Scooter in RV park?

Dog Folks wrote:

nomad297 wrote:

LynnandCarol wrote:
We had 2 and used a heavy galvanized chain purchased from Lowes by the foot and a good master lock.

There's no such thing as a good Master lock. All Master locks are relatively easy to pick and all chain is very easily cut.

Bruce

Not all chain is easy to cut. Try and cut this Chain

Better set aside a week or bring a torch.

Really??

My Makita and a laser blade will make short work of it.

Thanks for posting. I needed a good chuckle after I heard the weather report and I wasn't ready to get on the road.

I've heard that the square chain is harder to cut with bolt cutters.
chain

I'd probably pair it up with a decent pad lock and call it a day. If they want it, nothing will stop them. Maybe cover it also.

Abus Granite Extreme is VERY expensive and supposedly the best chain out there.
There are a ton of videos on it. Like others have mentioned, if they really want it, they are going to take it. Make it as difficult as possible. Put an ABUS set up on it, and a motion alarm.
Abus Granite Extreme

Take your pick. This website will show you what's available and the extent of security with each product.
Locks

I used one of these on my Kymco. Simple, light, small enough to keep under the seat when not in use.
Kyrptonite disc lock

Dog Folks wrote:

nomad297 wrote:

LynnandCarol wrote:
We had 2 and used a heavy galvanized chain purchased from Lowes by the foot and a good master lock.

There's no such thing as a good Master lock. All Master locks are relatively easy to pick and all chain is very easily cut.

Bruce

Not all chain is easy to cut. Try and cut this Chain

Better set aside a week or bring a torch.

Even if I couldn't cut through that chain, I could cut through the pipe it is wrapped around with my hacksaw in about two minutes.

Bruce

Everyone is posting about how to defeat the hardened chain. I do not doubt the efficiency of such tools.

However, not many thief's walk around with those tools. Some might.

Anything that takes time to defeat or makes noise is going to give the thief second thoughts. They may also just move on to an "easier" victim.

NOTHING is fool proof.

My solution is:
1. Lock your scooter with what you have to discourage "honest crooks".
2. Be sure you insurance is up to date and enough to handle replacement.
3. Enjoy your winter. Life is too short to sweat the details.

Wish I were heading to Florida this winter.

MeandMyLabs wrote:
My solution is:
1. Lock your scooter with what you have to discourage "honest crooks".
2. Be sure you insurance is up to date and enough to handle replacement.
3. Enjoy your winter. Life is too short to sweat the details.

Wish I were heading to Florida this winter.

Well said :B

Gorilla cycle alarm. $99.00 Have them on both my bikes, one being a scooter. Got rid of all the locks and cables for good. Good Insurance policy too.

When we traveled out west on our Harley the only protection we had was a high quality motion alarm. I would only stay where I could park it close to my motel room door. I am a light sleeper and being a retired LEO I am ALWAYS armed while traveling.

We stayed at a RV resort last year in SW Florida that was not gated. They were stealing golf cart chargers and some other stuff at night. Motorcycles/scooter were not allowed in that park.

My buddy stayed at a close by RV resort which was gated. They never seemed to have any type of thefts in his park.

I would go motion alarm plus chain/lock. If they want it bad enough they are going to get it, just make it harder for them. And it goes without saying to have good insurance to cover theft.