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NewBikeRider

Okay, just purchased a daytona 600 and Im afraid some jerk is going to rip it off. I dont have a garage, so ive gotta park it in a carport. the only helpful thing is that theres a supporting beam in the middle of the carport. i figure i can tie my bike to that.

so, here what im thinking... chain from frame to pole (huge pole). lock on rotor. bike cover. proxy or motion alarm.

now the questions... i dont want to spend a billion bucks on a chain... whats the difference between buying a huge (half inch) chain from home depot and using a lock from on guard or kryptonite or something vs buying a chain and lock from kryptonite (40 bucks vs 100 bucks).

next question: rotor lock... whats better? stapler version or padlock version (both are maybe by many manufacturers - kryptonite, on guard, bully,xena, etc.)? whats the better choice? stapler or padlock version

so those are my only 2 questions... whats the difference in "motorcycle chain" chains vs home depot chain

stapler version or padlock version of rotor lock?

Thanks!

Tbirdnz

Well you've spent a lot for your bike you may as well secure it properly. Ordinary chain is soft metal and bolt cutters can go thru that like butter. Buy a decent hardened steel chain.

I always use a good padlock which comes with the specialised security chains.

Try securing it to something solid as you suggest otherwise your bike can just be picked up and loaded along with your expensive chain.

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stevent

Try to go through the frame and wheels, other than that cover it and get insurance..

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DaveM

Another option would be to purchase about 3 Claymore mines and set them up to an infra red motion sensor and park against a wall forming an arch of detonation away from your bike..

Probably not human rights approved but I'm sure your bike would be safe! :-D :-D :-D

DaveM

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tba-golfer

Welcome!
So...like...where do you live newbikerider?

C'mon, we're not going to bite, at least not enough to necessitate stitches.

Give us something to work with here...

Oh yea, you owe us beers...

:-D

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bung1

Purchase a pit bull, a rocking chair, and shotgun, and dont let the sucker outta your sight. :hammer: :razz: :razz:

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3853

Chain comes in varying grades. Ask a hardware pro for advice on chain strength. Grades are grade 30, grade 43, grade 70, grade 80, and grade 100. Chains range from 1/4" to 5/8" is size.
Even the smaller 1/4" chain in grade 70, 80, or 100 would be very difficult for someone to cut with hand tools.

doodledog

Secure it through the frame and swingarm and keep the chain and lock off the ground so its not smashable with a sledgehammer, have you thought about bolting a ground anchor to the car port floor, they are good, the more security you have the more likey the scum wll ook elsewhere for eisier pickngs.

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daveforty

This is a UK product, but I am sure there are similar in the US. Need to fix it to the ground, but once it is in place you will have a secure point to chain your bike down.

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