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Moped Parking Advice For Living In First Floor Flat

Roxy07
Roxy07 Posts: 498 Forumite
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Would it be safe to park a moped on a street? if so what types of chains and security would I need?

I don't think a scooter is possible to carry up stairs everyday..

I need my scooter to get around, but surely there must be a solution? i'm willing to pay for security..
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  • Roxy07
    Roxy07 Posts: 498 Forumite
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    What about a ramp to get it up the stairs would this be possible?
  • unforeseen
    unforeseen Posts: 7,403 Forumite
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    Roxy07 wrote: »
    What about a ramp to get it up the stairs would this be possible?

    I don't think it would be a good idea to store something containing petrol and oil inside a residential building.

    I would go so far as to bet that it would be a breach of the fire safety regulations for the block.
  • Franz_Ferdinand
    Franz_Ferdinand Posts: 174 Forumite
    You'll need a good lock and something solid to chain it to.
  • Roxy07
    Roxy07 Posts: 498 Forumite
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    unforeseen wrote: »
    I don't think it would be a good idea to store something containing petrol and oil inside a residential building.

    I would go so far as to bet that it would be a breach of the fire safety regulations for the block.

    There is a communal balcony outside my flat.

    I could bring it up and then put a CCTV camera watching it?

    would also knock some off insurance..
  • Roxy07
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    Franz_Ferdinand wrote: »
    You'll need a good lock and something solid to chain it to.

    What is a good lock? would a lamp-post do?
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    Roxy07 wrote: »
    What is a good lock? would a lamp-post do?

    In the days of Battery angle grinders a good lock is no better than an average lock. Yes a lamp post will be OK so long as the pavement is not obstructed.
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  • Franz_Ferdinand
    Franz_Ferdinand Posts: 174 Forumite
    Alter_ego wrote: »
    In the days of Battery angle grinders a good lock is no better than an average lock.

    If we were talking an R1 then I'd agree. But your average yoof who nicks scoters ain't going to be carrying one.
  • walwyn1978
    walwyn1978 Posts: 837 Forumite
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    Lamp post, lock round lamp post. It's as good as you'll get on the public road.
  • RichardD1970
    RichardD1970 Posts: 3,796 Forumite
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    Any possibility of renting a garage nearby? I rent one from the council for around £7 a week.
  • Roxy07
    Roxy07 Posts: 498 Forumite
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    Would a ramp work? it is literally only to get it above a shop, only like 10 steps.
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