My bike has a sticker on it claiming that it is equipped with a GPS tracking system. The bike doesn't have any such device. The bikes previous owner put the sticker on there. I decided to leave it on there. Figured it might actually deter someone from stealing it.

 

Somebody posted this thread on a previous forum.... Great information straight from a previous bike thief. The tried and true answer is a heavy chain if you must keep your bike outside overnight.
I am eager to hear all advice on this subject.

@nickj........ I'd sleep on my bike if it were possible! haha.

EX Thief & "chop-shop" operator AMA : motorcycles

 

That is some compelling stuff!

Win for me...when the ex thief puts a link on there and says this is the rotor lock i use...i bought that for my old bike and i am going to start carrying it around with me again...I felt safe with my garage until i read this AMA.

Everybody with a motorcycle should read that.

 

reviving this thread, but I'm looking at the Kryptonite systems.

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reviving this thread, but I'm looking at the Kryptonite systems.

portable security or in-place security? for in-place security you'd want a 16mm or thicker chain which kryptonite doesn't make, ideally run through the frame of the bike and into a ground anchor. these thick chains are really heavy so aren't really portable unless you don't mind lugging around 20+ pounds of steel.

chains here:

Chain Locks: Lockitt.com

for portable security, ideally you'd want to lock the bike to something. it looks like we might be able to get the shackle of a large u-lock through parts of the 09's frame, if that's the case the 09 could be locked to a bike rack or other slim metal post using a u-lock. in which case, the kryptonite new york lock mc or better yet the kryptonite m18 (18mm shackle version of the ny lock, but it's not sold in the states) are among the toughest u-locks you can get.

in addition to the u-lock, get an alarmed xena disc lock, ideally clipped onto the rear rotor. they've got different models with different locking pin diameters with the smallest one being 6mm - check to see if the holes in the rear rotor are at least that big.

i'd verify all of this for myself but my bike hasn't come in yet.

 

I use a Taurus security system.

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portable. i park at home in my garage.

 

if you can run a u-lock so that the shackle goes around the blue circled area and one of the red circled areas and around a metal post, it would be pretty secure. it's just a matter of there being enough clearance around those frame areas to wiggle a u-lock through. the kryptonite new york u-locks have an inner width of 4". shackle diameter is 16mm, except on the m18 which is 18mm.

 

Thickest harden hexagon chain and use multi-able chain and locks. You can only slow down the process and if they really want you bike it's going to get stolen. Die grinder can pretty much cut trough anything.

 

Yeah, my main concern is to provide SOME level of deterrent. I know anyone determined is going to get it.

...from my phone...

 

Look up Xena motorcycle siren disk brake locks. I carry one when I am on the road going to Superbike or MotoGP races. I had a drunk bump into my bike at a hotel and all hell broke loose.

 

The motorcycle thief in the AMA shared by 3OFAKIND uses that same lock as do I.

 

$100 deductible comprehensive insurance. Really.

 

If you want to use a lock and chain the Abloy 362 is the very best lock and the Almax 16mm is the best chain.

https://securitysnobs.com/Abloy-Protec2-PL-362-Shrouded-Hardened-Steel-Padlock.html

Almax Immobiliser Series III (Chain Only) --- Almax Security Chains Ltd

 

I use the krypt ny chain/lock connected to the same brand ground anchor. I can get the lock through the part of the frame on the left side indicated in blue in the picture on this thread. It's a bit of a hassle, but it just fits. I also put an Oxford disc lock on the front wheel, as well as locking the steering. I also have it covered, and a closed loop security camera pointed at the bike.

This is all while parked in my attached carport, hidden from the street. I live in a city, in a gentrifying neighborhood. I feel it's pretty safe.

 

If they want it bad enough they will get it, I had 2 bikes taken before one at Mid-Ohio race track and one at a Bob Evans parking lot.

 

They took your bike while you were eating at Bob Evans?

 

+1 for sleeping on my bike with one of my many guns or I park it in my kitchen with a thousand mouse traps set up ... each mouse trap gets a gun

 

Here is a good link to read about motorcycle security.

https://rideapart.com/articles/ask-a-motorcycle-thief

The one tip about disk locks, is to put the disk lock on the rear brake disk and not the front. With front disk locks the thief's can quickly swap out the front tire, it takes a lot longer to swap out the back tire. A quick and simple trick to make your bike a little harder to steal.

 

Findmespot.com the trace. Works under seat and tracks google maps. You can even store adventure travel details for yourself.

 

+1...I use it but as a security for when someone does steal the bike. Have concealed it away to make it's removal very difficult (need to open up the bike a bit).
Otherwise, chained to a railing fence + xena disc loack alarm + gorilla 2-way pager alarm (now disabled because I lost the remote). In the city, no fence to chain it to.

Apparetly Bully's U-lock with alarm + 2-way pager seems very enticing.

 

To piggy back of motorock, how far away can you be for the pager to work. I park in a parking garage about three blocks from where I work....

 

What about motorcycle alarms? Has anyone found a good alarm that just plugs into the wiring harness? I know Scorpio sells connector kits, but they don't have one for the 09 as of yet. ( I emailed them and asked, and no such luck so far. )

 

I've got the Scorpio i900 on mine and love it. True they don't yet offer a complete plug in harness, but you only need to tap into a couple of wires(signals) and the whole install took less than 20 minutes. The 2 way pager has RFID if you choose to use it, meaning the fob never needs to leave your pocket for arm/disarm. In a straight line with no concrete to obstruct the signal, it'll alert me up to about 1/2 mile, although concrete/steel parking garages limit the range a bit. Pricey, but well worth it IMO...

 

I am a bit wary about wiring in anything to the battery and ignition of the bike and therefore skipped the Scorpio. Got the Gorilla 2-way pager- which worked for 1/2 mile if there wasn't much in between- in New York, that's almost impossible. And after I lost the pager, I just use the simple alarm (not hooked to any other wires) when I chain it at home. The SPOT Trace is perfect for knowing when the bike starts moving- has a motion sensor- and I get alerts on text and email immediately. I can trace it every five minutes, even from areas which have poor gsm signals as it relies on a bunch of satellites. Even between the tall buildings of Manhattan, SPOT works great.

The Bully lock is very enticing mainly as it does not have to be hooked up to the battery and acts as a visual deterrent.

Another product- MasterLock (for those cuffs-style locks) will pay you $3,500 under its Anti-Theft Guarantee if someone steals your bike while they were on the bike!

 

Yeah, love the microwave perimeter sensor-it's adjustable for distance and I've got mine set so that if anyone gets within the 2 foot perimeter, it'll trigger the alarm-it'll chirp a couple of warnings if someone gets close, then it'll trigger the 120db siren. Not totally theft proof, of course, but thats where the Kryptonite chains and locks come into play(at least when parked at home).

 

You are right for the visual part that's why I went with a bully lock. I wanted to stay away from wires as much as possible lol. The fact that it had a two way would notify me right away if I was at the gym or school.

 

I had a bike stolen from the parking lot at my work back at the beginning of this year. My solution...
1. Install Alarm on two other bikes
2. Purchase a Rotor lock, with integrated alarm, I put this on any bike when I park it outside of my own stable
3. Installed video surveillance on my property
4. Worked with Facilities at my work to create new designated motorcycle parking near main entrance within plain site of security desk
5. Informed all other riders at my company and encouraged them to install some form of anti-theft device.
6. Buy FZ-09 with insurance check, Sell all other bikes
7. Get tired of running people off my property with a shotgun (amazing what you can catch when watching the monitors at night) and the neighbors calling the cops
8. Got a job in another state, where my CWP is valid, getting as far away from the communists as possible
(Now my I feel protected)

 

I am thinking of an alarm for two reason:

1). ignition disable, since the 09 does not have a security key fob.
2). insurance cost break.

Still use it with a disk lock so you still have a visual deterrent.

99.9% of the time it is parks somewhere I don't really need to worry about it. Like at home in the garage, but for those few times you do need to step away from it for a bit, it wouldn't hurt to have a little more security.

Plus we can't carry hand guns up here, they tend to send you to jail if you tried, lol.

 

I had a thought about a locking system. I don't know if anyone makes it. What if someone made a keyed line lock system for the brakes system. Basic operation would be like a line lock for a drag car. It holds the brakes applied. It would need to be added at the brake caliper(s)and have a tamper proof means of locking the brake pressure in the applied position. Just thinking out loud.

 

A line lock wouldn't deter any thief. Very few bikes are stolen and ridden away from where they were parked. Most bike thefts are done with two guys and a van. They pick the bike up off the ground and thrown it in the van and are gone in 20 seconds.

 

A steep drive, a locked 7ft gate, another steep drive, a double locked shed with another double locked roller door. Steel mesh on the window. 8ft fences...

...and these two.

 

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