Security - keeping hold of your own c5

[Karl]

As we know, the c5's isn't the easiest thing to secure which is why I seldom leave mine unattended. A chain and padlock is obviously essential but, if the worst was to happen and someone did decide to give my c5 a "better home", would this be of any use - especially if a c5 was ever recovered by the Police ;
   http://www.immobilise.co.uk/
..would fitting one of their security kits even be a deterrent ?

Not all that expensive, this could be something worth considering.

[aladds]

I've registered my C5 with immobilise, so if it is nicked I can get it back, but I've not considered any of their various marking kits. I don't know if the C5 has anywhere suitable for the bike tags to go, but perhaps some of their branded, numbered stickers would be a good idea?

I remember getting my bike security marked a while ago, I considered the tag at the time, but I discovered that few police stations outside of London have the reader for the tags, and it's hit-or-miss if it gets checked with the reader anyway (if the sticker has been removed, this is). Of course, this was a while ago, so things may have changed now…

Edit: Or perhaps one could epoxy one of these tags somewhere to the body?
https://www.immobilise.com/view.php?stage=product&category=1&product=3

[frankev]

This might be as effective as well! Just screw it on the C5's bonnet!

[techytype]

micro dot is another option, a tracker is possibly a tad over the top though - how would it know it was moving? 

Alan

[Umpa]

Thats only any good after its been stolen and recovered, personally I don't let the thing out of my sight if I can help it.

I think Retro Andy has some kind of a chain (I think its him) attached to the chassis and can wrap it around a lamp post. I like that idea..

[aladds]

I think Retro Andy has some kind of a chain (I think its him) attached to the chassis and can wrap it around a lamp post. I like that idea..

So good in fact that I copied him! That's how I lock mine up too.

[marcdonnelly]

me too good old fashioned lock and key...

[frankev]

Me too!

Frank.

[Retro Andy]

Not me, I would use a chain around the rear axle if needed, but like Umpa I'm not one for leaving my C5 unattended.

Retro Andy 

[Karl]

...I think Retro Andy has some kind of a chain (I think its him) attached to the chassis and can wrap it around a lamp post. I like that idea..

..the c5 fitted with the cycle security cable belongs to Kurt, it was the first c5 I sold on taking over c5alive 

[techytype]

...I think Retro Andy has some kind of a chain (I think its him) attached to the chassis and can wrap it around a lamp post. I like that idea..

..the c5 fitted with the cycle security cable belongs to Kurt, it was the first c5 I sold on taking over c5alive 

you have to be very careful with K around, he likes to wrap this chaint around an unguarded leg - and drive off 

Alan