Street parking motorbike safely
Discussion
Hey guys,
So when I was 14-16 ( a decade ago
) I rode a scooter and 125 cc bikes a lot, and I absolutely loved it. I had my beloved possession ( a 50cc scooter) stolen, and I made a promise to myself that I will only buy a bike when I can lock it safe in a garden.
Fast forward now and I am finally in a financial position that I can maintain my car and get a bike soon. But the issue is I will not have a garden, and I live in a terraced house. The area is okay, not the poorest in Chester, but it`s not a closed community either.
The question is, in this day and age what can I do to prevent motorbike theft for a street parked bike? Is it a viable option?
I know people are street parking their ride, I am just looking for some reassurance if that makes sense.
So when I was 14-16 ( a decade ago
) I rode a scooter and 125 cc bikes a lot, and I absolutely loved it. I had my beloved possession ( a 50cc scooter) stolen, and I made a promise to myself that I will only buy a bike when I can lock it safe in a garden.Fast forward now and I am finally in a financial position that I can maintain my car and get a bike soon. But the issue is I will not have a garden, and I live in a terraced house. The area is okay, not the poorest in Chester, but it`s not a closed community either.
The question is, in this day and age what can I do to prevent motorbike theft for a street parked bike? Is it a viable option?
I know people are street parking their ride, I am just looking for some reassurance if that makes sense.
There is no way to park it safely on the street, the best you can do is attach it to something I.e. lamppost, ground anchor etc and get the best chain/lock possible but with that said battery powered angle grinders can make short work of most.
If it’s a toy, can you rent a garage somewhere close?
If it’s a toy, can you rent a garage somewhere close?
Check the insurance first.
If you can cope with the excess if the worst happens give it a go and see.
The reality is though that parking up on the street in a regular location at regular times will mean something nice will be gone inside a month. Even something rough and not worth much will get taken I think.
I live in a big cul-de-sac in a quiet south east town. A couple of weeks ago I clocked two guys cruising round in a van. An hour later I saw on the local FB pages that they had taken a scooter off a driveway on an adjacent road. The chap had only just parked up to take shopping in. CCTV got images of the van and hoddies. Police haven't got anywhere with the investigation AFAIK.
Happens a lot everywhere.
If you can cope with the excess if the worst happens give it a go and see.
The reality is though that parking up on the street in a regular location at regular times will mean something nice will be gone inside a month. Even something rough and not worth much will get taken I think.
I live in a big cul-de-sac in a quiet south east town. A couple of weeks ago I clocked two guys cruising round in a van. An hour later I saw on the local FB pages that they had taken a scooter off a driveway on an adjacent road. The chap had only just parked up to take shopping in. CCTV got images of the van and hoddies. Police haven't got anywhere with the investigation AFAIK.
Happens a lot everywhere.
Best thing to go for is something undesirable.
Small bikes and scooters tend to get nicked by kids to razz around fields on.
Expensive stuff tends to get nicked by thieves to sell on.
Something like an old bandit or hornet is unlikely to wander off.
Also, someone will probably knock it over while parking
Small bikes and scooters tend to get nicked by kids to razz around fields on.
Expensive stuff tends to get nicked by thieves to sell on.
Something like an old bandit or hornet is unlikely to wander off.
Also, someone will probably knock it over while parking
Edited by Donbot on Wednesday 7th October 14:35
Donbot said:
Best thing to go for is something undesirable.
Small bikes and scooters tend to get nicked by kids to razz around fields on.
Expensive stuff tends to get nicked by thieves to sell on.
Something like an old bandit or hornet is unlikely to wander off.
Also, someone will probably knock it over while parking
First bike would be an Aprilia RS125 (2 stroke) for 2 reasonsSmall bikes and scooters tend to get nicked by kids to razz around fields on.
Expensive stuff tends to get nicked by thieves to sell on.
Something like an old bandit or hornet is unlikely to wander off.
Also, someone will probably knock it over while parking
Edited by Donbot on Wednesday 7th October 14:35
1. It was my dream bike when I was 16
2. I haven`t been riding a bike for a long long times, so I feel like I need to re-learn how to ride a bike (like defensive driving and such) before I get something throatier.
But yeah, it seems like I need to figure out storage before anything else
The only time that I felt that my bike would definitely be where I left it when I finished work, was when doing a job at Buckingham Palace.
I'd arrived at 4am and I asked the armed officer on guard where the nearest bike park was?
He told me to bring it through the gate and not to worry as it would be surrounded by armed police
I'd arrived at 4am and I asked the armed officer on guard where the nearest bike park was?
He told me to bring it through the gate and not to worry as it would be surrounded by armed police
RazerSauber said:
I used to live in streets where there was nowhere suitable for motorbike parking and a few people actually used to fold in the mirrors and keep them in the hallway. I'm certain it's a right palaver to get past but they thought it was better than being nicked I guess.
I've done that also as it's an infinitely better option than leaving it in the street but it could also invalidate your house insurance if anything happened. Some bikes are fairly easy to get in and out of a normal front door, just don't try it with a GS 
Nefos said:
First bike would be an Aprilia RS125 (2 stroke) for 2 reasons
1. It was my dream bike when I was 16
2. I haven`t been riding a bike for a long long times, so I feel like I need to re-learn how to ride a bike (like defensive driving and such) before I get something throatier.
But yeah, it seems like I need to figure out storage before anything else
1.That would definitely get nicked 1. It was my dream bike when I was 16
2. I haven`t been riding a bike for a long long times, so I feel like I need to re-learn how to ride a bike (like defensive driving and such) before I get something throatier.
But yeah, it seems like I need to figure out storage before anything else
2. If you can ride a 125 you can ride a 600. Don't overthink it.
What about an electric bike, that can be more reasonably be kept indoors without the oil and petrol. Zero FXS or something... or those new e moped thingys.
https://urbanebikes.com/collections/niu-electric-m...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/20200929...
https://urbanebikes.com/collections/niu-electric-m...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/20200929...
vindaloo79 said:
What about an electric bike, that can be more reasonably be kept indoors without the oil and petrol. Zero FXS or something... or those new e moped thingys.
https://urbanebikes.com/collections/niu-electric-m...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/20200929...
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/20200929...
Super socomax
Whereabouts in Chester are you? There's a bike that parked on Saltney main road for as long as I can remember and it's always there so he's not having any trouble.
A small light easy to steal 2 smoke will be a prime target for joy riders, but there's other bikes that I'd leave on the street around here if I had no other option.
A small light easy to steal 2 smoke will be a prime target for joy riders, but there's other bikes that I'd leave on the street around here if I had no other option.
If the bike is just going to be a weekend toy do you have any nearby relatives or friends with a garage where you could keep it?
One of my work colleagues keeps his Street Triple in his fathers garage as he is in the same situation as you, keeps his bike gear there as well. He has a 15 minute walk to get there so not too inconvenient.
One of my work colleagues keeps his Street Triple in his fathers garage as he is in the same situation as you, keeps his bike gear there as well. He has a 15 minute walk to get there so not too inconvenient.
My son parked his bike outside his student house in Brighton for 3 years without any trouble.
As already posted above it needs to be a bike that is old and bland. Not a scooter and not interesting.
My sons bike was a 2008 kawasaki ER6. Nice to ride, plenty enough speed but cheap to buy and not exciting enough to be appealing to scrotes.
An Aprilia RS125 would disappear pretty quickly in my opinion. Young lads will want to ride it and more sophisticated thieves will know it's worth parting out on ebay.
As already posted above it needs to be a bike that is old and bland. Not a scooter and not interesting.
My sons bike was a 2008 kawasaki ER6. Nice to ride, plenty enough speed but cheap to buy and not exciting enough to be appealing to scrotes.
An Aprilia RS125 would disappear pretty quickly in my opinion. Young lads will want to ride it and more sophisticated thieves will know it's worth parting out on ebay.
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