First... Welcome back...
2nd, as far as anti theft... nothing is gonnna be 100%... all you can do is deter the "honest" crook... if they want it... they'll take it. that being said... disk locks are nice... makes it at least a 2 to 3 person job to steal the bike... theres even one that has a siren on it... can't remember the name. the big chains are nice too... but as you said quite bulky and if your like me... eventually you'll grow tired of it and leave it at home.
the backpack... I have no idea... I've got cortec luggage and honestly after all my trips... I'd rather just have the tail bag than have a tank bag... bugs me less...
as for change'n your oil and coolant... it's up to you... I stored mine from October through the winter in ND and didn't change it again before I left for my journey through FL and back up. I think you'll be fine... but check the levels... check your chain... lube your cables, check the tires... ect.
Take your time settling back into the bike and riding... no need to rush it and possibly get hurt.
Above all... Welcome back!
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