how good is the oxford boss alarm disk lock

froggy128 · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Karma :

i know the magazines say its good, but does anyone have one, and if i used it with a chain would it go off when someone moved the chain, or do you have to hit them hard for the alarm to go off?

mattfuzzy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Karma :

i just got an oxford monster disc lock and an oxford monster chain... for my little dna 125 Twisted Evil

theres a guy around near me with a gixxer (me tinks) and all he has on it is an oxford hardcore chain and a bike lock lol www.gear4bikers.co.uk (or .com i cant remember) have really cheap chains (talkin about £60 off the rrp of the monster chain) and if anyone comes to nick yer bike take em out with a 2x4 Thumbs Up

froggy128 · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Karma :

no one got one then?

zephyrgirl · Spanner Monkey Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Karma :

I've got one! Very Happy

It was a bit fiddly at first, and I kept setting it off as I fumbled to remove it. It only alarms for 10 seconds and then resets, until you move it again.

It doesn't go off immediately when you rattle it, 'cos it gives you 5 seconds to put the key in and take it off before it starts screeching.

Also, when you are carrying it off the bike you just need to mentally tell yourself to insert the U component the other way, otherwise the alrm will go off as you are putting it back in it's bag!

I've not really tested it's sensitivity, as I use it when the bike is in the garage as an extra security to the huge chain & ground anchor.
It will go off if someone moves the chain, it is movement dependent rather than needing a smack to set it off.

I am very pleased with it and can recommend it.
It's also comforting to know that it has a lifetime guarantee, the battery powered alarm section can be removed and sent for repair separately (so your bike can still be secured) and it has Thatcham approval.

Good piece of kit!
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froggy128 · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Karma :

sounds good thanks Very Happy

katana · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

All oxford locks are poor and there customer services is worse than poor.

If you want a good lock and chain try almax. Google it. Or look on visordown for muzzycuck test. Now thats what I call a chain.

froggy128 · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Karma :

i mainly want something that makes a noise

katana · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Karma :

froggy128 · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Karma :

and chain it to the lampost with the bike

Liverpoolrobb... · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Karma :

it works fine for me but it does require a hell of a smack to off and it doesnt go off if you accidently leave it on and try ride off Embarassed

zephyrgirl · Spanner Monkey Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Karma :