Motorcycle Lock Options

[B.Craig]

Does anyone here use a lock when parking the bike for an extended time? If so, is there a recommended brand or type that is preferred.

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

[drewl]

I have the disc lock that I use in certain situations. General consensus is that one should chain the bike to a fixed object to be secure. Thieves have been literally picking bikes up and loading them into trucks rather than trying to roll them away.

[ewryly]

I use one of the Xena alarm disc locks under a bike cover when I am traveling. But that is not really long term. Are you looking to lock it over the winter? Where will it be during the time you want to secure it?

[B.Craig]

Over the winter it will be in the home garage, and during the work day I park in a secure underground garage. I am just looking to have something in the saddlebag to be used in any situation where I'm going to be in a store/restaurant/whatever for an extended period of time.

[drewl]

The disc type lock or an alarm cable lock is what you are looking for.

[ewryly]

Aerostich lists some locking options including the Xena locks and cables and some reasonably inexpensive alarm systems.

[Molsan]

a coiled bike lock to something hard....
i would not mind a break lock with alarm....but have fears of forgeting about it.

[Yakima9]

Luma Disc Lock :: Disc Locks :: Locks & Alarms :: A to B Utilities :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

I've got this disc lock from Aerostich. I also bought the reminder cable. I hook it around the right hand grip so that I see it before I start the bike. It's nice because there is no key to have to worry about. A nice, heavy, visible lock.

Originally Posted by drewl

...Thieves have been literally picking bikes up and loading them into trucks rather than trying to roll them away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JJEQFLBI68

[Molsan]

Originally Posted by Yakima9

YouTube - Furto Honda Cbr

Wow, that was fast.

even an alarm would do little as it was only out in the open for a few seconds before being shut in a van. Alarms only work to get people to look, that was abusy street and doubt that an alarm would have done anything.
Also they lifted the front so the wheel mattered little.

Sucks because nothing is normally near the curb to lock your bike 2. I feel a lot less safe about my bike now, any parking lot this could happen. takes so little time even a well lit busy parking lot it could happen. Even underground, in a van who whould check the back.

Wow, just wow.

Need to hook my bike up so if someone touches it they get tazzed some how.