Moped rider
Hi guys. New biker here and need a bit of advice on a lock.
Money is an issue as I just bought my first bike and its pretty much cleaned me out so I'll have to make do with a cheaper chain for a little bit.
Been looking at two at the moment:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=338181759
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=336394396
Was wonder if I should go for one over the other or should I just steer clear of these altogether?
Thanks.
www.MAG-NZ.org
I've got the one in the bottom link. If you can find something to wrap it around then it should stop the casual thief. It's fairly solid and would need bolt cutters or something similar to get though it I'd guess.Originally Posted by Magna83
Hardcore Biker
If you're on a budget, why not a regular chain + padlock?
Fair weather rider
I also have the heavy duty Oxford. It is heavy enough to deter the quick steal...but really if anyone has enough time they will get through anything.
Make sure you loop is through the swing arm or the frame....not just a wheel.
Moped rider
Ahh I want something semi-decent. I can afford around $50 - $60.
Moped rider
Cheers for the heads up mate.
Fair weather rider
It's a very weighty chain and would take a lot of effort to break. Let's just say I wouldn't be using the Oxford if I didn't think it would do the job.
Also get the longest one you can...for some reason no matter what the length you get they are all the same price.
Moped rider
Cheers, lads. Went with the heavy duty one. She'll do for a while at the very least.
Next on the list is a helmet!
Cyborg Biker
Any chain lock system is better than no chain lock system...
Hardcore Biker
I had an Oxford on when some scumbags were messing around with my bike outside my house back in the UK, was anchored to a bit of RSJ concreted into the ground. Didn't get away with bike, I heard them and ran downstairs, they'd gone by the time I got out the door. Thick fucks stole the bike cover tho, probably to make a tent or summat???
Forum whore
Most forms of locks will only deter a 'honest' thief. An opportunist will probably be blocked with just a chain and padlock. A determined professional will get through almost anything. Just ask some Harley owners. I've heard of some elaborate security systems being beaten.
Depends what is at the end of the locked system. Here's a thought, If a GN250 is parked in a garage with the key in it, and a Britten is sitting along side of it chained to the floor, which is most likely to be stolen?
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Don't forget to bring a towel
I can break right through one of those Oxford locks in under 30 seconds. A bit of oxy acetylene and your fancy lock will be little more than a molten pool of steel.
Otherwise, it should be a good lock. Oxford normally make good stuff.
Douching my Simuloid
I'm rocking the second one. It's pretty darn solid. I've also got a standard chain and padlock wrapped around the frame and a cable lock through the front disc and wheel.
More the merrier.
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