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Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: 97gs500e on August 10, 2005, 10:14:11 PM
Somebody took the cover off my bike while I was at work today..  :x
(not to mention someone stole my license plate last week)

How do you get that Peace of Mind feeling?  
Anyone lock up there bike?  
Any suggestions for locks or security?(I live in an apartment, and park in an open carport)
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: davipu on August 10, 2005, 10:23:18 PM
mossbergs
http://www.atigunstocks.com/product-mossberg.html
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: davipu on August 10, 2005, 10:27:23 PM
and what I normally carry.
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=22BR&category=Pistol
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: scottpA_GS on August 10, 2005, 10:33:23 PM
I have been looking for a caliper lock w/ and flashing LED on it?? or something like it. do they make one? I think that under a cover @ night it would flash nice and bright... Light up the cover a bit too. hopefully scare off any criminals  :mrgreen: I dont want an alarm, just a flashing light w/ some sort of lock.

For now, I take a cable and wrap it around my bike.. over the seat and under the bike.. (outside the cover) through the cover gromet.. then lock it  :thumb: its long enough to double it, or tie the bike to a telephone pole or someting as well. But if they have some bolt cutters or something.. the bike is theirs I guess.

ANy more ideas? this is a great subject
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: 97gs500e on August 10, 2005, 10:34:29 PM
I have no need for a taurus - brazilian firearm? you're kidding, right? :roll:  
my p89 with manual safety is all i need :thumb:

I need some kind of disc lock, or brake handle lock. Anyone use anything like this on their bike?
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: scottpA_GS on August 10, 2005, 10:39:00 PM
DUDE! That shotgun kit is bad a$$ !!! I have a mossberg 12ga.. I have to look more into that.. I wounder if it will fit mine.. Its soo sweet!
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: davipu on August 10, 2005, 10:50:32 PM
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: oppy00 on August 10, 2005, 11:17:57 PM
Hey Tauruses may be great guns, but a .22 ain't gonna do a whole lot to a person.  I want something with some stopping power.  One shot = one kill.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Blazinjr on August 10, 2005, 11:42:44 PM
:mrgreen: Titanium padlock is harder to use bolt cutters on :thumb:




Hi Point firearms (http://www.mkssupply.com/news/news.asp?ID=4) also has a warrenty like that.  All Hi-Point Firearms carry a Lifetime, No-Questions Asked Warranty. If any Hi-Point Firearm is ever need of service, send it to us.  Whether you are the original purchaser, or a third-hand owner, your Hi-Point firearm will be repaired free of charge.  100% made in the USA right here in Ohio. :thumb:    I have shot the .380 and 9mm and love them both + you will love the prices.

Did you know that when Taurus started making guns they were on S&W machines.  S&W put a plant in Brazil then it was aquired with all its tooling.  I read this back in the 80's in one of my dads gunsmithing magazines.

I own a SS .357 with vent rib barrel that I take Deer hunting, 5 deer and counting.  I have owned a a couple Rugers(P89, P95, GP100), S&W, Beretta, and Browning pistols.  I still have the SS Taurus and a ss semi-auto S&W 22 lr.   My wife loves to go target shooting and she is a good shot.
:guns:  :

BTW shoot to kill........   they can't sue you if they are dead :P
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: roguegeek on August 11, 2005, 12:00:46 AM
I park my GS sideways all the way to the back of my parking stall in back of my car at my apartment complex and make sure I lock the handle bars. This way if someone really wants to take it, they have to lift it. It seems like it'd be pretty hard to do in underground parking. I also have a Scorpio SR-i300 alarm (http://www.scorpioalarms.com/sr-i300.aspx) with perimeter sensor set to about 2 feet along with a Xena disc lock (http://www.xenasecurity.com/). No cover because I don't know how it would affect the perimeter sensor. At work, I just park it on the side of our office and keep both the alarm with perimeter sensor and disc lock armed. I'm close enough to the bike that I could hear any alarm going off. We're also pretty well guarded. I'd say, at the very least, take a look at the Xena disc lock with built-in alarm.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: pantablo on August 11, 2005, 12:20:19 AM
Quote from: roguegeekI park my GS sideways all the way to the back of my parking stall in back of my car at my apartment complex and make sure I lock the handle bars. This way if someone really wants to take it, they have to lift it. It seems like it'd be pretty hard to do in underground parking.

thats how I used to park my 600rr in my carport until someone tried to steal it. they would have had to lift it over two car hoods to get it out but they were apparently prepared to do that.

that titanuim padlock is going to be useless when they cut the cable it locks.
Title: Re: Theft deterrents
Post by: Hugh Jardon on August 11, 2005, 03:25:43 AM
Quote from: 97gs500eSomebody took the cover off my bike while I was at work today..  :x
(not to mention someone stole my license plate last week)

How do you get that Peace of Mind feeling?  
Anyone lock up there bike?  
Any suggestions for locks or security?(I live in an apartment, and park in an open carport)

Check this out:

http://lockitt.safeshopper.com/26/327.htm

You might even be able to find it cheaper elsewhere, but that was the first site that came up when I googled the term { targa "lever lock" }. Choose the size you need depending on the overall diameter of your grip. Harley bars (1") with thick grips need the largest size made; your GS will probably require something smaller.

Also, any good bike cover will have grommets along the edge; use a padlock through the grommets directly under the center of the bike, and a second one elsewhere wouldn't hurt if the wind was blowing; I usually put my second one through the grommets right behind the front wheel.

If you use a combination padlock, you need to be able to remember the combination, and see the dial in order to unlock it, so you might want to carry a small Maglite; I use the 3-1/2" light that runs on a single "AAA" battery. If you use keyed locks, you have to be SURE that you don't lose the keys; otherwise, you'll need a hacksaw, smokewrench, or boltcutter handy.

Lastly, go to a hardware store and find suitable METRIC allen-head bolts (and the corresponding nuts and Allen-head wrench) to fit your plate mounting holes. Use TWO nuts on each bolt; tighten the inner nut against the outer nut, so they work as "jam" nuts, and the thieves will most likely go find an easier target.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Blazinjr on August 11, 2005, 06:38:04 AM
Quote from: pantablo
that titanuim padlock is going to be useless when they cut the cable it locks.


Who said anything about a cable.  Lock one through the front side of the rear sprocket above the swingarm.  Them put one on the wheels rotor in front of the fork and one behind the caliper on the rotor.  

Have you ever try cut one of those titanium pad locks?  At work we have a cheap set of bolt cutters.  Well we had to remove all of the pad locks from the lockers at work.  Out of all those locks there were three that were titanium.  you'd need a full bite on them with one of the handles against the wall or ground for leverage.  The last one screwed the blade up toward the tip and it was a small one.  

But if they want it bad enough they will take it.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: SheDevil18 on August 11, 2005, 07:10:06 AM
This is what I have on my bike

http://store.azmusa.com/gorcycal.html

My b/f also has it on his sv650s

works great. Anyone touches the bike and it goes off. Loud too so you would be abke to hear it no problem
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Jake D on August 11, 2005, 08:35:49 AM
Where the heck do you work?  

I think I am going to have security issues.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: davipu on August 11, 2005, 08:38:30 AM
other than the high points being huge, they are ok guns. I still like mine made out of metal, but for the price they are really good. and you need a holster the size of a backpack.   they are so big that I had to mention it twice.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: scottpA_GS on August 11, 2005, 09:26:15 AM
yea, i think they sell high points at the dollar store dont they :P

They are sooo heavy, and very cheaply made. Thats why they have such a "great" warranty. What are they made of?? powder coated lead?  :mrgreen: You cant expect much out of a $99.00 9mm
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: 97gs500e on August 11, 2005, 09:39:21 PM
Quote from: Jake DWhere the heck do you work?  

I think I am going to have security issues.

I'm a waiter at a casual dining restaraunt (which will remain nameless :) ) in south Overland Park, KS.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Destro on August 11, 2005, 09:40:14 PM
So you are an Applebee's waiter?
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: davipu on August 11, 2005, 09:40:39 PM
he's a waffle house carnie.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Destro on August 11, 2005, 09:41:58 PM
Could be...  popular in OP.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: 97gs500e on August 11, 2005, 09:56:27 PM
no, no, it's applebees.. :roll:
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Destro on August 11, 2005, 10:01:26 PM
OK which one?  I will be in the area tomorrow night.  Might as well give my tip to a GSTwin member!  :cheers:
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: 97gs500e on August 11, 2005, 10:07:18 PM
151st St and I-69 - way down south

I'll be closing tomorrow night, I'll be serving 'till we close at midnight.  My name's Tyler.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: pantablo on August 11, 2005, 10:41:58 PM
Quote from: BlazinjrWho said anything about a cable? Lock one through the front side of the rear sprocket above the swingarm.  Them put one on the wheels rotor in front of the fork and one behind the caliper on the rotor.  

I hope you are also locking the bike to an immovable object with those Ti locks? otherwise they'll just pick the bike up, locks and all, and shove it into a van.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: banner on August 12, 2005, 02:45:05 AM
paint it purple..

mine came standard...
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Hugh Jardon on August 12, 2005, 03:47:15 AM
Quote from: bannerpaint it purple..

mine came standard...

:lol: :lol: :lol: Or PINK, for that matter...
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: banner on August 12, 2005, 05:44:50 AM
hmm..pink might be too flamboyant...

you might get some guy from san francisco stealing it :x
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Blazinjr on August 12, 2005, 06:35:39 AM
Quote from: pantablo
Quote from: BlazinjrWho said anything about a cable? Lock one through the front side of the rear sprocket above the swingarm.  Them put one on the wheels rotor in front of the fork and one behind the caliper on the rotor.  

I hope you are also locking the bike to an immovable object with those Ti locks? otherwise they'll just pick the bike up, locks and all, and shove it into a van.
.

A friend of mine uses the titanium locks.  I do not do anything other than locking the forks of the bike.  If they want to steal it that bad,  I have full coverage insurance with a $100 deductable.  I would just go buy a Katana or SV650S with the insurance money.  They would be helping me move on up.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Jake D on August 12, 2005, 07:16:42 AM
Quote from: 97gs500e151st St and I-69 - way down south

I'll be closing tomorrow night, I'll be serving 'till we close at midnight.  My name's Tyler.

Wow!  That is south OP!  Or Tulsa.

I've got tickets to 311 tonight in the river market.  Walking distance from my new place.  

I'm stoked.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: pandy on August 12, 2005, 07:49:12 AM
Paint it purple, and *I'll* come steal it!  :lol:

pandy

Quote from: bannerpaint it purple..
mine came standard...
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Ed_in_Az on August 12, 2005, 08:09:16 AM
Personally:

home =  2 car garage & GUNZ

work = guarded security gate

On the road = park where bike will be visible if possible & GUNZ

If you have to park where you wouldn't hear an alarm, try one with a pager. If that won't work try tying a badger to your bike at night on a fairly short leash so as to minimize the chance of lawsuit. :roll: Then just anesthetize him and put him in a cage when you're ready to ride. :thumb:
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Cal Price on August 12, 2005, 08:16:40 AM
At home I have a couple of groundbolts to chain to, street furniture is always good. A really tatty old cover with slug trails on it and a bit of black plastic, roundish, underneath to look like an oil patch works wonders.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Destro on August 12, 2005, 08:56:40 AM
QuoteI've got tickets to 311 tonight in the river market. Walking distance from my new place.

I'm stoked.

What you're not watching the Chiefs? Big stoner!!   :mrgreen:

It amazes me the urban sprawl of KC.  I lived in midtown and now North of the river, and I can't believe there is anything beyond 95th St.  But apparently there is a lot goin on further south than that.  

Jake, do you ever and get out and ride?  Haven't heard if your bike is running yet.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Jake D on August 12, 2005, 09:28:01 AM
Quote from: Destro
QuoteI've got tickets to 311 tonight in the river market. Walking distance from my new place.

I'm stoked.

What you're not watching the Chiefs? Big stoner!!   :mrgreen:

It amazes me the urban sprawl of KC.  I lived in midtown and now North of the river, and I can't believe there is anything beyond 95th St.  But apparently there is a lot goin on further south than that.  

Jake, do you ever and get out and ride?  Haven't heard if your bike is running yet.

Dude.  We're getting close.  It has been torn down all the way three times now.  Still having oil presure problems at idle.  I am about a week away from getting it back together 100%.

As for the Chiefs, I am sort of pissed about that, but I'll TiVo it and no worries.  A friend is in from New Zealand and he has never seen a "American concert", so. . .

When my bike gets done, we will go ride.  I saw a GS on I-70 yesterday, heading east right under the Troost overpass.  But I think it was an '01.

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Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: Recreational_Anxiety on August 12, 2005, 10:14:27 AM
... see "Anybody else not particularly like the white rims?" thread.  I'm sure a few thieves have thought "hmmm, I'd like to steal that bike, but how much would I have to spend to repaint those ugly-ass rims?... oh wait, there's an R6 a few spots over, I'll take that instead."
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: pandy on August 12, 2005, 11:04:26 AM
:lol:  :lol:  :lol:


Quote from: Recreational_Anxiety... see "Anybody else not particularly like the white rims?" thread.  I'm sure a few thieves have thought "hmmm, I'd like to steal that bike, but how much would I have to spend to repaint those ugly-ass rims?... oh wait, there's an R6 a few spots over, I'll take that instead."
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: 97gs500e on August 12, 2005, 11:58:58 AM
Quote from: Recreational_Anxiety... see "Anybody else not particularly like the white rims?" thread.  I'm sure a few thieves have thought "hmmm, I'd like to steal that bike, but how much would I have to spend to repaint those ugly-ass rims?... oh wait, there's an R6 a few spots over, I'll take that instead."

the only other bike in the area (where I park at night) is a candy-ass-color-schemed 1989 Honda VTR 250 - perhaps thats why some interest has been taken to my bike.

Quote from: DestroIt amazes me the urban sprawl of KC. I lived in midtown and now North of the river, and I can't believe there is anything beyond 95th St. But apparently there is a lot goin on further south than that

A few friends of mine hang out at a BP station at 75th and Quivera all the time.  They're the one's you might've seen riding around on Black R1's and CBR1000RR's in shorts, t shirts, and sometimes helmets.  I've haven't ridden with them in a good month, Im thinkin thats not so bad..
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: tkm433 on August 12, 2005, 06:27:52 PM
Quote from: davipuand what I normally carry.
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=22BR&category=Pistol

You might want to carry this?

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/tkm433/P8120305.jpg
:guns:
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: ajgs500 on August 12, 2005, 06:32:41 PM
Ooooooo is that an UZI :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: tkm433 on August 12, 2005, 07:03:30 PM
Quote from: ajgs500Ooooooo is that an UZI :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:  :guns:

No, it is a SWD M11/9 or a 9mm clone of a MAC10

This is a UZI Pistol
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b91/tkm433/SAVE0107.jpg
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: ajgs500 on August 12, 2005, 07:05:57 PM
Ok, but I still can't tell a differences
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: davipu on August 12, 2005, 09:46:09 PM
close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, it dosn't matter how big the rounds going down range are if they don't hit the target.  and your mac 10 knock off is still a semi auto.  I could see spending a day at the range with it, but not as a CC tool.
Title: Theft deterrents
Post by: rclz on August 13, 2005, 02:53:53 AM
Quote from: davipuclose only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades

thats what my grandpa always says.