Bike Security

[Captain]

Hi Guys
Just got a 2000 Voyager. Very rare here in the UK. I've been looking for a decent one for a year or so.

So, can anyone give me tips on security for the bike as I've taken to riding it up to Aberdeen in Scotland (800 mile trip) and I'm leaving it in the Hotel car park, None of my current disc locks will fit and any chains and U locks will only just go through the wheels.

Any help will be gratefully taken

Captain

[Steve do]

Captain, this is the one I got at Amazon. It fits the disc brake, locks through the holes, has a cable to go around your throttle so you don't forget to take it off, and a carrying pouch. Reasonable priced also. Good Luck!!

Amazon.com: Trimax T645S Hardened Metal Disc Lock - Yellow 5.5mm Pin (Short Throat) with Pouch & Reminder Cable: Automotive

[Captain]

Hi Steve,

Unfortunately, (or fortunately) the bike is loaded with chrome stuff and has chrome disc covers on, so there is no access to the front discs. Also, I'd like to be able to lock it some imovable object as the thieving swine over here have been known to lift bikes into the rear of a van. Though I'd like to see them try and lift a Voyager Something with a loud alarm would be good also

Regards
Captain

[voyager55]

You really think they would steal a Voyager? They're not worth anything compared to other bikes.

[Tat2demon]

The built in handlebar lock is probably good enough. Nobody is going to try picking a Voyager up to steal it.

[Chris near Kansas City]

Kryptonite New York Chain. But you'll need a trailer to haul it.

[Skibou]

I bought an electronic alarm from a company in Canada that sells those foldover bike covers. It can be set with various levels of sensitivity and is pretty loud, though I don't think any alarm would help if you are four floors up and on the other side of a busy hotel. I also use a long heavy duty cable lock, (emphasis on the heavy). The alarm is sold by The Bike Barn (thebikebarn.net ) at 65 euros for shipment to the UK, including shipping. Don't ask me why the people in British Columbia don't give the price in pounds

Gene

[SgtSlag]

One thing I would recommend, is a bike cover: it hides the bike from view, unless they are bold enough to take it off. Security works best in layers, so by covering it, locking the disc brake, and the handlebars, they have three layers to overcome each of which slows them down... Thieves are looking for quick, and easy: if your bike/car/home are not quick and easy, they will move on to the next one, which will be quick and easy to steal/break into/etc.

A cover also falls under the old adage, "Locks keep honest people, honest." We carry a cover with us on every trip, and we cover it after every day's ride; it compresses down to a small package which we stow between the passenger seat, and the trunk -- thanks to the trunk extender, which creates a convenient storage space! It prevents looky-lu's, as well as keeping the bike dry if it rains, or there is dew in the morning (not a major thing, but it's nice not to have to mess with drying down the bike before riding, saves us five minutes in the morning). Cheers!

[feenixx613]

Heh Captain Most Hotels on this side of the pond ( I live in Canada) will offer you a spot where the bike wont be that vulnerable IE close to an entrance close to the front office here it can be monitored visually or camera! But a cover is a must!