Disk padlock: front or rear?
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Disk padlock: front or rear?
My bike is a '07 Dyna with steering lock, alarm system and security key.
I've found a good disk padlock with integrated alarm system. Only problem: it won't fit the front disk, only the rear one.
Why an alarm padlock if I already have an alarm on the bike? Because two is better than one.
Now: is there any serious drawback using the padlock on the rear brake?
I've always seen these padlocks on the front brake.
I've found a good disk padlock with integrated alarm system. Only problem: it won't fit the front disk, only the rear one.
Why an alarm padlock if I already have an alarm on the bike? Because two is better than one.
Now: is there any serious drawback using the padlock on the rear brake?
I've always seen these padlocks on the front brake.
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RE: Disk padlock: front or rear?
Personally, I would prefer the disk lock on the rear wheel. Removing the entire front wheel is a piece of cake and can be done quicker than removing the rear.
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RE: Disk padlock: front or rear?
ORIGINAL: monsterdeluxe
The only drawback I can think of is trying to ride off without taking the lock off.
The only drawback I can think of is trying to ride off without taking the lock off.
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RE: Disk padlock: front or rear?
A good reason to put it on the front and run the goofy bright orange spiral cord is that it's more easily seen. I think 99% of the value of a rotor lock is it can make the bad guy pick somebody else's bike if he's in a hurry.
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RE: Disk padlock: front or rear?
ORIGINAL: monsterdeluxe
The only drawback I can think of is trying to ride off without taking the lock off.
The only drawback I can think of is trying to ride off without taking the lock off.
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RE: Disk padlock: front or rear?
Ive got a Trimax Max60 (rather large MF) and I use it on the drive pulley plus it also goes through the D's on the helmets
and keeps them locked to the bike.
and keeps them locked to the bike.
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RE: Disk padlock: front or rear?
Have a piece of small twine, line, string or something attached to the lock that is long enough for you to run it up to your handle bars or ignition and loop it there as a strong reminder when you get on the bike that you indeed have a wheel lock installed. I have seen people start to ride off after forgetting they had one on and that's a sure way of spoiling a nice day.
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