[Bilgemaster]

Everything... and everyone !  Myself included...

Indeed. And from long experience also at the other end of the transactional matrix, I can assure you it's no picnic for sellers either.

[Bmadd34]

Keep your beard/facial hair under control and tangle free while you ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEWjMo8Wd-0

[Boxerman]

This has to be one of the best, affordable anti theft devices on the market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbg5CiA78fE

Been thinking about these quite a bit, and decided to stick with the disc lock.
It seems to me that all a thief has to do is slacken either the bleed nipple or brake cable and your bike can be wheeled away to somewhere where the lock can be attacked in more privacy?

Frank

[Bmadd34]

Been thinking about these quite a bit, and decided to stick with the disc lock.
It seems to me that all a thief has to do is slacken either the bleed nipple or brake cable and your bike can be wheeled away to somewhere where the lock can be attacked in more privacy?

Frank

    Well, that is a possibility I suppose, but if someone wants to steal a motorcycle bad enough, nothing will stop them. Even a disc lock can be bypassed by just loading it into a van. These things are meant to be a deterrent. A thief would see the GripLock straight away as apposed to the disc lock, try to push away the bike with a disc lock and probably end up dropping it and damaging it.

[Boxerman]

Sorry, but I disagree. Disc locks in this country are very common and probably the first place a thief would look.

Frank

[Richard230]

On the other hand, if you own a motorcycle with a kick starter, how would a thief know how to start it?    Besides, how many professional thieves really want to steal a Royal Enfield motorcycle?  I don't ever bother to lock my B5 when I park it and it has never been touched.   

[mattsz]

Besides, how many professional thieves really want to steal a Royal Enfield motorcycle? 

Just ask the guys here who have had their bikes stolen... 

[GlennF]

A van with a loading ramp and some gas bottles and a cutting torch will bypass most motorcycle security.

The best you can hope for is you make it too much like hard work and easier to steal someone else's bike instead. Secure locking will also make the insurance claim a bit easier.

[chuychacon]

a battery powered angle grinder will cut through almost any lock in about 5 sec

[Bilgemaster]

Yeah, I get it that the GripLock is not much more than a slight annoyance to a determined scumbag or a well-outfitted consortium of scumbaggery. One thing I do like about that GripLock is that I can see it right there from the saddle. You know how many times I've absent-mindedly gone through the whole startup rigamarole, shoved it off the center stand, and only then realized I've left the goddamned cable lock on the wheel? Enough to qualify as a full-blown pants-round-the-ankles dimwit, that's how many. And it's easy to use, so I will. Also, I have drums front and rear, so a disk lock's not really ideal.

In terms of added deterrence, I'm now wondering if one of these babies for a buck or so on the saddle might help...

And to deter bike-jackers, maybe one of these natty T-shirts...

[Bmadd34]

Look, Nothing is 100% guaranteed to prevent a thief from thieving, but something is better than nothing, right? I know, we are all going to differ in opinion about which style locks and anti moron gear we prefer, but that's the beauty of it right? We can all have different views on what we think is better, but in the end, they all do the same thing. I simply like this product because it is hard for me to stoop down to remove a chain or a disc lock. We don't have to argue about these things do we? Rather the choice is made out of necessity (As in my case), preference, or down to dollars, does it really matter? Now, lets all shake hands and be friends again. What do ya say fellers? 

[Dalmatian man]

What I like most about the forum is the fact we don't all agree with each other, but still respect the right to voice it.
Keep up the good work with the reviews, I  always find them very interesting.

[Boxerman]

I wasn't falling out with anyone, I just said that I do not agree with you on this subject.
You have a different opinion than I have and I respect that.

Frank

[mattsz]

...We don't have to argue about these things do we? Rather the choice is made out of necessity (As in my case), preference, or down to dollars, does it really matter? Now, lets all shake hands and be friends again. What do ya say fellers?

I thought this one was staying quite civilized.  Some of the "discussions" I've seen on some other forums... 

[mattsz]

Also, I have drums front and rear, so a disk lock's not really ideal.

No need for that can't-do attitude here...

In terms of added deterrence, I'm now wondering if one of these babies for a buck or so on the saddle might help...

I for one think I will henceforth go this route.  I've got easy access to plenty of it - for free !