Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Europe
Europe Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
Photo by Daniel Rintz, Himba children, Namibia

The only impossible journey
is the one
you never begin

Photo by Daniel Rintz,
Himba children, Namibia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 30 May 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 53
Motorcycle chain/lock/disc alarm near Amsterdam

Last night I saw a couple guys testing the security of my motorcycle out front of my hotel in Amsterdam. Thinking that they may be back with a van while I slept, I moved it to an underground garage for the night to keep it away from these guys. I'm convinced that I won't always have access to secure parking on this trip so I'd like to buy a chain and lock or possibly just a disc alarm.

Can anyone recommend a place to pick up either a chain and lock or a disc alarm near central Amsterdam?

Thanks,
Jeff
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 30 May 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Far North Queensland Australia
Posts: 80
Amsterdam

Jeff

My wife is dutch and put me onto a site called Channels. Its an Amsterdam knowledge base. Have a look here Motorcycle shops
and it gives you a shop.

Marty
__________________
An idea comes suddenly and in an intuitive way. But intuition is nothing but the outcome of earlier experience.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 30 May 2012
jkrijt's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 636
Here are a few bikeshops in Amsterdam
Good luck

MotoPort Amsterdam
Spaklerweg 91
1099 CX Amsterdam
020-4656667
http://www.motoportamsterdam.nl

MOTOR City Amsterdam
Jarmuiden 31
1046 AC Amsterdam
Tel. 020 480 80 10
Fax 020 614 54 31
http://www.motorcity-amsterdam.nl/

Motoramsterdam
Stadionweg 279- 283
1076 PA AMSTERDAM
Tel.: 020-6798507
Info@motoramsterdam.nl

You wrote:
"so I'd like to buy a chain and lock or possibly just a disc alarm."
If I were you, I would buy a chain and lock AND a disc alarm.
__________________
Jan Krijtenburg

My bikes are a Honda GoldWing GL1200 and a BMW R1200GS

My personal homepage with trip reports: https://www.krijtenburg.nl/
YouTube channel (that I do together with one of my sons): motormobilist.nl
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 31 May 2012
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 53
I ended up picking up a bicycle chain and lock from an outdoor market yesterday and then put the moto in a corner that made it difficult to spot. Then I chained it to a canal railing and it survived the night.

Thank you for the suggestions.

Jeff
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 3 Jun 2012
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 266
get a cheap bike cover as well
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12 Jun 2012
The-Silk-Road's Avatar
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Rome, Italy
Posts: 16
Get a good chain and padlock; they are worth the money.

Be very careful... your bike is all you've got on the road and thieves WILL open and take anything they want. It's worth getting a very good chain and the best padlock you can find, but you must be prepared to spend some serious money. This all goes to your advantage, because a padlock that costs a lot of money will simply not be picket. When a thief wants to learn to pick a lock (nowadays they pick them more than they cut them), he or she will have to get one to practice on and if it's expensive there is no chance. Also chain wise try to get something with big links, like 19 mm so that it cannot be cut by hand. There is a very good chain made by Almax in the UK which is the only one they were not able to cut in a test. I wrote extensively on the topic, have a look:
Overland to Japan - Extreme Safety
Overland to Japan - Safety

Mike
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Buying and registering a motorcycle in Chile timyarb Trip Paperwork 16 2 Jan 2018 18:55
Kuala Lumpur - Amsterdam, by air, our experience ongediertebestrijder Trip Transport 19 18 Nov 2014 15:16
Tsunami Motorcycle Owner Located in Japan MountainMan The HUBB PUB 2 2 May 2012 19:54
A Gringo in Colombia Ride4Adventure Ride Tales 13 20 Apr 2012 02:15
Information wanted from experienced bikers in South America joentje100 SOUTH AMERICA 35 1 Jan 2010 03:00

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 16:37.