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I wanted something compact that would be effective, and that I could carry either on my bike, or in a pocket to deter theft. I have a heavy hardened hex link chain and shackle, long enough to pass through the frame and around an immovable object for long term storage and over nights, but it is not practical to lug around for every day riding. If I was commuting to work every day, I would leave the chain at work to lock up my bike while at work, but happily, I am retired.
Unfortunately the ignition and fork locks on most motorcycles are unbelievably easy to defeat, with a simple tool, and physical force. That got me onto disc locks to prevent the bike from being rolled away. If a pro really wants your bike, has the tools to defeat whatever you have, a crew, a van, trailer, pick up truck, etc., he is going to take it. Consequently, I think the most effective deterrent for every day riding is something that you always have with you, and more than just relying on the ignition and fork locks.
I settled on this disc lock by Bully Locks: Amazon.com, not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. It fits the brake rotors on the CB1100, and is compact, but appears to be very well made. I considered an alarm lock, but most people these days are oblivious to vehicle alarms, and false alarms are a nuisance.
Currently I have one of these locks that I bought to try out. Having exceeded my expectations, I will be buying a second one, so that I can lock both front and rear brake discs. This will prevent any forward and backwards rolling.
A friend gave me some draw string bags for the 50 Ml size mini bottles of Crown Royal, which I found worked great for my disc lock kit. I added a "remove before flight" red tag, and substituted a rubber band for the split key ring it came with. The rubber band stretches over one of my mirrors as a reminder, and folded in half, the red tag fits inside the Crown bag. Lastly I wrapped self adhesive Trimbrite Body Guard clear Mylar around the lock body so there would be no metal on metal contact between the lock body and the front fork leg, or the rear brake caliper, for front or rear disc use. The Trimbrite is great stuff with good adhesive, and is about 13 Mil thick. Two lock sets in separate bags with keys and a red flag fit in the tray under the seat with lots of room to spare, so I will have them with me all the time to use when I need them. Although a little heavy, they will fit easily in a jacket pocket as well.
Nothing is fool proof, so if someone gets past my every day precautions, then I will consider it what insurance is for.
Unfortunately the ignition and fork locks on most motorcycles are unbelievably easy to defeat, with a simple tool, and physical force. That got me onto disc locks to prevent the bike from being rolled away. If a pro really wants your bike, has the tools to defeat whatever you have, a crew, a van, trailer, pick up truck, etc., he is going to take it. Consequently, I think the most effective deterrent for every day riding is something that you always have with you, and more than just relying on the ignition and fork locks.
I settled on this disc lock by Bully Locks: Amazon.com, not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. It fits the brake rotors on the CB1100, and is compact, but appears to be very well made. I considered an alarm lock, but most people these days are oblivious to vehicle alarms, and false alarms are a nuisance.
Currently I have one of these locks that I bought to try out. Having exceeded my expectations, I will be buying a second one, so that I can lock both front and rear brake discs. This will prevent any forward and backwards rolling.
A friend gave me some draw string bags for the 50 Ml size mini bottles of Crown Royal, which I found worked great for my disc lock kit. I added a "remove before flight" red tag, and substituted a rubber band for the split key ring it came with. The rubber band stretches over one of my mirrors as a reminder, and folded in half, the red tag fits inside the Crown bag. Lastly I wrapped self adhesive Trimbrite Body Guard clear Mylar around the lock body so there would be no metal on metal contact between the lock body and the front fork leg, or the rear brake caliper, for front or rear disc use. The Trimbrite is great stuff with good adhesive, and is about 13 Mil thick. Two lock sets in separate bags with keys and a red flag fit in the tray under the seat with lots of room to spare, so I will have them with me all the time to use when I need them. Although a little heavy, they will fit easily in a jacket pocket as well.
Nothing is fool proof, so if someone gets past my every day precautions, then I will consider it what insurance is for.
