I agree w/ avatarworf but have never tried the motion sensor. You can really work yourself into a lather worrying about your bike and gear but it shouldn't get in the way of you experiencing the places you visit. I must say I have been awfully lucky in that I have never had anything stolen except for a helmet and a towel. You can usually find some place to store your bike when you are in a larger city and if you have to pay a couple dolars, so be it. Wen it comes down to it, the only thing that really matters is your passpport, id and credit cards. Take reasonable precautions and try not to worry.