Bike locks?

Spinalcracker · 03-05-2013, 05:39 PM

What kind of bike locks do you carry when you travel? Disc locks , cables , chains ?

burmbuster · 03-06-2013, 05:27 AM

Just started carry one myself. Due to weight I carry a disc lock. Small and compact. Really will depend on where you are going. If the area or country is bad enough you may need all of the above. And that will just buy you some time. If they really want it, they will get it.

Marine By Choice · 03-06-2013, 05:42 AM

I use a disc lock as well. One thing I learned is I put a BRIGHT elastic strap on my handlebar on the clutch lever when I apply the lock. Starting off with a lock left on can be EXPENSIVE. Fortunately did not happen to me.

tundradirtbiker · 03-06-2013, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burmbuster

Just started carry one myself. Due to weight I carry a disc lock. Small and compact. Really will depend on where you are going. If the area or country is bad enough you may need all of the above. And that will just buy you some time. If they really want it, they will get it.

True for anything I guess. I tried the ZENA w/ motion detector. Lots of claims for how tough it is. I'll find out if the bike falls over in the middle of the night.

hamiamham · 03-06-2013, 06:48 PM

disc locks are pretty good but what actually goes a long way in getting a thief to skip over your bike is a cover. they cant tell the make or condition of the bike and getting those things off - especially if you run a cable or chain around it - is a pain in the @ss

brittrunyon · 03-06-2013, 07:17 PM

I use them all, depending on where I'm riding.

Mexico & South:
disc lock
thick cable lock that is long enough to go around a post then through the frame
full cover
with steering locked

USA
disc lock
full cover
(if I have room I bring along the cable, not always)

I believe the most important item is the full cover! (the more used and old it looks the better)

Hope this helps.

MrHix · 03-07-2013, 06:20 AM

A disc lock will deter a single thief from rolling the bike away, 2 or more can just pick it up and run. I have a Kryptonite disc lock.

A strong lock & cable around an unmovable object will deter a group of thieves, but not a professional. I have a 30' Kryptonite cable.

An alarm might cause a thief to leave it and run or give someone a chance to get a look at the thief. I will be getting a Scorpio alarm for my 690.

Am I really that paranoid???

Cheers,

MrHix

cb1313 · 03-07-2013, 07:52 AM

I installed a Gorilla Alarm. At least I can hear if someone is messing with my stuff. Works well if you leave your bike for a few moments to shop or pay for gas. Blinking lights lets people know there is a alarm.

Cb

03-05-2013, 05:39 PM	#1
Spinalcracker ^OP former redriderofma Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Oddometer: 1,009	Bike locks? What kind of bike locks do you carry when you travel? Disc locks , cables , chains ? __________________ Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed. It's county Fair time in New England

03-06-2013, 05:27 AM	#2
burmbuster Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: South East USA Oddometer: 886	Just started carry one myself. Due to weight I carry a disc lock. Small and compact. Really will depend on where you are going. If the area or country is bad enough you may need all of the above. And that will just buy you some time. If they really want it, they will get it. __________________ _______________ 2012 Tiger 800 XC

03-06-2013, 07:17 PM	#6
brittrunyon R 100 GS & R 100/T Joined: Oct 2010 Location: The High Desert of New Mexico Oddometer: 351	I use them all, depending on where I'm riding. Mexico & South: disc lock thick cable lock that is long enough to go around a post then through the frame full cover with steering locked USA disc lock full cover (if I have room I bring along the cable, not always) I believe the most important item is the full cover! (the more used and old it looks the better) Hope this helps. __________________ 1992 R 100 GS (ZED) 1981 R 100/t (The Naked Lady) My Motorcycle Videos & More @ http://vimeo.com/user2721333 No Rules Photography @ http://brittrunyon.com/

03-07-2013, 07:52 AM	#8
cb1313 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2013 Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas Oddometer: 36	Alarm I installed a Gorilla Alarm. At least I can hear if someone is messing with my stuff. Works well if you leave your bike for a few moments to shop or pay for gas. Blinking lights lets people know there is a alarm. Cb

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03-06-2013, 05:42 AM	#3
Marine By Choice Sergeant 0311 Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Winlock, Washington Oddometer: 54	I use a disc lock as well. One thing I learned is I put a BRIGHT elastic strap on my handlebar on the clutch lever when I apply the lock. Starting off with a lock left on can be EXPENSIVE. Fortunately did not happen to me.

03-06-2013, 06:48 PM	#5
hamiamham Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Oddometer: 231	disc locks are pretty good but what actually goes a long way in getting a thief to skip over your bike is a cover. they cant tell the make or condition of the bike and getting those things off - especially if you run a cable or chain around it - is a pain in the @ss

03-07-2013, 06:20 AM	#7
MrHix Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: MO Oddometer: 168	A disc lock will deter a single thief from rolling the bike away, 2 or more can just pick it up and run. I have a Kryptonite disc lock. A strong lock & cable around an unmovable object will deter a group of thieves, but not a professional. I have a 30' Kryptonite cable. An alarm might cause a thief to leave it and run or give someone a chance to get a look at the thief. I will be getting a Scorpio alarm for my 690. Am I really that paranoid??? Cheers, MrHix