The new shiny thing needs a little more security that the old Fazer did, so have had a ground anchor in a box in the shed for the last 6 years.
Problem is at the new house, I'm a) garage less and b) the drive where the shiny lives is gravel. Now correct me if wrong but raw bolts in gravel don't work too good.
I know the obvious is to dig a big hole and fill it with concrete, but we're probably having the driveway done later in the year and I don't want to a) waste the money and b) (more importantly) have to dig it all out again in 6 months time.
So, the next best option is the 6 foot block wall next to us,
Would that be solid enough? Or would it be worth just using a heavy (circa M12) raw bolt hoop?
31-01-15, 07:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 31-01-15, 07:29 PM by Exupnut.)
I'd go for the wall and biggest bolts u can use. There is a bonding agent u can get to proper set the bolts in even if there the expanding type. Make sure it's high enough so the chain your using doesn't touch the ground. Preferably a smallish one so the scumbags can't just move the bike nearer. This is the best chain money can buy and it lasts a lifetime.
http://youtu.be/paNzJslXGkM
Seriously ....,.these are the best
http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk
Just flapping about on this stagnant little pond on the outer rim of the internet.....yup.... :-))
put the concrete below your new drive level, ? its then ready, when done, if it bricked paved, 100 mm, below, just make sure you put it in the right place, I put a little shed for the bike and concreted u bolts in the ground, I then reverse my van at the door,.?
sent from my carafan in tenby,
problem is if I put the concrete 100mm below surface level, the ground anchor will be below the drive when it's laid - once fitted the anchor can't be removed (you drive hardened ball bearings into the allen bolt heads).
I hadn't though of the chemical agent - so maybe it would work. If any would be thief has to demolish a 3 foot hole in a block wall to get the anchor out it should satisfy the demands of the insurance co.
Anchor in wall, or half fill a large plant pot with post ballast, cut holes in side of pot, put U-lock through holes, fill to top with post ballast, plant flowers on top to keep the missus happy. Lock bike to this :thumbup
31-01-15, 08:38 PM
(This post was last modified: 31-01-15, 08:38 PM by noggythenog.)
Ive got an idea
Dont use anything
Get some concrete
Wait til a teef comes along
Bury him in the concrete
Put it all on youtube
Share the linky :b
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike
I've got my ground anchor on a wall, no problem.
I bought the biggest size rawl bolts I could get, and swapped the bolt half out for a cap headed bolt. Then I bought some hardened ball bearing balls and hammered those into the cap to stop the bolts being drilled out.
End of the day if someone really wants it they will have it, but it will put off the chancers.
