Hey there folks I finally passed my full bike licence yesterday and its time to get the baby out of storage but I am wondering what would be the best chain to buy to secure my bike ???? any advice I will also be buying a disc lock also
thanks.... Im so excited :)
Congrats! Most scary-looking chain you can afford. Make sure it doesn't touch the ground while in use. See why:
WOW. That was a very interesting vid... thank you for sharing Atesz792!
Also I just wanted to say CONGRATS to passing!!! Ride safe, look and look and look and look again... and have FUN! :D :D
I just purchased insurance and selected the Oxford Hardcore chain and padlock it costs roughly £70 is this a good chain and padlock ????
WOW....there really are different parts of the world.
I just get off my bike and go where I'm going .....usually just leave the keys in the ignition.
Congratulations on passing! I can't say anything about security chains though... I usually just lock the bike in first gear and leave it where lots of people and cameras are present at all times.
I don't have a garage at present so the bike will be outside in a driveway with bike cover over it I have went to local council for rent a garage I am on waiting list ! hence why I need chain !
Quote from: Alan_nc on December 18, 2014, 03:12:21 PM
WOW....there really are different parts of the world.
I just get off my bike and go where I'm going .....usually just leave the keys in the ignition.
I always forget my keys in the ignition and come back out hours later and the bike is still there. I've only had my bike knocked over once and that was years ago from some lady who decided she wanted to put her kid on my bike.
I came running out and yelling at her and she kicked my bike over
Quote from: xTIx SemperFi on December 18, 2014, 03:40:32 PM
I don't have a garage at present so the bike will be outside in a driveway with bike cover over it I have went to local council for rent a garage I am on waiting list ! hence why I need chain !
where do you live where there is such a huge demand for stolen GS500s??! cause I need to pack my stuff up, and move there! lmao :cheers:
I live in Aberdeen, Scotland there is a lot of young kids out to steal bikes cause they got nothing better to do cause our government pays too much in foreign aid rather than sorting out its own country first this is nothing personal just a fact !
P.S if there was a lot more free activities out in the low income areas there wouldn't be much stealing... that's just my thoughts!
Government paying too much in foreign aid? I wonder what that must be like...
Quote from: xTIx SemperFi on December 18, 2014, 03:40:32 PM
I don't have a garage at present so the bike will be outside in a driveway with bike cover over it I have went to local council for rent a garage I am on waiting list ! hence why I need chain !
congrats on your license, apparently it actually means something over THERE, and worth being good to get. here, not so much :(
don't worry about the chain. just the cover is plenty good, and if you put a huge cable or chain through the wheel it will look good enough. if they're determined to steal your bike, it won't matter if it's locked or not really. carry good insurance and don't worry about it.
Quote from: xTIx SemperFi on December 18, 2014, 03:09:35 PM
I just purchased insurance and selected the Oxford Hardcore chain and padlock it costs roughly £70 is this a good chain and padlock ????
Its "Thatcham approved" so.....yes it is :thumb:
But here is my tip........Get another one. Put one through the front wheel, the other around something that does not move and through the rear wheel and the swingarm.
The old GS5 is not high on the average uk bike thief's wish list but that doesn't stop the mindless scrotes who will take it for takings sake, then leave it a ditch and torch it. You have to make it as hard as possible to move.
Anyone want a slightly used pair of bolt-cutters. :)
Quote from: sledge on December 20, 2014, 02:27:42 AM
Quote from: xTIx SemperFi on December 18, 2014, 03:09:35 PM
I just purchased insurance and selected the Oxford Hardcore chain and padlock it costs roughly £70 is this a good chain and padlock ????
Its "Thatcham approved" so.....yes it is :thumb:
But here is my tip........Get another one. Put one through the front wheel, the other around something that does not move and through the rear wheel and the swingarm.
The old GS5 is not high on the average uk bike thief's wish list but that doesn't stop the mindless scrotes who will take it for takings sake, then leave it a ditch and torch it. You have to make it as hard as possible to move.
just dont forget youve got the cable/s in place :thumb: