Locks, chains, etc - SV650.org

15-07-09, 03:59 PM

At long last I think I've sorted out my first big bike.

An 05 650S with full fairings, flame can, hugger, crash bungs, alarm, etc.

Would like to know what the best padlock and chain is (and disc lock if you nice people think one is necessary). I know Ride recommends the Oxford XL but what chain length should I go for?

Bike will be left overnight on my drive and will back my car up to it so no thieving bugger can nick it and will use it for work so a chain and lock (or disc lock) that's easily portable and doesn't weigh half a ton would be useful.

As I'm new to this, all help gratefully received and any advice to do with the SV would be appreciated.

15-07-09, 04:01 PM

Almax chain. I have their chunkiest one. chain your bike to a ground anchor...and be clever about it. Through a wheel is a bit silly, because wheels can be taken off. yes, even the bak ones

downpipes, however, are a much harder item to remove, and alot of noise will be made if Mr Theif-Scum-Bag wants to cut it free.

Almax chains are a bit pricey, but its cheaper than forking out for a new bike.

For carrying about, I have a lighter (and less secure) chain, and a Xena disc lock, which has an alarm built in.

Matt

5150 · 15-07-09, 10:14 PM

Through the downpipe!

Ingenious! I shall give that a whirl myself....

Mr Speirs · 15-07-09, 10:16 PM

Yup, Almax all the way anchored to a pragmasis ground anchor through the frame using an Anti-Pinch Pin.

15-07-09, 10:22 PM

Got an almax also, hefty bit of kit. Expensive closed shackle lock. Ground anchor too, wouldn't the downpipes be a bit hot when you park the bike up!? You can't really carry an almax around either, mine weighs 11kg

hindle8907 · 16-07-09, 07:04 AM

also got the Almax Immobiliser Series IV + Squire SS65CS Lock + Hardie Ground Anchor and a good combination they are.
am putting an concreet anchor in soon though.

also got an almax disklock alarm

16-07-09, 09:34 AM

Thanks to all for your replies.

Overall message seems to be invest in some quality kit.

Will sort out asap

16-07-09, 06:45 PM

Definitely, chains are easy to break anyway unless they're the calibre of almax. Look it up on YouTube

16-07-09, 07:26 PM

As long as your carefull, you dont have to touch the downpipe. Also, i notice it cools down quite quickly. 5 mins and its cool enough to not be injury-inducing if you brush against it

hindle8907 · 16-07-09, 07:34 PM

i cant fit my almax through my down pipe its too chunky

15-07-09, 03:59 PM	#1
Mallet43 Guest Posts: n/a	Locks, chains, etc At long last I think I've sorted out my first big bike. An 05 650S with full fairings, flame can, hugger, crash bungs, alarm, etc. Would like to know what the best padlock and chain is (and disc lock if you nice people think one is necessary). I know Ride recommends the Oxford XL but what chain length should I go for? Bike will be left overnight on my drive and will back my car up to it so no thieving bugger can nick it and will use it for work so a chain and lock (or disc lock) that's easily portable and doesn't weigh half a ton would be useful. As I'm new to this, all help gratefully received and any advice to do with the SV would be appreciated.

15-07-09, 04:01 PM	#2
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Locks, chains, etc Almax chain. I have their chunkiest one. chain your bike to a ground anchor...and be clever about it. Through a wheel is a bit silly, because wheels can be taken off. yes, even the bak ones downpipes, however, are a much harder item to remove, and alot of noise will be made if Mr Theif-Scum-Bag wants to cut it free. Almax chains are a bit pricey, but its cheaper than forking out for a new bike. For carrying about, I have a lighter (and less secure) chain, and a Xena disc lock, which has an alarm built in. Matt Last edited by Alpinestarhero; 15-07-09 at 04:02 PM.

15-07-09, 10:14 PM	#3
5150 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South East London Posts: 35	Re: Locks, chains, etc Through the downpipe! Ingenious! I shall give that a whirl myself....

15-07-09, 10:16 PM	#4
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Locks, chains, etc Yup, Almax all the way anchored to a pragmasis ground anchor through the frame using an Anti-Pinch Pin. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

15-07-09, 10:22 PM	#5
sauluk Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Locks, chains, etc Got an almax also, hefty bit of kit. Expensive closed shackle lock. Ground anchor too, wouldn't the downpipes be a bit hot when you park the bike up!? You can't really carry an almax around either, mine weighs 11kg

16-07-09, 07:04 AM	#6
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Locks, chains, etc also got the Almax Immobiliser Series IV + Squire SS65CS Lock + Hardie Ground Anchor and a good combination they are. am putting an concreet anchor in soon though. also got an almax disklock alarm __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

16-07-09, 09:34 AM	#7
Mallet43 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Locks, chains, etc Thanks to all for your replies. Overall message seems to be invest in some quality kit. Will sort out asap

16-07-09, 06:45 PM	#8
sauluk Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Locks, chains, etc Definitely, chains are easy to break anyway unless they're the calibre of almax. Look it up on YouTube

16-07-09, 07:26 PM	#9
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Locks, chains, etc As long as your carefull, you dont have to touch the downpipe. Also, i notice it cools down quite quickly. 5 mins and its cool enough to not be injury-inducing if you brush against it

16-07-09, 07:34 PM	#10
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Locks, chains, etc i cant fit my almax through my down pipe its too chunky __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

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