Disc lock - silly question

[onearmedbandit]

Serious thief would just cut the cables/hose and push it away to the covered trailer parked nearby......

You won't ever stop them, but you can discourage some of them.

[Monsterbishi]

I use a disclock of the YZF, trick is to get one that is the right size for your bike, and then to park it in a way that not only makes it hard for a thief, but impossible for you to try and ride off with it on.

ie, I always park with my front wheel facing/touching the kerb, and then put the disclock on at the top of the rotor, in front of the caliper so it'll bind the moment the bike is wheeled backwards.

The correct size thing prevents thieves from being able to cut through the lock with things like gas powered bolt cutters, etc, so if the want to get the bike, they'll have to cut through the rotor instead, which will ruin their resale value somewhat, and draw a fair bit of attention in a public place :-)

At home the bikes are parked in front of our three cars, out of sight - out of mind.

[stunz]

Lock the steering, disc lock on the rf disc and if I park in P*****a or N****e, a great humping chain on the rear. But hey, Nothing a small hiab wouldn't get around.
Of course, having tried to ride off with at least one of these devices on in the past, I now ALWAYS remember its there. No need for alarms or anyfink.

[dawnrazor]

Disc locks are generally useless, alot of the cheap one can be opened with a 'BIC' biro, seriously....not worth the money to be honest, they aint going to stop anyone, even the ones that have an alarm built in........but they do come in pretty colours which look important

[dawnrazor]

oh and this is a BIC biro

[Disco Dan]

oh and this is a BIC biro

oh is it? so whats a disc lock look like then?

[dawnrazor]

oh is it? so whats a disc lock look like then?

Do you want a clip around the ear?

[Monsterbishi]

Disc locks are generally useless, alot of the cheap one can be opened with a 'BIC' biro, seriously....not worth the money to be honest, they aint going to stop anyone, even the ones that have an alarm built in........but they do come in pretty colours which look important

That's only if they have a cheap barrel lock fitted, most manufacturers have changed their locks since that biro episode a few years ago, and the same argument appplies to any lock of that type, not just disclocks.

Any security method is just a deterrant, to stop 'thieves of opportunity' who are just out for either a joyride, a quick buck selling a bike cheap, etc - a determined/career thief will get your ride regardless, but what you're saying is that people should make it as easy as possible for them as well as your average screwdriver bandit - that's stupid.

[dawnrazor]

That's only if they have a cheap barrel lock fitted, most manufacturers have changed their locks since that biro episode a few years ago, and the same argument appplies to any lock of that type, not just disclocks.

Any security method is just a deterrant, to stop 'thieves of opportunity' who are just out for either a joyride, a quick buck selling a bike cheap, etc - a determined/career thief will get your ride regardless, but what you're saying is that people should make it as easy as possible for them as well as your average screwdriver bandit - that's stupid.

No that not what I'm saying...in fact the opposite...GET BETTER PROTECTION then just a simple disc lock is what I mean...chains , alarms, ground anchors, datatag, more alarms, garages, pitbulls........ But don't expect a Disc lock to do much is all I'm saying

[Disco Dan]

No that not what I'm saying...in fact the opposite...GET BETTER PROTECTION then just a simple disc lock is what I mean...chains , alarms, ground anchors, datatag, more alarms, garages, pitbulls........ But don't expect a Disc lock to do much is all I'm saying

yeah i used to spend ages each night chaining my bike up in the garage... one day I happend to look up and notice my extra large heavy duty bolt cutters sitting in the corner... hmm.. they arent there anymore...

but in terms of bike security.. have a think about how many tools you have sitting in your garage that could make quick work of your security measures... angle grinders, bolt cutters etc etc...

[dawnrazor]

yeah i used to spend ages each night chaining my bike up in the garage... one day I happend to look up and notice my extra large heavy duty bolt cutters sitting in the corner... hmm.. they arent there anymore...

but in terms of bike security.. have a think about how many tools you have sitting in your garage that could make quick work of your security measures... angle grinders, bolt cutters etc etc...

the only things in my garage are the bike and the cage - and thats a tight squeeze as it is