Bike Security

[Riceman]

Hi,

I am in the process of renewing my insurance and do not declare any security devices on my insurance as the ones I have are not listed on the comparison sites.
 At the moment I use a Aldi special (very heavy duty chain/lock) when it is parked up in the shed and when I am out and about I have a cheap, but substantial, cable lock which is easy to carry in a large pocket. So it may be sensible for me to invest in a recognised product to hopefully reduce my premium.
On that note, I was wondering what you guys use to lock your pride and joy up with and would you recommend it to others?

Regards to all,

Andy

[SteveD CB500K0]

I use these in my up-and-over garage door



They are unobtrusive (especially since I painted the chrome bits black). Half the trick is not to advertise that you may have something valuable.


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[Athame57]

I live in a Courtyard with two entry phoned gates. I keep it out of sight even more with a cover. I chain it up with an Oxford Monster lock and chain 200cm ...that was so heavy I had a problem getting it home on public transport. I take a more portable lock and chain out with me. Perhaps the best thing though is the age profile of the people in my courtyard..retired, always home and very nosey!    

[Nurse Julie]

Just the steering lock when generally out and about. Chained up to Trigs bike when we go away from home on the bikes for a few days ie,staying at hotels etc.  Bikes at home are usually in the house or workshops or if away for any time, Honda CB750 engines used as barricades inside all door entrances  .  The insurance companies don't increase the premium if you have nothing other than what was fitted as standard on the bike, ie steering lock. The insurance companies may increase your premium if you have an electronic alarm system fitted as they only have one year warranty and as an electrical item, may cause other electrical problems, including fire so their risk is greater. Your insurance should be very cheap anyway, under £70 fully comp on a CB400/4 depending on post code, age blablabla.

[K2-K6]

Big chain and padlock.

If you can,  with steering lock on,  loop the chain through front wheel and through the main frame loop to also stop the wheel being turned. The one's I've seen around here they sit or stand on the seat and kick the crap out of the handlebar to try and snap the steering lock,  which allows them to push it away somewhere to work further on it.

[ka-ja]

A solid padlock around the rear sprocket and chain does a decent job, and fits nicely into ypour pocket when out and about

[Riceman]

Thanks for your responses, a lot of good ideas for me to check out.
 I must look into fixing my steering lock as the bike came without a key and the lock has been powder coated over by the previous owner. If Im lucky it might be a simple replacement key from a locksmith or, more than likely, a new lock barrel.
As for insurance Julie, I wish mine was as cheap as you quote, I'm paying £130 fully comp (only 1 years no claims) with Bennetts  :-(

[Nurse Julie]

We had the insurance conversation on the forum back in the summer and the costs do vary hugely from person to person, area to area etc. I insured a CB750/4 this year on a new policy, so no no claims bonus on this bike, fully comp and it was still only about £60 something quid. You could always say your is Andrea, a retired RGN living in the PE postcode area, I bet it will be a lot less than £130, just a thought 😁😁😁😁

[Davelu88]

My insurance company didn't find it funny when they asked me what security I had and I replied a Shotgun License and also An Abus Granite disc lock 

[Riceman]

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My insurance company didn't find it funny when they asked me what security I had and I replied a Shotgun License and also An Abus Granite disc lock 

   

[Riceman]

Thanks Julie, I think I will keep looking for a better quote, this was the best I could find compared to what was available on the comparison sites

[Nurse Julie]

There are 100's of companies Andy and some will say on the comparisons site that they don't do classic insurance. Swinton do that, they have their own website and it says the bike is too old but I'm with them on some of my classics, great price, maybe worth giving them a call direct, great to deal with

[Bryanj]

Get an " Insured by Swith and Wesson" sticker. My firearms cert used to be 5 ft long!

[Athame57]

Your insurance should be very cheap anyway, under £70 fully comp on a CB400/4 depending on post code, age blablabla.

WWWWAAAAHHHHH!  Mine is £1050 TPFT! I'm 61, clean licence not made a claim 30 years! Alas, I live in Shadwell east London, part of what the insurance world do or did call the 'Bermuda triangle' ....because so much goes missing.

[shifter]

I leave the bride sat on the bike when out and about , workshop has air horns on each door  , and a certain weapon aiming from the bedroom window , BEWARE not shy .....