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Title: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 09, 2006, 07:52:23 PM
I'm trying to find a clever spot on my GS to attach my disc lock while riding so i don't have to put it in a backpack, or the tankbag which i haven't bought yet...

Any ideas?

my bike is a GS500F
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: Bluebellylint on April 09, 2006, 07:53:46 PM
Mine can fit under the seat on top of the tool kit. :cheers:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: ajgs500 on April 09, 2006, 07:56:40 PM
But then wouldnt it be just as easy to put it in a tankbag or a backpack???
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: joedude on April 09, 2006, 08:00:53 PM
One of my buddies has a little leather pouch that straps onto his swingarm and he sticks it in there. Its a pretty small pouch and you can't really put anything more in there once you've put the lock in it.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 09, 2006, 08:01:23 PM
Quote from: ajgs500 on April 09, 2006, 07:56:40 PM
But then wouldnt it be just as easy to put it in a tankbag or a backpack???

I don't have a tankbag yet - and i don't really want to ride around with a backpack to haul a lock around town
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 09, 2006, 08:02:21 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 09, 2006, 08:00:53 PM
One of my buddies has a little leather pouch that straps onto his swingarm and he sticks it in there. Its a pretty small pouch and you can't really put anything more in there once you've put the lock in it.

hmm, that's a good idea, maybe i'll make some sort of pouch and see if i can fit it under the seat with the toolkit as someone mentioned in the thread. I'll post pics if i figure out something useful
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: ajgs500 on April 09, 2006, 08:05:27 PM
Will it fit in your jacket pocket????  What tankbag are you getting???  I would recomend the tourmaster sport mini.....
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 09, 2006, 08:15:40 PM
Quote from: ajgs500 on April 09, 2006, 08:05:27 PM
Will it fit in your jacket pocket????  What tankbag are you getting???  I would recomend the tourmaster sport mini.....

It will, but its heavy and akward.

I looked at the tour master site - the super mini is kind of cool
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 10, 2006, 04:53:23 AM
Never put disc locks in your pocket!!!!

If you come off it can do serious damage.


I keep my dislock in a small pouch and keep it under my seat.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: blue05twin on April 10, 2006, 06:27:42 AM
Just wondering when I was looking at a disk lock it came with a pouch that had a velcro fastener.  The sales person told me it fastens to the middle of the handle bars.  Unless you have clip on's I guess.  :dunno_white:  Or as seen in a previous post get one of these

http://www.whitedogbikes.com/cgi-bin/ccp51/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F9522451&rnd=8300295&rrc=N&affl=&cip=64.90.198.61&act=&aff=&pg=prod&ref=luma_xmart_disc_lock&cat=disclocks&catstr=HOME:motorcyclesecurity:disclocks

Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: Grainbelt on April 10, 2006, 07:08:12 AM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 09, 2006, 08:15:40 PM
I looked at the tour master site - the super mini is kind of cool

Super mini is too effing small to do any good. The mini magnetic has been perfect for me - can fit gatorade, spare helmet shield, all kinds of other random crap, and has a map pocket. JMHO.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 10, 2006, 08:50:08 AM
Quote from: blue05twin on April 10, 2006, 06:27:42 AM
Just wondering when I was looking at a disk lock it came with a pouch that had a velcro fastener.  The sales person told me it fastens to the middle of the handle bars.  Unless you have clip on's I guess.  :dunno_white: 


That's how I kept mine.  I don't use it anymore though.  I'm am not in the metro ATL area anymore and around here most stolen bikes are of high dollar value.  REALLY high dollar value.

o'course my bike will be stolen tonight. now that I 've jinxed myself. :o
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 10, 2006, 09:08:17 AM
I'm betting you've gone and put the disc lock on now.  :laugh:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 10, 2006, 09:26:12 AM
nope, I don't use my kickstand.  nobody would bother lifting her up to steal her.  :thumb:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 10, 2006, 09:40:08 AM
What, you lay her down! :icon_confused:

if so, that can be bad for your bike as the oil can pool in unwanted spots and can cause damage to your engine when you start it if you don't allow it to drain back into its sump first. 
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: xtalman on April 10, 2006, 09:42:01 AM
The Luma Xmart linked earlier in this thread looks pretty cool.  It is "stored" on your bike as a footpeg.  You take it off to use it as a disc lock.  If you forget and try to ride off without taking the lock off, you'll know as soon as you try to shift gears.  Pretty clever.

I did a quick search and it's also available in the US, here (http://www.lockitt.com/disclock.htm#Xmart).
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 10, 2006, 09:53:18 AM
Agree, that is an awsome idea! Kills so many birds with one stone, it's truely ingenius!  :bowdown:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: Unnamed on April 10, 2006, 09:54:31 AM
How do people steal bikes? I assume that some can just lift them into the bed of a pickup or something, but do thieves also have some way to hotwire the engine?
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 10, 2006, 10:02:58 AM
I can't imagine hot wiring the GS being all the hard.  Actually, if you know what you are doing its probably super easy
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 10, 2006, 10:17:45 AM
I'd have to agree. Looking at the wiring diagram, it doesn't look that hard at all.

Yes, they could lift the bike onto a truck or ute (pickup) but having the wheel locked makes manouvering it a real pain in the but. And these bikes aren't light!

My disk lock (Xena) also has a movement sensor and a 100db alarm! Give me time to get my  :2guns: out.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: Unnamed on April 10, 2006, 11:09:23 AM
So disk locks just clamp on to the disk of the front brake? How secure are they? I like the size, look, and alarm capability of the Xenas.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: Toledo Jim on April 10, 2006, 11:10:54 AM
Quote from: xtalman on April 10, 2006, 09:42:01 AM
The Luma Xmart linked earlier in this thread looks pretty cool.  It is "stored" on your bike as a footpeg.  You take it off to use it as a disc lock.  If you forget and try to ride off without taking the lock off, you'll know as soon as you try to shift gears.  Pretty clever.

I did a quick search and it's also available in the US, here (http://www.lockitt.com/disclock.htm#Xmart).

That US distributor doesn't list an adapter for the GS500, and the Euro site says out of stock till Mar 30.
How would (did) you put it on?
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: calamari on April 10, 2006, 11:17:07 AM
a few months ago I was thinking of getting a disclock, but I ended up getting a rootweiler chain/lock (onguard). it is freakin thick and flexible. I use it on my rear tire, that way of the bike is stolen, at least I'll have some evidence (a tire) and maybe even some fingerprints.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: xtalman on April 10, 2006, 01:11:19 PM
Quote from: nsp on April 10, 2006, 11:10:54 AM

That US distributor doesn't list an adapter for the GS500, and the Euro site says out of stock till Mar 30.
How would (did) you put it on?

I don't own one.  But the Luma site (http://www.luma.es/pdf/adaptors_fitting_models.pdf) lists the adaptor as KAXSUZ3 which is available at the site (http://www.bikesax.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=DSL-XMART) I posted earlier.  I don't know if it's in stock though.

If you get one, let us know how you like it!
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: ImJustPondering on April 10, 2006, 04:13:09 PM
I use a Joe Rocket Manta Tank Bag (its on the smaller side of th scale)...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-JOE-ROCKET-MANTA-MAGNETIC-TANK-BAG-BLACK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ84147QQitemZ4630029199QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I like it a lot as it fits nicely on top of the tank and "goes" with the bike. I put my cell, wallet, and gloves in it. The main pouch can fit a fast food bag etc. :)

- David
http://groups.myspace.com/retroGamer

Quote from: Grainbelt on April 10, 2006, 07:08:12 AM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 09, 2006, 08:15:40 PM
I looked at the tour master site - the super mini is kind of cool

Super mini is too effing small to do any good. The mini magnetic has been perfect for me - can fit gatorade, spare helmet shield, all kinds of other random crap, and has a map pocket. JMHO.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 11, 2006, 01:28:00 AM
Quote from: Unnamed on April 10, 2006, 11:09:23 AM
So disk locks just clamp on to the disk of the front brake? How secure are they? I like the size, look, and alarm capability of the Xenas.

I purchased it first due to its thick construction (thicker must mean harder to cut right  :laugh:)

the alarm is a nice little addition that not only warns you if someone has jumped on your ride, but if you jump on and forget to remove the lock (prevents nasty accidents). It comes with a nice little storage puch that you can strap to your handle bars, or place it under your seat.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 11, 2006, 06:22:30 AM
I doubt GS500 owners have anything to worry about, except maybe 04'-06' models.

but if you are in a high riskk area, brake discs locks aren't the best way to go.  an actual chain or lockable steel loop is better. simple because a brake disc is easily shattered with a ballpeen hammer and easily replace for a few bucks.

a bike thief probably wouldn't want your bike too ride anyway. if they own the same bike as you and wreck it,  it is easier to steal your for parts.

or if they are in a real theft ring they will be selling your bike for parts anyway.

oh well if they want your bike and you leave it outside then its theres. use a brake lock at least to make it dificult.
also lock your handlebar.  then they'd have to haul the bike.

well, not really but I won't explain how to bypass that.  :thumb:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 11, 2006, 06:30:02 AM
my logic is if they really want the bike, or any of my crap for that matter, they'll take it regardless of what measures I put in place

a few guys could pick up your bike and put it in the back of a pick up in a matter of seconds
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: 3imo on April 11, 2006, 06:33:27 AM
Quote from: LimaXray on April 11, 2006, 06:30:02 AM
my logic is if they really want the bike, or any of my crap for that matter, they'll take it regardless of what measures I put in place

a few guys could pick up your bike and put it in the back of a pick up in a matter of seconds

a few REALLY BIG guys.    I  tried this with SIX guys and we still ended up dropping her on the truck twice.  and it took an hour.  And these guys were ARMY.

your right though, IF I want your bike I'm gonna take regardless.  I mean them o'course.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: TarzanBoy on April 11, 2006, 08:25:07 AM
Bikes are just as easy as cars to steal.  A disc lock will only stop a casual thief.   I once pulled off with my disc lock on and jammed up the locking mechanism.   It took me less than 10 min to cut through it with a metal grinder.  The grinder I used was powered by compressed air... but I imagine you could do it in 15 min with a battery powered grinder from the home depot.

Needless to say, a 10-15 min deterrent isn't much of a fool-proof deterrent if your bike is being taken at night or something.

The ignition can be screwdrivered pretty easily.   If you are really worried and want to be sneaky, yank the coils off the spark plugs... it won't stop an attentive thief, but might stop the punk-on-a-lark who just happened by your ride.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 11, 2006, 08:33:06 AM
I heard of using a hidden kill switch for your electricals.

at least they would'nt ride off with it. 
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 11, 2006, 08:39:16 AM
I like to play with 20kV flyback transformers cause I'm a dork and like big sparks.  I've always thought it would be fun to wire one up to a car or bike to give any would-be theif/passer by a good shock   :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 11, 2006, 09:01:30 AM
careful....with that. ya might get sued.

the potential thief could say he was just trying to move the bike.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 11, 2006, 09:09:35 AM
Oh I know I would be sued, that's why I haven't done it yet.  It would be good for some shits and giggles to sit inside and watch people get shocked as they tried to walked by.  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 11, 2006, 09:34:47 AM
I knew a guy, who knew a guy, who had a gf that knew a guy........

that put a motion sensor on his bike and the alarm said "please stand back, you are too close to the vehicle"

the theives kept setting it off while the guy was away killing his battery.  the neighbors were happy to see it go.  no witnesses though.

I don't know if its true. but its funny.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 12, 2006, 09:03:06 AM
The harder you make it to steal, the more potential thieves you eliminate from the picture. That's my theory.

What would be the best place to add a kill switch?

(I'm asking this without searching, I'm a bwaaaad wittle bwoy!)
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 09:06:20 AM
Quote from: galahs on April 12, 2006, 09:03:06 AM
The harder you make it to steal, the more potential thieves you eliminate from the picture. That's my theory.

What would be the best place to add a kill switch?

(I'm asking this without searching, I'm a bwaaaad wittle bwoy!)

anywhere.  any automotive switch will work.  most thieves wouldn't even think to look for one.

also something inconspicous so you can disable the elecs w/o being obvious.

be sure to splice the ignition switch not the big red wire to the batt.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 12, 2006, 09:10:57 AM
Quote from: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 09:06:20 AM
be sure to splice the ignition switch not the big red wire to the batt.

That's the answer I was after, thanks mate!  :thumb:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 09:21:23 AM
Quote from: galahs on April 12, 2006, 09:10:57 AM
Quote from: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 09:06:20 AM
be sure to splice the ignition switch not the big red wire to the batt.

That's the answer I was after, thanks mate!  :thumb:

NO prob, BOb...  send me a Fosters.  (** thats Australian for Beer)  :cheers:

In the states we say BUDWEISER (**thats N. American for water)  :laugh:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 12, 2006, 09:44:22 AM
Who's Bob?

Mate, not many Aussies here like Fosters. Its probably our wost selling beer. I for one like it and I'm considered strange in doing so  :dunno_white:

I've had a bud, and your right, water tastes stronger.  :laugh:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 09:49:22 AM
Quote from: galahs on April 12, 2006, 09:44:22 AM
Who's Bob?

Mate, not many Aussies here like Fosters. Its probably our wost selling beer. I for one like it and I'm considered strange in doing so  :dunno_white:

I've had a bud, and your right, water tastes stronger.  :laugh:

I figured it wasn't too popular down under.  just like corona's in mexico.  Most mexican I know won't touch the stuff.

bob = no prob bob.  It just ryhmes.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 12, 2006, 10:16:47 AM
I don't like fosters... I'm glad to hear it's not Australia's standard.  There is this great beer store down the street, I'll have to try have to try some other Australian beers sometime.

I think a lot of imported beers are like that; I went to Germany a few years ago and the beer there was far cheeper (like 40 euro cents for a 0.5L!!!) and far better than a lot of the imported beer you get here.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 11:58:28 AM
beer = good
german beer = the best
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 12, 2006, 12:01:01 PM
idk, while I was there I had some polish beer that was pretty damn good


mmmm this is making me thisty, talking about german beer, i have some becks in my fridge waiting for me when i get home... ooo im excited  :thumb:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: skrap1r0n on April 12, 2006, 12:05:30 PM
I see people hanging them off carious areas of their bike, putting htem into tankbags, backpacks etc. Of the three bikes I have, the disc lock fits under each ones seat nicely.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 12:06:16 PM
I am growing partial to sam adams lately. not bad for an American Beer.

I Iraq/Kuwait the army served us NONALCOHOLIC BEER - those bastards.  I just pretended to get drunk. :cheers:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 12, 2006, 12:17:01 PM
i do like sam adams... i was going to get a case of that but the becks was on sale   :icon_lol:

what the hell do they expect you to do with nonalcoholic beer? 

my dad sent a case of those mini bottles of jack daniels to a friend who's stationed in iraq.  he had to declare it as 'sports drinks' so they would send it  :cheers:

Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: 3imo on April 12, 2006, 12:19:22 PM
big no-no.  I almost got caught with a pint of southern comfort out there.  those bastards.  :mad:

I can understand the whole no drinking with loaded weapons bit. but a little southern comfort don't hurt.  :thumb:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 12, 2006, 12:24:52 PM
i see nothing wrong with mixing alcohol and guns... its called hunting  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: Unnamed on April 12, 2006, 12:59:27 PM
Since I've been studying in London this semester, I've come across quite a few beer oddities. In London, people drink Bud and think its a legitimately good beer. They choose it over Fostors and Carlsberg when they can. Fostors also sucks, but on tap its not too bad. Strangely enough, the same is true of Heineken. On tap in the Netherlands its actually pretty good, it doesn't have the bite of the canned/ bottled stuff. Most of the better beer in London is still imported, except for the ales/ bitters. Those have an interesting taste (they vary a lot) but they give awful hangovers.

Alcohol is Goddamn Expensive here because you're always subsidizing the National Health Service when you drink. Anywhere else is much better. In London you can expect to pay the same price in pounds as you would in the us in dollars. So, approximately 1.8x as much.

I'm ready and willing to get back to the US where a case of cheap light beer costs 14 bucks, where the cheapest beer here costs 1$/pint (buying in bulk at that).
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: LimaXray on April 12, 2006, 01:17:28 PM
I always see a differance between bottled beer and beer out of a tap.  I'll try a beer at a bar and like it a lot, but when I go and buy a case of it I don't like it so much.  Maybe the expensive bar prices make it taste better or maybe I've already had a few too many beers to really judge it being a good beer  :dunno_white:

That sucks beer is so expensive there.  I don't know what I'd do with myself.  But hey, theres nothing like an extra tax to protect you from yourself  :thumb:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: Unnamed on April 12, 2006, 01:45:58 PM
I actually don't think it covers me, since I'm not a citizen. Would be damn nice if I had a bike here though since London riders are insane. They seem to have bikes (/ mopeds) for the sole reason of weaving their way through traffic and passing cars at stoplights. I'm surprised more don't get hit, but they seem to do a much better job with safety equipment.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'

Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'



ewww Kokanee, gross. BC should be ashamed of that brew, i would rather drink warm blue light  :laugh:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: tussey on April 12, 2006, 05:12:45 PM
Quote from: 3imo on April 11, 2006, 06:33:27 AM
Quote from: LimaXray on April 11, 2006, 06:30:02 AM
my logic is if they really want the bike, or any of my crap for that matter, they'll take it regardless of what measures I put in place

a few guys could pick up your bike and put it in the back of a pick up in a matter of seconds

a few REALLY BIG guys.    I  tried this with SIX guys and we still ended up dropping her on the truck twice.  and it took an hour.  And these guys were ARMY.

your right though, IF I want your bike I'm gonna take regardless.  I mean them o'course.

lol. wtf are you talking about? Myself and two of my scrawny friends have loaded my gs500 in a truck in under a minute. Two people lift front, third stands behind bike and manages front brake. Load front wheel. Third person gets in front of bike and manages front break, other two lift rear and push forward. Bike is loaded on truck bed in less than a minute.

PS I'm a soon to comission 2LT in US Army  :2guns:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: joedude on April 12, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'



ewww Kokanee, gross. BC should be ashamed of that brew, i would rather drink warm blue light  :laugh:


Have you put your taste buds to sleep by drinking Budwiser? Or are you just used to all that Watered-down beer that is brewed in and around the GTA???  :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: You afraid of a beer with some taste?
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on April 12, 2006, 08:49:18 PM
Would removing the fuse be a good alternative to a kill switch?
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: joedude on April 12, 2006, 08:53:44 PM
Quote from: galahs on April 12, 2006, 08:49:18 PM
Would removing the fuse be a good alternative to a kill switch?

It would, but it takes time to do every time... if you're a weekend rider, then that's fine. but having to install and remove a fuse every time you want to ride when you're a daily driver gets a little time consuming (oh and if you loose the fuse and don't have spares... you're F&%$#d!)... so would disconnecting your battery...
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:11:31 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'




I drank it when i lived in vancouver for a while becuase it was 'the beer' and it was usually cheap as hell. I like some of the other beer you mentioned, but kokanee just doesn't do it for me.
ewww Kokanee, gross. BC should be ashamed of that brew, i would rather drink warm blue light  :laugh:


Have you put your taste buds to sleep by drinking Budwiser? Or are you just used to all that Watered-down beer that is brewed in and around the GTA???  :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: You afraid of a beer with some taste?
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: joedude on April 12, 2006, 10:13:17 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:11:31 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'




I drank it when i lived in vancouver for a while becuase it was 'the beer' and it was usually cheap as hell. I like some of the other beer you mentioned, but kokanee just doesn't do it for me.
ewww Kokanee, gross. BC should be ashamed of that brew, i would rather drink warm blue light  :laugh:


Have you put your taste buds to sleep by drinking Budwiser? Or are you just used to all that Watered-down beer that is brewed in and around the GTA???  :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: You afraid of a beer with some taste?


Ummm... mike mike.... you havn't said anything.... :icon_lol: :dunno_white:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:19:54 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 10:13:17 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:11:31 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'





ewww Kokanee, gross. BC should be ashamed of that brew, i would rather drink warm blue light  :laugh:


Have you put your taste buds to sleep by drinking Budwiser? Or are you just used to all that Watered-down beer that is brewed in and around the GTA???  :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: You afraid of a beer with some taste?


Ummm... mike mike.... you havn't said anything.... :icon_lol: :dunno_white:


I did! but it is 1:19am... and my brain isn't putting the text in the correct spot!





I drank it when i lived in vancouver for a while becuase it was 'the beer' and it was usually cheap as hell. I like some of the other beer you mentioned, but kokanee just doesn't do it for me.

Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: joedude on April 12, 2006, 10:23:02 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:19:54 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 10:13:17 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:11:31 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'





ewww Kokanee, gross. BC should be ashamed of that brew, i would rather drink warm blue light  :laugh:


Have you put your taste buds to sleep by drinking Budwiser? Or are you just used to all that Watered-down beer that is brewed in and around the GTA???  :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: You afraid of a beer with some taste?


Ummm... mike mike.... you havn't said anything.... :icon_lol: :dunno_white:


I did! but it is 1:19am... and my brain isn't putting the text in the correct spot!





I drank it when i lived in vancouver for a while becuase it was 'the beer' and it was usually cheap as hell. I like some of the other beer you mentioned, but kokanee just doesn't do it for me.



To be quite honest... that's exactly how I first drank it... Didn't love it the first time I drank it... but It's actually pretty good.

But again, NOTHING beats a good cold Keith's!
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:34:47 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 10:23:02 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:19:54 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 10:13:17 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 10:11:31 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 05:24:21 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 12, 2006, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 12, 2006, 04:40:47 PM
You guys want some good beer... Come to Canada!
Alexander Keith's - Brewed exclusively in Halifax, Nova-Scotia... it's an awesome Pale-Ale. Slogan: "Those who like it, Like it alot!" (My Fav.)
Kokanee - Brewed in the Rockies, Equally a good beer
And Alpine... Gold Winner of the World Beer cup a few years back. Brewed Exclusively in New-Brunswick, and sold exclusively in New-Brunswick up until a few years back, Now they sell in Nova-Scotia and PEI aswell... but that's as far as they go... their slogan: 'You Gotta Live Here to Get It'





ewww Kokanee, gross. BC should be ashamed of that brew, i would rather drink warm blue light  :laugh:


Have you put your taste buds to sleep by drinking Budwiser? Or are you just used to all that Watered-down beer that is brewed in and around the GTA???  :icon_lol: :icon_lol: :icon_lol: You afraid of a beer with some taste?


Ummm... mike mike.... you havn't said anything.... :icon_lol: :dunno_white:


I did! but it is 1:19am... and my brain isn't putting the text in the correct spot!





I drank it when i lived in vancouver for a while becuase it was 'the beer' and it was usually cheap as hell. I like some of the other beer you mentioned, but kokanee just doesn't do it for me.



To be quite honest... that's exactly how I first drank it... Didn't love it the first time I drank it... but It's actually pretty good.

But again, NOTHING beats a good cold Keith's!

I like keiths ipa
I don't mind the rickards red brew either.

i like some of the ale type beers that are unfiltered and have a pretty unique taste. They're not the strongest tasting beers, but they sure taste neat.

- hoegaarden
- coopers sparking ale from australia
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: Unnamed on April 12, 2006, 11:06:13 PM
Hoegaarden has a very interesting taste, if you like the white beers I suggest Kronenbourg Blanc, it was only created a couple years ago but its quite tasty (if you like fruity beers). Its a bit like Blue Moon with an orange slice in it.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: 3imo on April 13, 2006, 06:22:17 AM
Quote from: tussey on April 12, 2006, 05:12:45 PM
Quote from: 3imo on April 11, 2006, 06:33:27 AM
Quote from: LimaXray on April 11, 2006, 06:30:02 AM
my logic is if they really want the bike, or any of my crap for that matter, they'll take it regardless of what measures I put in place

a few guys could pick up your bike and put it in the back of a pick up in a matter of seconds

a few REALLY BIG guys.    I  tried this with SIX guys and we still ended up dropping her on the truck twice.  and it took an hour.  And these guys were ARMY.

your right though, IF I want your bike I'm gonna take regardless.  I mean them o'course.

lol. wtf are you talking about? Myself and two of my scrawny friends have loaded my gs500 in a truck in under a minute. Two people lift front, third stands behind bike and manages front brake. Load front wheel. Third person gets in front of bike and manages front break, other two lift rear and push forward. Bike is loaded on truck bed in less than a minute.

PS I'm a soon to comission 2LT in US Army  :2guns:

Well "sir" I failed to mentioned we we're all lowly enlisted soldiers without the advantage of an officer to direct and guide us in the correct course of action.

Plus you know enlisted, we stood around talking about what to do do for a good while before attempting it, then attempted it. followed by an After Action Review.
comming up with another course of action we made a second attempt immediately followed by another After Action Review. and a cig break.
the third attempt ended in a bike drop and an AAR to discuss the ramifications of denting the truck, also determining who to blame.
All in all the mission was accomplished as can be expected considering no commissioned officers were present.

Thank you "Sir"

3imo out.

PS  I have been promoted to Civilian 1st class.  :2guns:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 17, 2006, 04:02:13 PM
thread update: I thought i had a secure place under the seat for my disc lock... but after doing some twisty roads... well i'm off to buy a new disc lock now  :laugh:  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: ambisinister on April 17, 2006, 05:06:13 PM
I just love this place. Where else could you be talking anout tankbags and jump to important stuff like BEER! :laugh:
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 17, 2006, 06:39:06 PM
ok! new plan!

with my new disc lock in hand... becuase the old plan left my old disc lock somewhere in the twisties..  :dunno_white:

kryptonite disc lock, with little pouch - going to put a button similar to a jacket button into the velcro to ensure it won't come undone and then find someway to afix the pouch under the seat semi-permenantly.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: joedude on April 19, 2006, 08:38:51 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 17, 2006, 06:39:06 PM
ok! new plan!

with my new disc lock in hand... becuase the old plan left my old disc lock somewhere in the twisties..  :dunno_white:

kryptonite disc lock, with little pouch - going to put a button similar to a jacket button into the velcro to ensure it won't come undone and then find someway to afix the pouch under the seat semi-permenantly.

why not place it with the tool kit and strap it down with the tool kit strap...
or you could put a screw/washer or a nut/bolt/washer thru the back of the pouch to hold it down to the plastic.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 19, 2006, 08:48:51 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 19, 2006, 08:38:51 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on April 17, 2006, 06:39:06 PM
ok! new plan!

with my new disc lock in hand... becuase the old plan left my old disc lock somewhere in the twisties..  :dunno_white:

kryptonite disc lock, with little pouch - going to put a button similar to a jacket button into the velcro to ensure it won't come undone and then find someway to afix the pouch under the seat semi-permenantly.

why not place it with the tool kit and strap it down with the tool kit strap...
or you could put a screw/washer or a nut/bolt/washer thru the back of the pouch to hold it down to the plastic.

That's what i did - i used the tool kit strap, and it failed me :(

I'm going to find a way to afix the pouch under the seat tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: joedude on April 19, 2006, 09:01:16 PM
Hmm... That's crappy man, did you loose your tool kit too? I'll have to check mine and figure out some other means to hold it down... wouldn't want ot loose my toolkit!
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock?
Post by: mike_mike on April 19, 2006, 09:03:37 PM
Quote from: joedude on April 19, 2006, 09:01:16 PM
Hmm... That's crappy man, did you loose your tool kit too? I'll have to check mine and figure out some other means to hold it down... wouldn't want ot loose my toolkit!

Tool kit is still there, it is wedged in there pretty good. thankfully that didn't fall out, suzuki would most likely want a silly amount of money for a new one.
Title: Re: w/o tankbag w/o backpack - is there any place on the GS to place a disc lock
Post by: galahs on June 15, 2007, 08:36:42 PM
lol, if only I paid attention to this topic. I lost my disc lock from under my seat too :(