Worst security device ever

[EazyDuz]

So i used to use one of these to alarm disklock my bike:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALARMED-MOTION-SENSOR-PADLOCK-MOTORBIKE-SHED-ALARM-LOCK-/230603111403?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item35b1043beb

https://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/Kurt_V/SV206750.jpg

Just dropped it onto a hardwood floor at waist height and this is the result:

https://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/Kurt_V/SV206751.jpg

https://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/Kurt_V/SV206753.jpg

https://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt134/Kurt_V/SV206752.jpg

Avoid.
While on the subject, anyone recommend a decent disklock, or are they all shit?
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[_Iain_]

Fuck the disklock, buy a cyclone alarm.

Cost me the same as my oxford disc lock, is 10x louder, actually works as a deterrant. Dont have to fuck about taking it off before i go anywhere. etc etc. Oh, and the oxford's electronics fried after around two months. Wasnt impressed tbh.

Connect red wire to + on battery, connect black wire to - on battery, use stickypad supplied to attach speaker to somewhere on the bike and plug speaker into the side of the box.

Remote start/flashing indicators/immobiliser also are features, however will take a bit longer to hook up. Total install time was around 30mins on the GS500 with all the extras connected propperly & the extra speaker as i payed the extra £2 for the swearing version
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[Skudd]

I've had an ABUS Granite lock and chain for 20+++ years, even though I have had bikes stolen I have had them back with the same lock and chain still in place, Note that the bikes have been lifted away as the bike wasn't chained to something solid and only locked to it's self.
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[McJamweasel]

What the fuck do you expect for £10? Especially when you have to consider postage, ebay and paypal fees. You probably actually paid about £3 for it.
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[AlexW]

[Rogue_Shadow]

Had a Xena Disc lock alarm, that failed within 2 months.
Currently Using a Datatool Devil & looping a chain through the shackle when I'm out.
Not alot to go wrong with either piece

[Hobgoblin]

easy the pin has just fell out thats all, theyre not bad for the money, you get what you pay for ateotd buddy
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[UnspeedySam]

I've got an Oxford Boss alarmed disc lock. Whilst the lock seems to be pretty solid and I use it every night, the alarm is set off by rain so I haven't set it since about the first week I got it.

Thinking of getting a cyclone.
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[recman]

I bought a similar lock to that Blue Spot as a bit of extra security more than anything.
Seems solid enough, makes a racket when moved.
Not dropped it yet though and I'm just glad the floor around the back of my house is concrete rather than hardwood.

[Dazbo666]

Currently using a Motrax Grenade disk lock, and although it feels like a very sturdy unit (and it's survived a number of drops), I'm under no illusion that it would stand up to much abuse.
It's not much more than a visual deterrant, I just think it looks pretty cool!
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/motrax_grenade-disc-lock_gdl_detail1.jpg
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[P.addy]

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[temeluchus]

So we should stand guard over the bike all the time? Derp.
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[Spangle2k4]

Have an Oxford Boss lock that I've been pleased with over 16 months of use. Seems robust enough. £30-£40 IIRC. Can't imagine it crumbling after a drop from waist height.

Can't compete with Skudd's 20 years, though!!

[andyscooter]

i have a similer padlock to the first one on my garage


its never broken yet had it about two years
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[EazyDuz]

[Nai]

Use an Oxford Screamer here. £30 Disk lock alarm from Infinity motorcycles.

[stonesie]

Out and about I use one of these combined with the bikes cat1 alarm, seams to do the trick and is probably tougher than most disc locks.

Edit, there's one on a well known auction site for around £20, more than I paid for mine but a bit less than the RRP.

[kiddakidda]

Word of warning about the Xena XX14. I have found that over the last few months the alarm unit would go off randomly, even when it was not on my bike!?

When riding through Wolverhampton yesterday the thing starts going off whilst under my bike seat. It's loud enough to get you noticed as you ride by members of the public

So I pull over to a side street and and spend 25 minutes trying to stop this thing going off in my hand every 15 seconds............ A fooking nightmare

Solution:

Smashing the thing off the tarmac until the alarm unit popped out and I could remove the battery. Despite the rough treatment the lock construction remains unaffected so it's still functional as a detterent.
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[dextersaurus]

+1 for the cyclone.

I've had my one for 2 years now. had it on 3 different bikes. fantastic thing.

The remote start is a waste of time, but the flashing indicators is brilliant, as well as the flashing LED as a visual deterrent if someone has a look over it. The immobiliser is also a great feature if you're gonna use it.

I've stuck a 135db alarm on it which is seriously loud. had it go off a couple times outside when there's no wind or rain etc so i'd like to believe it is working

Dunc

[_Iain_]

Even if there is an issue over winter, then i'd put money on that being down to a lack of heatshrink over the splice connectors for the rest of the loom. Insulating tape/vaseline round everything im pretty sure would solve that lot.

Definately dont use an oxford screamer though. Of all the bike stuff i've bought that's been the single biggest dissapointment.
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[Rogerborg]

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On topic my lad has one similar to the OP. I think it was from Aldi or Lidl. However it is used only as an alarm if the bike is moved. I wouldn't want to trust it for any actual security.

He has one of the Datatool disc locks as an actual disc lock.
https://images.esellerpro.com/2189/I/224/27/Datatool-Devil-1000-Motorbike-Shackle-Disc-Lock-1.jpg
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