Hi all
Thinking about getting a disclock, I appreciate it won't stop someone who is really determined to take the bike but he may reconsider and go elsewhere.
I'm in the UK so looking for something available without importing it, what are you all using.
Cheers
Paul
Got an alarm disc lock FREE UK DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS £19.99 (https://www.jdc-products.co.uk/products/jdc-jaws-motorcycle-disc-lock-alarm) I like it. In contrast to what others say on amazon, I found it very sensitive. Can't say anything to waterproof as it ever sees rain. Won't withstand a crowbar. The included batteries were shite. Had it for 6 years now. In addition I have an abus without alarm
Think mine's an Oxford Monster, it's on the bike currently so can't see it to check.
Mines a Master, think thieves can remove most easily but makes me feel better. Loop cord to throttle or brake a necessity, hate to take off with one on. No idea which is best.
Anything with sold secure gold or platinum certification will do the job.
Quote from: Hooli on Thursday, 29 February 2024, 03:48 AMThink mine's an Oxford Monster, it's on the bike currently so can't see it to check.
I was wrong!
It's Oxford HD Max.
Abus disc lock for me , keep it in the tray under the seat
Cheers for the heads up everyone, quite a minefield of choice :boogie2:
And don't ride off before you remove the disc lock - tried that and dropped the 14 and disc got bent - expensive mistake :bugga:
I'm leaning towards the Oxford xa14, its alarmed and has the keeper cord but do need measure it will fit ok. I keep seeing on Facebook about the litelock x1 and x3 D lock, bit above my price at mo though
Quote from: Notty on Friday, 01 March 2024, 04:42 AMAnd don't ride off before you remove the disc lock - tried that and dropped the 14 and disc got bent - expensive mistake :bugga:
No bent disc for me. However I tore a hamstring in my left leg trying to lower the bike to the ground safely 😳😩😩😩
Needless to say the lock is in a landfill somewhere.
I've never bothered with one since on any motorcycle I've owned.
I've a cheapo Oxford disc lock, don't think it would stop bike being stolen but it's a visual deterrent. Coily cord thing I thread one end over the brake lever and loop it around the throttle. I dread riding away with the lock on. So having it on the throttle is ideal.
What I don't use but should is the steering lock, unfortunately I find it difficult to use.
I'm dubious after watching a mate on a brand new (at the time) TL1000, flying very gracefully thru the air and landing like a bag of s***e on the car park, after forgetting to take off his disc lock. The bike didn't fare too well either. :rolleyes:
D.D.
Went with the Oxford xa14,even got a discount so at a smidge over £50 it's a little piece of mind.
Thank you for the help everyone, may try to get that D lock and chain in the future
My 2p worth
I hate disc locks with a passion
I have a long Oxford chain and a very good lock that fits through the rear wheel and over the seat .
If gits nicely in the space above the battery in the battery box .
:cheers:
My reason for choice, was it's number 1 of 3 I will purchase given time.
I need something for when the bikes out front of the house as I have a stupid but not unusual insurance policy that states "if its not garaged and its stolen within 500 metres of the house" its effectively not insured.
D lock next but the litelock is bloody expensive
Oxford Monster. Had one for years and used on all my bikes. Great visible deterent and are insurance approved too.
Disc Locks these days are (IMO) a waste of time - no matter how good they may be, the thieves just cut straight through the discs.
Personally I use a Litelok X3 and Litelok X1 "D" locks on mine - these have been proven to be some of the toughest locks to get through with powered angle grinders (let alone the battery powered jobbies that thieves use), taking up to 4 discs for the lock to be cut.
At about £150 for the X1 - a better spend (IMO) than spending the same money on a disc lock. And - for the money better for peace of mind than having your pride and joy stolen. Discs can be cut to remove a disc lock and your bike gone in less than 20 seconds. A Litelok takes considerably more time to cut through, much longer than a thief would want to be around your machine. And not be able to get the lock off, as mobile battery charged angle grinders would run out of battery well before they got through the lock.
https://www.litelok.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwjh8J4uec
I find it's less about making your bike unstealable & just making it slightly harder to steal than the one next to it.
Besides most bike thefts in my area are scrotey little scummers riding around on stolen bikes without any kit to get locks etc off.
Try the Xena lineup. I´ve got the old XX15, newer ones are smartphone controlled. For me the advantage is the alarm, hard to leave on the disc and let the bike fall, double win.
Quote from: Phill P on Thursday, 29 February 2024, 02:57 AMHi all
Thinking about getting a disclock, I appreciate it won't stop someone who is really determined to take the bike but he may reconsider and go elsewhere.
I'm in the UK so looking for something available without importing it, what are you all using.
IMO the more you use the less they want to try, I use 3 cheap disc locks and a chain and lock which is nothing flash BUT it's a lot of work for them to get off SO what I'm saying is quantity over quality IMO wins. Tony
Paul
Quote from: Tonythetiger on Saturday, 18 May 2024, 07:26 PMQuote from: Phill P on Thursday, 29 February 2024, 02:57 AMHi all
Thinking about getting a disclock, I appreciate it won't stop someone who is really determined to take the bike but he may reconsider and go elsewhere.
I'm in the UK so looking for something available without importing it, what are you all using.
IMO the more you use the less they want to try, I use 3 cheap disc locks and a chain and lock which is nothing flash BUT it's a lot of work for them to get off SO what I'm saying is quantity over quality IMO wins. Tony
Paul
Cheers
Litelock is next followed by a chain and another type of lock.
If the doesn't get them to find another victim then nothing will.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwjh8J4uec
Quote from: grog on Sunday, 19 May 2024, 06:27 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwjh8J4uec
Certainly good reviews, some comments about not being large enough though.
Quote from: Phill P on Sunday, 19 May 2024, 10:49 PMQuote from: grog on Sunday, 19 May 2024, 06:27 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUwjh8J4uec
Certainly good reviews, some comments about not being large enough though.
@Phill P Plenty large enough, I have both, the X3 for my front wheel on my BMW GS, the X1 for my rear wheel. And they fit perfectly through the discs on both.
I've got this hand grenade thing. Came with the Bandit years ago, I never used it, I'd forget it was on there for sure.
You can hang it on your belt, this day n age, I wouldn't wanna do that.
disc lock.jpg
Nic, imagine walking into airport with that on your belt, wouldnt be a boring day :rofl2:
Quote from: grog on Monday, 20 May 2024, 07:06 PMNic, imagine walking into airport with that on your belt, wouldn't be a boring day :rofl2:
Not just airport Grog, anywhere at all expect to be tasered at the minimum.
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