Any Alternative Security Products?

[Ingah]

I'm planning to start using my 125 to get to work sometimes, and i want to park it on the road right outside of the shop (it can be easily seen from the counter - the road is literally 4/5m away from the counter including pavement and there's almost always someone there). I figured i'm best putting a cheap alarm/immobiliser on it (not a certified system, just something to make a noise if it's moved). I want it all as convenient as possible, but i don't feel that an easily disabled alarm alone is enough actual security, so i want to combine this with some convenient physical security, to totally prevent joyriding, and make the professionals jog on to an easier target.

I was wondering if anyone has come across any alternatives to the traditional chain/cable through a wheel security (i want to avoid the dirty hands as i work with food) - something else i can instead use to prevent my wheel(s) being turned without permission (or at least ridden away!). And i can't use a disc lock because i have dual drums (and a bad memory i can't trust )

For example, something like Grip-Lock initially seemed good (as demonstrated here: https://www.grip-lock.com/Grip-Locks/ ). However, not only is too expensive for what it is (£45!!), it's a little *too* easy to bypass, and the reviews aren't all great as it can jam on, and apparently be picked / hammered off, all too easily. So anything else? (for example, i spotted a motorcycle clamp, but it's far too bulky and expensive).

Maybe i'm looking for something that doesn't exist (hence why i'm asking, because i can't think of anything else) - i just want a low faff (and cheap - don't see the need to spend much money for something that's not even going to prevent the bike being lifted) solution, for situations like this, when i don't want to bring along my Almax chain and lock it up to the nearest lamppost a couple of streets away via the frame
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this dude

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or this dude

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I would say get a decent padlock & do exactly like that grip lock thing does, it would be a lot cheaper

ok so maybe some one could smash it off with a hammer but they would smash the break lever in the process & draw a lot of attention to themselves while doing it
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[skatefreak]

Yep,
I'd second that,
if people are aware your watching then there arnt likely to take a chance

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[MrJames]

How about a U-lock style one?
https://www.ghostbikes.com/products/Accessories-Security/1678-oxford-magnum-u-lock-small-.html

[Rowey]

Only guaranteed way is to chain it to something. Being a 125, two blokes would be able to lift it without much hassle. Negating any disc locks, brake lever locks and alarms.

Can't you loop the chain through a bench, bin or drain grate nearby? If it's a quiet street, you might get away with filling a bucket full of cement and putting a thick steel loop into it, then asking a friendly friend with a car to dump it near your parking spot.
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[Welshd1k]

just leave the keys in it with a sign saying STEAL ME PLEASE

im sure no oen will touch it... i left my zxr int he middle of swansea with the keys in for like 7 hr's without knowing and was shocked to see it still there
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[Ingah]

Just asking again in case someone happens to have come across anything (is there nothing that simply goes round the rear wheel in such a way it sticks out and so the wheel won't turn fully?), as apart from the small U-Lock idea (i'm looking for a cheap but meaty one - i have seen one that looks like this before, but i didn't need it at the time and have since forgotten where i saw it), there aren't any realistic options in the above, as it's a main road. The other thing is that the bike isn't physically in view of me all the time as sometimes i need to nip to the back of the shop or go out on delivery, but i'm not willing to mess around with my Almax 3 on what is essentially my second and cheap bike that i'm not *too* bothered about in the grand scheme of things - i'd prefer additional convenience instead.

The sign idea is quite tempting, but i'm not 100% convinced it's not going too far and is more likely to draw trouble, than a simple single visible lock, combined with an alarm.
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[calyx]

Here you go, 5 options.

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[Nexus Icon]

Leave a ridiculously big and bulky lock and chain at work and use that. There's no need to cart it back and forth every morning and evening that way.

[Bloke]

There is a cheap "no wires" motorbike alarm you can get from ebay, runs from a 9v battery, you just chuck it under the seat, has a little blip remote too.

Edit: found link - https://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?emvAD=995x484&aid=270641355312&emvcc=0

Wouldn't rate it for amazing security but I use a backpack alarm in the same way at home, turn it on, shove under seat and it goes off if someone moves the bike. So long as you're in earshot of the thing it should be fine.

I want something I can use at home that will immobilise my bike without requiring bolts or concrete pouring. Where did you see the motorbike clamp? I have nothing to lock my bike to at home
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[stinkwheel]

Drill a hole in the back sprocket, put a padlock through it.

Or a u-lock through the front wheel going round both forks which would be cleaner.

Just some thinking out loud:

One I used to do when I had to park my bike on the street is remove the handlebar clamps, very difficult to push a bike at any speed without the use of the handlebars. Time consuming though, I'm trying to think of some way of making them quick-detach, like something cunning using a couple of bicycle QD wheel skewers and a slotted end on the bar clamps.

Maybe some way of locking the mainstand down? I'm not that sure of the setup on a CG, but I'm thinking of some sort of sliding pin that locks out behind it when in the down position in a similar way to how the steering lock works.
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For the CG125 I have an old Abus U lock. Around about 10 to 12 inches long, 4 to 6 inches wide (from memory). Fits through the front forks and wire wheels. Stops the bike being easily wheeled away (no disc brakes for disc lock, chain cover means no stinkwheel sprocket lock).

I think the lock was originally used for a pushbike.

Also need a chain and lock to secure to an immovable object.

HTH
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[Bloke]

I bet you that'd have some buyers. Especially folk who have had their bike stolen recovered with a knackered steering lock. It's butt ugly but it works.

I was thinking about something you'd ride over and it'd clamp though the holes around your engine through the frame like a clamshell holding your bike upright and acting like a clamp.
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[CarlosCBR]

Clean it up really well, put some advertising stickers all over it and stick the bike on a plynth in the shop for all to stare at


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[Davie J]

I just fitted one of these. https://www.motorbikealarm.co.uk/node/47 Was easy to fit.

£22 when I got mine tho.


They do cheaper ones as well.
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