Xena XX6 Disk Lock

[mart61]

Having just bought one of these I must admit that, thus far, I'm not impressed.

On removing the alarm module from the lock to install the battery the retaining clip snapped. Furthermore the clip that holds the battery cover in place is similarly flimsy and I don't think that will last long either.

I'm going to return it in the morning and am unsure whether to ask for a refund instead of a replacement.

Anyone here had any experience with these locks?

[smithyithy]

I almost bought a Xena, but after reading quite a few not-so-shining reviews at the last minute I opted for an Abus, which so far I'm happy with.

[map]

I have one of the older models. I did a thread.
Rubbish piece of kit imho as far as alarm goes.
Disc lock is visual deterrent. That is all.
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[hachi8]

Ive got the same model.

After about 6 months the alarm started sounding croaky and intermittent. Fair play to Xena, they sent me a new module...just a few more months later and that one too is playing up.

They are ok while they work but are not really reliable.

Ok for a disclock tho.
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[hachi8]

Ive got the same model.

After about 6 months the alarm started sounding croaky and intermittent. Fair play to Xena, they sent me a new module...just a few more months later and that one too is playing up.

They are ok while they work but are not really reliable.

Ok for a disclock tho.
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[j00pY]

I've got one. I think its the same model. To be honest I've had it about a year now and its still great. Mine does live under a cover and doesn't really travel with me though.

The only downside I can see is that you can put your hand over the alarm to almost mute it. Mine is more to notify me that someone is up to no good though rather than really stop a theft.

[covent.gardens]

When I think of "Xena" I think of the bloke who accidentally broke his disk lock by moving his bike forward with it on...

Yes... he snapped it in two by accident without even trying... Thread is on BCF somewhere.

To be fair, Xena claimed it may have been a counterfeit etc, but I've read so many bad reviews about Xena stuff that I tend to believe their products are best avoided.

[mart61]

Thanks for the responses guys. Think I may well just ask for a refund.

[TheArchitect]

I had a Xena, it was shit, ended up taking the alarm module out and using it as a bog standard disc lock.

Now have a Oxford Screamer. So far so good. Looks and feels solid and isn't overly sensitive to rain, wind or the neighbourhood fox pissing on the wheels.
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[_Iain_]

[mart61]

Very good point Iain.

In honesty I did accept an exchange lock, which Robspeed did unquestioningly. I also got an apology from Motohaus, the UK distributor.

I removed the alarm module on the new one, installed the battery and replaced the module in front of the sales staff. All went well.

I've registered my lock on the Xena web site and if it goes wrong again I'll seek a refund.

Let's see how it goes.

[_Iain_]

Motohaus are really pleasant guys to deal with.

They also send deliveries out wrapped in cool chinese/japanese (I cant tell which) newspapers sometimes;

https://i.imgur.com/yaS3FUj.jpg

Would love a translation if anyone speaks the language!
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[Snorty]

I bought a pair of Oxford Screamers the other day. Pretty happy with them but haven't had enough time for a good review. Just useful as sometimes I keep my bike in a rough area less than a metre from where I sleep. Could be stolen without making much noise - this helps.

Loud enough and cheap for £30.
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[Shinigami]

useful thread, on the lookout for an alarmed disk lock so now know who to avoid
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[_Iain_]

Avoid any Oxford security products, tbh I'd rather pay the extra and get an Almax & grab a Cyclone V2 or simmilar for noise making purposes. A disc lock is never going to stop a theif from picking the bike up & chucking it in a van which seems to be the preferred method of motorcycle theft.

https://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/All-Products/c-1-73/

https://cyclonealarms.co.uk/
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[Shinigami]

I already have an almax. 1.5m 16mm link one. heavy as fook.

had a hawk alarm (very very similar to the cyclone) but it recently borked up and can't be arsed messing about with another, wiring on the fz6 is a sod to sort out

primarily want the disc lock for noise purposes and visual deterrent.

ie. try to nick the chained bike or the one with chain and disc lock and alarm when poked
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