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    What do F3 owners do to secure their bikes? I am getting one next month but doubt my disc/rotor lock will work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by XB12X View Post
    What do F3 owners do to secure their bikes? I am getting one next month but doubt my disc/rotor lock will work.
    Put the parking brake on, turn off the key, remove the key. I don't think there is a way to disengage the parking brake without the key.

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    Does F3 have fork & glove box lock on ignition too? If so turn forks farthest point & lock as you remove key with p-brake on your set. Mechanically locked in pace & the electronics won’t work without the chipped key

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bfromla View Post
    Does F3 have fork & glove box lock on ignition too? If so turn forks farthest point & lock as you remove key with p-brake on your set. Mechanically locked in pace & the electronics won’t work without the chipped key
    Trunk and forks locked with ignition key.

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    There are those that use the brake disc lock but Don know if your will work. Try it on yours or a demo model. How secure is where you are parking it..? The bars locked and key removed with park brake on kill switch off keeps them pretty safe...
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    Thanks. Doubt it would get stolen in Portugal, where I live, or the parts of Spain I will ride to. But if I went to England, auto theft capital of the world, anything is possible.

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    If you turn the handlebars to their extreme (to the stops), you can lock them by turning the key to the lock icon position. If you mount from the left, its best to rotate the bars to the right. Don't ask how I know.
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    The Spyder is not something easy to lift and the DESS (Digitally Encoded Security System) is known to be quite effective.

    I would think it's also something less desirable than a motorcycle (harder to sell).

    That said I use a strong disc lock on mine (on the rear wheel) when I'm leaving it alone on the street in some place I'm not familiar with.

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    I have a Oxford Screamer Attack Activated Alarm Disc Lock on mine. It comes with 3 keys, up to 100db, 7mm locking pin and carry pouch. Where I am parked is in a basement carpark with concierge on site monitoring CCTV. I visit basement carpark twice a week to check my Spyder. Basement car park has a roller shutter door that is operated by remote key fob for entry/exit.
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    The brand name on the bike is enough of a deterrent. Not HD. And the starting sequence is a nightmare. The engaged Parking Brake is definitely not going to make it easy to move and it can't be released without the key on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MakoShark2 View Post
    The Spyder is not something easy to lift and the DESS (Digitally Encoded Security System) is known to be quite effective.

    I would think it's also something less desirable than a motorcycle (harder to sell).

    That said I use a strong disc lock on mine (on the rear wheel) when I'm leaving it alone on the street in some place I'm not familiar with.

    Oh, and congrats for the new trike
    Thanks for the disc lock on the rear wheel tip. I don't get the F3 until mid- August.

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    If the thief is determined. Nothing will stop them. Best you can hope for is to slow them down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
    If the thief is determined. Nothing will stop them. Best you can hope for is to slow them down
    https://youtu.be/Vrjq2DawQqY
    Wow...so simple Billy...thanks. I am of the same opinion as you. I rely on the handlebar lock and the unusual starting procedure to deter amateurs, but if a pro wants it for some strange reason, they will get it. Me and my insurance policy sleep quite comfortably of a night despite any further security measures

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    Quote Originally Posted by bcraig View Post
    Put the parking brake on, turn off the key, remove the key. I don't think there is a way to disengage the parking brake without the key.
    Do you turn the "handlebars too?

    I set parking brake, turn off key, turn the handle bar to the left, turn the key to the lock position in the ignition, remove key.

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    I know I can disengage the park brake with a wrench.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Highwayman2013 View Post
    I know I can disengage the park brake with a wrench.
    Cable cutters are faster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
    If the thief is determined. Nothing will stop them. Best you can hope for is to slow them down.

    https://youtu.be/Vrjq2DawQqY
    Wow a class on stealing! Isn't the internet great! lol
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