Recommend me a Thatcham approved security device.

[muzikill]

Now that i have removed my pain in the #ss faulty alarm/imobilliser.

[andrewsmith]

Oxford Hardcore or Monster Chain!
Most Abus and Almax products

Alarms: Calling Rictus

oxford hardcore chain if u got somewhere to carry it, got the Abus granit victory x plus 68 for the gixxer, nice n small and light and seems tough. ideally both i guess if u want maximum security!

Just so you know thatcham approved does not mean 100% secure. get a motorcycle specific chain with 16mm MINIMUM links, any bigger is a bonus and the get it locked through the frame or swingarm

[yorkie_chris]

Almax chain. Accept no alternatives.

Add an alarmed disc lock if you want some warning when you might need to go kneecap someone.

[muzikill]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Almax chain. Accept no alternatives.

Add an alarmed disc lock if you want some warning when you might need to go kneecap someone.

Aye, an alarmed disc lock is something in my sights.

Originally Posted by muzikill

Aye, an alarmed disc lock is something in my sights.

Xena xx14 here. Very pleased with it. There was a thread on here recently about alarmed disc locks, iirc fallout was asking about them.

Ah here it is
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=195636

[yorkie_chris]

Also I think the thatcham thing is BS, never known anyone get decent reductions.

You can't use too many security devices but you might shoot yourself in the foot the one time you don't use one you HAVE declared (for that 50p/year saving...)

[rictus01]

depends on what you want and what you want to spend,

Alarms:- if you want thatcham approved alarm then the M357t v2 would be my first choice, but as has been pointed out the initial cost over insurance reduction may not be cost effective, so you're paying a great deal for "peace of mind", the other end of the scale is the cheap alarm systems, I've found if you want the same function (not approved), as in the flashing LED & noise thing, I use the Hawk alarms ( which I've found to be both durable and robust), being based locally to me is also a benefit although I've only had to call in there once; their after sales service was excellent (fitted over 40 of them myself).

Physical deterrents:- Like the alarms chain & locks come either approved or not, you'll pay over the odds for approved stuff, how much is up to you, but generally the bigger & bulkier will put off most, disc locks are the same, alarm ones can be had for as little as £10 on up to £70 or so, much easier to carry but you don't have the ability to secure the bike to anything.

Ground anchors:- if it's a specific place where you leave your bike that need to be more secure, then a ground anchor is a good option, takes more effort to install but by the same token to overcome as well, this of course presumes you can dig up/ install there, if not (private ground or public road), get an additional chain and lock and leave it secured around a lamp post or something immovable (when chaining you bike to it try to keep the chain as taught as possible and off the ground as this makes it harder to cut).

Other things to bear in mind:- look at where you park your bike, the lighting & how secluded it is (on the one hand it maybe hidden to a degree, but that also means scum can work on your security without others seeing them... ), finally a bike cover is a useful investment if the bike is kept out on the road, not just for weather protection, but also to provide a degree of anonymity as to what is beneath it.

"The golden rule" if they really want it, they'll get it, all the security you add will provide layers of deterrent; hopefully putting off all but the most determined, but a few guys /a van and some tools can overcome virtually anything, just make sure yours is harder work than they want to do.


Cheers Mark.