neilo
2nd Class Ticket
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Post by neilo on Sept 28, 2015 19:21:38 GMT
Hi all, After searching the classifieds for weeks I'll eventually be picking up my 53 plate PX125 on Thursday. I haven't ridden a scooter for 30 years (I had a 1962 Vespa Douglas 125 in 1985) so it should be quite an experience. It's in very good condition and has only covered 7000 km in 12 years. It'll be locked in my brick shed but I'd like to buy a good lock / chain so I can secure it to a big eye bolt I have sunk into the concrete floor. Any reccomendations because I realise that there's not much room between the disk and the rim. Thanks Neilo..
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Post by swm on Sept 29, 2015 11:31:58 GMT
Hi Neilo , Putting a chain through between the rim and your disc to a ground anchor isn't a good way to try to secure your scoot ! All your doing is securing your front wheel ! Some toe rag could still have it away minus the wheel. At least put it round the fork leg ! Mine has a long chain pulled tight right round the floor panel and into the anchor with a good quality F-off padlock ! I also use a quality padlock for a disc brake lock as well. You cant be 100% secure but you need to think like a thief and try to make things as difficult to knick as possible. Good quality chains and locks are readily available but expensive but a lot cheaper than replacing your scooter so go for the best your pocket can stand. Some good advice here securityforbikes.com/motorcycle-security-advice.php
Cheers.
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neilo
2nd Class Ticket
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Post by neilo on Sept 29, 2015 16:11:00 GMT
Thanks I'll have a look for a chain instead Neilo...
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Post by henri on Sept 30, 2015 15:02:23 GMT
hi n welcome , get a vespa type disc lock 1st off ,there handy n portable . an i use a heavy chain to my bedroom wall an a hungry dog for my daily that lives out .stuff in the garage gets chained to each other an the floor , a chain alone wont stop a scoot being carried away ,ground anchors/big engine blocks/etc. make it hard as poss for them to steal an hopefully they will target somewhere else .or better take solong n make enuff noise to get caught , an if in the "struggle" there fingers get caught in shed door ,repeatedly, no complaints from me .H
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