Securing Bikes/Scooters when parked

emjaiuk

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Securing Bikes/Scooters when parked

If there is no convenient pole or tree, fixing the detachable towing eye to the front of most motorhomes will give a secure point to lock bikes or scooters to. The D lock, padlock etc needs to be able to pass through the eye of course, and will prevent the eye being unscrewed.

Malcolm
 
In the MH garage:Smiling_Face_Emoji: That is one reason for having one.
 
Padlocked to the bike rack. I reversed into a tree below Colditz and broke it's stand, so that's my second line of defence. :See_No_Evil_Monkey_
 
I'm going to have to employ you to drive my van. You're clearly better at it than me. :Very_sad_emoji_icon
 
Scooter, never bother. Just the steering lock. Push bikes if I remember two cheap locks on round the scooter rack.
 
HurricaneSmith;n8207 said:
Padlocked to the bike rack. I reversed into a tree below Colditz and broke it's stand, so that's my second line of defence. :See_No_Evil_Monkey_
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some wee ned tried to steal my bike in the Aire just up from Colditz.......
 
It might have been me, officer, trying to get a bike stand.

:Flushed_Face_Emoji:

Glad to hear the scroat was unsuccessful.


John
 
The determined thief will succeed in stealing any cycles regardless of what security device is fitted.Our electric bikes live on a rack in the garage which has both doors alarmed as part of the motorhome security system.
When we are out and about on the bikes I use a heavy duty chain and padlock similar to this.....http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...w-york-fahgettaboudit-150cm-chain-and-padlock
It's heavy and cumbersome to carry about and expensive but a good deterrent in my opinion.I always try and lock the bikes to a suitable post in a busy place which gives the thief something to think about,he doesn't want to be caught in the act.I find outside a coffee shop or cafe are good places,the thief might think you are still inside and could come out at any time.
 
wakk44;n8897 said:
The determined thief will succeed in stealing any cycles regardless of what security device is fitted.Our electric bikes live on a rack in the garage which has both doors alarmed as part of the motorhome security system.
When we are out and about on the bikes I use a heavy duty chain and padlock similar to this.....http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...w-york-fahgettaboudit-150cm-chain-and-padlock
It's heavy and cumbersome to carry about and expensive but a good deterrent in my opinion.I always try and lock the bikes to a suitable post in a busy place which gives the thief something to think about,he doesn't want to be caught in the act.I find outside a coffee shop or cafe are good places,the thief might think you are still inside and could come out at any time.
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i am the same, always try and lock up at a cafe then just wander about, but do take note where you park, lol yup 3 hrs once to find me bike :(
 
Blu;n8918 said:
i am the same, always try and lock up at a cafe then just wander about, but do take note where you park, lol yup 3 hrs once to find me bike :(
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Lol,I know what you mean,it can be confusing when in a strange place abroad and remembering where the bikes are chained up after a walkabout.I have got a couple of navigational apps on my smartphone that allow you to mark your current position as a favourite which solves the problem.Before using them I did nearly lose the bikes on a couple of occasions.:redface:
 
We also tow a doggy ride Dog trailer. A combination of 6 locks and chains means we can attach all wheels and bits of frame to each other and a suitable post. Two of the locks were over £70 each. Heavy, but we have e bikes so we just increase the power up hill ... and given the financial value and being able to get around value to us ... so worth it.
 
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