Ground Anchor

[IMORTAL_Indian]

So, I am Looking for a decent ground anchor to put down into a concrete floor in the garage... What can you recommend?

Thanks.

 

[powders]

I bought a Oxford ground anchor not sure how good it is but it was the only one available when I was looking
I bedded in concrete.
I use it on the back wheel and have two abus disc lock up front one of which has an alarm on it which is VERY sensitive and very loud.
Years ago I used an old kryptonite lock and dug a hole and bedded that in concrete, thought it was a great idea until some toe rag broke into my house and took the keys Doh !!!

 

[alex]

http://securityforbikes.com/removable-ground-anchor.php

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[andyf]

Get a sold secure approved ground anchor that is big enough for the chain to go through. Mount it securely, ideally somewhere where it and the lock and chain will not be readily accessible to thieves with power tools. A decent ground anchor is unlikely to be the weak point in the security of the bike.

 

[Ant]

I think mines an oxford one!

seems okay. hole is large enough to get the chain through twice at a push. it hasn't exactly been tested in its location though.

you don't have to go deep or wide with the hole for it to work but the the larger you can get the better

this is what i brought

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/55876

 

[CJK]

The problem with ground anchors (I think) unless the chain goes through the frame all a thieve has to do is remove the rear wheel. I use a single bolt in sold secure gold pivoting anchor the theory behind the movement is if attacked with a hammer etc the anchor will move slightly which will help deflect any blows. But the reality of it is I could probably break out any anchor with in a few minutes with the right tools albeit noise would be created...I'm not a thief but I do construction work so I know about concrete strength etc I have also broke out a couple of anchors of my own when I've moved. If you can you should try to have the anchor between the bike and the wall side to reduce exposure to attack, also try to keep the used part of the chain off the ground to make it harder to break. My chain is that big it just fits through the anchor with a tight squeeze I don't think that you can get one that is much bigger, if you believe all the manufactures hype it cannot be cropped.

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

So what is the difference between

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-S...-INSURANCE-DISCOUNTS-/291716344088?nav=SEARCH

And

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-duty-...-100-made-in-britain-/291701809253?nav=SEARCH

In terms of what you get? Once cemented down, would they not be like for like?

 

[CJK]

Personally I would go for the top link as it is sold secure awarded, the Alamax chain mentioned in the second one is a beast so it can be quite tight to get it through some anchors. But them style anchors look pretty impressive as the would have a lot of concrete around them holding them in.

 

[stuart69allan]

I have fitted the following ground anchor in my garage http://securityforbikes.com/torc-ground-anchor.php and can confirm I sleep easier at night. SOLID! I bought their package - Package Deal: Torc Ground Anchor, Protector 16mm Chain, Squire SS65CS Lock I'm massively impressed with the quality, would recommend this company to anyone

 

[CJK]

This chain is a monster impervious to bolt croppers (apparently) weighs a ton as well. As chains go it's the best I've seen.

http://www.almax-security-chains.co...s-IV--Uber--Squire-SS65CS-Lock__p-70-129.aspx

 

[soofsayer]

This chain is a monster impervious to bolt croppers (apparently) weighs a ton as well. As chains go it's the best I've seen.

http://www.almax-security-chains.co...s-IV--Uber--Squire-SS65CS-Lock__p-70-129.aspx

I have one of those, good chain.

 

[rpm]

I can thoroughly recommend the kit from http://securityforbikes.com

I have a 19mm chain and Squire lock, along with their torc ground anchor - seriously strong and all very well made. I also purchased their 'anti-pinch pin'...

This means the chain on my S goes from pin > anchor > through rear wheel > pin - and since the pin goes through the suspension linkages it makes a nice continuous loop which would still attached even if the rear wheel is unbolted.

Not perfect of course, but a good part of my "over the top security" for the bike, if someone get's past the locked/alarmed/cctv'd garage, and then through that lot, the disk lock, and the bike alarm, it is insured after all

 

[CJK]

If they really want in they will get in however why bother with a really secure set up after all there are plenty of easier targets out there I hope