Bike lock

[PaulG]

Bought one of these at the Spring Bike Show in Toronto this weekend.  They are probably familiar to the guys in NZ & Oz but are new here.  Just thought I'd post in case anyone is looking for something other than a disc lock or  cable.

http://www.grip-lock.com/home-en/

The guy also said you can loop your helmet through at the same time to lock it in too.

[FJmonkey]

Way better than a disc lock, you are not likely to forget it is on and try to ride away.

[The General]

Is it possible to just undo the screw where lever fixes/hinges to master, then drive it off without front brakes...no doubt they`ve got that covered somehow? 

[4everFJ]

Is it possible to just undo the screw where lever fixes/hinges to master, then drive it off without front brakes...no doubt they`ve got that covered somehow? 

Yes, that would be a 10 second job...

Can't see how this lock can be secure?

[wainot-Phil]

hi..from Aussie,,
I bought a really solid steel  Disc Lock a few weeks ago ,,which also has a VERY VERY Loud Alarm inside of it as well .
If you so much as move or shake the Bike at all ,it sends out 3 warning beeps,then after 10 seconds the Alarm will sound ,
VERY VERY Loud .You just unlock it to stop the alarm,
I don,t use it on the Disc's ,but you can if you like,
I drilled a hole in on of my rear Pannier  brackets  and lock it on to that,
As soon as you sit on the Bike or stand the Bike up .. it will go  Beep ,Beep ,Beep  AND  then you have 10 seconds to unlock it ,
before all hell breaks loose,,
The Best part was that it only cost $25.00 ,,
Great idea.

[red]

I think, if the lock was holding some good pressure on the hand lever, the brake pivot bolt would be difficult (but maybe not impossible) to remove.
You don't lock things up from thieves; locks only discourage honest people.    

The YouTube BMW video review notes that if you have V-Strom type hand-guards, they could block the use of the key.  
The video rated it as three, out of a possible five.  
I like this gadget.  Pricey though, at US$70.00 from Aerostich.

Cheers,
Red

[PaulG]

The hinge pin is driven in from one side only with a set crew on the inside.  So probably more than a 10sec job.  You can steal anything eventually with the right tools and time I guess.  If it's going to take them more than 10sec to do it, then it's done it's job as they won't bother.

Maybe this explains it better

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-lock/grip-lock/

I also have a disc lock (with the old-timey-strechy telephone cable to loop up to the clip-on so you don't forget).  I never use it 99% of the time, except when I go on extended trips.  So now I have two for those scary paranoid nights in El Fleabag M tel.

BTW - usual discalimer: I'm not affilliated in any way with this product or persons selling it.

[4everFJ]

The hinge pin is driven in from one side only with a set crew on the inside.  So probably more than a 10sec job.  You can steal anything eventually with the right tools and time I guess.  If it's going to take them more than 10sec to do it, then it's done it's job as they won't bother.

Okay, then maybe a 15 seconds job... 

In any case, much faster (and quieter...) than breaking up a good chain or disc lock

[Pat Conlon]

Open the bleeder screws on the calipers....a 5 second job.

Very few stolen bikes are started and ridden away....They are rolled onto a trailer or the back of a van.

[FJmonkey]

Open the bleeder screws on the calipers....a 5 second job.

Very few stolen bikes are started and ridden away....They are rolled onto a trailer or the back of a van.

Great, now I need to order a lock for my bleed screws!!! And brake lines that can't be cut!!! And, and, and... 

[4everFJ]

Open the bleeder screws on the calipers....a 5 second job.

Very few stolen bikes are started and ridden away....They are rolled onto a trailer or the back of a van.

Yep, that's how the bastards do it 

[4everFJ]

You could also get one of these, then you do not need a lock 

https://rideapart.com/articles/10-new-motorcycles-wont-ever-get-stolen

[Pat Conlon]

Just anchor the bike to an immovable object to make rollaways more difficult. (but not impossible)

A disk lock with loud siren along with a silent pager type alarm (with good range) will help.

When you get the page at 4am... A .45 with hollow points is also good to have with you, when you investigate.

Don't go alone, a buddy with a back up piece,  is also good to have.

I'm not sure about a LoJack. I think on our FJ's they can easily be found and defeated. Just a hunch.

[PaulG]

Just anchor the bike to an immovable object to make rollaways more difficult. (but not impossible)

A disk lock with loud siren along with a silent pager type alarm (with good range) will help.

When you get the page at 4am... A .45 with hollow points is also good to have with you, when you investigate.

Don't go alone, a buddy with a back up piece,  is also good to have.

I'm not sure about a LoJack. I think on our FJ's they can easily be found and defeated. Just a hunch.

After spending all that money on such sundries, my "security" system will be worth more than the bike.    I won't get into carry permits for handguns (as they are near impossible to get in Canada except for certain types of security) - wouldn't want to start a tirade regarding all that stuff...