Good question. While I'd love to give you an immediate answer, it's something I'm working on to find out what is considered 'garaged', including sheds and shipping containers. It could be down to location of the unit, but keep an eye on bikesocial.co.uk as I am working on it. John

It took a while, but, thanks to your comment, I did some digging. From that, one of our specialists spoke to all the underwriters that Bennetts works with, and now all locked metal sheds, shipping containers and wooden sheds on a concrete base - as long as they're on your property - are classed as garages. I did a video about it, but only just managed to find your comment to thank you! Cheers, John kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLule9Jy1crcg2Q.html

@@bennettsbikesocial Well done John so many posts do not get followed up.

@@bennettsbikesocial well done for getting an answer and making an improvement!

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people steal shit for two reasons: 1. it is easier to steal than work or find a job. 2. punishment is not strong enough. i never take my keys out of ignition and my bike is mostly parked on public property or if it is raining/snowing i never closed the door of the garage. and yes i live on earth and my income is average or less

@@palamidagheo4520 what

@@palamidagheo4520 y donde vives¿?

​@@palamidagheo4520 lucky you...if mines not nailed down its gone lol

@@palamidagheo4520 Punishment has NEVER in history EVER been a deterrent. The only solution to crime is to solve the societal issues which cause people to commit crime - you said it yourself, finding a job. For some people it's very hard. It should not be. By your own logic if it wasn't for punishment you'd be out stealing stuff, right? I mean, you said it's easier than finding work.

Excellent.. man you put me off after your third example 🤣

I know exactly where you're coming from. It's just the hassle and the fact, why should someone take something that you look after and own

If I had to do all that I’d buy a car, or move to the desert.

And you spend more time unlocking and locking your bike than riding it.

I just clip my American Bulldog to it, if anybody gets past her, they are welcome to the bike.

Yeah, I am a bit of a geek! John

Sorry mate I’m talking to you from the future, lockdown is still going on 😩

The lockdown is over when everyone stops complying to arbitrating bullshit. Masks don't work. Lockdowns don't work.

@@AwesomeHairo Don't be a Karen. Listen to public health officials and wear a mask if they say so, Jimbob. You might save someone.

@@yoyonostring2147 don't be a winston smith :)

Exactly right! Nice to see some people get it. Cheers, John

Abus alarm lock. I prefer alarm locks also as they don’t drain your main battery and those that sense angle, (like mine) can feel any manipulation of the bike or lock

Same 👍

I did the same thing whilst at work, thinking i was safe, then one day two guys in a white van pulled up and lifted it into the back and drove off, gone within 2 minutes whilst watching the cctv, use a chain and anchor it, best advice you can get, 2 expensive alarmed disc locks completely useless if they can lift the bike off the ground

How do alarmed disc locks work? Can you easily trip the alarm yourself whilst unlocking the lock or by tilting the bike?

Thanks, and that was good advice. Cheers, John

Thanks Richard! John

Thanks! John

Bike theft is a thing, but don't get panicky that it's a big thing. You're still more likely to NOT have your bike stolen, but if you use security you're far less likely still. Then just get on with enjoying riding! John

@@borisj While it'd be easy (and true) to say that there's a lot going on to try and fix many of the things you mention, I would also recommend that if you have anything flag up like this in an online quote, please call up as we can put you through to somebody who can go back to the panel of underwriters to see if they can get a better quote. Sometimes it takes an agent speaking direct to an underwriter -armed with more information they've gained from you - to get a quote. That won't always be the case, and it's true that all brokers are frustrated with some situations; it makes no business sense to price people out of the market. But as I said in the article linked above, underwriting motorcycle insurance is such a small part of those companies business, it can take a long time to improve things. I'm aware that's little help to anybody who's struggling to get a quote, but please do call if you're struggling online. Cheers. John www.bennetts.co.uk/contact-us

@@borisj I was working in Germany last year and shocked at how much cheaper insurance was. But then I found out how different the cover was - nothing like fully comprehensive. I work in editorial, and spent donkey's years working in magazines before this, but now seeing the back-end of insurance it's equally fascinating and frustrating to see how the entire industry works. It's impossible to truly help anyone on channels like this, so all we can ultimately do is ask people to call, then really hope we can help them. Take care, cheers John

Great choice, and really glad to have helped! Cheers, John

Thank you! Cheers, John

Thanks very much! Really sorry you can't ride anymore though. All the very best, John

16mm you arent getting through with manual bolt crops - a pragmasis roundlock would also be quality on the disc as a lock.

+1 for the nemesis lock(and chain).

Great to hear and good advice 👍

My R6 was stolen last week. 3 locks & a cover.. was picked up in a van .. and gone

@@pietergrebe5965 damn, sorry to hear that

Thanks so much! Welcome back to biking, and hopefully we'll see you on our Bennetts BikeSocial Facebook group. Cheers, John

@@bennettsbikesocial 🤙👍

Sorry to hear about the attempt but glad they didn't get it! John

Thanks Paul! John

Brilliant! There's too much negativity around biking, often from those who ride. No idea why people want to portray a doom and gloom image for something so awesome. Enjoy! John

Check the size of the RoundLock - Pragmasis supply it with two bases, depending on the chain you're fitting it to. John

Brilliant - which one? Cheers, John

@@bennettsbikesocial Pragmasis 19 or 20mm?, 22mm out of stock at the time. Round lock. Plus two cheap disc locks on the front. Looking for an affordable disc lock alternative for the front now. The Pragmasis chain is a beast!!!! 💪🏻

@@allenglishknives6823 excellent - 19mm then. That's what I use. Cheers, John

Thanks Jonathan! Too many people seem to wallow in the scaremongering around motorcycling, either for clicks or just in general, but all that does is put people off enjoying bike ownership! Cheers, John

More more more.. lol. Better safe than sorry.

Thank you for the tip ! Jr

Know the feeling Dan as I too had a push bike stolen , got it back , but its such an awful feeling I have never forgotten it. Even if I am going to our local bikers Cafe I try and park so I can see it.

Nobody wants those these days, so your quite safe mate.

:) I probably would not, I know. It’s more like a fantasy day in my head.

1990 if they knew it was you

​@@user-sw2lv3zp6o i would. any day

You would get 30 years for that in the UK

They do that in Arab countries. Chop them off

Really sorry to hear that! We've destruction tested a lot of chains and locks, so have a look here: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/motorcycle-chains-and-locks/how-to-choose-the-best-motorcycle-security

WOW !!!

Thanks for watching! There'll be another with more up to date info coming later this year. Cheers, John

Thanks for watching! John

Thanks! All the best, John

Ha - yes, we do try to be transparent in that we make content to promote Bennetts and BikeSocial off the back of all this, but the good thing is that it means we're spending a marketing budget, rather than relying on advertisers and sponsorship, so it doesn't matter what I think of any brand... just tell it like it is. Cheers! John

Thanks very much! Here you go - a full (and proper) review of the Litelok. There's also a video at the bottom of the page: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/motorcycle-chains-and-locks/litelok-gold-motorcycle-bicycle-lock-review

Sorry to hear that! John

Glad they didn't get it! Social media would have you believe there are pro thieves everywhere, but it's not true! Using any security is a big help!

Best bet is to check this out: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/motorcycle-chains-and-locks/how-to-choose-the-best-motorcycle-security Cheers, John

Glad you enjoyed it! John

Thanks! John

I'm sorry to sorry to say that it hasn't made it onto any insurer's list due to the way underwriters receive updates. All I can say is that we're working on a solution that will see this sorted as soon as possible. Cheers, John

Cheers! John

Thanks! John

It's a Honda Grom, but my custom one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKqUqcqD39rPZmQ.html

It's a great bit of kit. To be honest, it'd be easier to attack the disc itself than cut the lock.

Here are all the chains and locks I've tested. Regarding a boot - it could work, or you could try locking through the swing-arm if possible. Cheers, John www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/motorcycle-chains-and-locks

It's never too much when it come to protect what you own.

@@balex96 for a 125 lol

That's the Africa Grom I made. Cheers, John kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKqUqcqD39rPZmQ.htmlsi=NbkzAApPmb1sYzO9

Yes, sorry! I hoped the pinned comment and the link to the review that pops up during play would flag it, but since KZfaq turned off captioning, it's not easy to flag a mistake. Here's the full review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/scooter-security-and-disc-locks/abus-granit-detecto-xplus-8077-review