Bike christened - bl**dy disc locks!!!

[Taff]

... Started bike up (watched by 6 smokers standing around), clutch in, in gear, clutch out and bit of throtttle, wtf??? - I barely moved 6 inches and the bike stopped solid and rolled over onto its right side.

I've never used a disk lock, but is there a way of fitting them so that the lock is so close to the caliper that it wouldn't give you that initial 6" of movement? In that 6" you've probably put your feet on the pegs and turned the bars so when it hits the caliper you've got to put your feet down and as the bars are turned, the chances of it going down when it comes to a dead stop are huge. My thinking is that if the bike only moved say 1", you'd realise there was something wrong as soon as you let the clutch out. Its just a thought, which may prevent someone dropping again.

... I also have the yellow cord - its in my garage

Well, there's your problem.

 

[Richie N]

I've never used a disk lock, but is there a way of fitting them so that the lock is so close to the caliper that it wouldn't give you that initial 6" of movement? In that 6" you've probably put your feet on the pegs and turned the bars so when it hits the caliper you've got to put your feet down and as the bars are turned, the chances of it going down when it comes to a dead stop are huge. My thinking is that if the bike only moved say 1", you'd realise there was something wrong as soon as you let the clutch out. Its just a thought, which may prevent someone dropping again.

Well, there's your problem.

Not a bad idea, but you tend to fix them the most convenient way to get to the lock with the key. And yes, I used the cord before and never had any mishaps - so you're right of course

 

[Taff]

Not a bad idea, but you tend to fix them the most convenient way to get to the lock with the key. And yes, I used the cord before and never had any mishaps - so you're right of course

Mmmmm. Ok then, secure the lock then gently wheel the bike backwards or forwards (depending which way the bike will need to be moved when you get back to it) till the lock touches the caliper. That way you'll have to remove the lock before it moves anywhere.

I accept that dozens of smokers and bikers will be deprived of cheap entertainment, but they'll just have to get used to it.

 

[Richie N]

Mmmmm. Ok then, secure the lock then gently wheel the bike backwards or forwards till the lock touches the caliper.

I think I'll just get off my a*se and find the cord!

 

[bladerunner]

Me too!!

A disc lock seems to increase local gravity.
R1100RT was only a few days old. Once it had gone past the point of no return, I was able to gently lay it down without damage. First and only time the RT has been dropped.

You do manage to lift the bike back up quickly though don't you?! Combination of anger, being embarrassed and need to get bike back up quick before anyone notices!!

 

[Karbono]

I did it too. Broken hero blob on my CB1000R. Noone watching, except a drunk guy that asked "you ok, buddy?"... I was the one supposedly sobber... It was the single day when I didn't find the bright yellow lock that had the bright yellow cord, so I took the black one.

 

[casperfelix]

Thought most good bike thieves just pick it up and put it into van!

 

[mudmatt]

Yep done that as well in front of a few mates, mrs on the back, tried to pull away in style and next thing i know the mrs has twatted me in the head and i'm trying to hold her and the bike up.......................

 

[Micky]

Thought most good bike thieves just pick it up and put it into van!

That's the way they go ... disc locks useless pieces of shit. Cause more grief to the owner ... bit like immobilisers too

Only ever immobilise the owner



(ex Stolen Vehicle Squad)

 

[EricGS]

Did that the second week I had my GS. Thought I was great getting onto it. The bike fdropped to the left I did my best Hollywood roll and did a quick scan for on lookers (thankfully there where none). Picked it up and have never done it again. Lesson learned.

 

[Richie N]

Thought most good bike thieves just pick it up and put it into van!

You are right of course. I had a 6 month old Honda SP1 (loved that bike ) stolen on the last day of work Christmas 2003. Just on my way home after work, walked out to the parking bay - bike feckin GONE! Lots of vans around back then, building work going on etc. Never saw the bike again.

And of course I now park the GS in the same bay everyday. The disc lock, I dont know, perhaps its phsycological

Rich

 

[Booshka]

I never usually bother locking my bike at work, but since I got the GS I thought I had better start. And the first time I attached it to the bike I thought I'm going to forget its there one day.

That day came yesterday. Started bike up (watched by 6 smokers standing around), clutch in, in gear, clutch out and bit of throtttle, wtf??? - I barely moved 6 inches and the bike stopped solid and rolled over onto its right side. I managed to stay on my feet and let it drop.

Some bloke came running over "I've never seen that before"! He helped me pick her back up and luckily, there are no scratches. The bike appears to have rested on the bars and pillion footrest. Phew! Very embarrassing!

Done it myself, so embarrasing when it happens LOL.. my mate has done it so often its silly, he ruined a front disc doing it, it bent the disc, always said setting off like his backside was on fire would cost him money, it did..

 

[nig5]

You win

Been there , done that , got the t-shirt, now use an Abus Granit dectecto alarmed disc lock, bloody expensive but if you get on the bike and forget it as soon as you pull the bike upright the alarm goes off.

 

[Beetle2112]

Why not put the key to the disc-lock and the bike ignition key on the same keyring, then, as a further aid to your memory, put the disc-lock key into the disc-lock when you leave the bike and hey-presto you'll never have to suffer the embarassment of pulling away with your lock on ever again !!

 

[nig5]

Why not put the key to the disc-lock and the bike ignition key on the same keyring, then, as a further aid to your memory, put the disc-lock key into the disc-lock when you leave the bike and hey-presto you'll never have to suffer the embarassment of pulling away with your lock on ever again !!

Had to read this twice before the penny dropped, ha bloody ha!!!

 

[snappo]

I did it the once, dropped a 600 Bandit on Homebase carpark!

I think it's one of those things that you only do just once, cos now it's so automatic to take the lock off that I don't worry about it anymore. Also, mine is an alarmed one, so as soon as I take the steering lock off, I'd get reminded if I hadn't removed the disc lock first!

 

[ExpatinIstanbul]

I've done this three times. I'm a really slow learner.

 

[ovenpaa]

These days I ride into parking spaces and then put a lock on so I will always have to wheel it backwards to get out of the space, it means less of a clang when I forget

My problem is I also occasionally leave things on the seat, including sun glasses and ignition keys, so far I usually remember when I get into the office and have to leg it back to the parking bays in a big panic. I park my bike on the road and have left the keys in it overnight before.

Age thing I guess..

 

[Richie N]

haha, good to hear your stories guys, i feel much better

I've also left my keys on the bike occassionly, and i agree, its probably just our age

 

[MiGSel]

Simple fix, the idiot strap: