52pickup
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Being a total newcomer I wanted to ask about security locks. What kind or combination of types should I use to secure my bike which may have to be street parked until I move in June.
Thanks.
Thanks.
What kind of locks should I use?
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Carlos840
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If i had to leave my bike on the street at night i would use an alarmed disc lock and i would chain it to something that doesn't move.
I have a Xena alarmed disc lock, they are a bit expensive but IMO worth it, they fit under the seat, and have a mega loud alarm that most thieves would probably not expect since they look like a regular disc lock.
My bike lives in a garage, so i keep mine under my seat in case i have to leave my bike somewhere.
This is the one i have:
Motorcycle security: XX10 disc-lock alarm for motorcycles, scooters & ATVs
I have a Xena alarmed disc lock, they are a bit expensive but IMO worth it, they fit under the seat, and have a mega loud alarm that most thieves would probably not expect since they look like a regular disc lock.
My bike lives in a garage, so i keep mine under my seat in case i have to leave my bike somewhere.
This is the one i have:
Motorcycle security: XX10 disc-lock alarm for motorcycles, scooters & ATVs
52pickup
New Member
Thank you for the link it really helps.
long101
Member
I've been reading reviews on that unit, looks promising. I dont park on the street, but when traveling it could be very useful without lugging around cables.
Carlos840
Junior Member
This is the reason i have it.
I don't use it at home but leave it under the seat in case i have to park somewhere where i can't keep an eye on the bike.
IMO cables are a waste of time and space, any half decent bolt cutter will go through them like a knife through butter.
nivag
Junior Member
16mm or 19mm Almax chain and bolt it to something that doesn't move.
They can't be cropped.
They can't be cropped.
bdevries
Junior Member
I have kryptonite lock that I put around my brake disk.. not sure how many bolt cutters could cut through this.. chances are better that they would pick it. IMO theres not a lot of point in anything more, if someone REALLY wants to steal it, they get it.
Carlos840
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bdevries
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haha ok.. there is a tool to get around anything I guess. Like I said, if they want it, they'll take it. Security measures such as locks are more deterrents than anything else.
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Beerdrinker
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I have an alarm with shock sensor, extra inclination sensor, self powered etc...
The alarm with the extra sensors is expensive but the bike is much more... I think the bike is very fragile, in little time a guy can damage things or steal parts, it's very easy to dismount! At least the alarm makes a lot of noise if something touch the bike!
And a cable lock like this I rarely use.
If the cable lock is at the wheel, they can take all the rest without cutting the cable!:scared:
The alarm with the extra sensors is expensive but the bike is much more... I think the bike is very fragile, in little time a guy can damage things or steal parts, it's very easy to dismount! At least the alarm makes a lot of noise if something touch the bike!
And a cable lock like this I rarely use.
If the cable lock is at the wheel, they can take all the rest without cutting the cable!:scared:
nivag
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If you wanna see more chains being cropped check this link out Almax Movies - Almax Security Chains - Video Content
