View Full Version : Bike Security - Anchor? Chain? Bike Tracker?
Hi Guys!
At the moment my nice new SV650 is in a friends garage being kept warm by his GSXR 600.
But once I pass my test, it will be stored outside my house.
I was going to double anchor it, anchor for front and anchor for back. I ordered two Oxford Anchors (http://www.oxford-shop.co.uk/item3189.htm)
Then I was going to buy two oxford chains and oxford boss disc lock.
But I have seen a couple of reviews of Almax Chains (http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/ixyipc143650/Almax-Immobiliser-Series-IV/c-1-70/) etc.
Also I have been looking into the BikeTrac from Road Angel (https://www.roadangelgroup.com/biketrac.aspx), I know its a £299 charge for the component and a monthly charge but could be useful for journey and mileage tracking aswell as if someone steals it etc.
What does everyone else use? :smt101
speedplay
29-12-09, 08:57 PM
I was going to double anchor it, anchor for front and anchor for back. I ordered two Oxford Anchors (http://www.oxford-shop.co.uk/item3189.htm)
Dont forget that wheels can be unbolted quite easily if someone wants your bike.
The valuable bit is within the frame and engine etc.
Your better off chaining it through the frame with one very good chain and ground anchor than through the wheels with 2 chains and anchors.
What does everyone else use? :smt101
Decent shed, disc lock and insurance.
Yes I was going to do frame and one or other of wheels depending which way I can be arsed to put it, lol
you could get it alphadotted or the like makes the parts harder too sell and police traceable i think and put a sticker so they know it's dotted makes it less desireable alarm disc locks are a good cheap way off alarming your bike for not much money just remember too put the luminous lanyard on.
Spiderman
30-12-09, 02:20 AM
i park mine right outside the window on the front patio. When i ride someplace where i have to leave it for a while then its a chain and lock round rear wheel and lamp-post of possible, or wheel and frame if not and a disc lock for the front wheel.
if you can dont leave slack on the chain makes it harder too get leverage with a pair of bolt croppers.
Fizzy Fish
30-12-09, 07:36 AM
Personally I wouldn't bother with the tracker - they're expensive, plus I know a number of people who have had them but haven't got their bikes back after they were taken. Better to spend the money on security to stop the bike getting nicked in the first place.
Chaining the bike to something solid is a good start, plus get a cover on it as well and try and keep it hidden if possible (e.g. round the back/side of house rather than in front). If you have two ground anchors, use one for the frame and one for the wheel - really the more awkward it looks to take the better!
The other thing that can be helpful if you have the space and are really concerned about the area, is one of those metal bike sheds, though they are expensive.
I always have alarms on my bikes, but there's divided opinion on how effective they are given the money. Probably better to spend your money on the above instead.
But I have seen a couple of reviews of Almax Chains (http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/ixyipc143650/Almax-Immobiliser-Series-IV/c-1-70/) etc.
What does everyone else use? :smt101
Buy Almax.
A friend of mine has had her brand new GSXR600 stolen from her back garden in Dagenham about 3 months ago
When she bought the replacement GSXR they came back to steal that and have since tried at least 4 times that she knows of. They've removed fence panels, cut all the other locks, moved cars out of the way to get access to it, they've tried everything, but the Almax chain it's locked up with has survived every attempt made on it so far.
I'm not advertising the security measures I take on an open forum for everyone to read, but I'll just say that if the thieves don't know what's there they could end up losing limbs or dead.
they get forced to watch the knights of ni sketch by monty python, then have thier own arms and legs chopped off in your shed , do they Loz?:cool:
SUPERSTARDJ01
30-12-09, 06:48 PM
Get a ground anchor Y if you can and an Almax IV chain with a squire lock.
Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bZMvrPo34g
You'll see why everyone rates them, get 1.5m.
And a snitcher.
Alpinestarhero
30-12-09, 07:14 PM
Get a 1.5 meter almax chain, series 3 or 4, and get a ground anchor installed. You can pass the chain through the front downpipe AND the front wheel and through the ground anchor at the same time. A theif will need a fair amout of time and will probably make a right racket if they want to steal it then.
By all means have another ground anchor for the rear too. The important thing about having a chain is that it dosnt slump on the ground when in use; it is important to have it as tight as possible, to reduce the likleyhood that a theif has some point where it can be against the ground when they strike it with some objec to break it
Dave20046
30-12-09, 07:15 PM
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=141975&highlight=svstorm
this thread has some good tips
Make one :D nice heft iron bar, concrete, sledgehammer and some elbow grease :D
I've ordered two Oxford AnchorForce's, i do like the look of the Y Anchor except you have to dig up the ground..
I'm going to have a think, but I'm definately ordering an Almax.
Mr Speirs
31-12-09, 10:27 AM
I have an Almax Seris 3, A torc anchors ground anchor all secured through the frame using a torc anchors anti-pinch pin.
I honestly think this is one of the most secure and practical/easy ways of doing it (just one lock)
keith_d
31-12-09, 11:12 AM
I've just bought an Almax Series 3 plus a CISA padlock. 1.5m is just enough to lock two bikes to a welded steel fence. Add to that a disk lock on each bike and an electronic immobiliser.
That'll discourage the local yobbos from taking them for a joyride, and my bikes aren't expensive enough to interest professional thieves.
I'm thinking of buying the Almax IV 1.5metre chain with squire paddlock, I would quite like the free bag too but I don't want the anchor, lol.
Dave20046
31-12-09, 11:23 AM
I'm thinking of buying the Almax IV 1.5metre chain with squire paddlock, I would quite like the free bag too but I don't want the anchor, lol.
email 'em :)
I think they're quite approachable
I've emailed them, I plan on doing a review on the chain also. :-)
Dave20046
31-12-09, 11:34 AM
I've emailed them, I plan on doing a review on the chain also. :-)
You'd need an angle grinder, a big ammer and some croppers for that :)
Very true! I'm not sure I'm going to attempt to destroy the chain, lol. the series IV is 19mm thick, thats something special!
Dave20046
31-12-09, 11:41 AM
Very true! I'm not sure I'm going to attempt to destroy the chain, lol. the series IV is 19mm thick, thats something special!
spoilsport :razz:
I wonder if anyone independant has actually been able to afford to buy a chain to test their claims.
SUPERSTARDJ01
31-12-09, 12:31 PM
Do remember though the Almax is not really portable it's massive and heavy so also get a smaller chain, disc lock, cover etc always have a layered approach to bike security.
Dave20046
31-12-09, 12:33 PM
Do remember though the Almax is not really portable it's massive and heavy so also get a smaller chain, disc lock, cover etc always have a layered approach to bike security.
I'd definitely recommend getting a chain and lock over a disk lock, they're almost useless in the way that most bikes (round here anyway) are nicked by being chucked into the back of a van - they don't protect against that.
SUPERSTARDJ01
31-12-09, 12:41 PM
I'd definitely recommend getting a chain and lock over a disk lock, they're almost useless in the way that most bikes (round here anyway) are nicked by being chucked into the back of a van - they don't protect against that.
True but you should have one aswell as a chain and lock, but he will need a portable chain, and a disc lock is just 1 layer of a layered approach.
SUPERSTARDJ01
31-12-09, 12:42 PM
spoilsport :razz:
I wonder if anyone independant has actually been able to afford to buy a chain to test their claims.
Lozzo's mate seems to have had hers tested a few times.
Dave20046
31-12-09, 12:51 PM
True but you should have one aswell as a chain and lock, but he will need a portable chain, and a disc lock is just 1 layer of a layered approach.
Definitely the more the merrier, I use a medium weight chain and a light cable lock when round down and use one at either end of the bike looped round an immovable object.
Lozzo's mate seems to have had hers tested a few times.
yeah I've heard loads of good testimonials about sheds been broken into but locks intact etc.
SUPERSTARDJ01
31-12-09, 12:58 PM
I go a little over kill at home, I have an Almax IV anchored through rear wheel, a 16mm Urban chain and lock through swing arm and rear wheel, qanother chain 13mm through front wheel, and xena disc lock alarm, a grip lock (which clamps the front brake on) a cover and a Galaxy car parked about 2cm's from the bike. :smt048
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