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Old 29 Sep 2010
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Disc brake locks. What do you use?
Hi guys!

What disc brake locks do you guys use?
Please let us know the Pros and Cons of it!

If you bought yours online post the link for us to see it.



I'm quite intrigued on buying one myself for my XT-E but I don't know which one I should get.
And I bet many of you are having the same dilemma!


Two things I do know are that it has to be with key (not those round "keys") and it could or not have an alarm...


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Old 29 Sep 2010
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I use a Xena XX6 disc alarm lock. It has a 6mm pin and a 110db alarm. It makes a good visual and audible deterrant and is solid. The down side is that it can be a bit tempremental by going off when its in your luggage if something gets between the sensors. They're not that cheap either. I got mine primarily because my bike does not have an alarm and I wanted some sort of disc lock. Oh and I did snap a key off in one a while back but I was pretty pissed at the time. and NO I wasn't drink driving...


I would say that a decent disc lock is a good purchase. It aint going to stop the theiving git from lobbing your bike in a van however but if your bike has an alarm I would get one without the alarm... oh and don't forget the disc lock reminder cord. You'd be surprised how many toe rags think its electrical and not just a visual reminder.



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A couple of years ago I bought a new Oxford Titan Disc Lock in UK. A week later I rode to Moscow, using it at stops on the way - fine.

Once I got here I went to a supermarket, put it on and went shopping. When I came out it would not unlock. Having insufficient cash left on me I had to walk 3 or 4 kilometers home.

I Emailed Oxford Customer Service asking what to do. It was about 8pm (5pm in UK) and I didnt fancy leaving my bike in a Moscow supermarket carpark overnight so I got a lift back with some tools. I unbolted the disc from the wheel and strapped it all (disc, lock, ABS ring, and brake hose) to the fork leg and managed to ride to our flat with only a rear brake.

Not the intended end to a long 3 day ride!

Next day Oxford replied with no suggestion other then go to a professsional locksmith!
After much hard work with an angle-grinder later, I eventually removed it.

Never again.

And that disc lock was less than two weeks old - what happens if they last long enough for the lock mechanism or key to wear a bit?


No doubt Oxford enjoyed my money despite the inconvenience of answering my Email. I suppose they could have ignored it.
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Kryptonite disc lock
I have used a kryptonite disc lock in combination with a Kryptonite heavy duty cable lock for the fram & rear wheel. On top of that I also use a pacsafe for my spare set of tires or additional bags on the back of the bike.

I can confirm that the disc lock saved my bike at least once during my last Africa trip. I had to replace one broken lever, but I still had my motorbike plus a few new scratches to the crashbars when it tipped over during the attempt to roll it away. At least the would-be thieves put it back on its stand.

I know it sounds like overkill the number of locks I have on the bike while travelling but it beats having to replace the bike or various pieces of kit in the middle of your travels.

I also lubricate the locking mechanisims every couple of weeks or when I start to feel it becoming difficult to operate after riding in wet, muddy or dusty conditions.
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Another vote for a Kryptonite disc lock. I think mine's an "EV"

When it was revealed that the round keys were found to be less than secure, I contacted Kryptonite and they sent me a new lock with flat keys.

Mine sites out in all wethers and has always locked/unlocked without problem. I like the fact that you need the key to lock it. It will also work with a cable or chain as well as just on a disc.

Standard warning for disc-locks. Figure out a way of warning yourself that it is fitted. I have a length of yellow string that I run from the lock to the throttle. Also, fit the lock then roll the bike until the lock is against the fork. This stops you riding 6 ft before the lock stops you and you fall off.
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Oxford Boss Alarm and braided steel cable
It was overkill but I bought a Kryptonite 9 meter 10mm think stainless cable and a Oxford Boss Alarm.

When camping it was threaded through the rack, rear wheel, chassis and pillion grip and locked with the padlock with a tape covered tatty looking bike cover. The bike was also parked next to the tent (out of falling range). The panniers were in the tent with us at night. If we left the bike at a camp-site while using public transport we would lock the panniers on the bike, thread the cable through the pannier handles and through the bike as above.

When parked in a city or some where we could not see it we would thread the cable through everything as above but also to something like a telephone poll or other serious object. We occasionally left our jackets with the helmets on the bike which was also threaded with the cable.

We also had a packsafe 55 (stainless mesh with a drawstring type wire) which held the tent on top of the topbox.

The tank bag had a valuable electronics and paper work. That came with us everywhere.

All this would not stop a determined thief but prob would make them think twice and prob move on to something better than a dirty looking bike.
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