Disc Locks - Assistance Required

Duane · Post by **Duane** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:47 pm

Corrie wrote: can you post a question about disc locks for me?

I am after a disc lock, who here uses them?
What brand do you prefer and why?
Thanks

Note: Corrie rides a ZX636R 06'

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:51 pm

I use one but can't remember what the brand is...

It's heavy and shiny...

ty · Post by ty » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:56 pm

Mine's a kryptonite I think - use it all the time.
I'm not sure how much brand matters.
Just make sure you get one of those bright loopy reminder leads so that you don't forget it's on

ty

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 2:59 pm

I also have a Kryptonite disc lock (and chain). Used it for almost a decade, never failed and have never had a bike stolen. The neon wire over the bars is definately a good idea

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:00 pm

a mate of mine swears by lockwood standard locks.

no joke

Post by **MadKaw** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:08 pm

I have a Xena alarm disk lock...
The alarm is not only to warn you if someone is messing with your bike but should also stop you from riding off with it on...

Only problem is its not too sensitive so you can actually get going before the alarm goes. Then it serves to let everyone know what you just did...

I'd still recommend it though....

ZX10R King · Post by **ZX10R King** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:10 pm

Pretty sure mine is a Kryptonite. Haven't yet forgotten to take it off before taking off.

It is yellow.

It is heavy.

Good ammo to throw at car driver who cuts you off.

up2nogood · Post by **up2nogood** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:12 pm

I love my Xena one!

Thankfully the alarm in it goes off when you start the engine!!!!

whiting · Post by **whiting** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:30 pm

how much would you expect to pay for a good disc lock?

ZX10R King · Post by **ZX10R King** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:31 pm

whiting wrote:how much would you expect to pay for a good disc lock?

I think I paid $79.95 for mine. They do start a bit cheaper and I have seen them for up to $119.95

Steve_TLS · Post by **Steve_TLS** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:32 pm

Poor old Kryptonite copped a lot of flack for their lock not that long ago. There's lots out there if you google for it.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/7796925370303347/

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,64987,00.html

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/kryptonite.asp

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 5:41 pm

couldn't be bothered reading that stuff steve.
but i'm pretty sure u can open them up with a maccas straw.

Ratmick · Post by **Ratmick** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:45 pm

Steve_TLS wrote:Poor old Kryptonite copped a lot of flack for their lock not that long ago. There's lots out there if you google for it.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/7796925370303347/

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,64987,00.html

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/kryptonite.asp

I had both of mine replaced and now have a spare. It goes on the end of a big MF twisted braid cable and you can loop it around something, around your bike and then lock the mutha. Top shit, except I don't need both out here

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:11 pm

thats mine and its great

oh except the time my bro moved my bike and bent a rotor

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:19 pm

there are only certain years the Kryptonite locks were shite, and a new one certainly won't have the issue. I paid just over 100 pounds for the lock and a 1 metre chain