Lock transport

Benno · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

I wrapped my chain lock around the rear seat of the bike and the cover over the actual chain was frayed and torn open because it hung too low.

No matter how I try, it either takes me half an hour to do it properly or else it just hangs too low and tears the cover on the wheel (it's probably very bad for the tyre too).

How do you transport your chain? Mine is just the wrong length to be able to properly wrap it around the rear seat so I have to mess around weaving it in and out of the bars. Is it possible to put it around the front forks?

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

You can get bags for them that'll fasten to the seat or tank. Before the days of imobilisers and alarms, I used to carry a big chain around my shoulder, H & S might have something to say about that tho .
____________________
Space Is Deep

lozzypop1 · Certified MILF! Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Karma :

Bungee net? Confused

____________________
Funny, I used to hate being spanked as a child!
Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.

Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

I used to wrap it around me but when you crash you are going to have a problem, under the seat or in a top box is best
____________________
Bikers make great organ donors, get 115 on your licence today.

U_W v2.0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 May 2012 Karma :

why not get a large tool roll bag to go over the front wheel?

im sure you can get them deep enough such as these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250929959752?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
____________________
BCF's biggest cunt list: Cansa, Pits, Rob

plugger147 · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

Dunno what bike you have but after a bit of practice I can get my 1.5m almax under the seat if my xjr which doesn't have much room.
____________________
Tristan the wrote: just whipped off my trousers to find a big bruise on my arse, caused by matt rear ending me...

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Tank bag in front of you, or a tail pack on the pillion seat
____________________
1st bike (Sept'06 - May'10) : 1991 GPZ500S / Current bike (since Nov 2009) : 2003 Suzuki Bandit 600N
Word of the day : DILLIGAF

T0MMY · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Karma :

Cargo net...£5. jobs a good 'un.
____________________
ZX6R + CBR600RR

Benno · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

Vincent · Banned Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Karma :

Just found this, yours for post if you want it, I might even have a spare couple of bungies if you havn't :-

https://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j71/Drewskovitch/P5201555.jpg

It's also perfect for carrying birthday cakes Wink

____________________
Space Is Deep

cornish · Forum Conscience Joined: 03 Feb 2011 Karma :

i was also going to suggest a cargo net. I always have one over the back seat anyway as they're always useful when picking up bits of shopping etc. My GT has a good sticky-up bit on the rack so a covered (so it doesn't chip the paint off) chain goes in and around easily. I put my disc lock in a little bum bag that's woven round the rack bit too. I did used to keep it in my pocket until someone pointed out that in a belly-flop onto tarmac i'd probably smash some ribs/lose a kidney Shocked

But, that little bag thing Vincent has looks the nuts so go with that Thumbs Up

____________________
smile and be happy. . . .it gets right on everyone's tits!

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Mine just about fits under my seat if I snake it into the tail fairing in a rather prescribed manner.

Alpha-9 · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Karma :

I had to wear a backpack to carry my chain, winds me up

my mate ties his around him, hope he doesnt crash Rolling Eyes

I like my additional bicycle d-lock that fits on most things
____________________
Fzr-600 1999

cornish · Forum Conscience Joined: 03 Feb 2011 Karma :

i'm always afraid to put it under the seat. Years ago i had one of the spanners from the underseat tool kit slide forward when i was braking and it went across the battery. Bike made an 'i'm not happy now' type noise and stopped. My arse was already warm by the time i'd leapt off to see what was up Shocked

Luckily i was not binty enough to take my glove off before flicking the spanner out. . .it was a bit hot Laughing

____________________
smile and be happy. . . .it gets right on everyone's tits!

WannaBeDude · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2011 Karma :

I carry rarely, a 2 m Almax and lock est 9 kg ... Using friega us10 and strong Oxford bungees, plastic end ones.

I only use a net on top sometimes, so it looks more secure if carrying other things.
____________________
Jogging on, destination living.

Derivative · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Aug 2010 Karma :

I had a bag similar to the one already posted in this thread.
Straps under the rear seat, held lock pretty well in place, clipped off if you needed to take the bag with you.

To be honest I'd just get some rear luggage, or bungee a rucksack down.

Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Recluso · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Mar 2011 Karma :

I used a small backpack under a cargo net on my pillion seat to transport my chain the other day.

Would definitely suggest something like this. The chain is secure in the bag and the weight is lower on the bike. If it's particularly chunky, having it in a topbox might feel a bit odd (not to mention slide about on corners).
____________________
'Just erotic. Nothing kinky. It's the difference between using a feather and using a chicken.'
Honda PS125i > Yamaha YBR125 > Yamaha XJ6 Diversion > Yamaha Tracer 900