Security Suggestions For A Scooter.

[oldeboi]

Ive been looking for some added security for my T5 Classic rocket and was wondering where my money is best spent.
Ive not got disc brakes so i cant use a disc lock, plus ive heard they are easy to remove.
As a new boy to the world of scootering i cant believe how expensive some of the chains are.
Whats the best bet for me without spending silly money?

[Big Al]

I've got a decent Oxford chain/lock going through the front fork, attached to a good, solid, no-frills ground anchor, with the whole bike being locked in a shed (with the steering lock on obviously) - security which has thus far deterred the Lewisham chavs from even having a go at nicking the bike, and all for a little under £100.

[madmike]

I got a bike alarm thinghy off ebay for a tenner, now its plastic fantastic and could be ripped off with a screwdriver but works on a motion sensor and has a ring of 110db that blasts for 10 seconds..... enough to startle the life out of any would be thieving scumbags. Clips well onto the front forks!!!

[Ian]

I think if you buy any thatcham approved or sold secure approved chain lock from reputable motor cycle / scooter dealers even the most prudent thieves will pick on another machine rather than yours.

Infact some insurance companies like the one who insures my GTS even made me sign a disclaimer proving I had such a device before my insurance was valid.......

Cheers Ian

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[Spence]

Even if you had disc brakes, most disc locks are designed for motorbikes and won't pass through the smaller holes on a scooter's discs.

As Mike says, there are some reasonable alarm systems available for around the £100 mark.

A good quality chain is always recommended, passed through the forks (so removal of front wheel won't free it), and locked to an inanimate object such as railings, lamp post or Sheffield Stand. A decent chain should be about £25-£35, Oxford are popular, I myself use a JCB one.

Having your scooter data tagged and displaying the data tag label in a prominent place might help.

There's no such thing as total security, but what you are aiming to do is make your scooter a less attractive option than someone else's, or increase a thief's time on target which will, in turn, increase the chances of them being caught in the act. Simple things like turning your fuel tap off, removing the spark plug cap, keeping your seat locked down so the panels can't be removed, engaging the steering lock, chaining the scooter to something, and putting a cover over it, will all help.

[nic83px]

if theres nothin like a post etc near by then i run a h/duty chain i have thru the side if the front fork and between the rear brake pedal nd floor, just makes it more awkward for the opportunist as thats what most of the thieving good for nothing jobless lowlife scumbag smackhead little bar stewards are!!!!

[Big Al]

Vespa security for the unprincipled cad; park your pride and joy alongside ANY non-vespa, twist-and-go, plastic-clad scooter. Most opportunistic little joyriding scroats (generally responsible for over 90% of scooter theft) will nearly always go for the twist-and-go option over your own geared bike...

[mark]

Mine are in a shed double locks and ground anchors and a maurading Stafordshire bull terrier .

Out and about a big chain and padlock there is nearly always something to chain it to .

[Spence]

I bought a very simple garage alarm and shed alarm for £8 and £7 respectively the other week in Aldi. Haven't got round to trying them out yet, but will report back when I do.

[skrappey]

If the thieves want it they'll take it, question is how much damage they do nicking it.
Keep it indoors, garaged, or chained to an immovable object with a big chain,
personally my bikes are in the back yard, or out in the lane at the back of the house. The steering locks are on where they are fitted, one of the reasons I left England.