I have a 2006 Yamaha R6 S and I would like to keep it. I only have a driveway to put it in. Any suggestions?
2007-02-14 05:17:16 · 13 answers · asked by Andrew M 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
These are all good answers. You should also consider finding a garage in your area that you can rent some space in, keeping the bike indoors will help keep it away from the eyes of theives. Even buying a cheap garden shed would help. Could you fit one of those in your driveway?
If the theives want it bad enough they're going to get it, just like everyone has said.
Every time I see one of those stunt rider videos I wonder how many stolen bikes those guys totalled in order to learn how to do those tricks.
2007-02-14 05:55:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A garage is the only thing that you can get to stop a would-be theif. Repo guy here. Just lay it over on a matress and take it. Alarm and all. Locked up to a pole. Cut or pick lock. Cut link out of chain. Remove part being held. Rear rim. No problem. Rim replaceable by insurance. Lock it to trailer. Not a good idea. Whole trailer stolen. Lojack is the only thing to catch a thief but it will be stripped by the time they recover the wiring. Wiring dumped on side of country road. Transmitters only hidden in wiring or under panel. If you know what you are looking for then it makes a difference. So either keep your but on it or put it in your garage. When traveling wheel it into your first floor hotel or motel room. Peace D.
2007-02-14 17:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by jsuanilewis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a ground anchor & good chain / lock with the sold secure logo. These have been attack tested by former theives & survived for 5 minutes. Combined with a good alarm that's about the best you can do.
There is nothing that is theif proof, the name of the game is delaying them as long as possible.
Get a paging alarm that contacts you when it activates as well. Make sure you keys are not left lying around especially near to doors and windows, many bike and car thefts nowadays take the form of burglary to get keys to avoid problems with alarms & immobilisers.
If you have the space & the money you could get one of these;
http://www.motoeurope.com/bikesafe.html
Are they worth it? Probably not, but it will add another layer of protection.
Forgot to mention datatag or smartwater, as many bikes are stolen for parts this will also act as a deterrant to professionals
2007-02-15 04:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son's R6 was stolen. The one replacing it is chained to an iron fence. Those bikes are so light that two men can quickly put one in a truck.
If nothing else, you might consider cementing in an anchor of some sort to chain to.
2007-02-14 10:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PAD LOCK
Really get the best money can buy and ger a damn good bike anchor well fitted to your driveway
Any security measures you take will help with the insurance cost
Why not consider a bikesafe. ie. a little shed to put it in, they are about just high enough to slide the bike into. You could then link it to the house alarm and hopefully keep your ride.
Good Luck
2007-02-15 08:49:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question:
*Cover your bike with a motorcycle cover.
**These things make ANY bike look like some kinda' "junker" piece of dog-poop.
*A Kryptonite bicycle-type "U" lock.
**A hassle to defeat, but still worth the investment.
*You mentioned a driveway...
**Is there any way for you to park the bike in the backyard, next to the side of the house (dwelling, abode, etc.), behind a fence?
Most thieves won't go behind a fence, because they don't want to risk getting shot at by the property owner.
Good luck, I hope this helps.
2007-02-14 05:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by chuck U 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a pit bull and give him a 45 magnum.
truth is if a theif wants your bike he will get it but you can make it hard on them.
a big chain that locks around a solid pole with a good lock will slow them down. an alram with a poxie setting will sound off if someone gets near but ya gotta hear it. cover the bike so thiefs won't know whats under it.
a lo jack will help find your bike if stolen but usually all you will find is the part that has the lo jack on it.
2007-02-14 05:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by thelovebuzzard 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No type of lock will stop a professional thief. Invest in a Lo Jack system for your bike.
2007-02-14 05:26:10 · answer #8 · answered by Ellwood 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The above are good answers. If I were you and I didn't have anywhere else to keep it, I'd put the thing in my living room. Especially if I lived in an apartment.
2007-02-14 07:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I once drove by a place that absolutely did not want anyone to visit, they posted a silhouette target shot to death with bullet holes.
Use your imagination.
2007-02-15 07:04:59 · answer #10 · answered by limabee69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋