Bike security/locks helps please!

[nodrog:Me]

Inspired by the threads of late and the fact that my bike is going to be locked outside for the next few evenings I popped down to cycletrends to grab a lock.

It was really interesting the difference in quality of some of the products.

I had researched and found that the Xena locks are some of the best on the market. I grabbed http://www.xenasecurity.com/product/...es/XM14/page1/

The quality is top class and it weighs a ton. I also liked the option to add a cable when necessary. The built in alarm I have tested and its plenty loud. Of course it can be muffled - but then Im guessing it will help with the basic thieves out there.

All in all $89 I thought it extremely good value. Comes with 3 keys, pouch, spare batteries.

where possible fit disc locks with the key facing the inside of the wheel, remember if its a cunt for you to get to with a key, its cuntier for somebody trying to pick/punch out the lock.

[breakaway]

One of these

Even better if you can put it through the wheel and through another solid object on the ground. It'll take ages to cut through it.

The outside is thick metal rings while the inside is thin metal wires (or some shit).

[Meekey_Mouse]

Inspired by the threads of late and the fact that my bike is going to be locked outside for the next few evenings I popped down to cycletrends to grab a lock.

It was really interesting the difference in quality of some of the products.

I had researched and found that the Xena locks are some of the best on the market. I grabbed http://www.xenasecurity.com/product/...es/XM14/page1/

The quality is top class and it weighs a ton. I also liked the option to add a cable when necessary. The built in alarm I have tested and its plenty loud. Of course it can be muffled - but then Im guessing it will help with the basic thieves out there.

All in all $89 I thought it extremely good value. Comes with 3 keys, pouch, spare batteries.

$89! Sweet... Looks like I'll be making a little detour down the road then!!

[Disco Dan]

One of these

Even better if you can put it through the wheel and through another solid object on the ground. It'll take ages to cut through it.

The outside is thick metal rings while the inside is thin metal wires (or some shit).

Get yourself one of these.

My Dad made me this one, but most engineering shops should be able to fabricate you something similar for around $60.

[musicman]

I always have my steering lock on whenever I leave my bike, but I just saw a video on Youtube that makes me question their effectiveness...

Part 1


Part 2


So how effective are steering locks?

[TimeOut]

Amazing how some people get their kicks

[Magua]

I used to leave the key to my rg150 in the helmet lock during my first semester at uni, doh.

I use a bicycle lock atm, feed it through the rear wheel and over the pillion seat so I will remember that it's there.

[breakaway]

All a steering lock is is a bracket welded in place. It's not difficult to bend, as shown in the video a couple of posts up.

To protect your bike. What is needed is some sort of attention attracting mechanism that goes crazy when someone touches your bike without disarming it.

[Dargor]

So how effective are steering locks?

On there own vs a determined thief, not very, that one certinly wasnt.
Just remember its all about layers of security. More locks needs a more determined theif.

[The Stranger:Me]

For me dick lock

I don't think she was interested in your kinky sexual deviencies, I know I aren't.

[Meekey_Mouse]

Ive been using a disk lock. until...

I found out that the brakes on teh TL can be bent by the weight of a disk lock.

and

If you park up and put it on straight away, the cooling of the disks as the metal shrinks made it go off.

And I generally dont let the bike go out of sight if in sight of anyone it shouldnt be.

Getting a proper alarm fitted is good thing too. Doesnt stop them stealing though...

Does any one have any more info on whether or not disc locks can harm the discs or the lock?

[Dargor]

Does any one have any more info on whether or not disc locks can harm the discs or the lock?

Even if it does, it sounds like it would take a long time for any real damage to appear. And if you ever find any damage, break disks should be cheap and easy to repair.

[Disco Dan]

Even if it does, it sounds like it would take a long time for any real damage to appear. And if you ever find any damage, break disks should be cheap and easy to repair.

Yeah they are only about $800 a pair.

They can do some nasty damage if you forget about them and ride off... heard of someones break caliper actually snapping off at the mounts... dents in forks.. etc etc

[Meekey_Mouse]

Yeah they are only about $800 a pair.

They can do some nasty damage if you forget about them and ride off... heard of someones break caliper actually snapping off at the mounts... dents in forks.. etc etc

I think I have a plan on how to stop me riding off with it If what I'm planning works, then the only way I could forget they are on is by pushing the bike... But I don't think much damage could be done by it hitting anything else at a push speed.

[Disco Dan]

I think I have a plan on how to stop me riding off with it If what I'm planning works, then the only way I could forget they are on is by pushing the bike... But I don't think much damage could be done by it hitting anything else at a push speed.

steering locks are ok for a quick trip in a shop etc, but if it is outside/overnight I would be supplementing it with something a lot stronger!

A well placed screwdriver and a good shove of the bike would no doubt be enough to get past it! ...then there is the scary 'pen trick' youtube videos!