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JustcallmeMrT:
Hi all, just wondering what you use for bike security, both in the garage and while out and about?  As things are coming together, time to start considering the options.

totty:
Out and about I use a short chain and padlock kept under the seat, I'd prefer a disk lock but couldn't find one to fit.

After two break ins the garage has a fair bit of security which I wouldn't list in detail on a public forum, but ground anchors, an alarm and additional locks on the door are the basics. Slow them down and make a noise.

matthewmosse:
Remote controlled alarm fitted to the bike, fitted after a regular drunk used to sit on my bike and try kick starting it every saturday night outside my old job. Was hilarious when he tried it once the alarm was fitted, I waited for him to get on then remote started the bike, and set the alarm off - the bike had a very loud exhaust, the alarm was wired to set all the lights flashing, and what with the sidecar fitted too, there is a bit of a Herbie look to the whole ensemble. The offending drunk ran off and never went near any of my bikes again. At home the usual cctv, locks, angry farmer living up the end of a no through road. I find a cable and lock are a bit of a pain to use daily but live in a low crime rate area. I would use them further afied though.

florence:
I feel slightly embarrassed to admit that I haven't chained up my bike for years and assume no one will be bothered to nick it on account of it being a bit crap.  This is one of the things I like about it.

matthewmosse:
It is one bonus to owning a scruffy old classic, it is a far lower risk factor to a prestine restored classic or shiny new bike. It is one of my reasons for my make do and mend approach, the other being that my bikes see a lot of use in all weathers, and keeping anything looking new is way too much work, so I postpone any major spending as long as possible. That way if I do want to pop over to a mates, have a few beers and leave the bike outside their house, the chances are it will still be there in thr morning. Always pays if there is something else more valuable and easier to lift nearby. A chunky looking chain around the back wheel is good. Make sure if you use a chain and lock that either it only locks with the key or there is a key for it with every spare bike key, not much beats that oh drat, I used the spare bike keys without a key for the lock round the back wheel feeling.

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