b40rt Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 2 hours ago, pancho247 said: what do people typically use for security for their bikes? I have a heavy duty chain and lock but don't have it secured to a solid anchor point. With all the bike thefts recently I want to upgrade my security. What do you guys use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boringac Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Another thing to consider - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Plus-Card-Local-Recording/dp/B01GVEUJZE If you are using a smart phone it sends you notifications based on sound and movement, providing a pre & post recording to view in the app. Good for when you're at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 cctv cameras have never stopped a single thing getting stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 20 minutes ago, cabby said: cctv cameras have never stopped a single thing getting stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boringac Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 36 minutes ago, cabby said: cctv cameras have never stopped a single thing getting stolen. Nobody has ever purchased a CCTV system expecting it to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, pancho247 said: what do people typically use for security for their bikes? I have a heavy duty chain and lock but don't have it secured to a solid anchor point. With all the bike thefts recently I want to upgrade my security. What do you guys use? Not letting a soul know you have one, for a start I back my Van right up to the garage door, open it and load the bike into the Van without being seen I rarely start it, at home I never leave the garage door open and never turn on the light when the door is open, only when shut I keep the bike under a sheet, in the garage ........... so it can't be seen I wash it right at the back of the house, on the rear patio and where it can't be seen by anyone (we have a rear wing to the house, so covered on 3 sides to the rear) Any Trials/Bike parts are sent to my Mum's sheltered housing in town, 6 miles away..............no bike stuff is posted to my house Think like a thief and keep schtum STEALTH...............is your main friend Edited November 8, 2017 by johnnyboxer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc46 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 1 hour ago, johnnyboxer said: Not letting a soul know you have one, for a start I back my Van right up to the garage door, open it and load the bike into the Van without being seen I rarely start it, at home I never leave the garage door open and never turn on the light when the door is open, only when shut I keep the bike under a sheet, in the garage ........... so it can't be seen I wash it right at the back of the house, on the rear patio and where it can't be seen by anyone (we have a rear wing to the house, so covered on 3 sides to the rear) Any Trials/Bike parts are sent to my Mum's sheltered housing in town, 6 miles away..............no bike stuff is posted to my house Think like a thief and keep schtum STEALTH...............is your main friend Do all of that mate just one moments slip of concentration! Anyway good news I’ve just been given an anonymous call to say my bike was sold today for £1300! So somebody got themselves a Christmas bargain!! Seems to me everyone in the underworld knows everyone else but they won’t grass to the normal grafting society Ive said it before but somebody somewhere is reading this forum and knows all about this and all the other trials bikes that are going missing Please help us root them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Why would someone call (and have your number?) to tell you something that doesn't benefit either party? I don't get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc46 Posted November 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 From a post with my number on it!! And people think they’re doing you a favour but all they’re doing is making you feel more angry and frustrated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Wait, so you posted your number here (sorry, I missed it), some guy called you and said he saw your bike being sold (or knows of it being sold), but he won't give you his name or tell you who it is doing the selling? That's a little ridiculous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 One thing that people really do need to consider is how much they are giving away themselves on social media. For example, I know of one guy who has all his Arsebook posts set as public so viewable by absolutely anybody. He posts photos of himself, his bikes and himself riding his bikes. In some photos his bikes are on the driveway with the house clearly visible in the background. On top of that he also has a business he runs from home and he shares posts from his business Arsebook page to his personal page. What does that business page have on it? A map with his house pinpointed. Might as well stick a sign up saying "Motorcycles here, just take them". Think carefully what you put on social media. Check your privacy settings are friends only and then check you actually KNOW all your friends and don't just accept friend requests willy-nilly. Like phishing, these things are becoming more targeted. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technowaldo Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Don't rely on chains and ground anchors too heavily. a cordless 4 inch disc cutter with a 1mm disc cuts through them like butter . Frightning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, technowaldo said: Don't rely on chains and ground anchors too heavily. a cordless 4 inch disc cutter with a 1mm disc cuts through them like butter . Frightning yes but a grinder at 3am in the morning does tend to make a lot of noise? But could be an issue in a secluded area Edited November 9, 2017 by suzuki250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, suzuki250 said: yes but a grinder at 3am in the morning does tend to make a lot of noise? I've got 2 cordless grinders and I'm sure you wouldn't hear them with a slashing disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 If they really want it it's very difficult to stop them. Most security stuff will just delay them. Hopefully for long enough for their attendance to be noticed. Get alarms, chains, take the wheels out and get it insured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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