Hi guys, What ground anchor do you recomened? Will be going in the garage... I found on of these cheap...but not sure how effective it will be http://www.ctmotorcycleservices.co....-1-motorcycle-ground-anchor-thatcham-approved Or will something like this do? I can make a hole as I will be putting cement down to level the floor anyway.. http://m.ebay.com/itm/271214856158?_mwBanner=1
I fitted a top of the range ground anchor cemented into the ground with 300 pounds worth of padlock and chain when I was back in the UK. Bastards still had my bike away!
The first is next to useless against a determined thief, the second will work if installed correctly and used with appropriate chain and lock. but things to consider are, these things are only something to slow them down, or put them off to go elsewhere. A determined thief with a angle grinder will make short work of almost any chain or lock. So consider if it's approved, as this will help with insurance. (I put a crap lock on my sons bike, but it ensures insurance) layer your protection if you are vulnerable. Get something that makes a noise, and secure your bike, so you are alerted and have time to ask them to not be such a pest. Good Luck Mike. This type is good as its completely submerged into concrete, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCL...39?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43d294f36f
Any ground anchor is better than non I have this one but it did not cost this amount https://www.ajsutton.co.uk/product/...OR, SECURITY?gclid=CI-gmYzGuMICFdQZtAod7DIAaA
I have one of these: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ball-point-ground-anchoir?da=1&TC=GS-090219507 Both bikes have pragmasis chains and untouchable locks, immobilizers and bloody loud alarm systems. Car is blocking the bikes in as well ... if they get past that lot they have earned it... DON'T leave your grinder in the garage eh?
Thinking.. My garage is 1.2m wide..and as he bikes on a stand on one side..I can place the anchor in an awkward place not easy to get to.. Really just to slow them down..as my alarms would go off anyway..and I'm home most of the time..
That's a good idea, but don't make it hard for yourself to attach the security, as it won't get used. Mike.
Yep, but its not easy work going through two 19mm link chains with one ... very noisy and time consuming. The vibration will also set off one of the alarms ... it would take a determined thief and if they are determined they will take it no matter what you do.
This is the anchor I bought when I bought my Almax chain. The Immobiliser Self Fit Defiant Ground Anchor --- Almax Security Chains Ltd
Sounds like they are a lot of far easier targets than your bike. I recon that's about the best you can do. Mike.
Agreed... I could go further, but that is going to inconvenience me too much and you have to wonder if they will go to those extremes to get it what will they do if they struggle? - break into the house?
I've thought about getting a ground anchor before, just never got round to it yet. I take it you put you're chain round the swing arm
We manufacture ground anchors ( will have to put up some pics), as the other guys have said all you can do is move the bast---s on or slow them up. The worst tool ever to be invented: The battery powered angle grinder. Half hour battery life, but you can go through a lot of metal in half an hour especially with wafer thin slitting discs.
As said any ground anchor is better than none because its a deterrent, but i would not go to the trouble without fitting something that works, the type with fixings can be levered up easily and more worrying quietly ! i would go with the dig out and concrete in type, making sure your cement/sand/chippins mix is right so strong and not easily broken up.
I'd spend the money on a shed/garage plus a lock and chain. Like someone else has said, a determined thief will use an angle grinder for a lock but will run if they hear alarms going off.
This is the good Philosophy of 'layered' protection. It is the way to win. First some light (thief's don't like to be seen) so a floodlight, I prefer beam activation, less false alarms. Then physical (shed) Door alarm (noise) then have the bike secured to delay them. after this is up to you to advise them to go away. Mike. If you are a bit handy this can be done for £300. (not the shed) you don't need state of the art stuff, you are dealing with lazy thick wasters not MI5 trained operatives. That's why they are on the dole snuffling around in your garden at night. Mike.
B&Q do a good deal in the sales. First response alarm system, two motion sensors, two door/window sensors, key fob and alarm pad for about £80. Great starting point for any shed / garage.
I keep my pride and joy in this Whilst not strictly "a shed", it was free, which is always a plus. It's a luton box body from a transit or similar and they can be bought from commercial scrap yards at very sensible prices usually delivered for not much more. This one is 7.5 feet wide and 12 feet long, 15 to the luton. The sides are some sort of layered composite and tough as steel, the previous owner tried to smash a hole in the side with a spit when their dog got stuck behind it.. Needless to say we had to move the thing as he got nowhere after 5 minutes of bashing away. Since I got it it's had a lot of extra security features added, since I live in bike theft central and all the local scummers know I have the blade plus other bikes.. Steel lining, double steel doors, loads of high security locks, alarm, CCTV, razor wire around the garden plus 5 very protective Akitas that have a real dislike for hoodies and scumbags..
