[deadseasquirrels]

I am a real newbie, and I just got my first bike, a Kawasaki Ninja 500. I live in New York and I was wondering if anybody has any suggestion as to what type of lock I should get. I was thinking the benefit of a disc lock would be that it is small (and cheaper, and dollar for dollar harder to break). But with a corded lock I can tie it to an "immovable" object. But from people's experience, which has served them better in the long run? Thanks in advance.

 

[ispeed77]

lock

personally, i would go with the brake lock. to me, it seems a lot easier to get through a cable lock, when there is all that slack to deal with. the brake locks are small and tight to the bike, making it harder to break them. having said that though, without locking it to something immobile, it makes it easier for the bike to "walk". i know people that have seen vans pull up at rallies and watch four guys get out, pick up a bike and throw it in the back of the van. and where talking about 700 pound harleys ! if you can, do both, you can never be too secure.

 

[deadseasquirrels]

I think I am going to go with the brake lock. I park the bike in my gated driveway and there is no way somebody is going to carry that bike over the 8' gate at this point. The only worry I guess is when I am outside, especially in New York. But seeing that it is winter time, I don't think the crooks are on the prowl, since there will be so few people actually riding. I think I feel alright about just having people not roll the bike away. Maybe in the spring I'll get a chain as well with the disc lock. Thanks for the help

 

[ispeed77]

lock

no prob. that's why you came here, right ?

 

[bikeaholic]

re

this question has come up before and my answer is still the same:

smith&wesson :wink:

 

[ispeed77]

lock

well that is the ultimate lock, or remington, mossberg, marlin, winchester, glock, and so on and so forth. i figured that was his primary deterrent, since he lives in NY ! sorry, had to say it.

 

[aranger]

lol :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Crue]

I think a bike alarm would be a better deterent against theft. I have a Gorilla alarm and it's great for keeping thieves away and it has the added advantage of keeping people from touching my bike too. You might be suprized at how brazen some people are. I watched out of a window as a 50ish year old guy walked over to my 800b and after looking at it for a minute decided to throw a leg over it. He jumped off pretty quickly when the alarm went off. Another time some old lady backed into the bike and as soon as it fell over I heard the alarm and came running. Good thing to cause she was leaving the scene . You can pick up a Gorilla alarm for around $100.

 

[JoeNomad1]

Kryptonite has a disc brake lock with chain made for NY City.

http://www.grandautopart.com/nynooswevdis1.html

I have seen bigger things get carried away than your 500.