Hi All

are the security disc locks any good, and what brand do most people use or are they virtually all the same accept the price

Disc locks (even with alarms) are just good for keeping the fuckwits and winos away from your bike. Just get insurance.

It is fun to have a button that sets off the alarm though. You park ur bike in a busy place and when some idiot decides he can touch it you set it off and watch them fall backwards...good times.

got a sca disc lock,with a cord that hooks to the clutch lever for a reminder,wont stop anyone from stealing the bike but if theres only 1 or 2 it will slow them a bit other wise the insurance will cover most of it

I had an Oxford disc lock with an alarm in it, the batteries needed changing every 6 months or so and I ended up replacing it with a standard Oxford disc lock without battery which is a bit less bulky and seems just as strong.

Not sure if 09 Fat Boy's have them, but I use the 'key locks' on the current model HD's (inside the ignition switch & on the side of the steering stem) if needs be -- they seem just as good as my old disc lock, though the physical presence of a disc lock is a deterrent I would imagine.

Anyone with some experience on the utility of the current installed HD locks? Those, with the alarm & immobiliser & locks & a protective dog & insurance in a secure garage, are sufficient for me.

If ya end up getting one, make sure it has a loud audible alarm in it.

Gives the crooks something to think about while they're unbolting the wheel,,,,,

 

P.S. Oh, I found the Xena the best.

Cheers. I think they are a useful bit of kit.

Just read your sig block on what you've done to your ride - get two disc locks; that baby worth stealing!!

if some screeming fuckwit thief had checked out your bike and had stolen many bikes, it would take 5 minutes to swap wheels to remove the lock.
I'd say, a disc lock is only a deterrent to the opportunist

your right soap box,a small deterent it is ,but between the disc lock ,steering lock and locked shed thats all i've got to offer at this time.in this day of cordless angle grinders, chains,disc locks and pad locks dont stand a chance if the theif isnt worried about a bit of noise.cheers

I was thinking of maybe trialing one of these new anti theft devices,
looks a bit cumbersome but should be effective, especially if operated by keyfob from a distance.

May need some work on the mounting position though.

yep, just to shoot off his brake foot will have some other issues with the front end

food for thought bonkerz,hadnt thought that far,will look into it.cheers