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Question about Condo Theft

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At least lock it so it can't be rolled away and put a cover on it. Then just enjoy it year round knowing you've done a reasonable amount of prevention.

You wouldn't think a cover would make much difference, but a shiny bike really does jump out in an underground garage unless it has a dark cover on it.
 
Metastable said:
Are there any condos in this city that have garages? As in a closed in parking spot with a garage door... underground? I don't understand why this isn't more popular here. That would be THE BOMB!!!
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underground garage with security and security cameras is not good enough. trust me, i know :(

your best bet is to make is as difficult/unattractive to steal

mine is chained with an Almax III security chain and it has a disk lock. Even if you don't have anything to chain it too, look into installing a floor anchor, or if that's not an option, a bucket/barrel full of concrete you can secure the chain to. I've heard it's worthwhile to to have a cover over it too.

a friend had his enduro stolen right out of his house garage. i know a guy that had his KTM dirt bike stolen out of his underground garage too, so I'm not sure that your BMW 800 is any safer

my condo was prepared to allow me to drill a floor anchor in my parking spot, but I bought a chain that fit around a concrete pillar next to my spot.

theft insurance is a good investment, obviously.
 
put a full coverage cover on it...out of sight out of mind. Place a disc lock on it and a chain around a pillar if possible for storage.

I know you must love your bike but the teefs arn't looking for the bike you got! No disrespect.
 
Here is my opinion I was living in a gated community in Los Angeles and had shipped my motorcycle from Toronto and it was stolen from my parking spot within two weeks ( Inside Job). I used a wheel lock on the front disk brake which they broke off. After I got a replacement I used to chain it to a post in my parking spot in the complex and also used a wire which locked the back wheel and front wheel together. It took me 10 minutes to lock and unlock the bike. My second bike was never stolen. I have had friends who have install low jack and it seems to be the best way to recover your bike.

Bottom line if they want your bike they will try and take it the only question is how difficult you make it for them to steal it. I would recommend a low jack as it is the only way of recovering your bike within the first 24 to 48 hrs as after that the bike is usually in pieces. I have had two friends had their motorcycle stolen in their underground parking in their condo in different municipal. The thieves are usually in vans.

Finally one recommendation do not tell anyone where you live as they will surveillance your movements and then steal your bike. The only safe alternative is your bike in a secure garage locked up in the Garage. Hope this helps.
 
inyaknow said:
put a full coverage cover on it...out of sight out of mind. Place a disc lock on it and a chain around a pillar if possible for storage.

I know you must love your bike but the teefs arn't looking for the bike you got! No disrespect.
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Unfoirtunately that will not stop them from taking your bike.
 
jonpurdy said:
I've already got theft insurance (replacement value) with a $500 deductible so if it gets stolen I'll be out only that.
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You don't pay the deductible when your bike is stolen (called a total theft). Only if stuff is stolen from your motorcycle, or it's stolen and recovered with missing parts you'll pay the $500. When you renew your insurance up it to $1000 to save some $$

-Jamie M.
 
jonpurdy said:
So as some of you are aware I just got back to Toronto a few weeks ago. I'll be living in a condo starting next week and parking my motorcycle there. I've been reading a lot about condo theft but I have a few questions.

1. Would a recent BMW F800R be a target of theft? I was told that because it's neither an SS nor a Japanese bike that it's not a target (since BMW buyers generally don't buy stolen parts, even overseas).
2. How should I protect it? BMW alarm, aftermarket, LoJack, just a chain? I've got a $300 Kryptonite New York lock that I used on a bicycle a few years ago but there's nothing to chain it up to.
3. I'll be wintering it at my folks' house so it'll only be at my condo during riding season.

I'm not going to say what area of the city I'll be living in but are specific areas worse than others? Why?

Once again thanks for the advice. GTAM has been great at helping me decide on a bike, Canadian riding/driving style and culture, and other stuff.
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You clearly know the a substantial portion of the bike thefts happen from Condos. You ask if your BMW motorcycle would be a target for theft. No, I'm sure your BMW motorcycle, and the condo you live in, are exclusively off limits to thieves. How could you protect yourself? For one, don't park there. Improvise another solution. For second, try not posting online that you're moving to a condo, that you drive a BMW bike. Try to avoid group meetings where you could be tailed home, or group rides. When you are heading home, take detours, and lose anybody on your six. Now this may sound paranoid, but check your bike every once in a while for tracking devices. Place tinfoil on the inner part of your helmet, and keep all your personal information and records away from public domains, and burn the incriminating stuff.
 
Update: I'm moved in now and lucked out with the parking space. There's a concrete pole that is thin enough to fit my Kryptonite lock around. So that plus a cover is what I'll be using. If it gets nicked, so be it; it's only a bike :)
 
I suspect the reason supersports are most commonly targetted in the condo thefts is that they are easier to throw into a minivan. Most other bikes are too tall to fit, while most other vans are too tall to fit underground. So, given the height of your bike you shouldn't be nearly as exposed to the risk of theft as SS bike owners in condos IMO.
 
fastar1 said:
I suspect the reason supersports are most commonly targetted in the condo thefts is that they are easier to throw into a minivan. Most other bikes are too tall to fit, while most other vans are too tall to fit underground. So, given the height of your bike you shouldn't be nearly as exposed to the risk of theft as SS bike owners in condos IMO.
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never thought of this.. but me thinks you're probably right.
 
jonpurdy said:
Update: I'm moved in now and lucked out with the parking space. There's a concrete pole that is thin enough to fit my Kryptonite lock around. So that plus a cover is what I'll be using. If it gets nicked, so be it; it's only a bike :)
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disk locks, so it's a ***** to drag across the floor
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