Derek Paisley
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Why not post a link to intentional thieves. Save them some time.
Somewhat counter-productive there cafeRay
Somewhat counter-productive there cafeRay
Condo Parking Theft Deterrent
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Kibosh3
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I have had 2 bikes stolen in my condo on the same day- they skipped mine... probably too much work... low hanging fruit.
I park my bike in front of my car... two chains around a 3 foot concrete pillar
One goes to swingarm frame (Kryptonite New York Lock)
The other to rear sproket.
+ a loud alarm
+ security that actually makes rounds (not that it helped much with the other two)
They will have to grind through both chains and need to lift my bike out if they choose not to grind/remove the one from the sproket as it does not allow the bike to move forward or backwards. This would prove to be difficult if surrounded on all sides by cars.. which it is.
I park my bike in front of my car... two chains around a 3 foot concrete pillar
One goes to swingarm frame (Kryptonite New York Lock)
The other to rear sproket.
+ a loud alarm
+ security that actually makes rounds (not that it helped much with the other two)
They will have to grind through both chains and need to lift my bike out if they choose not to grind/remove the one from the sproket as it does not allow the bike to move forward or backwards. This would prove to be difficult if surrounded on all sides by cars.. which it is.
Thanks again!
Sure, because no thief would ever walk into a hardware store.
If someone really wants your bike, it's gone. You can buy into a false sense of security, but if you store in a public space, get good insurance.
Derek Paisley
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Being I am not a thief. I am unaware that those tools are used to circumvent security measures.
I suspect that the lonesome kid at home that thinks it'd be a cool idea is thanking you for your suggestion.
Again; counter productive.
I suspect that the lonesome kid at home that thinks it'd be a cool idea is thanking you for your suggestion.
Again; counter productive.
My condo has a bunch of people sharing their parking space with car+bike. And, from my understanding, the parking space is private property by the owner of the space (or, at least is typically). It's no more a violation to park your bike + car in it as it is to park a big *** F-350 dualie or a decades old VW eurovan covered in rust and dust.
Ok I will take a stab at a system..
My suggestion would be this type of setup. I would use my underground parking space and put a mini Concrete Barrier at the back as close to the wall as possible. Then run a heavy duty chain (heavy truck riggin chain) through a hole in the barrier and run it though the frame of your bike or a secure part like maybe the swingarm?
http://www.discountcrowdcontrol.com/5-mini-k-rail-concrete-barrier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S4gwYHZ6E8
The key would be to run the chain through the hole in the barrier and through your frame as high up off the ground as possible and lock the pad lock between the bike and barrier. Make it tight enough between the bike and barrier so there's not much slack with the chain (maybe 7 inches between bike & barrier). Lock pad lock like in the vid BETWEEN the bike and barrier?
I would think that having a heavy duty pad lock like in this vid OFF OF THE GROUND and in a awkward spot will make it difficult for a thief to break it open. If a lock is laying on the ground a crook can try to smash it with a hammer or other tool. If it it off the ground tight between the bike and barrier locked up there will be no room to swing a hammer/mallet to open it?
If a thief really wants it they will get it but the idea is to make it as difficult as possible for them. Deterrent
My suggestion would be this type of setup. I would use my underground parking space and put a mini Concrete Barrier at the back as close to the wall as possible. Then run a heavy duty chain (heavy truck riggin chain) through a hole in the barrier and run it though the frame of your bike or a secure part like maybe the swingarm?
http://www.discountcrowdcontrol.com/5-mini-k-rail-concrete-barrier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S4gwYHZ6E8
The key would be to run the chain through the hole in the barrier and through your frame as high up off the ground as possible and lock the pad lock between the bike and barrier. Make it tight enough between the bike and barrier so there's not much slack with the chain (maybe 7 inches between bike & barrier). Lock pad lock like in the vid BETWEEN the bike and barrier?
I would think that having a heavy duty pad lock like in this vid OFF OF THE GROUND and in a awkward spot will make it difficult for a thief to break it open. If a lock is laying on the ground a crook can try to smash it with a hammer or other tool. If it it off the ground tight between the bike and barrier locked up there will be no room to swing a hammer/mallet to open it?
If a thief really wants it they will get it but the idea is to make it as difficult as possible for them. Deterrent
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What does everyone think about just the heaviest chain I can buy at Home Depot, plus the manliest padlock I can buy at Home Depot, and chaining my bike to a solid concrete pillar. That will be satisfactory deterrent, right? Gotta take at least a few very sparky minutes to get through a 3/8" chain, right?
Thanks for any advice and a lot of the previous comments that don't involve Q branch chicanery.
Thanks for any advice and a lot of the previous comments that don't involve Q branch chicanery.
I'd say if a thief were to take my bike I'd give them hell before they do
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Splash
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powered bolt cutter going through 5/8" [video=youtube;ER3nsO9s0uc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER3nsO9s0uc[/video]
Ya, I know nothing is indestructible and the best i can do is try to waste as much of their evening as possible, but are bolt cutters what these thieves are working with now?
If a thief really wants something all your trouble and chains just slow them down.
I'd recommend engraving parts with the bike's VIN and park it in a very well lit space in a very well traveled spot. Make sure people in the area see you on on the bike a lot so when someone else is fiddling with it they know it's not the owner. Then get the best insurance you can and hope for the best.
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I'd recommend engraving parts with the bike's VIN and park it in a very well lit space in a very well traveled spot. Make sure people in the area see you on on the bike a lot so when someone else is fiddling with it they know it's not the owner. Then get the best insurance you can and hope for the best.
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Splash
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Bike stolen in broad daylight in 20 secs....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=D96QM-lzLM8#t=195
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyFZ0dVaqso
daught
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Very good idea... but people that deal with shady people won't really say no to parts with grinded out marks.
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