Rough rough draft for motorcycle parking security design

[mimico_polak]

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As Rob says I've also seen this type of design advertised before. Your design looks very similar to that one, but I'm not sure what makes yours better, or what makes the other one better as I haven't looked much into it.

Also, I think it's a great idea that you're doing this but do protect yourself and your ideas because all you need is one person to grab a picture/sketch and then run with it to a manufacturer.

I would use this item on my bike as well if I had the option in a parking lot. Your main market would be condo builders where they can have a designated area (ideally behind a cage) with space for bikes to be parked in a row. Frankly I'm surprised that more condos don't have such an arrangement given the amount of thefts out there. Even parking behind a simple cage would make life easier and the bike slightly harder to steal. But I guess it's more profitable to sell parking spots for $50k a piece in the city.

 

[treyc1]

Here a quick 5min sketch (I am horrible drawer but a great visionary)


This concept is supposed to have a "zip tie" style locking mechanism but with larger teeth...

 

[Flywheel]

Can't tell from the illustration, but is it compatible with different diameter wheels? Making it easily useable with mopeds, scooters, maxi scooters, standards, dual sports, cruisers and sportbikes would go a long way to convincing parking lot operators to adopt it.

A big, awkward bicycle rack style might also be desirable--no need to drill into everything when installing one, while still being a deterrent. Need the room and no bikes around (in winter)? Pump truck it into storage.

 

[Splash]

Same deal with the early kryptonite u-shaped locks. Weird key, not bolt cuttable. Openable in 1 minute or less with a plastic bic pen until they changed the design.

Not true anymore. They fixed that a long time ago. Free replacement.

In all seriousness I think part of this equation needs to be the bike too. Brakes that need battery power to be open otherwise they clamp closed, level position detectors that transmit if they tilted, an ignition key that has a checksum with the ECU and if the signal is not recognized have the top speed of the bike be 10 KM/hr "valet mode".

Brakes that need battery power: Sounds great.. until the brakes seizes because it rained. Also, if something goes wrong then your brakes locks up at 120km/h. Not fun.

level position detectors that transmit if they tilted: exist already

Chipped ignition key: exist already.

None of these are deterrents. People steal bikes to take them apart and sell the parts.

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