Saacattack Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Here's the story first...I moved into this apartment complex about 2 months ago in a decent area in westerville. There are no garage / storage units so my motorcycle is currently at my parents in their garage.I don't want to keep in there in the spring, summer and fall. So it'll be in the parking lot outside my apartment.I was looking into some security stuff for my 05 kawi 636. I'm thinking of getting an alarm and that device called LoJack. I can't afford both at the moment but I can get one of them by spring and get the other next winter or whenever I have the funds to do so.I'm not sure which to get first because they both have their ups and downs without having both.Worst case scenario...I didn't hear my alarm, then what? I'd really have a slim chance of getting it back.Where as if I get LoJack, I can at least call the police and they can track it. From my understanding at least.So What would you guys get first? and alarm system or LoJack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Lojack. No one pays any attention to alarms and if you hear it so what....you are going to hear it as it goes off into the distance. However I would go for option three, do nothing. You have insurance right? The cost of a lowjack compared to the cost of your deductable.MAYBE some locks for the disk brakes so they have to pick it rather than roll it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saacattack Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have insurance, but it's minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I was thinking about getting something for my bike as well but ibthink this summer I'm going to fork out for a garage. I hated worrying about it during storms and every weekend when people can't park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have insurance, but it's minimum.Lojack will cost you 550 plus a yearly maintenance fee. See what it would cost to get full coverage...and then count in the deductible. Or talk to your insurance agent about getting the theft insurance fixed up by itself..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 LoJack works, but it's expensive. I'd go with full coverage and maybe a disc lock or a Kryptonite New York chain. The latter comes with a disc lock and can easily deter any wanna-be thief because it's nearly impossible to break in a short period of time (that's what I used to protect my SV650 in college). I'd agree with Tonik, you'd benefit more from full coverage and probably get more money back in a claim if anything did happen to it.I have the same problem at our apartment where we have no covered parking or garages (we're on the Columbus side of the Westerville line). We have full coverage insurance on our bikes and really don't do anything else for them, maybe a cover every now and then for the rain/snow. Aside from the insurance, we're not too concerned about theft. My FJR is very well-known and very undesired, and nobody knows what a Z1000 is (at least at Q-S-L bike nights). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 make your own lojack out of a cell phone and gps module. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I have a rotor lock you can have once I find the key. Don't need it its your if you want it once i find the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Lojack, period. I used to sell it and it works very well and saves upon you insurance. Very high recovery rate here in central ohio. Im pretty sure out of all of the bikes stolen in columbus all but one had been recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 make your own lojack out of a cell phone and gps module.This is the cheapest and best option if you don't want full coverage.Or, instead of full coverage, put liability + comp on it and ditch the collision part of the insurance.Comp covers fire, theft, vandalism -- I believe comp would even cover you if you hit a deer, since it's not your fault. Collision is what covers you and your ride if you do something stupid and it's your fault. So, don't do anything stupid that's YOUR fault or you end up eating the cost of your own mistake. Collision also happens to be the most expensive part of the policy too, so drop that -- keep liability (so you're legal to ride) and comp (to cover other disrespectful a$$holes and mother nature) with a high deductible and you should be covered cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 there are advantages to making your own lojack, over the real thing.first is cost. second is you dont have to involve any cops if you dont want. wanna go steal your bike back? go for it.wanna bust some heads? do it. cops arent gonna let you do that. they hate fun.wanna burn their house down? now you can. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saacattack Posted January 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Well no kidding. I'm risking it as we all do when we sit on our bikes and ride. But until I have the funds I would like to get something for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 I have always had min coverage insurance but I just added theft to what I had and it was only like 8 bucks a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojocho Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 disc locks won't prevent most thefts. A 3 man crew with a van can literally steal your bike in less than 10 seconds. You'd want to secure it to an immoble object like ground anchors plus chain. If your apt offers a carport, then you could chain it to the frame of the port. ground anchors would only be feasible without a carport if you have a reserved spot with your landlord's ok to bolt it to the ground. Again if you have a carport, you could park your bike infront of your car which could slow the thieves down.Personally I wouldn't want lojack. If someone stole my bike AND took it for a joyride, I wouldn't want it back. I'd rather have the insurance check and get a new one.Here are some reviews:http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-alarms/They also make a covered barn, but you'd want to find something they couldn't just cut through. Coneptually like this but with more of cut resistant fabric http://www.thebikebarn.net/standardmodel.htmlPersonally I can't imagine leaving it outside uncovered. That's just me. I wouldn't be able to sleep. A lot of inconsiderate drunks would be sitting on it and most likely knock it over as well. Your parents place or a closer storage unit would be a better idea IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienpi Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 there are advantages to making your own lojack, over the real thing.first is cost. second is you dont have to involve any cops if you dont want. wanna go steal your bike back? go for it.wanna bust some heads? do it. cops arent gonna let you do that. they hate fun.wanna burn their house down? now you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 claymore anti personnel mine hidden in the bodywork.a mined society is a polite society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 In an open parking situation like described here, the first step is to reduce the amount of attention the bike draws. Take it easy on the throttle in the parking lot- nothing screams "Steal my bike!" or "Fuck with my ride!" like a yosh pipe at 8,000 rpm. Next, put a cover on it. Yeah, it'll help protect the bike from the elements, but more importantly, it'll keep it out of sight from anyone driving around looking for targets. Disk locks, cable locks, and alarms are just going to stop the local punk or junkie from taking or messing with your bike. These will not stop a pro that wants it. LoJack is pretty good for getting stuff back, but thieves will usually rack up a decent amount of damage pretty quickly so you'll still be paying out of pocket.The only way to completely protect your bike is to insure it VERY well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 claymore anti personnel mine hidden in the bodywork.a mined society is a polite society. It won't let me rep you anymore right now Jinu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=67058I have GPS trackers on my bike and car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 sniper rifle with a night scope?No good answer here, As pointed out earlier, 3 men 10 seconds.Perhaps good insurance is the best answer.Or, a starlight scope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Maybe a couple of big concrete anchors into the ground and attach the chain to those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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