Disc lock.

[David.]

I am in the UK next weekend so anything can happen!

Where are you heading to in the UK.

[Sleuth]

Where are you heading to in the UK.

I will be going to the Birmingham area,  arriving in Kent, making a few stops on the way then blasting to the hotel.

Heading back south over Sunday and Monday.

If you are in the West Birmingham area,  send a pm and we can meet up.

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[David.]

If you are in the West Birmingham area, send a pm and we can meet up.

Thanks for your reply, Birmingham is a bit too far away. Have a good safe trip.

[Sleuth]

Thanks for your reply, Birmingham is a bit too far away. Have a good safe trip.

That's a shame.  Thanks for the wishes,  I will need them.  Been so long out of practice riding officially on the left,  it gets interesting at times!

Safe riding yourself.

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[David.]

Been so long out of practice riding officially on the left, it gets interesting at times!

One of the best tips I was given when first riding in Europe was, "keep your throttle in the gutter".

Obviously, "keep your clutch in the gutter" in the UK.

[Sleuth]

Frequently these days, she has a white line habit!  Good job it's legal in Belgium.

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[UKDucatiman]

Spotted this damaged GS in a local workshop. Poor chap had left his U-lock in place when he drove off  :-X

[gogs01]

..... She always has the alarm & central steering lock on ..... So far no attempted theft has occurred, however I am in the UK next weekend so anything can happen! ..... Sleuth

I knew a guy who had his (Kawasaki) bike stolen in Belgium. Saw it being ridden off, never saw it again.
I'm not sure I would be comfortable telling the world details of my security and itinerary. Hope you have a good trip and get home ok - with your bike.

[Sleuth]

I knew a guy who had his (Kawasaki) bike stolen in Belgium. Saw it being ridden off, never saw it again.
I'm not sure I would be comfortable telling the world details of my security and itinerary. Hope you have a good trip and get home ok - with your bike.

Good point, will be a bit more careful in future!

Sorry to hear about the acquaintance.  A good friend of mine, regularly leaves his BMW near the local station unlocked (and sometimes with the key.)  His reasoning.  BMW bikes have an immobiliser, you need to have proof of ownership to obtain a second key.  Most owners will not buy their second hand parts via e-bay or from a guy in a pub.  They tend to buy from reputable breakers or dealers.  He is more worried about damage than theft.

Generally Belgium is safe for bikes, though some parts of the Netherlands, they will nick it right in front of you.

I only mentioned the front - light weight lock - not the rear!  That is supposedly grind resistant!  Of course if they want your bike - it is gone.

[Bikerman1042]

does anyone use one of these and if so what make.

Yes I've used one  for ages.  Tghe trick is to fit it on the side which you approach the bike when the steering is locked. If its a bright colour, you will readily see it.  Also buy one of those orange coloured coiled reminder leads and stretch t across the bars so when you clamber on he bike you will be reminded.  It work for me every time.

[timminator]

I use a brightly colored U-lock, and *always* connect the reminder cable to the handlebars.  In general, I only use it if I'm parked overnight in unfamiliar surroundings.  The other thing I like to do is cover the bike, sometimes out-of-sight is out-of-mind for vandals.  It also keeps people from pressing buttons or otherwise touching things they should not.

[Sprintgull]

For some reason RT's are not high on the theft list on this side of the pond, guess to many harleys and crotch rockets. A disc lock with some sort of streamer/cable to alert you to remove before riding would seem be the best choice
i've found a cover does wonders to discourage casual miscrets,

Read a couple of weeks ago that newer bikes in UK (which have Datatag fitted from new) are much less likely to get stolen.  In the garage at home its a big chain in the ground anchor with a Squire lock and an anti-pinch pin through the rear hub.  On tour its a standard Oxford disc lock and a lighter chain though the back wheel.

My logic is that someone inside my garage has much more time and it much less likely to be seem chucking the bike in the back of a van.  Out in the open they can still do that, but are much more visible, so I go for things that will slow them down, but still light enough to carry while touring.

[Sprintgull]

Oh and a red 'Remove before flight' tag on the dayglow coil reminder thingy

[stayingupright]

I now use something like this :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-handlebar-throttle-grip-lock-PT22-security-lock-red-/401194191237?hash=item5d69098985:g:Ko0AAOSwLnBX5VSG
Handy on ferries (locks the front brake on) and no chance of riding off with it still on !

Mine arrived in the post today ... Quite impressed really.


Very solid piece of aluminium.


While it is never going to stop a very determined thief, it will make them think twice and ask if it is worth the agro and time trying to remove.

[Casbar]

Mine arrived in the post today ... Quite impressed really.


Very solid piece of aluminium.


While it is never going to stop a very determined thief, it will make them think twice and ask if it is worth the agro and time trying to remove.


Couldn't a thief just cut the brake line or undo the bleed on the calliper? Also on a ferry, just leave the bike in gear