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Offline BeeMan

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« on: December 21, 2005, 08:37:37 AM »
About a year ago, I had a Polaris 600 stolen from a small fenced enclosure in my backyard.  Even though I had insurance, I was still out almost $1800 from my pocket.  I bought a new on in January, and in an attempt to prevent this one from walking away, I purchased a high security chain and lock.  I chain the atv now to the concrete floor of my carport.  I also run a Kryptonite cable lock through the driveshaft and around the frame.  This should prevent them from rolling it too far as well.  Two nights ago, someone tried to make off with it, but only got to the end of the chain.  I dont think the idiot(s) even knew about the cable lock either.  The chain did what it should, but is there more I can do to be sure it doesnt get stolen again.  According to the chain manufacturer, the hardness is even harder than the hardness of a bolt cutter, and in fact, the Sheriffs deputy who came out to take the report even said that his bolt cutters that he carries in his car couldnt cut it. The anchor is solid as well, and cannot be removed.   How do other people who dont have acess to a garage or shed keep them safe?  Would an ATV alarm and motion detector lights deter them?  I am willing to do a lot (up to $1800) to prevent this from happening again.  Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2005, 02:30:38 PM »
Sounds like you need a dog.  Even inside my house the dog can hear people walking down the street and teslls us about it.
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2005, 12:58:36 AM »
12 gauge shotgun.
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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2005, 02:03:48 AM »
hook a big pod of powerful work lights to a motion detector,not many thieves want to stick around once the whole area lights up like close encounters of the third kind!
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« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2005, 02:21:28 AM »
Sounds like you need to find a large dog that knows how to handle a shotgun with a bright lite attached. :)

Honestly the chain and some bright lites on motion sensors is probably as good as you can do.  I also have a series of security cameras with a monitor and 40 day recorder I got for under a grand that would make them easier to catch.
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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2005, 02:23:04 AM »
Sounds like you need to find a large dog that knows how to handle a shotgun with a bright lite attached. :)

Honestly the chain and some bright lites on motion sensors is probably as good as you can do.  I also have a series of security cameras with a monitor and 40 day recorder I got for under a grand that would make them easier to catch.
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2005, 03:03:37 AM »
First, sorry about the multiple posts.  I kept getting an error message every time I tried to post yesterday!  I didnt think  they were making it to the forum at all!
Thanks for the info. Love the idea of the shotgun.  I do keep my .40 S&W close to the bed now.   I thought about the dog myself.  I do have a dog pen already, so that wouldnt be a big problem at all.  Unfortunately, I couldnt let the dog run loose because I live right on a busy county road.  A barking dog would help.  I am also going to install several motion detecting lights.  If they are determined, no matter what I do, they could still make off with it.  I just want to make it as tough as possible.  Thanks for the suggestions folks!
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2006, 10:11:54 AM »
I lock mine in the garage, but I suppose everyone doesn't have that luxury.

I also have dogs, several firearms, and my yard is completely fenced with 5' non-climb v-mesh.

They can try, but if'n I catch them then they might have a li'l problem!

It's a risks VS reward type of thinking.  If the risks are greater than the reward, they won't usually bother you.

Daryl
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« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2006, 04:49:28 AM »
Out of sight, out of mind.  It sounds like your atv is sitting i the open surrounded by a fence?  Build or buy some type of enclosed building in which to store the quad.  I still say continue to lock it up as you currently are, but with the thing hidden, you will have fewer problems.  Atleast new thieves will not know that it is there if they can't see it..  How far is it located from your home?  Some type of alarm on the building when you build it, might help run them off, especially if when the alarm sounds you come out side carrying a locked and loaded 12 ga shotgun...
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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2006, 04:51:29 AM »
Out of sight, out of mind.  It sounds like your atv is sitting i the open surrounded by a fence?  Build or buy some type of enclosed building in which to store the quad.  I still say continue to lock it up as you currently are, but with the thing hidden, you will have fewer problems.  Atleast new thieves will not know that it is there if they can't see it..  How far is it located from your home?  Some type of alarm on the building when you build it, might help run them off, especially if when the alarm sounds you come out side carrying a locked and loaded 12 ga shotgun...
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« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2006, 04:55:55 PM »
Sounds like you have taken some very good precautions, and have gotten some sounds advise, too.  Out of sight, out of mind is probably the best of all.  The only other thought I had, was to purchase one of those "deer cams" and set it up to cover the area where you store your ATV.  This way, you'll be able to get their picture, whether they are successful, or not.  Once that flash goes off, they'll be gone, but it will be too late for them.  Good Luck.  Joe
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« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2006, 04:49:12 AM »
Um...hate to point this out, but...

Once that flash goes off, they'll most likely steal your camera!

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« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2006, 06:30:08 AM »
you make the purchase of one of the cameras that does not use  flash.  I've seen them at the hunting shows for a few years now that take video and do not require artificial lighting.  Might be expensive, but then so is continually replacing the atv...
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2006, 07:42:17 PM »
A buddy of mine chains his dog to his ATV at night!  I can imagine some fool rolling his ATV down the drive and pulling Fido out of his house in the middle of the night.  The thief would quickly be praying for the dog chain to be a short one!   Cable locks and motion detector lights seem to be the best provided you don't leave it out in plain sight to tempt a thief.  Mine stays locked in my shop, has a large cable locking it to the floor and also has the ATV version of the "Club" steering lock on it.  I also pay extra for full replacement insurance.
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2006, 09:03:08 AM »
With motion detector lights a motion sensative camara don't need to flash.  Also a small fabric building like Sam's club sells might make sense to keep the vehicle out of sight.  Also helps protect the fenders, seat, and tires from UV damage.   Something I did when I was staying with a friend in Texas.  I went to a moving company, got one of their old crates they used to move peoples furnishings in and took it home.  Slight modification made a small garage for my motorcycle.  Kept it out of sight, and out of the weather.  Still kept the bike chained to a big chunck of concrete.
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« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2006, 10:18:31 AM »
I would like to suggest radio shack, if you have one near you. I bought a driveway announcer from them a couple of years ago, and it still works wonderful. You have to replace the D-Cell battery, about once every 3 months. It is wireless, and reaches from three feet away  from out to  200 yards. If anything or body, comes near your machine, the alarm goes off in the house.
   Its all wireless, so there`s no need for any expense of wiring, anywhere or thing. I believe I paid $79.00 for the set-up.

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