Suggestion for a brake disc bike lock

[Etienne]

I had a spare pair of police handcuffs lying around with the one side stuck in the locked position, so I cut it off and put the single cuff through the front brake disc. Works well, but is prone to rust, so apply WD40 once in a while. And it doesn't take up much space when not in use. Also good idea to attach some string or lace to it and hook it around the throttle every time you use it, to remind you every time you start start up! Had a XT500 and tried the same with the largest padlock I could get and put it through the rear sprocket. One morning late for work, just heard a big "clunk" and it became scrap metal. The old XT didn't even feel it.

 

[bimota]

my mate, works at HEATHROW AIRPORT he had his stolen 3 days ago in the airport, like London cctv showed 3 lads on scooters with no plates on
come over to bike cut the locks with those grinders and bush it away, gone he,s devestated, just had valves done new ohlins etc etc

rob

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . just had valves done new ohlins etc etc. . . .

Just like they knew he had them done. Or maybe even had done the work themselves?

 

[lund]

That is what insurance is for LOL.
Anyhow, there is a cable available that is nearly impossible to cut with a grinder or cutters. Torches are about the only thing that will doit or having a tool truck at hand.
Essentially its an aircraft cable strung with ball and roller bearings. If you try to cut it the balls and roller just spin and you cannot get in between the balls and rollers to the cable because the balls and rollers are integrated into each other. Sure I guess holding the balls and rollers with vise grips will doit but if a thieve wants it that bad anything is possible.
I can post a picture of this cable as I have a couple, like mentioned these are deterrent's, if its too difficult or too noisy to do most thieves will move on.
Another suggestion is to install a GPS tracker, you can set it up with your cell phone. Works extremely well in combination with a standard lock. You would put a WARNING decal on the bike, gps tracked, unless the thieve is an idiot or can't read, he will likely walk away.

 

[Etienne]

Nothing will really stop theft, but a good deterent will hopefully encourage those idiots to rather give it a pass and try another one. I'm not much in favour of recovery systems such as GPS trackers, because once they've taken my pride and joy away I'm not sure that I would want it back. I'd rather start a new relationship.