Bike security alternatives

[Guest]

Hello,

Ok I'll come clean. I don't own a motorbike, but someone nearby does. They keep it in a garage next to my house, and secure it with a long chain conected to a ground anchor. Unfortunately the chain is VERY loud, and I'm often woken late at night and early in the morning.

My question is, is there a quieter alternative to this setup which is just as secure? Possibly with an anti tamper alarm that will sound if someone does try to steal it? I would like to offer to pay for an alternative, but don't know if one exists. There is no mains power to the garage.

Suggestions would be very welcome. I appreciate the need for good security, I just wish it didn't make so much noise.

[Guest]

Maybe steel security cable?

It's a lot quieter, not sure if it is as strong though.

Have you spoken to your neighbor about it?

[tuktuk]

Ear plugs.

[Guest]

Ear plugs don't help, it's such a shrill noise they don't make any difference. The garage is only a few metres from my bedroom window.

I'd like to find out if there are any suitable alternatives before I speak to my neighbour, otherwise, what can I suggest? Security cable is a thought, thanks.

[Glorian]

Whisky.

[dave_d]

Sounds a bit obvious... but can you not just ask the guy to be a bit more quiet whilst removing his chain?!?!

[Arwen]

Ask them to be a bit quiter. Just be nice about it. Most people are understanding.

Also, my chain is wrapped in a kind of plastic webbing that stops the links clinking together. Also stoppes the chain damaging the bike at the same time. Maybe buy him some of that if the chain doesn't already have it?

[Mr Fro]

Threading some tightish fitting nylon rope through the links will deaden the sound.

Also, close your bedroom window or move house.

[mealexme]

move house.

Haha, well that escalated quickly

The thing about bikes is they are easy to steal. You just have to search youtube and you will see them being nicked within as little as 20 seconds, so the bulkier the security, the better.

The best way to keep it secure is to physically attach it to something immovable.

Whereas a disk lock with alarm is a good idea, they can be silenced and the bike can still be easily nicked. Simply put the wheel on a skateboard (or something with wheels) and wheel it out - its not very secure

What is it thats making the noise? Is it dragging along the floor, is he chucking it in a pile afterward?

As its been suggested, its probably best just to ask him to change his habits. He won't bite and probably doesn't realize how much noise he's making, with a helmet and earplugs in, he can't hear a thing

As its also been stated, a cover that goes over it will help stop the noise from dragging on the floor

[Throttled]

Definitely not a disc alarm. The bike being buffeted about in the wind can set them off. What is the biker doing with the chain to make so much noise it wakes you up? Is the chain covered in fabric or plastic or is it just chain?

As for cable locks, look up Abus steel o flex.

[fq-craigus]

I would just ask him to be more considerate and make less noise.

Offering to buy him a new lock is kind but are you aware of how much decent chains actually cost? You may think twice once you have a search

[thebendyfox]

Not to sound condescending, but having a conversation with the guy is probably your best bet.

Turning up one day with a new chain saying "this one is quieter" is a bit Sheldon Cooper if we are honest

[Joeman]

Put the chain inside a rubber tube and cable tie the links together.