those cables sometimes can't be bent into a small enough radius to go through two frames and still put the ends together. I'm well aware that the wheels can be taken off, etc.

Basically, you're stopping the casual crook. Let's face it. If 4 guys show up with a van, they're going to get your ride, regardless of what you do.

Who is going to go through all that trouble to take the wheels off and hang around risking getting caught? I would just go find another bike that isn't chained. Usually crime like that is an opportunistic one.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by racedoll

Maybe so, but not until they get their life threatened and have some lead coming at them.

I think I luv you!

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Joke. Hardy har har.

Originally Posted by wildchild

ok this may go against what you're looking for but, after thousands of miles and many many roadtrips. I have never used anything more then the regular old handlebar lock. (except for back in the 80's when I had a HD and stealing them was pretty heavy, then I put it in the roomo or didn't stay).
most thieves like to case things out and figure routines before stealing something, hard to do if you're only there a few days.
I have never had any trouble with our bikes being messed with at all on trips.

I understand that but some of us are paranoid.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by z06boy

When the wife and I travel on the bikes obviously there is no sure thing in securing the bikes without having an armed guard so we just try to make it as inconvenient as possible for the thieves.

I do like Gasman's idea and will try it the next time I stay on the ground floor of a motel with an exterior door to the room.

Thanks. You are all giving me great ideas. The bold above is exactly what I am trying for.

I'll be with a group who does this ride every year so I'm sure we will be fine. I need to ask what they do. I'd be surprised if any really worry about it but who knows.

Originally Posted by Tsunami

Who is going to go through all that trouble to take the wheels off and hang around risking getting caught? I would just go find another bike that isn't chained. Usually crime like that is an opportunistic one.

I'm picture YOU stealing a bike!

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I think I luv you!
I understand that but some of us are paranoid.

You are so funny Gas Man.

Paranoid? A little.
Pre-cautious? Yes.
I really like my bike and to find another one would be hard... I've tried. And there isn't anything out there that I sit on and feel the same thing as I do with mine.

[Rangerscott]

If you're riding with a big cruiser bike, then lock yours to that. Cruiser are heavy and I don't hear aften of cruisers getting stolen.