Thanks, you have more or less confirmed what I was hoping to hear. I was considering adding a disk lock with alarm but the Xena one seems to have too many false alarms. The Gorilla Alarm with pager seems like a good solution but not sure if it is available here - maybe a bit expensive with Thai import tax added unless I can get someone to hand carry in.Pgt066;286796 wrote: Simple common sense measures work.
Selecting a respectable place to bed down. Parking it close to your room, in front of security, in front of the main office. A simple brake rotor lock, and perhaps a lightweight tesco motorcycle cover can also help.
I am sure there are some horror stories out there, but I think a few low tech precautions can go a long way.
Trouble is, at the same shop you bought the WD40, plastic hose etc....they also sells 3' foot long bolt cutters for 1,500thb!! I've not seen the Kryptonite bolt cutter proof chains in Thailand.KZ25;286805 wrote: I went to a hardware store, got me 2 meters of a strong chain, sprayed it with DW40 (or Sonax) and pulled it through a plastic hose.
The chain fits around an electricity pole and through the rear rim, making it difficult to lift the bike onto a pick-up.
Cost me less than 500 B including a big lock.
That's reasssuring David, I wondered if the problem would be mainly in the more populated south. However, as one poster noted, let common sense prevail and leave it in as secure location as possible.Davidfl;286812 wrote: Arh not a problem up country. Steering lock, hotel / guesthouse car park.
On my AT the steering lock was broken for the last 150,000 kms & I never worried about it.
Perhaps it was too well known to steal, or too high for the local thieves to get on & ride away with.
But whose going to steal your bike up-country & not be noticed by every man & his dog in town? What's he doing on that bike?
Ride & enjoy & relax.
But if you drink too much don't forget where you park your bike John.
http://www.xenasecurity.com/faqs/DisclockAlarm/page1/JAGI00;286799 wrote: Thanks, you have more or less confirmed what I was hoping to hear. I was considering adding a disk lock with alarm but the Xena one seems to have too many false alarms. The Gorilla Alarm with pager seems like a good solution but not sure if it is available here - maybe a bit expensive with Thai import tax added unless I can get someone to hand carry in.