Bike security

[CG Sam]

Hi all,
Have just been flicking through Classic Motorcycle Mechanics and saw the Croc Lock by datatool advertised and was just wondering if any has used one or heard much about it?
It appeals to me as it's a lot smaller and easier to carry than a chain and lock, and coupled with an alarm it'd stop any opportunistic thieves, but don't want to spend the money on something that's awful.

It seems to be the equivalent of a disc lock for bikes with drum brakes. If it is a bit rubbish, does anyone have any suggestions for small security devices?

Thanks,

Sam
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CG125, SV650S, CBR600F, GSXR600 SRAD

[-Matt-]

In itself no better than a front disc lock - which is little use at all, especially on a bike that doesn't weigh much. It'll be dragged [or likely lifted] by a few people into a van and gone.

Put an alarmed disc lock somewhere on the bike, spoked wheels are a good spot for bikes without discs. There are plenty of cheap ones that are okay, although also a fair few that are useless and unresponsive to being shook like they're in an earthquake.

Check some online reviews to get a good idea of what works and what doesn't.

[CG Sam]

Cheers, never thought about the alarmed disc lock, specially not on the spokes! I want it mostly as a visual deterrent to stop local kids seeing it as I'm going to be joining a 24/7 gym so will be parking it there all times of day and night.

There's already an alarm on the bike
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CG125, SV650S, CBR600F, GSXR600 SRAD

[-Matt-]

If its already alarmed then maybe a little pointless in most respects to use an alarmed disc lock as well then to be honest.

Having had an alarmed ped/125 with a disc lock parked in a motorcycle bay/on a busy road outside college/uni - Sadly in terms of kids fucking around with the bike its of little use I would say. Mine got sat on many times and knocked over twice. Most of the time I could hear it and goto the window and see whoever was trying to sit on it/twist the throttle Not sure how much if any detereant it had on potential thieves to be honest, but neither bike got nicked for four years so unless I was just lucky - it would seem to be of some use at least.

If they're really determined it will get nabbed either way as plenty of internet videos show, but if its not a brand new sport bike, you're probably fairly safe with a bit of general security I expect.

[CG Sam]

I don't imagine a 23 year old mass produced 125 is top of anyone's list as a bike to steal. I may still buy one just to see what it's like and if its easy to break off just out of general interest and a slight destructive streak.
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CG125, SV650S, CBR600F, GSXR600 SRAD