It has been used on a recent trip to France in Nimes. Big City, bike is out of sight, everybody is looking at the marvel on the other side of the road, you can't be to complacent, even with an old KTM with over 31k miles on the clock.
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It has been used on a recent trip to France in Nimes. Big City, bike is out of sight, everybody is looking at the marvel on the other side of the road, you can't be to complacent, even with an old KTM with over 31k miles on the clock.
It’s the same lock
I just put in a kreiga 10l bag strapped to the pillion seat and honestly don't know it's there.
The only problem with using lamp posts is that eventually your chain ends up smelling of dog piss
It does live on the outside, get washed every time the bike does get washed and also when it is raining. Rather the chain was to smell of piss…The only problem with using lamp posts is that eventually your chain ends up smelling of dog piss
I have an oxford lock and chain ,i can wrap round the rear rack, when required,
However it comes with its own set of problems,
However it comes with its own set of problems,
After a LOT of research and head scratching, I've added to my bike security with the following layered security:
Main deterrent: Litelok X1 (on offer presently using discount code for £139 delivered). Bennetts Bike Social review swayed me against anything else for peace of mind.
Portable chain: Hiplok X chain: It may only have 10mm links but it's relatively light and easy to carry so will get used.
Hiplok have a rep for quality chains. I already have a decent 1.5m 12mm high security sold secured motorcycle gold BOLT chain so if really concerned about a trip, I can always resort to that, especially if parking up on dodgy areas, but at a shade under 5Kg it's just too bulky for everyday use.
Secondary locks: Alarmed disclocks, one for the front and one for the back wheel. I found a lightly used Oxford XA14 for reasonable money which seems decent, to pair with an older Titan alarmed disc lock.
Now I've got to carry a pocket full of keys
Main deterrent: Litelok X1 (on offer presently using discount code for £139 delivered). Bennetts Bike Social review swayed me against anything else for peace of mind.
Portable chain: Hiplok X chain: It may only have 10mm links but it's relatively light and easy to carry so will get used.
Hiplok have a rep for quality chains. I already have a decent 1.5m 12mm high security sold secured motorcycle gold BOLT chain so if really concerned about a trip, I can always resort to that, especially if parking up on dodgy areas, but at a shade under 5Kg it's just too bulky for everyday use.
Secondary locks: Alarmed disclocks, one for the front and one for the back wheel. I found a lightly used Oxford XA14 for reasonable money which seems decent, to pair with an older Titan alarmed disc lock.
Now I've got to carry a pocket full of keys
You have the chain, but what about the lock ?
This may give food for thought
This may give food for thought
I have the lock (see above): Litelok X1 grinder resistant D lock. I also have a few spare mini D-lock/disc locks, as well as an Abus 35/70 which I bought some 25 years ago and is a great lock in itself (if heavy).
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One of the reasons i dont put my chain through my helmet and leave it on the ground, mind you a lot of people do.The only problem with using lamp posts is that eventually your chain ends up smelling of dog piss
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