What's the best Motorbike lock/chain for under £50

Poita · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jun 2021 Karma :

I just bought a keeway TX 125 Super Moto.
I ordered a disk lock online but would also like to have a chunky chain for it.
I see a lot on line but don't know what the best chains and locks are.
Oxford seems to be a prominent company and I see some nice looking ones for just under £50.
Does anyone with experience know if Oxford are a good way to go or is there a superior brand/model?

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Poita · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jun 2021 Karma :

Is this just another layer of security for when the bike is parked at home or is this for when you're out and about?[/quote]

Both I guess.

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Poita · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jun 2021 Karma :

Thanks for the input. And no offence taken about my beautiful Keeway :)

My place is in a secluded apartment complex with the parking behind the building at the end of a one way access surrounded by trees etc. On the one hand no one is going to drive by it and see it but on the other hand it's a quiet place and there are loads of people who will have a chance to spot it and pass the word on so lifting it into a van in the middle of the night would be easy and out of view.

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BRUN · Trackday Trickster Joined: 10 Oct 2020 Karma :

£50, and chunky, likely wont go together with a lock too

what type of disc lock do you have, some can double up as padlocks

KiwiBob · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 25 Jul 2020 Karma :

When out on my cg125 I use a disc lock and a cheapo bike lock that's easy to carry.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254959844934?hash=item3b5cca7e46:g:pPEAAOSwBO1gt80R

It stops kids trying to run off with it but if someone really want to nick it they'll do that whatever you have.

Poita · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Jun 2021 Karma :

Yeah I think I'll ask the organization that runs the apartment complex if I can install an anchor chain in my parking spot. At least I'd likely hear anyone cutting the chain with a grinder during the day or evening.

I have a no brand disk lock on the way so will take that and my beat up old U bike lock.
I once lost the key for my bike lock when it was locked to a post just outside Queensway tube station in London. After a month of no bike I got frustrated and went there with a mate during the day and gave the lock a right old beating with the blunt end of a claw hammer but I practically ruined my arm doing it an only put small dents in the U lock. The tourists thought I was a nut case or a bike thief.
I gave up but a week later I found spare keys for the lock :)
So I'll just put that on the back rack of my bike along with the disk lock.
That is, if my bike ever arrives. I paid £150 for delivery and it was supposed to arrive two days ago but the delivery company didn't have space for it the first day and didn't bother going to the dealer on the second day so hopefully it will come soon.