need something that will make a noise. bike is not worth millions so wont be investing in proper draining battery installation.
saw some alarmed padlocks https://www.amazon.co.uk/Target-Alarmed-Disc-Padlock-Motorbikes/dp/B00HEE9EUM/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t
just want to know if its worth it or if it will go off in a middle of the night because it is a chinese crap ;)
any brand recommendations welcome if you are using something similar
thanks
Abus alarmed disc lock
These are pretty loud, 120db, and also reasonably secure. The pin locks into place so makes it difficult to get off with a crowbar. @IanWilliamson is also a fan, saved his bike on one occasion.
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These are pretty loud, 120db, and also reasonably secure. The pin locks into place so makes it difficult to get off with a crowbar. @IanWilliamson is also a fan, saved his bike on one occasion. TimmyFoxGot one also, can be a bit like my missus at times (temperamental) but rather that than no bike.
I have the abus alarmed disc lock and it’s ace - Very loud the little thing!
Xena but learn which angle to mount at
These are pretty loud, 120db, and also reasonably secure. The pin locks into place so makes it difficult to get off with a crowbar. @IanWilliamson is also a fan, saved his bike on one occasion. TimmyFoxYep I have an the 14mm pin version of this, top kit.
I broke my xena lock. But it still works! I think that is a recommendation.
hm xena has only 3 stars on amazon reviews…
There will be no comparison between a Xena and a £20.00 disc lock.
+1 for the Xena. I have the XX14 (the number refers to the diameter of the locking pin, 14 = 14 mm, 10 = 10 mm etc) as above they can be a little temperamental at times. I found after two years the alarm would go off randomly for no apparent reason, sorted by cleaning inside and out with brake cleaner and replacing the battery. Yes, the locking/arming and unlocking/disarming can require practice to complete without setting off the alarm but you’ll soon get the hang it.
PJB Security know their stuff and they describe the Xena XX14 as “the Rolls Royce of Disc-lock alarms“
I have a Xena xzz6. I’d get one again.
Note if you do decide on a Xena check which one best fits your motorcycle/scooter before parting with your hard earned
https://www.xenasecurity.com/customer-care/xena-disc-lock-fitment-guide/motorcycles/
or
https://www.xenasecurity.com/customer-care/xena-disc-lock-fitment-guide/scooters/
I have owned the Xena XX14 https://www.xenasecurity.com/xx-series-disc-lock-alarms/xx14/
and I now own the Abus Granit Detecto Plus 8077 https://www.abus.com/uk/Mobile-Security/Motorbike-Scooter/Brake-disc-locks/GRANIT-Detecto-X-Plus-8077
The Xena is VERY sensitive and continued to go off - whether that be from me going into my panniers after alarming (good) or a brush of the leg or wind (bad)
The Xena fitted perfectly on both my REAR and FRONT discs (good)
The Xena prevented the success of an attempted theft, using both screwdriver and claw hammer. However the unit was bent and once opened would not shut.
While transporting the XENA, I found anything that ‘entered’ the sensor are set the alarm off in my bag (VERY annoying)
The Xena alarm is loud
The ABUS is less sensitive but goes off if I were to move or sit on the bike.
The ABUS only fits on my front disc
The ABUS alarm is louder than XENA
My ABUS is yet to have any attack applied to it.
Xena. I leave unlocked/open when in my bag.
The sensitivity of the Xena on the bike depends which way round you have it.
I have a XX14 and a 6. Be sure to use the firment pdf not go by list esp if you have aftermarket discs.
Don’t know how it would go off in your bag unless it was locked up. That would be annoying, and double so when you get there and have to unlock to attach, so don’t do that…
You have to lock the Xena XX14 to remove the key. It can be locked with the locking barrel in or out but I don’t think this makes any difference to the automatic arming function. What can happen is if the reminder cord, or anything else loose in your bag, slips between the sensor and the reflector the alarm will automatically arm, if the lock moves the alarm goes off. Even with the alarm in its dormant mode a little nudge or vibration is enough to wake it up.
Just don’t get the Oxford. It’s ‘ok’ as a disc lock, but the alarm is unusable.
The sensitivity of the Xena on the bike depends which way round you have it. I have a XX14 and a 6. Be sure to use the firment pdf not go by list esp if you have aftermarket discs. Don't know how it would go off in your bag unless it was locked up. That would be annoying, and double so when you get there and have to unlock to attach, so don't do that.. yourebarred
Mine used to do that after I dropped it. Sensor module was moving around while riding and kept going off. Also my first alarm was going off for no reason and my neighbours used to complain, had to contact Xena support and they sent me a new alarm module which is way less sensitive. And it doesn't need to be locked to be armed - place a paper in the gap and you'll see. There's some sort of a sensor which relies on reflection from shiny bit on the metal door.
