Motorcycle Security

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So, I just done my CBT and I'm on the verge of buying a new motorbike (Honda CG125 or CBR125).

I intend to park the bike in my driveway and also take it to work, where it will be parked on the road.

Can anyone give me some tips/advice on what security devices I could buy and use to protect the bike?

Thanks

Edit: I have now bought a 2nd hand bike: CBR125.
 
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RDM said:
Wheel lock and alarm and huge great big chain attached to a concreted ring in the floor/lampost/other large immovable object.
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Ok, so we have

Wheel Lock - will a cheapo D-Lock do or should I go for something more expensive?
Alarm - can I fit this myself or will I need to take it to the mechanic for fitting? And again, can I go for any cheap alarm or is there one that is recommended?
Big Chain - any recommendations?

Thanks
 
Dogbreath said:
To be honest, if you are planning on taking your test in the not too distant future then the CG125 would be the sensible choice.
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I'm thinking of sticking with 125cc for the time being. I need to first get experience of road use and then may decide to go for a full test. At present though, it doesnt seem worth it as I will seldom go over 50-60mph (commuting within Central London) and donot want any points on my license.

Also, from what I've read, the Honda CBR125 is just as reliable as the CG125 and holds its value well.

Right now, I've got my eye on a 2006 CBR125, on sale for £1300.

I actually prefer the riding position of the CBR125, as opposed to the upright position of the CG125. This is probably because I come from a cycling road racing background.
 
Dogbreath said:
What brute force would destroy one of them? Do you think you could break it with a crow bar? They are very difficult to even cut with a grinder, though you can do it given long enough.
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The website stated that the chain cannot be cut with boltcutters and even an angle grinder would have problems, whereby the cutting disk would get mangled. With time and determination, however, the chain would get cut. Obviously though, if this is going on right outside in my driveway, I would definitely notice.

I'm actually leaning towards the Oxford Hardcore XL chain and padlock (for £50). Its a lot cheaper and it won the supertest in Ride magazine.

I'll also go with Datatag and a Anchor bolt.
 
I'm getting a lot of mixed messages here. It would appear that everybody has their own preferences with little concensus.

Logically, the thicker chains will be stronger than the slimmer chain. What I liked about the blurb for the "Protector, 16mm, chain" is that the makers guarantee that manual bolt cutters cant cut it. The only problem is its extremely high cost (£145 for a 1.5m chain and padlock).

Logically, I would quite like to have an alarm on the bike, just to be able to tell me when somebody is tampering with my bike. The immobiliser is an even better idea, yet some posts above will infer that alarms are next to useless.

Needless to say, as someone who is new to biking, I am getting very confused.
 
Nebzor said:
If you have a chain/Anti-Pinch Pin through your frame
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I've read about anti pinch pin on the sellers' website. However, how easy are they to fit through the rear axle? And once fitted, I assume they can never be removed? Also, what other areas can anti-pinch pins be fitted?

After watching the videos, I am now pretty much set on buying a 16mm chain (as opposed to the lesser Oxford Hardcore XL, whose elder brother - Oxford Monster - was cut in less than 20 seconds). The 19mm chain would be good, but it wouldnt be as portable and would weigh down a 125cc bike too much.
 
helpimcrap said:
i'd say the 2nd but it's waste of money tbh. get a better chain and attach it to the lamppost ...
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The motorbike will be in my driveway, so the anchor will be installed there to enable me to secure the bike. On my road there is residential parking which means that if I choose to park the bike on the road in front of my house (chained to lamp post), I will be charged for a residents parking permit.

Bear in mind that I dont use my bike everyday. In fact, I would say on average, I intend to use it twice a week, so I will chain the thing up religeously as the bike will be left alone most of the time.

Also, the chain I am getting is already one of the best out there. The Almax IV is the best, but this chain is a lot heavier and not at all portable. Hence, the Almax III is overall, the best chain currently available.

I was thinking about getting the Mortrax Vishas disk lock, but I think I will be taking my chain around with me whever the bike goes, hence, negating the need for the disk lock.
 
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