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Peppwaves03
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey guys I was wondering what you guys do when you park your bike outside so it wont get stolen? I have my bike outside with a cover under an open roof for a majority of the summer. I am scared I will come home one day and my bike will be gone. Currently I use a kevlar enforced lock on the wheels but dont know what you all might be using? Any ideas???
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Vicfirebolt
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

lo-jack.
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Nillaice
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 06:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

xena disc lock is what i use. it has a annoyingly loud alarm. i fabbed up a bracket to stow it behind the license plate. most people don't notice it, pretty trick (toot-toot sounds my own horn) it trips on motion, so it will scream at you if you start up your bike with it still on the disc.

i know harley made a deal w/ a disk lock company....."roadlock"? it installs inbetween the fork and brake caliper. looks kinda stock. don't know if they'll bake 'em for the buells.....
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Nillaice
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 06:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

and lo-jack only tells you where your bike was dumped off at after all the torx bolt heads have been stripped
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Nillaice
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

not that a disc lock would stop 2 guys from loading your bike up into a pick-up truck....
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Superfly
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 07:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

unfortunately, the down side of having a light bike is it can be loaded up on a couple of skateboards or picked up without much difficulty. The best thing would be to have it locked up in a garage or shed, but if that's not an option, having locks/alarms/anything that would make it more difficult to steal would hopefully be enough to deter a thief. The people that steal motorcycles are inherently lazy, other wise, they would work and buy one like the rest of us. hope that helps.
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Jeffroj
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I anchor mine to the pavement with a Kryptonite forgettaboutit chain and a kryptonite ground anchor. I run the chain through the swing arm and through the wheel down to the anchor.


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Jeffroj
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oh and also a kryptonite lock connecting the chain to the anchor, thats the yellow thing.
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Superfly
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

^or that, wow! kudos on a great setup.
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Nillaice
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BIKE-ALARM-SECURITY -SYSTEM-BUELL-XB9SX-XB12S-XB9-XB12_W0QQcmdZViewIte mQQcategoryZ35557QQihZ017QQitemZ270241719863QQrdZ1 QQsspagenameZWDVW
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Darth_buell
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nillaice.... how is that alarm system... do you have one... seems pretty inexpensive for a remote start alarm system...that usually means not so quality.
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Jeffroj
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you really want to make it hard for them, anchor the bike to something immobile, it's a lot harder to cut through a chain than to cut through 18 gauge wire.

If you want to have an audible theft deterrent system, go with the disc lock alarm, there is at least space on your lightning to install it.
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Corporatemonkey
Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 04:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

As someone who has to leave his bike in an underground garage (semi-public), I figured I should way in.

1) insurance, insurance, insurance
2) something loud to scare the curious - I have a review in the KV of a simple self contained alarm, it has worked well for me http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/250834.html?1170720017
3) cable/chain. This prevents someone from rolling away your toy, but most likely will just piss someone off. So you will find your bike damaged laying on its side.

And most important:
4) A cover, especially one that says "buell" that way they won't want it.
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Zpyro
Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 10:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"A cover, especially one that says "buell" that way they won't want it."

How bout one that says Hyosung instead
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Corporatemonkey
Posted on Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 11:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How bout one that says Hyosung instead

No one would ever believe someone actually bought one... : )
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Zpyro
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 05:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well they'd pity you did and leave it alone
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B00stzx3
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 04:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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(Message edited by b00stzx3 on August 12, 2008)
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Peppwaves03
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 04:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You know I was at the Harley Dealership and they had this lock which goes on the disk of your tires and with it attached, the wheel will not budge one inch. I think thats your best best. It was like 50 bucks i think.
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Corporatemonkey
Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 08:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

in southeast Baltimore City. We have a rowhouse.

You poor bastard...

I would not be worried about actual theft. Neighborhoods like that are infested with bored ghetto kids up to no good. They won't steal it, but they will play with and/or vandalize it. If the buell you are speaking of is the one in your profile, I would give it a week before something bad happens. That is too beautiful of paint to risk.

My advice would be to get a couple of 2x4, and a sheet of plywood (or suitable materials) to make a nice ramp.
All of the row houses I have ever seen have a few front steps. If you can create an easily manageable ramp, you could ride the bike into the entryway.

That is the ONLY way your bike will be safe in a c8 neighborhood.
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B00stzx3
Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thats a good

(Message edited by b00stzx3 on August 12, 2008)
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Corporatemonkey
Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 10:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Do you think a wood wone with lock/alarm would be sufficient?

A "tool shed" is only an invitation for the curious. I don't know about your building codes, but here in Seattle a lowly tool shed is considered a separate building, and it needs it own permit.
It makes it a pain to have one.

Seriously, if you can find a way to create a ramp, or two to ride it in the front door you would be golden.

Since you mentioned this is not a long term situation, it will ease the stress of living in your 'hood.

Another option is to get a public storage unit, you could visit the bike when you want to ride. I know it would be a pain, but if you have never had your bike messed with you do not understand the mental anguish it causes
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B00stzx3
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 02:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think I've pretty much figured it out. i do appreciate the advice thought Corporate! I

(Message edited by b00stzx3 on August 12, 2008)
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