how do you prevent theft at apartments?
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From: Orlando, FL, USA
Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (nick123)
If your on ground floor you could bring it inside... I know a couple of people who do.... If you live in a multiple floor apartment, park it under the stairs and chain it them them. Or rent a garage. If you do the chaining to something, id invest in a cover so you take some attention off the bike.
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Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (nick123)
I've had a bike stolen from an apartment complex...really, the only thing is to have a 1st level apt and bring it inside...there is no other options really, unless they will let you put a concrete post somewhere so you can bolt it to it...
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Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (nick123)
Kryptonite faghettaboutit chain, 2 kryptonite disc locks, tip/vibration/electronic alarm, sig sauer and a german shepard. If you have a jeep it wouldn't be too bad an idea to chain it to a frame mounted brush guard or the like. You can also ask the apartment management if you can put in a ground anchor. Kryptonite makes an above and in ground model. You should be able to install the above ground by yourself. A cover is also good for keepin attention to a minimum but thieves usually follow you home rather than cruise around for bikes.
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From: SLC, UT, USA
Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (nick123)
I think one of the best and free ways (underground parking I assume), is to park in front of a friends car boxing in your bike. If done correctly it will make jack-*** thiefs hesitate and move on.
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Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (nick123)
Rent a storage unit or ask a friend to store it in their garage. Well worth the hassle and embarrasment of getting your bike stolt. Anything else is a waste of time and money. Good luck.
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From: lauderhill, fl, usa
Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (markymarc)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by markymarc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If your on ground floor you could bring it inside... I know a couple of people who do.... If you live in a multiple floor apartment, park it under the stairs and chain it them them. Or rent a garage. If you do the chaining to something, id invest in a cover so you take some attention off the bike.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good choice ^^^^^
good choice ^^^^^
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Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (SprayinCX)
If you leave a bike outside it will be stolen, i guarantee it... I have met some people who stole a bike one time from a friend... its as easy as rolling it into a truck and goodbye.... locks can be cut off and alarms disconnected in seconds...
I would look into a garage, maybe you can share with another biker/friend in the same area
I would look into a garage, maybe you can share with another biker/friend in the same area
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lol!!
the best thing to do is to get ur bike indoors somehow whether its in a garage or in the living room. if its outside.. anyone can take it if they want it bad enough. its sad but true.
lol!!
the best thing to do is to get ur bike indoors somehow whether its in a garage or in the living room. if its outside.. anyone can take it if they want it bad enough. its sad but true.
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From: chandler, AZ, usa
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sleep on ur bike 
seriously tho, get a u lock thing, lock up the rear rim and then get a chain,cable or something and at the same time, lock the chain/cable up to the u lock thing, then sling it around a tree, or something that can't be taken away.
yah, bikes are so easy to steal, get like 2 or 3 big guys, a truck and your bike will be gone in less then 2 minutes.
seriously tho, get a u lock thing, lock up the rear rim and then get a chain,cable or something and at the same time, lock the chain/cable up to the u lock thing, then sling it around a tree, or something that can't be taken away.
yah, bikes are so easy to steal, get like 2 or 3 big guys, a truck and your bike will be gone in less then 2 minutes.
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yeah, then they don't have to pick it up! Just hitch it to the truck and drive away.
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yeah, then they don't have to pick it up! Just hitch it to the truck and drive away.
-Dustin
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From: Brandon, FL
Re: how do you prevent theft at apartments? (budlight)
"is it legal to shoot to kill a thieve?"
Umm...say hi to bubba! Nope...not legal. Now if he/she was stealing inside your house and you somehow were in fear for your life, that's another story (at least in Florida anyways).
Umm...say hi to bubba! Nope...not legal. Now if he/she was stealing inside your house and you somehow were in fear for your life, that's another story (at least in Florida anyways).