best security device?

[mic]

I only had an oxford chain for the 125 which i kept but would prefere something more for a real bike. apart from some sort of alarm system (Assuming one wasnt already fitted), what is a good addition? i know nothing is perfect but something is better than nothing.

cheers

[Rogerborg]

I might be falling for their advertising, but I'm going Almax when I have a bike worth protecting.
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[-Matt-]

Almax are good. Anything thatcham approved to good level really.

Bare in mind though a chains only as good as what you link it to. Even superbikes can get dragged into a van by a couple of blokes - chain on the wheel or not.

Alarm is s very good deterant also. Cyclone systems are cheap

[Ribenapigeon]

Pingmee GPS tracker, cheap and works.

Road Angel Biktrac, expensive and works with lots of support and other features.

[Rigga]

Sorry to thread hijack, which is the best disc lock?
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[-Matt-]

Debatable whats best. I use motrax guvna on front disc. Cheap n decent.
That and another cheap disc lock on back disc. Then big chain bike to other bike. Amd finally alarm. Pretty secure

[-Matt-]

Debatable whats best. I use motrax guvna on front disc. Cheap n decent.
That and another cheap disc lock on back disc. Then big chain bike to other bike. Amd finally alarm. Pretty secure

[Andy_Pagin]

An Almax chain is great for home security providing you buy the padlock that goes with it, and have a solid anchoring point. On the move though it's extremely heavy and the long links make it awkward to store under the seat. A 1.5 metre chain is just about transportable, anything bigger you'll need a top box.
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[Bigjol]

Pragmasis 16mm chain, Protector padlock and a wall anchor..and a bike cover just for the hell of it..!!
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[Rigga]

I've got a heavy duty chain I I bought from halfords which was £140 with a squire padlock but I'm not sure how strong it is? Got it secured to an oxford ground anchor. Thinking of getting an almax s4 and putting my halfords chain somewhere else on the bike.
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[.....]

Avoid anything Motrax or Oxford. It's crap.

[-Matt-]

As additional secondary thing theyre fine considering price. But yes dont rely solely on one or it wont be there long. Main thing to remember is ANY chain can be got through especially with a quiet spot to work at it in - multiple things are youre best bet.

If you cant afford/dont have the know how to fit an alarm. There are some good vibration-sensor disc locks that start screaming like rape alarms if theyre bothered - good additional deterant

[Rigga]

Are these good?

https://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/xena-xx10-alarm-disc-lock-p-407338.html?gclid=CI7k1t7TibgCFWXKtAodc2QAeg
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[-Matt-]

Those types are decent for general security, but to be honest without chaining the bike to something i wouldnt consider it safe personally.

If you're looking to get a disc lock, id go for one of the alarmed ones like that though, as unlike a chain that CAN be cut very quietly and quickly with the right tools in rare cases, the only way to really get a disc lock off is with quite a bit of bashing and force, not to say it can't be done relatively quickly with the right know-how, but it does require brute force to some extent - therefore one of those with an alarm is a guaranteed big deterant if it starts blaring should anyone try start getting it off/fiddling with it.

Depends on your budget but theres quite a few similar in the 20-40 quid range that will probably do the job just as well id think.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Xena-XZZ6-Motorcycle-Alarm-Security-Disc-Disk-Lock-120dB-Motorbike-/350821730895?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item51ae9aca4f

[Hetzer]

A fucking machete.
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[Cruiser420]

An alarmed disk lock would be a good idea, also get a datetag sticker

[c_dug]

The best theft deterrent is to own a bike that nobody would want to nick...:

https://automotobounce.com/pics/af/05/Yamaha-xj-900-s-diversion_5e1fc.jpg

Too big, heavy and ugly for the local scrotes, not valuable enough for the professionals, not quick enough for a get-away bike. Doesn't leave many of the typical thieves left.
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[Hefty]

[SQL]

My Staffie, Monster lock and another no brand lock, big lock

[Cardinal]

Don't bother with an Abus disk lock. Onto my third Abus Trigger disk lock in 9 months. The alarm function is as much use as pissing in the wind. Leave it for more than 5 minutes and the alarm triggers for no reason.
Now waiting to see what Abus have to say about it.

[jjex22]

I was advised at my CBT to have two different types of visible security - i.e. chain rear and disk lock front (that insurance recognize obviously) logic being they might not have tools for both types, and the usual adage - how much security do you need? just one more than the bike next to yours.

I've also heard that bike covers lower theft rates as the opportunist walking past doesn't have their attention drawn... though if you have a 125 it may make it seem more interesting than it is!

Of course if you have the kind of bike that is being stolen to order, they're gonna take it

[-Matt-]

A chain is only as good as what its chained to at the end of the day. Just attaching even 10 chains and 20 disc locks wont stop this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyFZ0dVaqso&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[j.silvs]

Just go with almax mate!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpf35C7wu6Q

[Rigga]