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shaggystyle · 01-09-2008, 05:54 PM

Ok, so here's the news....
I'm currently moving to a new apartment, and I just met my new neighbors today. The first thing each of them told me was, "Be careful in the rear parking lot. Car's have been broken into a few times." This was disheartening for me, because I had been really picky about finding a new place and security had been a big concern for me. Unfortunately, the landlord wasn't entirely honest....big surprise. Anyways, here's my dilemma....how do I keep my bike safe? I've ordered a bike lock with alarm (link) and I already have a cover. I'm thinking it'll be safer to park it in front of the building where it'll be more visible and hopefully that will deter thieves/vandals. Do any of you guys have experience with situations like this? Suggestions/opinions/advice gladly accepted. I'm going to call my insurance agent tomorrow and have the deductable on my bike dropped as low as it can go (just in case).

**reiobard** · 01-09-2008, 05:57 PM

sounds like you have a good grasp on it, but i would think an alarm with 2-way communicating remote would be best in case you can't hear the alarm inside the remote would beep.

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**blueMONday** · 01-09-2008, 07:09 PM

Going to cost you. I saw this once.
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F250moto · 01-09-2008, 07:33 PM

bike alarm with a bright and visable led light. All you can really do is make it the least desirable (sp?) vehicle in the lot. Unfortunately if someone wants to take it they will. Although you could always park it in your apt.....

**jsteinb95** · 01-09-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by F250moto

Although you could always park it in your apt.....

my thought too. Is your apartment downstairs, shaggy?

shaggystyle · 01-09-2008, 09:21 PM

It's a town house, but I checked the lease and there is an express clause about parking motorcycles, scooters, etc. on the patio, walkway, or in the apartment. So that idea is a no-go. I'm going to talk to the landlord tomorrow and see what options they are willing to offer. I'm going to to ask for additional security lights around the parking lots, that would go a long way to easing my mind.

**sportrider** · 01-09-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsteinb95

my thought too. Is your apartment downstairs, shaggy?

thats just what I was going to ask

**sportrider** · 01-09-2008, 09:30 PM

I'd park it on the patio anyways, or bring it through the slider and park it right in the living room overnight. this will accomplish one of two things, if the land lord is a prick maybe you'll get evicted and that lets you out of your lease.allowing you to find a more bike friendly place, or your bike will be protected and you won't have to worry about it.
either way you win!!!

**Nelly** · 01-10-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggystyle

Ok, so here's the news....
I'm currently moving to a new apartment, and I just met my new neighbors today. The first thing each of them told me was, "Be careful in the rear parking lot. Car's have been broken into a few times." This was disheartening for me, because I had been really picky about finding a new place and security had been a big concern for me. Unfortunately, the landlord wasn't entirely honest....big surprise. Anyways, here's my dilemma....how do I keep my bike safe? I've ordered a bike lock with alarm (link) and I already have a cover. I'm thinking it'll be safer to park it in front of the building where it'll be more visible and hopefully that will deter thieves/vandals. Do any of you guys have experience with situations like this? Suggestions/opinions/advice gladly accepted. I'm going to call my insurance agent tomorrow and have the deductable on my bike dropped as low as it can go (just in case).

Happy new year Shaggy,
Can you talk to your neighbours and come to an agreement with them about parking the bike on the patio. Tell them you wont rev the nuts off it and make a noise ect. This way your landlord need not know, or you could tell him that the neighbours are cool with it. Most people are ok with this especially as neighbours we should look out for each others gear. The problem with lock alarms is that they only last as long as the battery. In the UK some research was carried out on car alarms and their effectivness. 8/10 people ignore them. The alarms that send a pager or text are more effective.

Neil

**bikerider** · 01-10-2008, 06:43 AM

I park mine on the patio. My neighbor got his stolen in our complex. When i have it on the patio I lock it and put a cover over it. Nobody has messed with it.

01-09-2008, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
shaggystyle Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 552 Rep Power: 23 Member #134	Security Issues Ok, so here's the news.... I'm currently moving to a new apartment, and I just met my new neighbors today. The first thing each of them told me was, "Be careful in the rear parking lot. Car's have been broken into a few times." This was disheartening for me, because I had been really picky about finding a new place and security had been a big concern for me. Unfortunately, the landlord wasn't entirely honest....big surprise. Anyways, here's my dilemma....how do I keep my bike safe? I've ordered a bike lock with alarm (link) and I already have a cover. I'm thinking it'll be safer to park it in front of the building where it'll be more visible and hopefully that will deter thieves/vandals. Do any of you guys have experience with situations like this? Suggestions/opinions/advice gladly accepted. I'm going to call my insurance agent tomorrow and have the deductable on my bike dropped as low as it can go (just in case).

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	sounds like you have a good grasp on it, but i would think an alarm with 2-way communicating remote would be best in case you can't hear the alarm inside the remote would beep. eBay Motors: 2-WAY LCD PAGER MOTORCYCLE REMOTE START BIKE ALARM -NEW (item 360012021955 end time Jan-14-08 22:39:15 PST)

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F250moto Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 160 Rep Power: 7 Member #447	bike alarm with a bright and visable led light. All you can really do is make it the least desirable (sp?) vehicle in the lot. Unfortunately if someone wants to take it they will. Although you could always park it in your apt.....

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shaggystyle Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 552 Rep Power: 23 Member #134	It's a town house, but I checked the lease and there is an express clause about parking motorcycles, scooters, etc. on the patio, walkway, or in the apartment. So that idea is a no-go. I'm going to talk to the landlord tomorrow and see what options they are willing to offer. I'm going to to ask for additional security lights around the parking lots, that would go a long way to easing my mind.

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bikerider Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas texas Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 640 Rep Power: 12 Member #367	I park mine on the patio. My neighbor got his stolen in our complex. When i have it on the patio I lock it and put a cover over it. Nobody has messed with it.

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