locks??

**littlecat** Wed Jun 15 2011, 17:12

ok, when on a weekend rideout, do any of you take locks etc for the bike, or do you have alarms or what ???
mine isnt alarmed, and the lock i use at home is too heavy and bulky to carry, so when out for the day i usually rely on the steering lock and the fact that its daylight.just not sure if that will be enough overnight away from home?

**robertcains** Wed Jun 15 2011, 17:23

Never had any probs at BC, mainly cos its in the middle of nowhere & I'm always aware that there are plenty of bikes worth more than mine nearby if a thief takes his chances.

That said nothing is guaranteed

**Rosco** Wed Jun 15 2011, 17:52

Hi Cath.

I'll bring my big one.
Dave's ducati will be there so we'll be ok.

Cheers
Rosco

**robertcains** Wed Jun 15 2011, 18:03

Rosco wrote:Hi Cath.

I'll bring my big one.

**littlecat** Wed Jun 15 2011, 18:04

lol the mind boggles Shocked

**kwakkat** Wed Jun 15 2011, 18:58

i take a disc lock with a bungie attached so i don,t forget its on & take out the front mudgaurd but having said that i never used it at bc oh ive got your side stand disc packed cath

pete

Guest Wed Jun 15 2011, 19:00

Rosco wrote:Hi Cath.
I'll bring my big one.
Rosco

Fnarr fnarr!

I'm sure you'll be fine at BC without a lock. However, a little disc lock fits nicely under the seat (there's even a little rubber strap to hold it down) and gives me a bit of peace of mind if I leave it somewhere dodgy-looking like a city centre.

My 'cat has an alarm/immobiliser so I probably won't bother putting my disc lock on at BC. If it puts your mind at rest, give me a shout when I get there and I'll lend you mine.

Chris

**Wooster** Wed Jun 15 2011, 19:28

Chances are, if someone is going to steal it, they'll humph it into the back of a van instead of going to the hassle of busting locks and riding it away.
My Meta alarm turned out to be a major hassle and resulted in a total strip out and replacement of the wiring loom.

Never bought a disc lock either because of the almost inevitable faceplant if the wee curly plastic wire that clips onto the handle bar breaks, gets ignored, or is missing altogether. tongue

**littlecat** Wed Jun 15 2011, 19:30

pete..thanks mate, and chris, that might be an offer i cant refuse, just as i dont know where the bunkhouse is in relation to the carpark, so might give me peace of mind. you're on the campsite too arent you?

**ellie** Wed Jun 15 2011, 19:32

I've got a puck packed too Cath. Not easy to say lol

**Wooster** Wed Jun 15 2011, 19:32

p.s. The removal of the Meta alarm made absolutely zero difference to my insurance.

Guest Wed Jun 15 2011, 19:33

yeah, i'll be at the campsite as early as I can be - hopefully before about 4pm.

wooster's right though, if the toerags want it, they'll have it and no amount of alarms, locks, gps trackers, and whatnot will stop them. i wouldn't bother with anything wired into the bike, but as mine was there when I bought it and it helps keep my insurance down i'm letting it stay... for now!