accessories » Touring in Europe

Just about to embark on my first trip abroad on my R1200RS (France, Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium). I have a top of the range security chain but it’s oh so heavy😩 What do others do about the security issue when touring, as I’m thinking of leaving the chain behind?

That’s a big help👍 Thank you very much!

I have had no problems in the past with just a disk lock and bike alarm. Always good if you can find a hotel with secure parking or a ground floor room with parking just outside the window. I think that with moderate caution on where you leave the bike you should be fine, try not to worry too much, it can spoil a great holiday.

I’m just a novice on the bike Boxerboy although I’ve been all over Europe in my little plane. Guess it’s just that I don’t know what to expect🤔 Good advice all the same, and you’re right, I’m determined not to worry about it and spoil the trip😜

you can get lightweight chains which are at least a slight deterrent for thieves however you never know if you will have a post to lock the bike to. As stated I always try to find a B & B or hotel with secure parking

have fun

Graham

I have a disc lock with an alarm in it, 120dB
Plus for long trips a GPS tracker (not hooked to battery! Because first thing they do is cut of your battery)
And the bmw alarm of course.

I use one of these on my GS, and have just ordered another for the RS, easy to use, and with a cable lock through the back wheel(or another bike), it feels secure for me.

https://www.roadlokinternational.com/

Get yourself one of these

https://www.ghostbikes.com/14920-bike-it...-lock-1.6m.html

and you can secure the bike to railings, lampposts, or a friends bike.

I also have an Oxford Screamer disc lock for when there is nothing to secure the bike to.

Cheers

Paul B.

Zitat von Paul B im Beitrag #10

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Get yourself one of these
https://www.ghostbikes.com/14920-bike-it...-lock-1.6m.html
and you can secure the bike to railings, lampposts, or a friends bike.

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Two of us have been to Europe 4 years on the trot, not used any security beyond the BM alarm, nearly all digs have fairly secure parking.

I had a worrying moment in Bruge when we stayed at an Ibis, they said at reception parking was in a public multistory car park 1/4 mile away, we decided to have a look at it, had pulled up just by park entrance and was ready to abandon it, when a young guy came out and said 'do you want to park bikes in here', he had a section that was caged and locked, £6 for the night, opens it at 9 am, sound, so don't get disheartened.

Unless Wessie knows better


Ged

I would agree with the advice so far. I use a disk lock, sometimes carry two, and a self fitted battery backed alarm with proximity sensor which goes off with movement or if you stand very close to the bike. I also have a BikeTrac tracker. We generally use booking.com to find our accommodation, and use that to find places with on-site secure parking. Had some interesting experiences getting in and out of underground hotel car parks, in one case via a car lift, but generally good. At one hotel not only did it have an underground car park but like the previous writer we were offered a locked cage area within it. Downside is that there is sometimes an extra charge for such parking - generally ranging from 5-20 Euros per night.

Fred

I use one of these Squire locks, sold secure gold rated https://www.squirepadlocks.co.uk/catalog.../category/1460/ I fit it through the rear disc and through one of the wheel spokes. Locks the rear wheel to the bike. Also have one of these which I can use as well https://www.toolstation.com/steel-security-cable/p16759. Can use it to secure the bike to a post or something using the squire lock above or as previously mentioned secure helmets, jacket luggage etc, useful when touring. Toolstation also do a 12mm cable but I thought it too bulky.

Oh and it's Lupin blue as well!!! Other colours are available, even yellow which may match the baby shit colour of the new 1250!