Padlock suggestions?

[NJD]

In the market for a new padlock to fit a chain that has links of 9-10mm and would like some suggestions, on the criteria list is:

- Can withstand being exposed to all weathers (aimed at the locking mechanism).

- Closed shackle (I have no issue with open padlocks but closed looks like it offers more protection / less space to get at things).

I did find this Squire SS50CP5 Hi Security Closed Shackle Lock and would be happy to settle with it, unless there's a better one for cheaper or a better one with a similar price?

Also just to plan ahead (when funds allow for better chains) based on the comment in the reviews "the SS50CP5 has only 16mm of vertical and horizontal clearance" I assume that this would also work with a 13mm.. or up-to a 16mm?

Thanks in advance.

[P.]

You want a chain of 16mm minimum. Absolute minimum.

A great padlock and a shit chain is not great.

[NJD]

[P.]

So grab the almax 16mm... that's portable enough.

Which one is cheaper....bike or lock

[Fidge]

[NJD]

Purchased a replacement padlock for now dirt cheap and shall go all out when funds allow.

On the subject of Almax 16mm chains;

(1) Is a 1.0/1.5/2.0 etc. meter chain exactly that regardless of chain link sizes?

(2) Would I just need something like this topbox to carry it around?

Topbox might actually be a good idea since I could just chuck my backpack and chains inside and then leave the topbox on the bike empty when parked up. My only issue with a topbox is that I'm on a very slow 125, would it weigh it down / change the handling much?

[iooi]

[-Matt-]

[NJD]

[-Matt-]

I used to use one of these (or a copy at least) for my Almax and backpack/tankbag'ed my other stuff. Seemed to be much quicker and easier to just throw the chain in the tailpack everyday than mess around securing it somewhere else.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorbike-Motorcycle-Essential-Collection-Mini-Tail-Pack-Bag-By-Autokicker-/221359658393?hash=item338a105599:g:q3IAAOxyLiJR3qti

You could definitely do it in a topbox, but they're the sort of weight you'd want to be very static. If its sliding around its going to be smashing everything and probably not much fun to ride with either .

[NJD]

[Copyhat]

I'd recommend the Abloy 340 series padlocks to go with an Almax chain if you want to stay secure. The lock itself is almost impossible to pick and the exterior is a good match with an Almax chain.

Link to a brochure: https://www.abloygrossist.dk/pdf/Abloy_hengelase.pdf

This guy knows something about locks, and he recommends the Abloy higher than Abus Granit and similar offerings because of it's durable exterior along with the very complicated key arrangement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJZ_kKjXcE

Regarding a topbox, I was happy that I wasn't forced to bring a backpack. It is also a pretty convenient way to store locks, helmets and extra clothes.
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[Falco]

[kramdra]

Abloy 340 are 10mm shackle locks that will fall apart if a bolt cropper even farts near them, easily cropped. Perhaps one of the best 10mm shackle, but it wont secure a bike.


Abloy 362, 15mm shackle. I have a couple.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181956462598
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201480484306
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181956459919

they are common on ebay, as new army surplus, about 50 quid each.

A good chain and lock are not light, 10kg or so - too much to be loose in a top box. Mine fit nicely under seat, no room for it to move about.

[P.]

[J.M.]

I carry my 19mm almax in a kriega tailpack. It's no more hassle than transporting a smaller chain in the tail pack. It also leaves space to throw in a couple of disk locks.
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[Rogerborg]

2m x 16mm chain, big shackle lock and all the other assorted junk I've got sliding around in my topbox have never caused me any problems.

However, that's with a box that's securely mounted directly onto the subframe just slightly behind the rear axle.

The mounting on a Lexmoto Arrow is much further back and looks a bit precarious, I'd be slightly fretty about power-wheelying.

Tank bag, or a bag on the pillion seat is probably a better option.
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[NJD]

[Rogerborg]

[NJD]

[wr6133]

[Rogerborg]

[NJD]

Went with a temporary home made method of putting the backpack on the passenger seat and then using the bags clip to go under the bike and a bungee strap over the top to secure it a bit more.

Ended up with a smashed glasses case somehow but survived the commute without hardly any hassle otherwise. Only thing that I noticed was the gear changes being funky, might have something to do with my backpack being to big resulting in me sitting further forward. Only other difference was on the breaks when attempting to slow control.

Easy enough to put on and off and enabled me to ride more freely without being weighed down or restricted.

I'll reply further when I get home latter.

[J.M.]

[J.M.]