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Hi PCX'ers,
Just got this from Lockitt co. it's an ABUS max security chain 8ft noose chain, 12mm square links, core hardened possibly Boron alloy. The great feature is the noose which is a 14mm thick ring enabling you to pass the chain around a solid object such as a post or pillar. It's a bit too big for carrying around but great for home use which was my primary concern having no garage. I paired it with an Oxford BOSS alarmed disc lock with a 14mm boron alloy steel shackle, this I can carry around with me for some measure of portable security and with an alarm feature. The chain was $179.00 and the lock $109.00, more than I wanted to spend, but no price on resting easy at night either. I was wondering what you all have for securing your scooters here? It would also serve as a decent resource for those contemplating similar measures but unsure of what to buy.
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Ooops, forgot to mention I'm not running the stock brake rotor just so ya knows. I doubt the boss could fit the stocker.
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Great post!

Thanks for the info. . .

I've been using a Kryptonite Cable lock for years because they are light enough to carry around and long enough to snake through frames and then around anchors. There are all kinds of theories as to chain vs cable vs disc lock etc. . .. I had considered a "Bully Lock" alarm system if I got a new one https://bullylocks.com/alarm-locks/alar ... pager.html
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Wow never knew about the bully, thanks, and what a great idea and it has a pager too. See, learned something already.
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The steering lock isn't enough? You must live in a terrible place, where men would lift scooters!
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grndslm wrote:The steering lock isn't enough? You must live in a terrible place, where men would lift scooters!
Just about any decent size city will have that type of inhabitant somewhere. Fort Lauderdale to Miami is one vast metropolis, the population of South Florida is 6.7 million, thus many vehicular thieves are likely scattered about. Better safe than sorry
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If I had a concern I would use a GPS tracker hidden. It costs a yearly service fee but if the bike is moved it calls your cellphone immediately . There are free apps however if you hunt a little. You can track its location on map program app on your phone.You can also use a proximity sensor that sends a signal if anyone is within 5 ft of the bike. Its range adjustable . Openness and visibility are important if you use a chain. Remember, a professional can use a quickie saw and get through any lock /chain in a minute or two. Its a deterrent for the kids though.
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My Forza is so ugly no one would steal it around here.
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Woo, that's a lot of bread for a lock. I didn't know Fort Lauderdale was such a dicey neighborhood!

I'm lucky that I hardly ever ride anywhere dangerous enough that I need supplementary locking for my bike. You remind me though, I'm thinking of going to a Chicago rally soon, and to a layman, my bike is MUCH more attractive than a 50 year-old Vespa.
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Just peace of mind, no price on sleep. Nothings impossible to crack but they'd make some noise doing it
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This chain and lock looks very nice but super expensive and I'm worried about chains damaging things, still debating chain or cable.



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Also thinking of forgoing chain or cable and just getting an alarmed disc lock.
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Just ordered the kryptonite fahgettaboudit lock and 5' chain combo, hopefully will be sufficient to cause them to pick on someone else
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That's expensive. I use this https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... 95EALw_wcB for the odd times that I need to chain the bike to something. Better to stipulate on your insurance that you don't chain your bike up. There's hardly a difference in the premium.
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Beautiful lock AND chain! Do keep in mind that some of the members have mentioned thieves just lifting the bike and carrying it to a waiting van, so chain it to something.
I haven't been to any location that would make me worry about theft while I am out riding, but at home it would be unattended during the night. That would be the time to worry.
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I have a £25 wifi camera watching my bike all night long, recording and sending alerts to my phone.
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Mel46 wrote:Beautiful lock AND chain! Do keep in mind that some of the members have mentioned thieves just lifting the bike and carrying it to a waiting van, so chain it to something.
I haven't been to any location that would make me worry about theft while I am out riding, but at home it would be unattended during the night. That would be the time to worry.
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thats why I got the slip ring with 8' of chain. Theres a strong fence on top of a concrete wall, I chain that to the swingarm in front of the engine with the Boss lock.
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I got the 14mm chain, which also doubles as an anchor. :P
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Mister Paul wrote:That's expensive. I use this https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorc ... 95EALw_wcB for the odd times that I need to chain the bike to something. Better to stipulate on your insurance that you don't chain your bike up. There's hardly a difference in the premium.
Unless SBS have made a mistake, the longer that chain you select, the cheaper it is! (2m is £31 inc delivery and free return!)
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Vehicle security....

I worked once at a psych hospital as a veteran co-therapist - was walking with a Vietnam veteran down to breakfast one morning, and he glanced out the front door to see that his souped-up Nova was still unmolested by the neighborhood thugs. He'd lost two batteries so far.

"Figured it was OK, 'cause nothing woke me last night." He said.

We were finishing our coffee in the dining room and I asked him about his comment, "Put an alarm on it, did you?"

"Sort of. Wired a grenade under the hood."

Well, I finished my coffee and stubbed out my cigarette dam quick and said, "let's swing by the nurses station and sign you out for a little morning walk."

He wasn't kidding.

He was a recipient of a Silver Star, but that kind of stuff won't fly back here in the World.

Good memories...

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