How do you secure yours?

[GrahamB]

Having just obtained my Interceptor, I want to make sure I keep it.

What security devices do you use?

 

[johnny42]

I only use my steering lock and take the key with me. Park in a conspicuous spot.

 

[GrahamB]

Back in the 1970's someone managed to steal a motorbike off the Honda stand at the Earl's Court motorcycle show - while the show was open! You can't get more conspicuous than that. I'm not about to try it but some steering locks are easy to break so I'm thinking about a disk lock.

 

[Haggisman]

I don't leave it in a dodgy area, always use the steering lock, park next to more expensive (desirable by thieves) bikes. Kept in shed at home. Keep fully insured, just in case.
I don't like disk locks, to easy to forget they are there. I have used a chain lock occasionally.

 

[Robert]

Always use the steering lock, and when at home secured with a chain to a steel ring bolted in the (brick) wall.
When not at home a well visible chain through the rear wheel.

 

[modiorne]

Steering lock, motion alarm disk lock with an orange reminder lanyard that goes up to the handlebars and a non-brand logo motorcycle cover.

 

[Rick C]

A pain but, a decent lock and chain to something solid. A guy down the road put a chain and lock on his Fireblade which was parked in his locked garage. One morning it was gone, just the tyre marks up the road where it had been dragged to a van.

 

[Haggisman]

If thieves really want your bike, unless it is in a monitored high secure location the best you can do is make awkward for them. You then hope they will steal something that is easier to take, just don't make it easy for them.

 

[RalphG]

When my new Interceptor is not in the garage I keep my eye on it. This being in Texas, my Walther 9mm is never more than 2' from my hand, concealed (I am licensed to "carry" concealed) but accessible. Any Royal Enfield is a very unknown brand here in rural TX. I doubt it would be high on the list of bikes likely to be stolen.

 

[GrahamB]

When my new Interceptor is not in the garage I keep my eye on it. This being in Texas, my Walther 9mm is never more than 2' from my hand, concealed (I am licensed to "carry" concealed) but accessible. Any Royal Enfield is a very unknown brand here in rural TX. I doubt it would be high on the list of bikes likely to be stolen.

Somehow I don't think I'll get away with that in darkest Kent. It's dodgy going out with my Swiss army knife!

 

[Haggisman]

Sorry not guns again.
No further comment.

 

[TN_twowheeladdict]

I carry full replacement insurance. I am always looking at the next bike, so I would pocket more from insurance than I could sell or trade. In 40 years I have never had a bike stolen.

 

[TN_twowheeladdict]

Sorry not guns again.
No further comment.

Some of us don't live in Utopia where there is no violence and thus no need to defend yourself. Count your blessings for living in such a place where you are free to go anywhere at anytime and never be confronted by anyone.

 

[Haggisman]

Texas is surely not as bad as Afghanistan or parts of South Africa.

 

[TN_twowheeladdict]

Texas is surely not as bad as Afghanistan or parts of South Africa.

In general terms no. But specific locations can be.

I chose to avoid areas instead of brave them, but sometimes you take a wrong turn.

I would love to come visit Australia where I can visit any neighborhood and not have safety or theft concerns. I guess that is the negative side of having freedom in the US. There are enclaves of violence, creating areas to avoid.

 

[Haggisman]

Stuff still gets stolen here, we are not immune to that, cars, bikes, boats, etc. Not everywhere is absolutely safe but the bad areas are not normally a risk to your life unless you seriously provoke a situation.

 

[Almar]

Under my insurance policy, to get a reasonable rate, I have to have it in a locked garage overnight.

In addition, which reduces the premium, I have a heavy duty chain and ground anchor, (installed for previous bikes). I also use a disc lock when out and about.

 

[wfdTamar]

For use on a ride I'm getting one of these. Small disc lock with a reminder lead built in. Its round and supposedly harder to grind off.

ABUS Granit Victory X Plus 68 Roll

At home I might get one of those lugs that can be attached to a concrete floor and a hefty chain and lock.

 

[Morgan60]

When my new Interceptor is not in the garage I keep my eye on it. This being in Texas, my Walther 9mm is never more than 2' from my hand, concealed (I am licensed to "carry" concealed) but accessible. Any Royal Enfield is a very unknown brand here in rural TX. I doubt it would be high on the list of bikes likely to be stolen.

 

[Morgan60]

+ 1
I also use a disk lock and park it next to a Harley Davidson when ever available.