Motorcycle thieves hitting residential homes now?
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espro
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Obviously people steal from homes. But specifically targeting a bike in the GTA? I can't remember reading anyone on GTAM having that happen to them, it's always the condos.
espro
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Forgot about the sticky, this is about that guy. Might as well lock this thread
Some pointers for people with garage door openers:
- Remove the handle from the pull cord. This makes it harder for thieves to grab onto it with tools/coat hanger.
- Zip tie or wire the release latch mechanism (zip tie recommended). This means much more force is required to open the latch, more so than any would-be thief would likely be able to apply using a coat hanger.
- If you doors/garage has windows, install some of that blurred privacy film. This a) Makes it harder to see that you have a bike in your garage, and b) makes it much harder to try and grab the safety release latch without actually breaking a window.
- If it's feasible, padlock your garage door(s) from the inside when you're home.
We just recently had new garage doors installed. Opted for no windows, and didn't install any handles or lift mechanisms on the outside of the doors. They need to be opened from the inside. Removed the handle from the pull cord and zip-tied the release latch on the door opener, and padlocked the other door shut on the inside. If someone really wants to, I'm sure they'll find a way to open it, but not without making a lot of noise and commotion.
In case anyone isn't familiar with how thieves break into garages...
[video=youtube;CMz1tXBVT1s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMz1tXBVT1s[/video]
- Remove the handle from the pull cord. This makes it harder for thieves to grab onto it with tools/coat hanger.
- Zip tie or wire the release latch mechanism (zip tie recommended). This means much more force is required to open the latch, more so than any would-be thief would likely be able to apply using a coat hanger.
- If you doors/garage has windows, install some of that blurred privacy film. This a) Makes it harder to see that you have a bike in your garage, and b) makes it much harder to try and grab the safety release latch without actually breaking a window.
- If it's feasible, padlock your garage door(s) from the inside when you're home.
We just recently had new garage doors installed. Opted for no windows, and didn't install any handles or lift mechanisms on the outside of the doors. They need to be opened from the inside. Removed the handle from the pull cord and zip-tied the release latch on the door opener, and padlocked the other door shut on the inside. If someone really wants to, I'm sure they'll find a way to open it, but not without making a lot of noise and commotion.
In case anyone isn't familiar with how thieves break into garages...
[video=youtube;CMz1tXBVT1s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMz1tXBVT1s[/video]
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suzuki2000
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that video is pretty scary.....
Thieves will steal things if they really want them. You can put all the blockages in the way as you want, if they want something they have and they want it bad enough, they will take it.
In the area I live, thieves would canvas driveways to find cars left open during the day where they could scoop a garage door opener. They take it away, most people don't notice and they come back when you are out a few days later and gain easy access to your house. Many peo[ple dont lock the door from their house to the garage. I am sure this happens in many locales.
Some years ago in Hamilton, theives would pick a house to break into, steal a car from the mall similar to the house resident and come by when the owner was away. Park in the driveway, neighbours don't give it much thought, neighbour took the day off.... break into the house, clean it out and a handy getaway vehicle ready to go. A lady my wife worked with had this happen to her, she just happened to come home early while they were parked in the driveway.
Again, I'm sure the Hamilton theives aren't the only people that figured this out.
Thieves will steal things if they really want them. You can put all the blockages in the way as you want, if they want something they have and they want it bad enough, they will take it.
In the area I live, thieves would canvas driveways to find cars left open during the day where they could scoop a garage door opener. They take it away, most people don't notice and they come back when you are out a few days later and gain easy access to your house. Many peo[ple dont lock the door from their house to the garage. I am sure this happens in many locales.
Some years ago in Hamilton, theives would pick a house to break into, steal a car from the mall similar to the house resident and come by when the owner was away. Park in the driveway, neighbours don't give it much thought, neighbour took the day off.... break into the house, clean it out and a handy getaway vehicle ready to go. A lady my wife worked with had this happen to her, she just happened to come home early while they were parked in the driveway.
Again, I'm sure the Hamilton theives aren't the only people that figured this out.
These are the little things you think about as a home owner, doesn't matter if you have a bike or not. You know what they say about a fool & their money?
A garage with glass windows? No thanks
Garage with glass slots clearly seeing the emergency latch? No thanks
My garage has concrete walls on 2 sides, the next side is my basement. I'll like to see them get thru without attracting attention
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espro
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Didn't know this got on to Reddit too. That's my bikeStory seems to be changing but yes that's the jist of it.
So wait, the person who posted about it on reddit wasn't you?
I don't have a reddit account so it was a friend who posted it up for me just trying to get the word out.
randysway223
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Honestly, If your bike can't be safe at home, I don't know where it is safe. I would hate to have to lock my bike up at home too.. I'm already overly cautious.
http://www.motorcyclehouse.com/Motorcycle-Security.htm I guess its time to invest in some serious bike locks...
http://www.motorcyclehouse.com/Motorcycle-Security.htm I guess its time to invest in some serious bike locks...
Unless I locked bikes together and they had no way of cutting the lock, like the previous poster said, none will stop someone from stealing your bike.
Good thing you had full insurance.
That's about the best thing you can have in this situation. I hope you get it resolved quickly man.
Stephen W.
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No, all vehicles must be covered under separate motor vehicle policies and said policy must include theft coverage to make a claim. So if you’re thinking about parking your bike for a long time cancelling your insurance, DON”T! Drop the PL & PD but keep the fire and theft coverage on it. Otherwise you’ll be out of luck if it’s stolen or the house goes up in flames.
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