Locking your bike

[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.

[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.

[Rangerscott]

If all that isnt enough, then bring some BF nails or BF cork screws and hammer them into the asphalt and lock your bikes to those. LOL

[racedoll]

Thank you Ranger.

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Further if you have a motel style room on first floor. Take some fishing line with you. Put the bikes in front of the door. Run the string under the door and tie it to a lamp by the door. If the bike moves the lamp falls, you wake up. If you're me, you prepare theives the way they all should be... DEAD!

Good idea!

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

[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.

[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]

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.

[Homeslice]

I use an OnGuard chain. The links are 14mm cross-section, which is thicker than the New York chain or any of those. Stick it through your swingarm brace (or the hole where the shock goes through).

[racedoll]

I'm not getting too worried at this point. I talked with Herb, the guy leading the ride. He said they don't worry about locking their bikes. In all places we are able to park very near something so it shouldn't be an issue.