Bike locks?

[skinny]

What is the best type? are they even really worth it or will someone trying to take your bike just take it?

[FJRider]

Use the steering head lock when you switch it off/park up. Plus a disc/chain lock... both easy to carry.

BUT ... if they want it ...

Locks stop "almost" honest people ...

[mattian]

What is the best type? are they even really worth it or will someone trying to take your bike just take it?

I used to have a front disc lock. But don't do what I did and try to ride away one day without removing it !!! get one of those fluroscent bungy cords that runs from the lock and wraps around your throttle to remind you its on.

If someone really wants your bike, they will just get a group of guys and lift it onto the back of a Ute and deal with it in a garage. Thankfully however, %90 of thieves are just opportunists and will just keep walking if your bikes locked up. They can't be arsed with the hassle of mucking around too long and getting caught.

[skinny]

is it worth locking up in a public places for short terms? do people really act that quickly?

[trumpy]

I have a disk lock with a built in motion sensor alarm, any one tries to move it the thing shrieks like a Banshee. This is also very handy if you forget to remove it before riding away as it will go off as soon as you stand the bike up. Very good so long as you remember to put your side stand back down in your rush to turn the damn thing off................

[mattian]

is it worth locking up in a public places for short terms? do people really act that quickly?

I wouldnt bother if you're not going to be long but, when I had to park my bike all day at the side of the road near work I used the disc lock..... hell, I would even go and check it was still there during my breaks!
For true peace of mind, get yourself full comprehensive insurance. It takes a huge weight off your mind. You may even start wishing someone would nick it so you can buy yourself a newer, cooler bike.

[skinny]

ive seen those things might have to give one a try. Obviously i would be sensible about where I leave my bike. And yeah that stand thing seems to pop up in a few circumstances.

[skinny]

and of course we all want a cooler bike ! maybe i should take out insurance and leave it at the flea markets.

[Jonno.]

If you have a cable on yours and the bike next to it doesn't unless they really want your bike they're probably going to take the easy option.

How much for a motion sensing disk lock?

[skinny]

think the motion senor disk brake locks are about 75.00

[Ratti]

Ive got a disk lock WITH a flouro lead that slips over the clutch or brake cable. Its easy to carry. I ALWAYS lock it if Im away from it. Not that anyone would want to steal an elderly, tatty Kwaka, but I have already lost one of these and I aint taking no chances.I like the idea of the alarmed lock. Where would I look for one and what brand name is it so I can make enquiries?

[Headbanger]

How much for a motion sensing disk lock?

I just purchased a XENA XN-14, 120 Decibels.

$99

Very solid bit of kit.

[AJAX]

I bought a chain lock for my bike. apparently it's tested to last at least five minutes with someone going at it with a blow torch...not bad i thought! it fits nicely into it's carry pack and i can attach it with its buckles and velcro straps under my pilion seat so that the bag rests on top. i had my first 600 stolen from the 'secure' auckland university carpark up at the hospital. some bastards rode in over the grass with a trailer and put two bikes on the back...one was mine! and yeah...full coverage insurance is a godsend!

I find that the chain lock is wicked as long as there is a convenient, secure post to wrap it around. at least they can't lift the bike up easily!!

[rie]

park next to a flashier bike.

bike thieves are pretty accustomed to disc locks so they're reasonably easy to get off. Invest in a disc lock with a higher security rating - ie. the lock part will be thicker and stronger. this is not evident by how heavy the actual unit is. you will see a rating out of 10 on the plastic or you will see the part the actually hooks through your disc is a larger diameter.

alarmed disc locks are annoying because it's set off by just about everything. sensitivity controls are extremely rudimentary.

the best thing to do is have at least two DIFFERENT types of locks securing your bike - eg. one disc lock, one chain (chain can loop around a pole on the road OR wrapped around the forks/frame of the bike and looped to a wheel to prevent them from wheeling it away or detaching the wheels). It is useless to have two identical types of security - eg. two disc locks.

if you have the money, get an alarm for $199 - see here (although probably not worth it if it's a bandit 250 - more likely vehicles will include bikes that are crashed often that are high in demand for parts). You can uninstall this later and put it on a more valuable bike if you ever get one so might be worth the investment.

[p.dath]

if you have the money, get an alarm for $199 - see here (although probably not worth it if it's a bandit 250 - more likely vehicles will include bikes that are crashed often that are high in demand for parts). You can uninstall this later and put it on a more valuable bike if you ever get one so might be worth the investment.

I had a friend with ana alarm. Complained that if he didn't ride his bike all the time it flattened the battery. I could never just go out on a ride with him. I had to give him a days notice so he could make sure his battery was charged up.

Just get insurance. Countermeasures are not worth the grief.