Stolen Instruments - alternate suggestion for prevention

[theaaman]

Having read about the clocks that were going missing on the site I was a little nervous about leaving the GSA. I wasn't too keen on the Cymarc solution so made up a bracket to stop anyone getting easy access to the single circlip that secures the clocks.
It might at least slow any potential thieves down. Just thought I'd share it with the Forum.

 

[Reckless]

Nice job! Maybe security fasteners would add another layer of hassle for the light-fingered? I presume you had to drill the holes? Are they tapped or did you use a self-tapping screw? Sometimes the simple ideas are the best.

 

[fazerbill]

bet you it was as cheap as chips to make too

 

[flatdog]

Good call.

I'd also make that exposed lower edge razor sharp for DNA checks if required.

 

[trancey]

bet you it was as cheap as chips to make too

Looks it

 

[theaaman]

I've just used self tappers into drilled holes. The bracket is covered by the small lower screen and then the big screen so it is barely noticeable. It is true that there are only 4 screws to undo to get at it but that is true for a lot of the bike and the idea was just to stop the chancers that were flicking off the circlip and taking the clocks. As to being cheap it was a spare length of brass so cost only my time and as to looking cheap. well maybe but you would not even no it was there.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Looks it

I can't see Nutty falling for one of them

 

[Nutty]

I can't see Nutty falling for one of them

I'd rather have my clocks nicked!

All joking aside, anything that will make the scumbags job a bit harder gets a from me.

 

[WindyChuffer]

Looks good. Can you make me one?

 

[rattler]

WOW almost invisible

 

[SMB]

Having read about the clocks that were going missing on the site I was a little nervous about leaving the GSA. I wasn't too keen on the Cymarc solution so made up a bracket to stop anyone getting easy access to the single circlip that secures the clocks.
It might at least slow any potential thieves down. Just thought I'd share it with the Forum.

Like the idea.
Why not use pop rivets, the tea leaf would hardly carry a drill to drill them out. Also they would be lower profile than screws.

 

[trancey]

Why not use pop rivets, the tea leaf would hardly carry a drill to drill them out.

Even more tasteful