As for locks and locking, It's definitely a safer option. Garage being the safest, of course.
An alarm as an additional complication to thieves doesn't harm. I wrote two articles on bicycle locks and locking techniques, and think the basics go for motorcycles as well - just go with even heavier chains - 12+mm thick:
http://www.bike.bikegremlin.com/2015/09/...cle-locks/
http://www.bike.bikegremlin.com/2015/09/...a-bicycle/
(WARNING: both links are in Tarzan English)
An alarm as an additional complication to thieves doesn't harm. I wrote two articles on bicycle locks and locking techniques, and think the basics go for motorcycles as well - just go with even heavier chains - 12+mm thick:
http://www.bike.bikegremlin.com/2015/09/...cle-locks/
http://www.bike.bikegremlin.com/2015/09/...a-bicycle/
(WARNING: both links are in Tarzan English)
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.