How to Keep that New F800GS Reasonably Safe from Theft???

LDHunter · 02-05-2009, 08:32 AM

OK... I don't want someone ELSE riding my bike like they stole it!!!

I already know that people can pick up and throw a bike in the back of a pickup or trailer and that there's little help for that.

I also am aware of chain and cable systems.

At home I keep my bikes in my garage with a very good alarm system and they have their steering locked and "other surprizes for thieves" that I'd rather not divulge.

What I specifically want to talk about is security/alarm systems that are compatible with the F800GS and that offer all the latest stuff such as pagers and keyless remotes and starter disconnects.

My greatest fear is having my new to be bike stolen while I'm in a store, restaurant or office and I don't want to have to lug around heavy chains, cables and locks. I'll keep my KLR for times I have to ride to high crime areas or leave it unattended for more than a few minutes.

Anyone have any good ideas other than get insurance and pray a lot?

$bob$

Yossarian™ · 02-05-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDHunter

OK... I don't want someone ELSE riding my bike like they stole it!!!

Take whatever measures that you can live with. I personally insure the bikes I want to insure, and park them with the steering locked. Cable, chain, etc., systems are more hassle to me than they are worth.

If I have a bike stolen, insurance will cover it. That's how I live.

marty hill · 02-05-2009, 09:23 AM

They can't ride it without the key/don't worry...be happy. A stolen BMW is very rare. They love harleys tho.

Bucko · 02-05-2009, 09:41 AM

You might pop for the BMW theft prevention system, but I'm with the other guys so far--insurance, fork lock, take the key, relax. But then I don't live where I need an alarm system in my garage or 'surprises for thieves,' so I can't appreciate your level of worry.

Night_Wolf · 02-05-2009, 02:51 PM

I remember buying my first bike (VS800 Intruder) in 2001 and worrying about it being stolen

Took a lot to park it, put a disc lock on it and walk away

Since that first time I rarely worry,

as I know the bikes I like/love are not high on the list of stolen machines. I should mention that at that time I did live in a very lagre metroploitian area and most likely you'll have little to worry about

Worry less as others have mentioned and get out & Ride your new wheels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yossarian™

Take whatever measures that you can live with. I personally insure the bikes I want to insure, and park them with the steering locked. Cable, chain, etc., systems are more hassle to me than they are worth.

If I have a bike stolen, insurance will cover it. That's how I live.

Wildman · 02-05-2009, 02:53 PM

I have the BMW alarm and use one of these:

Uncle Pollo · 02-05-2009, 03:55 PM

Stolen 800gs, or any modern beemer for all that matters, it would be a utterly waste of resources and time for the thieves.

No key with the chip? NO WAY IT STARTS.

GB · 02-05-2009, 04:57 PM

Professional bike thieves know that the bike cannot be started without the key. Period. There's no way to defeat the immobilizer and obtaining a key from the dealer fraudulently requires the thief (or the owner, for that matter) to provide an original copy of the ownership paper.

What you have to worry about is the punk who doesn't know he can't hot wire it...

Just mount the seat in the high position.. that should be deterrent enough

LDHunter · 02-05-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildman

I have the BMW alarm and use one of these:

So the BMW alarm system is pretty good?

If it doesn't come with the bike do you know how much it costs?

Thanks,
$bob$

JRWooden · 02-09-2009, 09:43 PM

In the FWIW category:

The local dealer here waved me off on the alarm system, saying that it gave too many false alarms. It also takes up valuable space under the seat where tools or whatever could otherwise be stored

Jim

Frostbit · 02-09-2009, 10:25 PM

Just stick your name on the side of it and nobody will touch it...

eakins · 02-09-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostbit

Just stick your name on the side of it and nobody will touch it...

cool. where did you get that sticker made?

Frostbit · 02-09-2009, 11:14 PM

I made it on CorelDRAW and sent off the CDR file to www.anytimesign.com

tipler · 02-10-2009, 07:33 AM

I've always found that a bike cover is very cheap insurance. I've commuted to work for years and always covered the bike while at work and that tends to keep people away. If someone really wants it there's not much you can do but a simple out of sight out of mind solution works well.

Swedge · 02-10-2009, 08:53 AM

I use the "seat monkey" and the fact that my bike is so ugly nobody would want to steal it.

02-05-2009, 08:32 AM	#1
LDHunter ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: NW Florida Piney Woods Oddometer: 2,355	How to Keep that New F800GS Reasonably Safe from Theft??? OK... I don't want someone ELSE riding my bike like they stole it!!! I already know that people can pick up and throw a bike in the back of a pickup or trailer and that there's little help for that. I also am aware of chain and cable systems. At home I keep my bikes in my garage with a very good alarm system and they have their steering locked and "other surprizes for thieves" that I'd rather not divulge. What I specifically want to talk about is security/alarm systems that are compatible with the F800GS and that offer all the latest stuff such as pagers and keyless remotes and starter disconnects. My greatest fear is having my new to be bike stolen while I'm in a store, restaurant or office and I don't want to have to lug around heavy chains, cables and locks. I'll keep my KLR for times I have to ride to high crime areas or leave it unattended for more than a few minutes. Anyone have any good ideas other than get insurance and pray a lot? $bob$ __________________ $beemer bob$ Poser Extraordinaire 2006 BMW R1200GS 2009 BMW G650GS (GSjr) 2006 Kawi KLX250S 1951 Body by Gold's Gym I was an Adventure Rider when Adventure Riding wasn't cool...

02-05-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
marty hill The Energizer Bunny Joined: Nov 2003 Location: marietta, ga. Oddometer: 3,795	They can't ride it without the key/don't worry...be happy. A stolen BMW is very rare. They love harleys tho. __________________ ride till you can't. 1200GS black Cagiva Gran Canyon Italiano/rosso

02-05-2009, 02:53 PM	#6
Wildman Man of Kent Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Riding my World Oddometer: 16,059	I have the BMW alarm and use one of these: __________________ "Every county of England, every country of Europe and every (part of every other inhabited) continent of the Earth" ... 80% complete! Counties: 39 of 39 - done! Countries: 36 of 42; last up, Portugal, next up, Iceland Continents: 5 of 19; last up, North America (USA), next up, Central America (Cuba)

02-05-2009, 03:55 PM	#7
Uncle Pollo Von Hochstaden's son Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, Neue Messico Oddometer: 44,965	Stolen 800gs, or any modern beemer for all that matters, it would be a utterly waste of resources and time for the thieves. No key with the chip? NO WAY IT STARTS. __________________ mikuni vm32-33 both sides :\ 5000 feet altitude/ 140 main \ 159 02 needle jet\ 6F4 needle in the middle setting\ 0.5 air jet\ pilot 25/3.0 slide 35 mpg around town riding like a asno

02-05-2009, 04:57 PM	#8
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,450	Professional bike thieves know that the bike cannot be started without the key. Period. There's no way to defeat the immobilizer and obtaining a key from the dealer fraudulently requires the thief (or the owner, for that matter) to provide an original copy of the ownership paper. What you have to worry about is the punk who doesn't know he can't hot wire it... Just mount the seat in the high position.. that should be deterrent enough __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

02-05-2009, 09:41 AM	#4
Bucko In a parallel world Joined: Mar 2004 Location: South Coast, CA Oddometer: 800	You might pop for the BMW theft prevention system, but I'm with the other guys so far--insurance, fork lock, take the key, relax. But then I don't live where I need an alarm system in my garage or 'surprises for thieves,' so I can't appreciate your level of worry.

02-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#10
JRWooden Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: The great state of confusion Oddometer: 3,434	In the FWIW category: The local dealer here waved me off on the alarm system, saying that it gave too many false alarms. It also takes up valuable space under the seat where tools or whatever could otherwise be stored Jim

02-09-2009, 10:25 PM	#11
Frostbit Is it cold in here? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 1,033	Just stick your name on the side of it and nobody will touch it... __________________ It’s easier to have a strong opinion with less information. Check out WWW.RideDualSport.com forum.

02-09-2009, 11:14 PM	#13
Frostbit Is it cold in here? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 1,033	I made it on CorelDRAW and sent off the CDR file to www.anytimesign.com __________________ It’s easier to have a strong opinion with less information. Check out WWW.RideDualSport.com forum. Frostbit screwed with this post 02-10-2009 at 08:51 AM

02-10-2009, 07:33 AM	#14
tipler Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: the Newfoundland Oddometer: 92	I've always found that a bike cover is very cheap insurance. I've commuted to work for years and always covered the bike while at work and that tends to keep people away. If someone really wants it there's not much you can do but a simple out of sight out of mind solution works well.

02-10-2009, 08:53 AM	#15
Swedge Panzer commander Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Wedgefield SC Oddometer: 75	Hmm I use the "seat monkey" and the fact that my bike is so ugly nobody would want to steal it.

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