Securing Your Spyder

[bandwagon]

MOTORCYCLE LOCK AND CHAIN (keptonite)

I use a motorcycle lock and chain (Keptonite) this chain and lock is no joke. They are strong and heavy and, I don't leave home without them. I will take a pic in the morning and post. You can buy them from any good dealer. I also use a BRP out door cover. You will like it and feel safe using it. :thumbup::thumbup:

When it's not in your garage, and you want to secure it where you've parked it, how do you do it?

My disc lock for the Goldwing will not work on the Spyder because the shank of the lock is too thick to pass through the holes in the Spyder's discs. There is no handlebar lock (that I've found) nor can you lock it in gear to keep the rear wheel from spinning. Seems that someone could just push it around wherever they want.

How do you secured your Spyder?

Thanks,

 

[superfly3]

steering lock and talon alarm work for me.:2thumbs:

 

[Extracool]

Disk brake lock

I use the disk brake lock I bought from The Spyder dealership in Key Largo Florida, it is small enough to fit the Spyder and cost about $20.00, they will ship.It is very heavy duty special steel with 2 keys,if you lost the key, I do not think you could cut it off, so carry the spare in a safe place.:2thumbs:

 

[dltang]

I don't really secure my spyder I guess. I leave it in gear, lock my handlebars and cover my seat, and take my key. That is the best I usually do and I park in downtown, Flint, MI every night until Midnight. For the past year and a half, never had any problems so that is what I will continue to do.

 

[M2Wild]

I have the Talon alarm, but rarely end up using it. Will use it at motels/hotels .

Yup, love my Talon alarm's prox sensor. Handle bar lock is sufficent most of the time but I do carry a disk lock when needed (you just need to find one that will fit).

 

[Pete Denzer]

Big concern here is parking SE5 semi-auto on incline and having some fool passerby step on parking brake pedal as he wonders, "What is this?"

 

[TwinPeaks]

I saw a lot of videos on how easy it is to steal bikes, even with the cable locks. I have insurance and if someone really wants the bike, they'll figure out how to take it.:gaah:

 

[3wheeldemon]

Securing SE5

I looked in old threads and have not seen this. I found that the Onguard 55x55 mm lock (2.2x2.2 in) is perfect for locking the parking brake on its third "click" making impossible for curious people to mess with the parking brake and accidentally cause the Spyder to roll (the lock do not allow the pedal to go further down to disengage). Also a little deterrent to theft.

3WD

 

[effgjamis]

I Write a rel BIG NOTE, " steal or mess with this vechile and your will have to deal, with a 357."

Unfortunitly, those who are going to mess with :spyder2: can 't read english.

 

[3wheeldemon]

effgjamis: I made this so you can practice. Don't hit the Spyder! :roflblack::yes:

3WD

 

[bone crusher]

I saw a lot of videos on how easy it is to steal bikes, even with the cable locks. I have insurance and if someone really wants the bike, they'll figure out how to take it.:gaah:

Agreed...lo jack is really the only way to go if you're that concerned...

 

[Arachnid]

I am not really worried about theft as much as the thing rolling away.
It is pretty hilly here and my emergency brake really has to be stomped down to hold. And it can easily be released. But if you use the steering lock at least it will roll in a curve.
This is one good reason to have bought a SM5 then you can leave it in gear.

Mike

 

[dave01]

Scorpio alarm, steering lock and a cable lock thru the rear rim and frame. I am a little overcautious, but having just had a quad stolen out of my garage with me home, why take a chance. Even in the garage, the quad, Spyder and Busa get cabled together and the bike and Spyder alarms get turned on.
The new watchdog helps too..aka cameras everywhere.

 

[bjt]

I looked in old threads and have not seen this. I found that the Onguard 55x55 mm lock (2.2x2.2 in) is perfect for locking the parking brake on its third "click" making impossible for curious people to mess with the parking brake and accidentally cause the Spyder to roll (the lock do not allow the pedal to go further down to disengage). Also a little deterrent to theft.

3WD

That's a good idea but, even though I live in one of the highest crime areas in the US, theft of my Spyder is not one of my big concerns and I never use the parking brake.

 

[DannyS]

I leave mine parked all day and no one bothers it. Of course the lot is patrolled by 6 cops and a German Shepherd who looks real mean but is a real sweet heart, unless the K9 officer says attack. By the way 4 of the cops ride bikes and two are thinking of getting a Spyder. :thumbup:

 

[superfly3]

I leave mine parked all day and no one bothers it. Of course the lot is patrolled by 6 cops and a German Shepherd who looks real mean but is a real sweet heart, unless the K9 officer says attack. By the way 4 of the cops ride bikes and two are thinking of getting a Spyder. :thumbup:

Nice security system:2thumbs:

 

[DannyS]

Now if I could just figure a way to take my security system to Branson next week. I don't think Pippy will command the same amount of fear an anyone as Argoss does. :yikes:

 

[lightman02]

Scorpio alarm, steering lock, lojack, and sometimes cover if I'm gonna be far away. I will have to say the Scorpio is the best becasue you can put it on silent mode so no one knows its been triggered but you. I rather be notified on my keyfob then have just sirens blasting that no one will listen to anyway. However if I'm gonna be a great distance away I will put it on full sound mode. Also it's great when your at hotels, keep the key fob next to your bed and sleep peacefully, if someone messes with your bilke the keyfob will beep and vibrate, sure to wake you before anything bad happends.

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Lock

There is a handle bar lock. Turn the bars completely to either side and turn the key to the right, WITHOUT pushing it down.

The lock will not work if you have a 4'' riser block!nojoke

Michael:doorag:

 

[MarkLawson]

Scorpio alarm, steering lock, lojack, and sometimes cover if I'm gonna be far away. I will have to say the Scorpio is the best becasue you can put it on silent mode so no one knows its been triggered but you. I rather be notified on my keyfob then have just sirens blasting that no one will listen to anyway. However if I'm gonna be a great distance away I will put it on full sound mode. Also it's great when your at hotels, keep the key fob next to your bed and sleep peacefully, if someone messes with your bilke the keyfob will beep and vibrate, sure to wake you before anything bad happends.

Like you, I've probably seen & heard a thousand car alarms going off, & as you said, no one pays any attention to them.
What I have never seen is someone messing with breaking in or stealing something while an alarm is going off. If it is successful in keep what's mine, mine; I'd say it's doing a pretty good job! :2thumbs: