I was waiting for the "If someone wants it bad enough" reply. 

I'm sure me coming down the stairs armed (will not elaborate, touchy subject on this board) will make them rethink their priorities.

I lived in an apartment in center city philadlephia (bad crime) and had a thick kryptonit lock that ran through the frame and the front wheel.  It was never stolen.  Get a second lock and full coverage insurance.  Your basically protecting your bike from joy riders.  Like others have said, if someone wants your bike, they will find a way of getting it.  Luckily our bike isnt on the hot stolen list.


Chris

I know in my old apartment complex there were a few guys that would chain their cycle to a bicycle rack.  There were bike racks at just about every building.  Looks kinda funny but in reality is a nice easy to tie to immoble object.

I here that Circles.. my friends are already trying the jokes out like "Oh I'm gonna move your bike and freak you out".. basically I told them if my bike gets touched there will be a few cracked heads.

Quote from: rangerbrown on June 30, 2006, 10:28:45 PM
i would run a rubber coated steel cable through ...

dont bother with cable. thieves can cut right through it. I had a 1/2" (?) cable that they cut when they tried to steal my 600rr. got my cover because of that. Only thing that kept them from getting my bike was www.bikebrace.com I live in a condo too and got permission to install it in the carport. It leaves small holes that you can agree to fill back in if necessary. Remember, thieves will pick the bike up and toss it in the back of a van if it isnt bolted or chained to something that isnt going anywhere. If you lock it to your car what will you do when  you drive off to work leaving the bike there? If you do want to lock it to something/car then get the kryptonite big f'ing chain lock, nto a cable.

Quote from: Altephor on June 30, 2006, 08:18:12 PM
Also, if there was a place I could lock it to my car from the side, that would be great as it will be parked next to my car (a civic) at night.

I have an SUV with the grille guard on the front, I could definately see myself driving off with the gs hanging off the front. Think I'll pass on that one...

I got a new security system for my bike.  It really works.

This is how it works


I hear a noise out side,

I wake up,

I run to the window,

Stare at the bike for about a minute.

Then go back to sleep

A point to remember about bike thefts, most bikes are stripped and the parts sold 2nd hand, at least thats the case here in the UK. The lowlife that steal them are not interested in riding them. It follows that as long as there is a demand for used GS5 parts from people like us they will continue to be stolen.

Quote from: TadMC on July 03, 2006, 08:48:59 AM
I got a new security system for my bike.  It really works.

This is how it works


I hear a noise out side,

I wake up,

I run to the window,

Stare at the bike for about a minute.

Fire off a couple rounds just in case someone is hiding nearby, possibly knocking off the already unused centerstand.

Then go back to sleep