fubars
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Post by fubars on Jun 10, 2019 17:56:14 GMT 1
Bought a commuter bike last week a suzuki Inazuma and getting a disc lock for it just wondering if it's worth getting two one for the rear and one for the front, does anyone else do this ?
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Post by Yogi on Jun 10, 2019 19:35:16 GMT 1
Disc locks and chains everywhere, don’t make it easy for scumbags
Matt
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Post by veg on Jun 10, 2019 19:43:38 GMT 1
depends on where you are leaving it? if its in a secure underground car park with an attendant that would suffice if its on the street i always use disc lock, chain and padlock to something firm and immoveable and steering lock and generally if i have time park next to a bike with just a disc lock on.
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Post by abar121 on Jun 10, 2019 20:28:42 GMT 1
Get a U lock too, a 16mm is pretty cheap these days.
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Post by fubars on Jun 10, 2019 20:39:08 GMT 1
Thanks all👍 I know it's not a desirable bike but the scum will take anything just for the sake of it, it's secure enough at home locked garage etc, it's just when I'm out in town that's all.
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Post by earthman on Jun 10, 2019 21:46:02 GMT 1
Can't be too careful nowadays I'm afraid, multiple locks are the best way to go, chaining the bike to a lamp post etc is preferable in my opinion, second is the best D lock you can buy through the back wheel/frame. A lot of disk locks can be broken too easily, I have bought a couple over the years, have one with a built in alarm, that's just another 'layer of protection' until I fit a proper alarm to a bike.
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Post by jon on Jun 10, 2019 22:13:46 GMT 1
I’ve always thought disk locks a deterrent for the optimistic thief.
Two or three strong guys and a transit is no match. It can take seconds.
As said before, chain it to something substantial.
Jon
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Post by 4l04ever on Jun 11, 2019 20:49:54 GMT 1
Just remember that a cordless angle grinder will cut most locks/chains in seconds... :-( Sad but true.
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Post by raven13 on Jun 11, 2019 21:18:40 GMT 1
Just remember that a cordless angle grinder will cut most locks/chains in seconds... :-( Sad but true. and as if cordless angle grinders aren't enough the scrotes are using cordless rebar cutters now. next to no sound, no tell tale shower of sparks
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Post by 4l04ever on Jun 11, 2019 21:23:37 GMT 1
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Post by fubars on Jun 11, 2019 21:30:04 GMT 1
It's frightening what they use I've heard that they also use the freeze spray on chains to. I've been reading reviews on chains etc it seems to be that if a chain lasts 17secs under a angle grinder then it's a good one 😟.
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Post by museumman on Jun 17, 2019 9:16:34 GMT 1
It will soon take longer to cut through an old peice a rope than metal
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Post by Norbo on Jun 18, 2019 13:14:59 GMT 1
The only way to get round that is a chain thats wider then the bar they are demoing . The one i have for my sons bike is a boat anchor chain case hardened and thew hardened with a special lock that curves the links so it cant be cut of . cost £250 not cheep but its a bloody good chain . not something you can carry ona bike i admit unless its scooter that will fit under the seat . or you can leave it at your place of work. id say its around 6 to 7kg
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Post by petenofear on Jun 19, 2019 16:57:41 GMT 1
I have 3 disc locks in the draw that has come with bikes I bought over the years Never used then , Was always worried I would forget and ride off and fook the disc
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Post by raven13 on Jun 19, 2019 19:43:19 GMT 1
for me its front and if applicable rear disk locks, (don't forget the lanyards) and a bloody big chain and lock as a minimum. More if you can carry it. all you are really doing it trying to put them off stealing it coz if they really want it then they are going to take it. they scaled a 9 foot spiked fence, cut off 2 gate locks, 3 chains and 2 disk locks to steal my MT125.
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