Kawasaki 1400 GTR

Off Topic => General Discussion => Topic started by: Andrew-MP on June 08, 2012, 09:19:54 PM

Title: How do you secure your bike
Post by: Andrew-MP on June 08, 2012, 09:19:54 PM
Just wondering how you all safeguard your loved ones?  With the whole KIPASS thingy and immobiliser do you trust it to be safe or do you use anything else? Padlock, disk lock, etc.

I find the idea of just getting near the bike and being able to start it straight away and riding off very appealing. I bought a heavy duty oxford chain when I bought the bike but don't use it anymore. 

And does anyone have additional security (data tagging etc) which has succesfully reduced their insurance premiums.
Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: viper on June 08, 2012, 09:26:19 PM
thatham ground anchor and lock for front wheel and thatcham  ground anchor and lock for rear wheel, disc lock for front wheel, internal alarmed garage , hey i live in gunchester :rolleyes:
Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: Andrew-MP on June 08, 2012, 09:37:58 PM
Hmm, but what about when you are away fom home and have to leave your security detail at home?

I do remember years ago paying an Equadorian with a shotgun $5 to look after my car for the night in Quito! Not sure if gunchester is worse!!!
Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: Lonewolf on June 08, 2012, 09:45:44 PM
Kipass system is good enough for me. If someone wants it, they'll just take it anyway. Thats why I have insurance.
Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: Winston Smith on June 08, 2012, 10:36:56 PM
KIPASS was good enough for me. As Steve says, if they want it they'll take it.

When I tour in UK I use a disc lock (visual deterrent for the passing scum).

In Europe don't really bother unless in a city hotel, then we usually daisy chain bikes together with a couple of locks - cable or chain.

Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: O.C. on June 09, 2012, 08:39:07 AM
Quote from: Winston Smith on June 08, 2012, 10:36:56 PM
KIPASS was good enough for me. As Steve says, if they want it they'll take it.

When I tour in UK I use a disc lock (visual deterrent for the passing scum).

In Europe don't really bother unless in a city hotel, then we usually daisy chain bikes together with a couple of locks - cable or chain.

  + 1... works fine for me....the Rev Shed is alarmed and CCTVd  :yes:
Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: patrick on June 09, 2012, 08:49:32 AM
Quote from: Andrew-MP on June 08, 2012, 09:19:54 PM

I find the idea of just getting near the bike and being able to start it straight away and riding off very appealing.


Dont do what a mate of mine did one lovley hot summers day........ lock you jacket in a pannier with the transponder still in the jacket pocket!!

The bike was still there when he dashed back!
Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: Lonewolf on June 09, 2012, 11:18:38 AM
 :oops:  Close call!  :wacko:
Title: Re: How do you secure your bike
Post by: nigelp on June 09, 2012, 03:06:53 PM
Disc lock and orange reminder spiral thingy.............which I take off just before I try to roll the bike round in the garage....Doh!