skokievtr

Alarms and locks are theft deterents but if they want it, it depends on the "skill" of the thief. The "amatuers" may do a lot of damage in the attempt and get frustrated and walk away if the locks are too tuff and/or get scared off by an alarm. The "pros" will get your bike regardless of the deterents 80%+ of the time.

In my shop (which is alarmed), I lock it with a Krypto Fagetaboutit disk lock and a U-lock cabled to the lift. Problem is (if they disable the alarm), there are enough tools in my shop they could cut the locks but then they have to get it down my 100 ft driveway or muscle it through the grass to the alley.

When I park it on a ride to eat, 95% of the time I sit where I can watch it and most of the areas I ride are rural and "low" crime areas. I also can use the disk lock I carry and also have a alarm with starter kill. I rarely ride and park in the city, and when I do, I park in a "secure" garage or lot next to the attendant (who could be crooked but knock on plastic, in 35 years I've never been touched).

On all my likes I affix a length of yellow caution tape to the locks, which at least "advertises" the locks and some idiot doesn't try to push it away.

j shizzy wizzy

bump....i'm in the same boat. anyone else have any good advice on specific brands and if this is a DIY project or best left to an alarm shop?
thanks all!

996SSVTR

Just thought this was some good information on Motorcycle theft protection

http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadrid...esc/lockit.asp

bundleofgrundle

while we're on the topic, does anyone have a LoJack on their bike? i know they make stealthy set ups for bikes...just curious what people's opinions were on those

nuhawk

After several ripoffs here the cops suggested doing anything you can to slow them down or make it not worth it to them. Not only can the Kimber clean up the mess after you've slowed them down, make sure you bring your targets home from the shooting range and hang them around the carport. Get some cheap frames for good groups that you're proud of. The thieves may get the message that this is not a good idea.

motojoe

Another cheap tool to prevent theft or catch a thief is a Baby Monitor. If you park your bike on your patio or in a hallway of an apartment, put it under the bike cover. You will hear everything that comes near your bike. Not the most professional bike alarm, but you may sleep better at night knowing you can hear if something is going on with your bike. They work good for storage buildings too. Had a buddy catch a guy breaking into his shed trying to steal his ATV.