I think someone tried to steal my bike last night..

[ncrn]

Well this morning I woke up, went downstairs, opened the curtains and found my bike on its side, my first thought was shit so I went out to get it back up on 2 wheels again, she looked really sorry on her side

When I heaved her up I found there was no real damage to the bike, I scuffed the mirror a bit, but nothing major. Started on the button as usual, everythings fine.

At first I thought it could well have been wind that blew it over, it was windy last night at midnight when I was heading home, but I dont think the wind was strong enough to do that.

So I think someone had tried to move the bike, set off the alarm, and dropped it and ran. I hadnt put the chain on last night as I was tired and well stupid,

The lock I do have is an oxford chain, I bought it for my moped, as it was always parked by at least 3 other mopeds with no protection, the lock only cost me like £20, I dont think it would stand up to much..

Ive looked at the almax locks, and they look good, but are they really worth £110? (cheapest with lock). I doubt good locks will cost any less, but are there any other good ones you could reccomend?

Im keeping my bike on the driveway behind my mums car instead of by the front of the house, this means I need to get another ground anchor really..

I can say Im glad I chose to take out fire and theft
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[Finglonga]

[ncrn]

[Zimbo]

Oxford locks and chains are made of cheese and can be cut using a blunt kitten.
Almax, however, are the dog's bollox and I am pretty sure you won't buy a better chain. They're heavy and bulky, so not practical to carry around, but it's the bulk that makes them secure as the links are too big to fit a standard set of croppers. I've seen them break the blades of the best hydraulic croppers, and they even defeated the fire brigade's Jaws of Life. It's the only chain that has not been cropped, ever, and is therefore the only one to consider.

[ncrn]

[Pete.]

[ncrn]

For some reason I think Id hear that

is there much of a difference between the series 3 and 4? apart from one being 3mm thicker? seems that a 3 would be better for me Im thinking,

and if anyone has any idea how I could carry one round that would also be handy
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[hellkat]

[ncrn]

[Pete.]

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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[0ddball]

I manage to carry my series 4 around sometimes in the bottom compartment of my rucsack but tbh it's best to go for the series 3 if you want to carry it around and a series 4 if you just use it at home.

[hellkat]

[Sparks!]

Someone on another forum I go on is an expert on chains and locks, he was the original and first person to open the Oxford disc locks with a pen lid and since then has worked very hard to beat all the oxford and other cheap locks as well as thatcham rated stuff, his tests involve mad methods including thermite, sledge hammer, croppers, dry ice etc etc even angle grinders and he judges them on how long they last blah blah..

He only really reccomends the Almax, it really is the dogs !! cannot be cropped, survived thermite and sledgehammer attacks etc..

check his site here:

https://www.zedzed.co.uk/

hes had a lot of press coverage including MCN and i think bike or ride magazine.. i dont think he gets paid much/at all and definetly has no brand loyaly from anyone, he just rates things in a non-biased view... the almax always comes out on top.

[extreme3d]

Hmmm, it was VERY windy at about 5am. So much so that the noise of it blowing through the trees woke me up even though we have good double glazing.

It's quite common for bikes to be blown over if attention is not paid to ensure the bike is protected and/or parked in such a way that it can't blow over.

This means using the side stand (not main stand if fitted) and the stand side should be downwind. The full weight is then leaning onto the stand and the wind is only pushing more onto it. To knock it over it would have to curl around the bike and pull it into wind - thats just not going to happen. The bike should also be left in gear so it can't roll off the stand and if it's going to be really windy you could even tie up the brake lever so it's not going move at all

[Bendy]

Of course, then chain is only any use if you've chained it to something equally immovable.

[Pete.]

[ncrn]

[hellkat]

Yeh, but it looks well 'ard ...

(hurts a bit when ya fall off, tho' )
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[ncrn]

[Pete.]

Can't be a good idea. If you had an accident, you'd be better off without it around your neck.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[st3v3]

well, i have an NS, i have decided to wrap the chain around the pillion handles (while travelling), crossing the seat..even if i pick up a couple of scratches, at least it's not letting them TAKE my bike, the 'yellow bits' are supposed to resemble a chain, i know how crap it looks!
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