How do you lock up your gear/bike?

00v_Lucky · March 16th, 2009, 04:50 PM

I am curious to see what you guys do with your gear.
I sometimes lock up my helmet to my bike at school only if I see some other bikes lock up their arais and shoeis but other than that just keep it in my hand. As for my jacket, I just wear it or carry it on my arm (gets annoying because it weighs like 20 pounds)

I live in apartments and do not really have any sense of security with my bike, it is just out in the open (but with a cover on it so it does not attract any eyes). I would like to lock up my bike at night to a pole but what other suggestions do you guys have for me? (For example, lock up the front tire to the pole or rather the rear, or lock up the front and rear together.)

Also, what type of lock should i buy?

Thanks in advance guys and gals.

BlueTyke · March 16th, 2009, 05:29 PM

My Tyke stays in storage so that I cannot help you with (Though when she does do over nights at my place I lock her to my car.)

There is a similiar thread already but I don't recall which folder its in.

As for when I am out and abouts... I take it all with me. Unless I am traveling with my HD/beemer friends who just happen to have extra storage in their saddlebags.. Then I put it there. But otherwise it stays in my sight.

One reason aside from the theft thing is... I cannot see who is near my helmet or of something drops on it etc... This way I know it hasn't been dropped cause I have a good grip on it.

BlueTyke · March 16th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Found the thread Here

GreezMunky · March 16th, 2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueTyke

One reason aside from the theft thing is... I cannot see who is near my helmet or of something drops on it etc... This way I know it hasn't been dropped cause I have a good grip on it.

I have your same exact reasoning.

00v_Lucky · March 16th, 2009, 07:00 PM

hm, looking at the link/thread, i probably will just buy a heavy duty lock and probably see how much more insurance is for full coverage. thx sunny!

Sound Wave · March 16th, 2009, 11:38 PM

i would be afraid to leave my helmet on the bike if i couldn't keep an eye on it. who knows, some punk might walk by and spit in the helmet or something.

i either carry my helmet, or if i have my backpack, i will stick it in the helmet compartment.

Cali619 · March 17th, 2009, 07:30 AM

I have a thin cable combo lock I can use sometimes to run through my jacket sleeves and helmet if I am doing a quicky and dont want to take my gear with me, just rest them on the tank locked through the handlebars.

jeffwessel · March 19th, 2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali619

I have a thin cable combo lock I can use sometimes to run through my jacket sleeves and helmet if I am doing a quicky and dont want to take my gear with me, just rest them on the tank locked through the handlebars.

That's what I do every day here in Arizona when I go to school. Also leave the helmet on the bike. Have never had a problem.

almost40 · April 8th, 2009, 01:52 PM

At night, My locked heated garage. during the day I hook my helmet to a clip under the seat and make sure my full coverage insurance is paid up.

Snake · April 8th, 2009, 01:54 PM

The bike stays stored in the garage at night and then while I'm at my destination I take everything with me.

SF-Dug · April 10th, 2009, 08:32 PM

I have a garage at home so it stays there during the night and when I am not riding and at home. When I ride to work or go somewhere I have Xena disc lock. This doesn't mean my bike is completely safe but it just serves as simple deterrent to lazy thieves so they might decide to seek a easier target instead. The bike can still be picked up and thrown in the back of van so it will never be completely be safe on the streets.

As for chain locks well I think they are really worthless IMHO. A good thief will cut through the thickest chain lock in just under a minute. In fact there is no chain that cannot be cut and if you don't believe me go ask a firemen. The best overall insurance against theft is a good insurance policy. I also never leave my helmet on my bike. In California you cannot ride without a helmet (Well you can but you will get a ticket for it and be told to park it.)so if my helmet is stolen off my bike then I am screwed.

Nemy · April 10th, 2009, 10:51 PM

If I'm out, depending on the neighbourhood, I might leave the helmet on the bike. Otherwise, it makes a great shopping basket

miks · April 10th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Helmet as a shopping basket, good idea. Use the straps as little handles too!

sometimesido · April 11th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

If I'm out, depending on the neighbourhood, I might leave the helmet on the bike. Otherwise, it makes a great shopping basket

I've done that haha.

Nemy · April 11th, 2009, 08:10 AM

lol it's perfect for us guys because we're usually in and out. For women... it might be hard to window shop and fit in a pair of shoes/purses

Flashmonkey · April 11th, 2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemy

lol it's perfect for us guys because we're usually in and out. For women... it might be hard to window shop and fit in a pair of shoes/purses

LOL

March 16th, 2009, 04:50 PM	#1
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	How do you lock up your gear/bike? I am curious to see what you guys do with your gear. I sometimes lock up my helmet to my bike at school only if I see some other bikes lock up their arais and shoeis but other than that just keep it in my hand. As for my jacket, I just wear it or carry it on my arm (gets annoying because it weighs like 20 pounds) I live in apartments and do not really have any sense of security with my bike, it is just out in the open (but with a cover on it so it does not attract any eyes). I would like to lock up my bike at night to a pole but what other suggestions do you guys have for me? (For example, lock up the front tire to the pole or rather the rear, or lock up the front and rear together.) Also, what type of lock should i buy? Thanks in advance guys and gals.

March 16th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#2
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	My Tyke stays in storage so that I cannot help you with (Though when she does do over nights at my place I lock her to my car.) There is a similiar thread already but I don't recall which folder its in. As for when I am out and abouts... I take it all with me. Unless I am traveling with my HD/beemer friends who just happen to have extra storage in their saddlebags.. Then I put it there. But otherwise it stays in my sight. One reason aside from the theft thing is... I cannot see who is near my helmet or of something drops on it etc... This way I know it hasn't been dropped cause I have a good grip on it. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 16th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#3
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Found the thread Here __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 8th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#9
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	At night, My locked heated garage. during the day I hook my helmet to a clip under the seat and make sure my full coverage insurance is paid up. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

April 10th, 2009, 08:32 PM	#11
SF-Dug ninjette.org member Name: Dug Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 81	I have a garage at home so it stays there during the night and when I am not riding and at home. When I ride to work or go somewhere I have Xena disc lock. This doesn't mean my bike is completely safe but it just serves as simple deterrent to lazy thieves so they might decide to seek a easier target instead. The bike can still be picked up and thrown in the back of van so it will never be completely be safe on the streets. As for chain locks well I think they are really worthless IMHO. A good thief will cut through the thickest chain lock in just under a minute. In fact there is no chain that cannot be cut and if you don't believe me go ask a firemen. The best overall insurance against theft is a good insurance policy. I also never leave my helmet on my bike. In California you cannot ride without a helmet (Well you can but you will get a ticket for it and be told to park it.)so if my helmet is stolen off my bike then I am screwed. Last futzed with by SF-Dug; April 11th, 2009 at 02:18 PM.

March 16th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#5
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	hm, looking at the link/thread, i probably will just buy a heavy duty lock and probably see how much more insurance is for full coverage. thx sunny!

March 16th, 2009, 11:38 PM	#6
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	i would be afraid to leave my helmet on the bike if i couldn't keep an eye on it. who knows, some punk might walk by and spit in the helmet or something. i either carry my helmet, or if i have my backpack, i will stick it in the helmet compartment.

March 17th, 2009, 07:30 AM	#7
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	I have a thin cable combo lock I can use sometimes to run through my jacket sleeves and helmet if I am doing a quicky and dont want to take my gear with me, just rest them on the tank locked through the handlebars.

April 8th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#10
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The bike stays stored in the garage at night and then while I'm at my destination I take everything with me.

April 10th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#12
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	If I'm out, depending on the neighbourhood, I might leave the helmet on the bike. Otherwise, it makes a great shopping basket

April 10th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#13
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Helmet as a shopping basket, good idea. Use the straps as little handles too! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 11th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#15
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	lol it's perfect for us guys because we're usually in and out. For women... it might be hard to window shop and fit in a pair of shoes/purses

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