My new favorite show. Quick,to the point, heavily detailed.

@hightech-lowlife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 👍

I'm laughing my ass off when you said putting a lot of locks on your bike to keep them from getting stolen I thought of the Pee-wee Herman movie when he wrapped 300 ft of chain around his bike to keep it from getting stolen but somehow it got stolen but I get your point

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, pee wee's bike was awesome! I think I remember that, but it's been a long while.

Oh yes my ebike (diy) was stolen 4 months ago and I'm still pretty sad about it. I'm currently building a new one and I'm already afraid that it will be stolen again. I will definitely use at least 2 thick locks.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that man, that really sucks. I'm glad you're not discouraged and are building another one though. Thanks for your input and feedback!

I would go with all of the above! Stainless steel hardened thick lock, Air tag, screeching alarm, and a booby trap that ejects the front wheel at 15 mph. That should do it!! 😉

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

😂Stacking the methods will only improve the odds, thanks for your feedback!

Had my first ebike stolen. Police had it back to me in 8 hours but the idiot thief bored out the ignition as if it was an o-ring in a car. Just bricked the battery.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

That really sucks man, but I'm glad you got it back!

I agree 100% After spending so much time building my bike.. I would rather get hit or eat it. Put an alarm on it.. locking it. Bring my bike to the garden center at Wally world. Always make trips where I can stay on it.. Or very close to it.. and in eye sight.. I park right in front of a camera at Wally world with my every day work ebike.. Not to worried about that one..

@hightech-lowlife

9 ай бұрын

That's the way to do it man, 100% 🍻🍻

When my ebike got stolen not only all the time and money i spend in the bike was stolen. Literally my hobby got stolen, so many good memories with my ebike rip.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

That sucks man, I'm sorry to hear it. I definitely feel you, it can be discouraging to even want to start again after all that. I hope you do pick it up again when you're ready though, and I hope you never have to go through something like that again.

@darrenhobson2244

Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain mate and the shitty thing is that had you had a GPS tag the police wouldn't even help the *@#*@s. But you would no where ot is and a few mates on a ardgy bardgy shit will get resolved real fast. I feel we have to Notch up security on our bikes and this video is the first I've seen to educate us all. thanks Hightech

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@darrenhobson2244 Thanks man, I appreciate it! The sad truth that I tried to express in the video too is that really the only way to make it not happen is to not have an ebike, because if someone wants it then most likely they will get it, might even threaten you violently to take it, so it's just unfortunate that it's like this now. I am with you in taking things in your own hands, but just be weary that this can backfire sometimes too, you go to get your bike back and they are there with a whole posse toting knives or guns, so I feel you on the sentiment, just be careful too man. A lot of people are willing to risk their life over even a few hundred dollars, and it's just not worth it at some point.

Awesome PSA in the HT||LL style...👍👍👍

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gil!

i have build one this yeahr for a friend, long story short: it was stolen in front of my house basically, few meters away from my big ebike, and so on, just around the corner. we never seen that bike again. i have real nightmares that my shit gets stolen, (again) but this time bikes, and i just updated it with alarm.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that man, that really sucks. It's a violating feeling to have something stolen, especially at your house or right in front of it. I hope that this was the only time you have to experience that and I wish you the best. Thanks!

Great tips. I have 5 ebikes and i only leave my cheap one unattended, but it has a loud alarm that i can hear from wherever i leave it and a convenient lock and air tag. I would never leave one of my expensive ebikes unattended. It would suck if someone broke into my home over it but i don't think thats too likely. Im think about getting a real gps tracker instead of using airtags and tiles, but they are bulkey and harder to hide

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes I agree. I feel the same way, I would only leave an ebike that I wouldn't be "too" upset to have stolen, and of my very expensive "nice" ones, I would not leave out in public. GPS is a good idea, but it can be hard to get the police to help after the fact, even with a known location, so it's still risky. I wish you safety for all your bikes and hopefully for the future we can have a society that collaborates instead of steals from one another. 🍻

Talks about securing bikes and where to put one when not in use 6:16 *rides by an unattended e-scooter*

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

😂 There are a lot of strange things to see in this footage honestly, there is a guy straight punching the air somewhere in there. Those scooters though are like public scooters where you pay a small fee on your credit card and can ride them somewhere then just leave them for the next person to ride. 👍 Thanks for watching man!

I'm lucky and only use my bike for pleasure and would never ever leave it unattended anywhere. I also live in the North East of the UK in an area known as Cleveland and it has the highest crime rate in the whole of the UK!

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

It sucks that we can't leave our bikes places, but I'm with you I wouldn't leave my bike anywhere unattended, it's just too risky. I know some places like in Japan where everyone leaves their keys in their cars and bikes without any locks and no one steals anything because why would you steal something that's not yours? At least you're doing it right and being cautious man, you can't ever go wrong with doing things that way.

Do some of the ebike motors have a locking mechanism? For example if you try to pedal but the wheels won't turn... That's a good way to stop from someone from riding off. Of course if someone had a car and put the bike in the car that's a different story.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, there are locking mechanisms on some controllers for sure! Yes, if someone really wants it they'll just pick it up and throw it in the back of a truck.

I would prefer a shock treatment device but we don't wanna hurt nobody right lol

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

They will help for sure in retrieving your bike!

Another thing I think the mass that you wear might scare people away from stealing your bike if they see you

@brianwayne7999

Жыл бұрын

Correction mask

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

That's true, the more intimidating you can look the less likely you will get messed with 👍

The best method I found to prevent ebike theft is to take a shlt in a jar and bring that with you, then smear the shlt all over your ebike before you go into the grocery store or restaurant, then you just clean it off after you come back out.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

It's definitely an interesting method to consider, for sure. You may want to try just giving the illusion of that? Louis Rossmann tapes bare frayed wires to his ebike to give the illusion that it's poorly put together and a hazard to use/ride. I think some tricks like this could be helpful 👍

@One_-_Man-_-Clan

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife was watching this jew tad today on the BAT fire. read reddit posts on subject. read all comments. he's a fraud.

I had a controller fire happen while I was on trails. I didn't know it was the controller at the time as both battery and controller were inside and I didn't have any tools to open it up. the possibility of setting the forest on fire as well as having no way to get back home is pretty high on my stress list. I don't worry as much about my bike being stolen as it's huge and I pull out the key if I walk more than 10 feet away. I don't think people would get very far without a ramp, a truck bed, and a lot of grunting. We have a lot of hit-and-runs here so that's pretty high on my list. But getting hit with my daughter onboard is the worst fear. everything else I can walk away from.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

That sucks man, I've never heard of a controller fire, but any of the components are susceptible to fire for sure. An out of control battery fire in a wooded environment with a lot of dry brush around could be a disaster 100% good thing you were able to contain it. I totally agree, depending on your area one of these scary things is going to be more prevalent, if your bike is heavy enough it will make it harder to steal. I ride a motorcycle too and I treat everyone on the road as if they're trying to kill me, so being hyper vigilant and awareness is about all you can do and hope for the best. I wish you safety on your rides and I appreciate your feedback and input! Thanks!

Great video well said I have had loads of bikes stolen in the past the last one was at a work place under there security camera and it got Stolen the police came to the work place and said the footage was to poor can you believe that when the camera was only 12 feet away So now I don't leave any thing chained up In are town

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, that's horrible to hear, I hope you don't have to experience that ever again. It's messed up that people feel the need to do that. I think help from the police is going to be hit or miss, usually a miss unfortunately. In my area there are people that are stealing hundreds of dollars of goods from stores and no one is allowed to do anything about it, a lot of stores have shut down due to theft because they just won't service an area like that anymore, it's crazy.

I always flip my bike upside down and THEN lock it. It keeps the thief from being able to just hop on it right away and cruise off like the one guy who got away by just a few inches as he was chased

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! Thank you 🍻

@davidmiller4758

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife yup. Everyone does it here cause I'll admit I live in the hood lol mfers stand outside stores just waiting for someone to run in and leave the car running to take off in it

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmiller4758 That's scary man, always gotta be on the lookout and do everything you can!

I keep having crazy dreams about my bike being stolen or I find it in multiple pieces from a thief attempting to steal mine. You are right, I don’t even worry about a battery fire as much as I worry about my bike being stolen. I recently installed an alarm on mine which locks up the hub and sounds an alarm after being moved twice. I also use a TiGr lock which I thought was not pickable but I have seen the locksmith lawyer pick the lock in under a minute haha 😂 nothing is safe these days!

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

For sure man! I think the alarm is a good idea, any ways that you can stack deterrents is better than just one 👍Most people do not have the skills of LPL, but yes sadly locks are quite easy to bypass these days with modern picking tools, which is why it's always best to have multiple layers to deter thieves, and also making good choices like not leaving your bike in a place where it is more vulnerable, etc. I'm hoping our world will eventually change where people don't need to steal and we have an abundance of all the things we need and want to where we can collaborate and give more than take from one another. Maybe someday 🍻in the meantime good luck out there man!

Yep I’d rather hit the ground than have my bikes stolen. I have thousands invested.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

100% man, fully agree 👍

Facts! I’ve fallen off my bike and scraped my knee and still rather that than having my bike stolen. The fear deff comes from the price of an ebike especially for us modders who put extra time and money into making it how we want it. You can’t prevent bike theft and I’ve never felt cool enough with riding it to the store and locking it up outside and I don’t even live in that bad of an area. I have locks and trackers and alarms but it’s still doesn’t prevent it. Great video. Can I jump off topic. You’re a Tech guy so I figured I’d ask you for advice. I want to get into Adobe After Effects do you by chance know any good computer or laptops prebuilt that I could purchase that could handle After Effects? Not the appropriate place to ask but why not. It’s fine if you don’t know either lol

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same man, especially when you've spent a lot of time making it your own, I feel like it's even worse when it's a DIY ebike that gets stolen! Being in a better area definitely helps, some places everyone is trying to steal everything, it's really bad. Yeah for sure man, most Adobe things now use GPU rendering so any laptop you can get with a discrete graphics card is going to be better 👍You don't need anything specific for rendering so to speak, more RAM is good, but all of my suggestions are just going to point to "better computer = better editing computer".

@En3rgyLee

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife yes it does suck. Thieves are a pain the ass. You work butt off for what you want and someone else comes and takes it. They’re the worst! Also, thank you for the advice I really appreciate it for sure! I’ll keep your info in mind when I start looking for a CPU!

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@En3rgyLee I don't even fully blame the thieves, it's the systems we live in which create these scenarios, it's complex for sure but there is always room for improvement. No problem man, I'm sure you can get something that will more than meet your needs, thanks!

Facts, all the thefts is a real issue to mass adoption. need infrastructure to keep thieves out, someone make a valet for ebikes already lol Edit: check out the Hiplock D1000 lock. Can withstand multiple angle grinder blades. Runs about 300 dollars. weighs in around 5lbs i think.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was thinking if there was like a "guarded" bike area where you check in, like a monitored parking lot or something. I wonder how many people would pay for secure bike parking, I think it would be worth it really. Cool, thanks for the recommendation man! It's really the battery angle grinders that changed the game for thieves because almost all locks on the market can't hold a candle to them. 👍

Dope 👍

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

hiden tracker , alarm mosty have good bike bike or motorcycle lock

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

All good ideas, thanks!

I’ve added a hidden air tag in mine. Good luck thieves.

@hightech-lowlife

11 ай бұрын

It's a good idea 👍 Thanks for the tip 🍻

@roger3958

11 ай бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife Had I waited a little longer to comment I would’ve heard u already mention it though. 😆

@hightech-lowlife

11 ай бұрын

@@roger3958 I tried to get most of the better advice out there, but still missed a few I'm sure 👌🍻

Being an 80s child what do you think about playing Hair Nation or Ozzy bone yard music on your videos.?

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

I love all kinds of music, especially 80's and hair metal, all that. You can't use copyrighted material though, so I just make all my own music. Thanks!

this is why i lock my ebike with large chain lock a u lock and a folding lock they going to need at lest 3-4 grinding disks to take it

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! You're doing it right man! This is the way 👍

@jaylord55

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife i think the ppl that i see on kijiji aka local craigslist posting rewards for there stolen ebikes when i have seen what they lock it up with and think to myself no wonder it was stolen. Cheapest Cable lock on $1500-2000 Cnd ebike and a lock that costs like 30-40 and can be cut with pair of cheap $2-6 cable cutters and easily counseled. other deterrent on my bike is when i set alarm it locks the rear wheel electronicky. They want my 4500 ebike they gota work for it

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@jaylord55 Oh yeah, I see on r/ebikes a post almost every day of "my bike just got stolen" it's really out of hand now. Most of the locks people use can be defeated in seconds, a lot of them you don't even need an angle grinder, just some silent bolt cutters. It's good that you're taking your security seriously, as long as other people aren't I think you'll be safe as the thieves will go for what is easiest 👍

@Matanumi

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I got a big wire lock and a thick U lock and take the battery out if your gone super long and boom its pretty much unstealable

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@Matanumi You're doing it right man, taking the battery is another good idea (if your bike is set up that way) 👍 I wish you an infinite future of zero thefts

What do you think about hidden GPS trackers?

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

I think they can be effective!

Dont forget electric scooters. Anything that is popular, pricey and portable.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the smaller it is the more easily it can be stolen 👍

Definitely rather get hit or hurt then my bike getting stolen... no doubt

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

I'm not the only one 😂 Thanks man! 🍻

@TT_LuckyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Yeah no doubt.. way too much time, blood, sweat and tears went into mine too just allow some dickbag to take my bike.

@TT_LuckyAlpha

Жыл бұрын

Love your content and your skills are crazy brother.. I've watched your progress and your definitely getting a lot better at welding and everything..

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@TT_LuckyAlpha I feel the same man, the pain of someone stealing my bike would be more than physical pain for sure. Thanks!

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@TT_LuckyAlpha I appreciate it man, I definitely can feel my welding skills getting better just by doing it a lot more often, just have to keep practicing. I have some crazier builds planned and this motorcycle build is currently testing my beginner fab skills! Thanks for watching and the feedback and positivity, means a lot. Thanks man!

I kind of thief proof mys (ghetto) 🙂took off the pedals switch it out with pegs and also made part of the batteries removable 🤣 anybody that trying to steal it basically just a giant paperweight that does not move unless if you have a XT90 lipo pack and the combination of the Killswitch that I put under the seat 🤣

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

These are all very good ideas, the more annoying you make it to a thief the less likely they will try to steal it, good for you man, I hope you never get your bike messed with 👍 Thanks for all your comments!

@chikararexzpo

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife I forgot to add sometimes I have my puppy attached to the bike (and he is so threatening looking nobody go anywhere close to it" but I know he's sweetie pie" people don't know that 🤣) Nop?! thank you for replying and making a archive of builds now I know I am not the only one🐶🖤

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@chikararexzpo That's awesome man, yeah having some heavy protection (puppy) definitely can help, especially if they look intimidating 👍 Thanks for all the comments man! I'll have to check out your builds too!

@chikararexzpo

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife 😅 I might just have to make some short "I am shy I never post anyting 😅(Also I work at a hardware store it does make getting material really easy and cheap) but helping customers all day long just make me want to shut down after work and just watch other people do it😵‍💫

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@chikararexzpo Yeah do it when you feel like it, I'm sure others would like to see your bike! (including me 👍) I go to hardware stores all the time for things, it would be nice to have a discount as I build stuff all the time. I'm kind of the same way, my work has been very busy and hectic lately, so having time to make videos and work on projects is harder, but I'm still trying to do it. Thanks man!

Could you make a battery 🔋 box for me i like your work

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, what kind of battery box are you looking for? 🍻

@dekaromcneil6333

Жыл бұрын

How do i send u specs

The blatant theft today is ridiculous and the only measure is to put a GPS tracker in your bike and get a whole load of ya mates to go vigilanty on their ass!!!

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

For real man! I only see this getting worse too sadly, the greater the divide between rich and poor (no more middle class, etc) this is only going to get worse as people need to do more and more drastic things just to get by. I really do think people are going to start going that route more and more because you can't rely on the police to help in a timely manner (or at all in some cases). Thanks man!

@Matanumi

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife wow.... that's actually so true when you put it that way

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@Matanumi I'm hoping I'm wrong for the future, but everything from this moment in time is looking that way 👍

Dont leave it out over night. bring battery in store. get an Abus 3ft chain and an ABUS 20/70 Diskus disc lock. Add alarm. maybe add apple gps tracker hidden on bike.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

All good points and tips, thanks man 🍻

@One_-_Man-_-Clan

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife Also Im going to be making a long disclaimer sticker for the bottom frame bar saying the motor is disabled via an app and the bike is tracked via gps

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@One_-_Man-_-Clan I think that's a good idea, I should have mentioned that. Any kind of warnings and stickers that make someone think twice are good defenses for sure!

@One_-_Man-_-Clan

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife Yea I thought of fake police stickers, but that may piss off cops. lol

ah, at the end of the video, yea, I just bought similar, but most likely that u-lock you got can be picket easliy. the ABUS 20/70 Diskus cannot.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

Giant chain is good for intimidation, they'd rather go after an easier target. I think almost all locks can be picked quite easily, if you have faith in the Diskus, we should send it to the LPL 👍

@One_-_Man-_-Clan

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife He and his buddy did pick it, but with a modified expensive DT pick, also recommended it, hence why I bought it. 45 bucks. Id check your locks defense. pretty sure most u-locks can be picked fast.

@One_-_Man-_-Clan

Жыл бұрын

@@hightech-lowlife the chain isnt giant, its a 3 footer - guard security on amazon. I was first going to get the Abus 2 ft chain, but my disc lock wouldnt fit in the link, plus it was short. they both are hard to cut with basic bolt cutters, and even then have to be cut twice

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@One_-_Man-_-Clan Ah, yeah I feel like that dude has picked like almost every major lock in existence, although to be fair most designs are just copies of one another. It's pricey, but worth it. I do think that most attackers are not going to bother with a pick though, just go straight for the cordless angle grinder, or sawzall.

@hightech-lowlife

Жыл бұрын

@@One_-_Man-_-Clan Yeah my chain is most likely pretty weak because it wasn't that expensive, I'm sure it wouldn't take that long with a grinder. Bolt cutters may take a bit longer, but still if someone is determined, they're gonna get through any defenses. I still think it's best to stack defenses and make it annoying as hell to release what they want.