Bike Clamped....... How do I cut it off?

[london_biker]

Hey,

I was wondering if I could get some hypothetical advice.

If my bike was to get clamped in london, incorrectly as the sign had nothing about bikes. And it was a weak clamp on just the back wheel with a metal chain being the only thing needing to be cut..... What would cut it off?

A pair of bolt cutters? Where could I buy or loan such a pair of bolt cutters (in general or in and around central london).

I don't have a mate with a van/ trailer to help and grab it as I've seen advised on this forum so I'll need to cut it off on the spot.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

[Skudd]

Carry a small volt converter thing and a cheap angle grinder, that will do the job.
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[london_biker]

That may be expensive to hire though?

Would a pair of bolt cutters not do the trick?

It's thicker than this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOoEWv_QAio

but i doubt they use Abus quality chains?

[Raffles]

I hope that you are able to take a lot of flak 'cause that's what you are likely to receive.
It's never a good idea to join a forum and make your first post read like: ''Tell us how to nick a bike, lads.''
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[Sham]

[london_biker]

I've had accounts on this forum a few years ago when I rode a 50cc aerox. I think if I was the type to try and steal bikes I'd probably only have to ask a mate for the info.

I only want to rent the tools not buy them. I don't think many aspiring thieves use internet forums as their intelligence gathering.

So can anyone let me know if I can get out of this without giving these bastards £150 for screwing me over?

[pits]

Have you tried tentacles?

[stinkwheel]

Have you considered a hacksaw? Or go the whole hog and hire a petrol stihlsaw from HSS.

Cut the link next to the padlock and make sure you take the bits with you, leave the clamp there. Don't even enter into discussion about it if anyone comes after you. If the police are involved, say the chain was wrapped round the bike but the padlock wasn't locked into both sides of the chain. They will have a hard job proving there is a link missing from their chain and it's your word against theirs. The police have better things to do with their time than referee such a dispute.
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[london_biker]

[Sham]

[london_biker]

[stinkwheel]

Or totally legally. A rear wheel for most bikes costs about £45 from a breakers and will often have a tyre fitted. They can do exactly nothing about you removing the wheel and fitting another one then leaving the original wheel in the clamp.

There is a video on youtube of a Polish guy jacking up his van and dismantling the front suspension, sliding the clamp off then reassembling it again while being watched by a policeman.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[london_biker]

[london_biker]

Actually now you mention this rear wheel idea. My brother actually has the exact same bike (mine is 1999 his is 2002).... So I could remove his rear and stick it on mine...

How do I remove a rear wheel please? And then how do I fit a new one?

[Vincent]

Take a big dog and a few mates round the clampers offices and ask for the key

Most clampers are scum IMO.

Sounds like you need a cordless angle grinder or simlar. Or a genny and a 240V/110V grinder.
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[stinkwheel]

The size of the chain is unimportant. It's what it's made of.

If it's just a bit of cheap shite mild-steel chain (probably is), a hacksaw will go through it like butter. If it's hardened steel, it'll prove much more difficult.

Look to see if there is anything stamped on the links. If it has nothing for 20 links, it's probably cheap shite. If it has an 8, 80, 10, 100, P or T stamped onto a link, it's bad news and you'll need power tools.
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[london_biker]

[stinkwheel]

[london_biker]

[Skudd]

[reggie]

pictures of said clamp
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[Vincent]

[stinkwheel]

A gas-axe would do it quietly and quickly. You just need to be able to lug it there and back.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.