Leanbiker Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Motorbike theft in London is crazy high. I have 2 motorbikes, they are both expensive and I'm worried about them being stolen overnight. I will be renting a place so ground anchors are out the question. They are too big to fit through the door. I have Almax chains however but I'm still very anxious and fearful. Anyone has any tips for me to keep them safe. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Welcome to the forum Is renting a lockup somewhere local an option? Otherwise keep them covered and chained to something. It takes seconds for a couple of people to lift a bike into a van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Anyway to avoid taking them to London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Chain them to a Doberman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanbiker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Anyway to avoid taking them to Well they are my only form of transport I dont have a car or a car licence. I also don't know anyone who can look after them for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 I would definitely try renting a lock up. My brother lives in Middlesex, when I visit him he always reminds me to bring at least two locks for the bike, and that's even with leaving it in his garage! I wouldn't be happy leaving my bike in many places down that neck of the woods .... Good quality locks, preferably chained to an immovable object. I wouldn't bother with an alarm but maybe consider a tracker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanbiker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, Tiggie said: Welcome to the forum Is renting a lockup somewhere local an option? Otherwise keep them covered and chained to something. It takes seconds for a couple of people to lift a bike into a van. I get wary of lock ups they can easily be broken into and I'd be too far away to hear it Thanks for the welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanbiker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, manxie49 said: I would definitely try renting a lock up. My brother lives in Middlesex, when I visit him he always reminds me to bring at least two locks for the bike, and that's even with leaving it in his garage! I wouldn't be happy leaving my bike in many places down that neck of the woods .... Good quality locks, preferably chained to an immovable object. I wouldn't bother with an alarm but maybe consider a tracker? Not a fan of lock ups they are easily broken into and I'd be too far away to hear it. I posted a screenshot below of the lock up in the area they are pretty much a crap garage with a crap padlock that can be angle grinded off. I currently got the best chain on the market pretty much (Almax) I guess I have to be wise when picking where to live and chain it to something near my bedroom window like a lamp post or something. But yeah nice one I need to get myself some gas tank trackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanbiker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, dynax said: Chain them to a Doberman Or I could move to America buy myself a M4 Rifle and chain the bike to a hungry bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Not meaning to put a downer on an already difficult situation but would you consider getting rid of one bike so you aren`t leaving one behind every time you are out ? I understand that`s not what you want to hear but it might be worth saving the money rather than having the heartache of negotiating a settlement from an insurance company because some oxygen thief made off with a bike while you were at work on the other one. Cheers and very much good luck. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 If they are nice bikes sell them or secure them somewhere else and buy a bike that looks pointless to nick, an ER500 looks rough but works? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Leanbiker ...Have sent you a message . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 You need a plan b, expensive and outside its just a matter of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightstuff Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 get a shitter for a few quid then a few hundred quid out of pocket not a problem but not all of us Londoners are ar*eholes most are normal hard working I would be more concerned living up north them places look shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, rightstuff said: get a shitter for a few quid then a few hundred quid out of pocket not a problem but not all of us Londoners are ar*eholes most are normal hard working I would be more concerned living up north them places look shit There is a reason why insurance in London is ridiculous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Tbh I wouldn't be happy parking a bike up in the same place each night without it being chained to something very solid. But what about an alarmed disc lock. Might be useful if you can park near enough to be woken up. a decent tracker, like biketrak or whatever the other one is - the ones where fork out £100 a year in subscriptions. They both claim 95% recovery rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Motobob on YouTube has done a few vids on keeping you bike safe. They a good starting point. Regards Rob B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungleaio Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Have you checked with your insurers to see if your premium will change? A lot of people in London don't have bikes due to the cost of insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD-40 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 The answer to this is obvious. You need a third bike Something that no one would bother stealing. (Insert joke here). And park the other two with a friend or family member 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 24 minutes ago, WD-40 said: The answer to this is obvious. You need a third bike Something that no one would bother stealing. (Insert joke here). And park the other two with a friend or family member That strikes me as the best way to stop things being stolen security, security, security or undesirability (even that is no guarantee ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Secure container storage somewhere, then buy a cheap chinese 125 to use as a go between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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