also, a question about theft...

lindsey · Post by **lindsey** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:47 am

so, i am an apartment dweller in chicago, without a garage. my buddy 125 will be parked on the street each day/night. i purchased the cords for locking as well as a u-lock, along with a cover. is there anything in particular i should know to deter potential theives?

whonozz · Post by **whonozz** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:07 am

If someone really wants your scooter they'll find a way to get it.

Isn't there any way you can put it out of sight? Having to leaving it on the street all night, even with locks and chains and covers, sounds pretty "iffy". If I were you I'd sneak it in the front door, slide it in the elevator and sit it in your living room and then lock it down. Make the thieves have to work for it.

Good luck....

lindsey · Post by **lindsey** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:11 am

ha! totally.
i actually live in the coachhouse apartment that is only accessible via a very narrow walkway with a chain fence and brick wall on either side. even taking my bicycle through it can be a tight squeeze - so i don't really have a choice. SUCKS! i wonder if there is some sort of alarm i can put on the scooter?

whonozz · Post by **whonozz** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:36 am

lindsey wrote:! i wonder if there is some sort of alarm i can put on the scooter?

Something like this might work.

http://scootrs.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=467

Also search "Alarms" here on this forum.

search.php

There are several treads dealing with theft and different alarms systems. Check them out.

lindsey · Post by **lindsey** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 4:47 am

oh - cool! thank you.

scullyfu · Post by **scullyfu** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 5:09 am

how about checking craigslist for your area to see if anyone has a locked garage space for rent? i know, could be pricey or out of your range, but then again, you may get lucky.

lindsey · Post by **lindsey** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:44 am

i was totally thinking about that!!!

corey · Post by **corey** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 2:56 pm

if you can't find a more secure location for the scoot, then i'd recommend getting a really good chain lock that covers a decent amount of cash if the scoot is stolen... i just picked up an onguard beast 5016L and it's covered up to $1400... it's the thickest chain and the best theft-coverage return out there as far as i know... but girl, this thing is a beast... it weighs about 20lbs... when it's not locking your beautiful orange scoot it will work well as an exercise machine by simply holding it...

http://www.onguardlock.com/lockviewer.p ... odel=5016L

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:23 pm

There is a good discussion about scooter security in this thread

Modern Buddy

also, a question about theft...

also, a question about theft...

Security Alarms / Immobilizers / Locks