Any motorcycle owners using ground anchor?
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I have been contemplating putting the following in my garage to lock my motorcycle and my wife's scoot to. Any thoughts? Is it overkill? :
I suppose it depends on where you live. No need for such a thing in my neighborhood. You'll find the keys in the ignition on every one of my vehicles. but I don't live in East L.A., either.
I welded a ring onto the end of a large, long lag bolt and screwed it into the wooden retaining wall. It definitely isn't theft proof, but it isn't coming out without cutting through at least 7/16 worth of steel. The bike hasn't walked off yet, but my neighbor just leaves his parked on the street year-round. Maybe overkill, but better safe than sorry.
Ronzzr11
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I made one from a length of steel tube, with a coil from a large spring welded on top,then sunk it in the floor in my garage.
If you get one I,d suggest putting it near the wall,so when your bike is locked to it, its hard for anyone to get to and cut. Plus there,s less chance of tripping over it.
Ron
If you get one I,d suggest putting it near the wall,so when your bike is locked to it, its hard for anyone to get to and cut. Plus there,s less chance of tripping over it.
Ron
djjsr
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Looks like there's 3 flathead allen bolts provided to hold it to the floor. It would take less than 20 seconds to remove them.
I think I would just get a big D ring, bolt it to the floor using 3/8 or 1/2" anchors and weld the bolts.
I think I would just get a big D ring, bolt it to the floor using 3/8 or 1/2" anchors and weld the bolts.
NHBandit
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You guys who need to anchor your stuff to the floor INSIDE your garage to prevent it from being stolen need to MOVE. Just my humble opinion.
rednecklimo85
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overkill def depends on where you live. I could leave keys in my car and truck and not worry about it. However, it's never an issue until it's an issue if you know what I mean.
The crime stats are low in the neighborhood, but I am always concerned about someone desperate following the bike home.
An article written by a former motorcycle thief planted the ground anchor idea in my head. When combined with a good chain, it was the one security measure that would make him think "this isn't worth the trouble."
An article written by a former motorcycle thief planted the ground anchor idea in my head. When combined with a good chain, it was the one security measure that would make him think "this isn't worth the trouble."
bigbubba
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Ground floor room and roll the bike inside the room with you
That's what i used to do anyway,Put a walmart bag under the engine in case of a leak.Grumpy365
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If it makes you feel better, do it.
BUT if you think logically, your bike is WAY more likely to be stolen in a parking lot or destroyed in a wreck.
theoldwizard1
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My car got "broken" into the other night Broken is in quotes because I never lock it ! They got a couple of bucks in change and a 6 year old cell phone. 
Openboater
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I'm with a couple of these other guys Juan. If I had to install that in my shop to feel my mc's were secure, I'd move. t
RVDan
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I can get through your ground anchor faster than I can pick the steering lock on the bike. I can get though the chain or cable that attaches the bike to your anchor even faster.
It would be easier to break into your house and find the spare keys though.
It would be easier to break into your house and find the spare keys though.
i like an anchor rod for a down guy
i had a 69' dart i drove for around 10 years. didn't have the key for the door and a year after i got it the drivers window got broken. never did replace itMy car got "broken" into the other night Broken is in quotes because I never lock it ! They got a couple of bucks in change and a 6 year old cell phone.
Dennis93
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If they're coming in my house, suddenly it's B&E and "I felt in danger and saw them put their hand in their pocket"
Problem solved. Dead men don't tell tales.
ZRX61
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You should look at the bike theft figures for the UK. I've known more people have bikes stolen in the UK in a WEEK than in the US during 23 years...
Insurance companies over there also insist on ground anchors AND immobilizers etc..
Dennis93
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They also don't have guns in the stupid UK. That explains why you can behead a cop in the middle of the street in the name of Allah.
JakeKohl
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C'mon man...the location or local gun laws have nothing to do with that.
superman09
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I had a guy cut through the rear window of the soft top on my scout once for a grand total of 18 cents. When I get my bike it will be parked in the garage and if I feel the need for more security I would just chain it to my scout's front bumper. All that to say it depends on where you live my friends roommate outside DC has one of the anchors the op posted that he uses but his bike is parked outside all the time as the garage was converted into a bedroom
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hh76
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I agree, cutting the chain or lock would probably be pretty easy if anyone really wanted your bike. With a battery powered angle grinder, it would be quick.
Because of that, I would save some money and just get a normal d-ring. It's really just a deterant to anyone who isn't prepared, but If they've planned ahead enough to bring tools, then not even the anchor shown will stop them.
mikeyr
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His bike is in the garage, theoretically the tools are already handy.
My bike (2009 BMW K1300GT) lives outside in the driveway and has since the day it was brand new, its my daily and my 2 cars are in the garage with the keys in the ignition, so for me its definitively overkill, but as others stated it depends on your neighborhood.
northerngmc
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I think we need to see a picture of the motorbike in question.......
Automatic Slim
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Love me some kryptonite security - good stuff.
I rode a suzuki intruder 1400 for 3 years every day; rain, sleet, snow, sun, etc... for my main transportation. Just locked the front fork and used a heavy duty chain through wheel w/ padlock.
Seems like most bikes have a locking front fork? But I guess most custom bikes do not.
I just went through some security upgrade at my joint (b/c had a friend helping himself to tools w/o permission and inviting a young punk into my locked shop while I was at work).
So.......you never know when a friend of a friend type thing turns out to be a scumbag & any deterrent is always worthwhile.
June Cleaver and the Beavers left town years ago, and it really doesn't matter where you live. Punks abound and ghetto crackheads travel to the good hoods to smash and grab as well.
Overkill? ha, ha - no such thing man. Even gated communities are not immune. Get good insurance and bolt that ***** down - at the very least should help you sleep better at night.
+1 for operation lockdown.
I rode a suzuki intruder 1400 for 3 years every day; rain, sleet, snow, sun, etc... for my main transportation. Just locked the front fork and used a heavy duty chain through wheel w/ padlock.
Seems like most bikes have a locking front fork? But I guess most custom bikes do not.
I just went through some security upgrade at my joint (b/c had a friend helping himself to tools w/o permission and inviting a young punk into my locked shop while I was at work).
So.......you never know when a friend of a friend type thing turns out to be a scumbag & any deterrent is always worthwhile.
June Cleaver and the Beavers left town years ago, and it really doesn't matter where you live. Punks abound and ghetto crackheads travel to the good hoods to smash and grab as well.
Overkill? ha, ha - no such thing man. Even gated communities are not immune. Get good insurance and bolt that ***** down - at the very least should help you sleep better at night.
+1 for operation lockdown.
skyking
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^^^^^^ You cant beat one of those suckers.They win every time.
Dennis93
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Location sure I can agree somewhat to that. But gun laws, I think it would have been a totally different story if that "COP" had a gun.
Point is, this is America, there is far less stealing and other blue collar crime if you will compared to other countries. Some empty shotgun shells next to the bike or a gun manufacturer sticker on your door might do more is all I'm saying.
You know they ran him over with a car first, and that he wasn't a cop right?
Air_Cooled_Nut
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Some of these posts are worthless. Move? Life ain't always that simple. Who gives a **** if you live where you can leave the keys in? I used to live there, too, but career opportunities sucked. Not all metals can be easily cut. We know the measures aren't theft-proof but they are deterrents.
Theft can happen anywhere, it just takes that one bad seed. As seen in the other threads for home security, even people who thought they were in a "safe" neighborhood are taking measures because they or a neighbor were targeted. Personally, you can't have over-kill or too much insurance.
Theft can happen anywhere, it just takes that one bad seed. As seen in the other threads for home security, even people who thought they were in a "safe" neighborhood are taking measures because they or a neighbor were targeted. Personally, you can't have over-kill or too much insurance.
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JimVonBaden
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Buy a BMW motorcycle. No one ever steals them!
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