Which disc lock?
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Which disc lock?
I was just wondering what disc lock you may recommend for the PCX. I have a decent lock & chain for when parking up outside the house. I'd like to add some extra security but also have something more handy for those quick stops around my little high street shopping area.
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Re: Which disc lock?
I use an Oxford Titan cheapie.
If the tealeaves want your scoot, it makes no odds what disc lock you have, they'll just lift the scooter into a van and drive off.
If the tealeaves want your scoot, it makes no odds what disc lock you have, they'll just lift the scooter into a van and drive off.
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That's my take on things. I will do all I can to prevent theft but security hardware is just one of many measures. I try to pick a good place to park up to deny thieves the ideal conditions for them to have there evil way. I would always look to park next to a more expensive, unprotected bike or scooter for instance.
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Re: Which disc lock?
I just live in nice areaTheboybilly wrote:That's my take on things. I will do all I can to prevent theft but security hardware is just one of many measures. I try to pick a good place to park up to deny thieves the ideal conditions for them to have there evil way. I would always look to park next to a more expensive, unprotected bike or scooter for instance.
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Re: Which disc lock?
Just a quick note before you buy a disc lock make sure its a 6mm one or it wont fit,
Ps anyone want a cheap 8mm disc lock
Ps anyone want a cheap 8mm disc lock

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I did that when I got my first scooter! Luckily the shop took it back and I bought an oxford chain!uploader wrote:Just a quick note before you buy a disc lock make sure its a 6mm one or it wont fit,
Ps anyone want a cheap 8mm disc lock
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Living in a nice area doesn't help much, qed. In fact, guess where most luxury cars get stolen. And quite a few get stolen from the garage, driven away with their own keys once the burglars break into the house. Owners are lucky if they're not inside when this happens. Louthepoo is right, if they want it, they will most likely steal it.
But as it is our duty to make their life harder, a disc lock isn't a bad idea at all. I use this:
http://www.motardclass.com/Antirrobos%2 ... con-alarma
Not expensive, not too heavy, and it has the interesting feature of a built-in alarm. It claims 100dB and I doubt it is that much, but it is loud enough.
But as it is our duty to make their life harder, a disc lock isn't a bad idea at all. I use this:
http://www.motardclass.com/Antirrobos%2 ... con-alarma
Not expensive, not too heavy, and it has the interesting feature of a built-in alarm. It claims 100dB and I doubt it is that much, but it is loud enough.
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Cascanciu wrote:Living in a nice area doesn't help much, qed. In fact, guess where most luxury cars get stolen. And quite a few get stolen from the garage, driven away with their own keys once the burglars break into the house. Owners are lucky if they're not inside when this happens. Louthepoo is right, if they want it, they will most likely steal it.
But as it is our duty to make their life harder, a disc lock isn't a bad idea at all. I use this:
http://www.motardclass.com/Antirrobos%2 ... con-alarma
Not expensive, not too heavy, and it has the interesting feature of a built-in alarm. It claims 100dB and I doubt it is that much, but it is loud enough.
Cheers, but nothing gets stolen. I know as I'm here
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You after my bikes? 

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lol, no I just like to know where folk are from. I wasn't after your house no. or postcode
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Theboybilly wrote:lol, no I just like to know where folk are from. I wasn't after your house no. or postcode
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Re: Which disc lock?
Xena locks work really well for those of you in the USA: http://lockandloud.com/. The alarmed ones are nice and LOUD, I've heard one go off in a parking garage, it was painfully loud.
Here's how it works:
Regardless of what brand you get, I recommend getting some sort of reminder bungee to wrap around your grip so that you don't try to roll off with the lock engaged. The lock will bend your disc badly if you try to roll off on it.

Here's how it works:
Regardless of what brand you get, I recommend getting some sort of reminder bungee to wrap around your grip so that you don't try to roll off with the lock engaged. The lock will bend your disc badly if you try to roll off on it.
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Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes

Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: Which disc lock?
Once watched someone take off at full throttle on a Honda CBX 1000 with the front wheel still locked.
Nasty.
Nasty.
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a right big headed arsehole at work sat on his aprilia rs125 revving the shit off it laughing at me on my 50cc scooter and tried to shoot off with his disclock still on! i had tears filling up my helmet as a crawled past him! shame i couldnt rev the scooter with the exhaust in his face!
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I will reply to this post when I stop laughing and pick myself up from the floorlouthepoo wrote:a right big headed arsehole at work sat on his aprilia rs125 revving the shit off it laughing at me on my 50cc scooter and tried to shoot off with his disclock still on! i had tears filling up my helmet as a crawled past him! shame i couldnt rev the scooter with the exhaust in his face!
