Best motorcycle lock: D-locks, chains, anchors, trackers, alarms. TOUGHEST BIKE SECURITY TESTED

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After seven years and well over 100 items tested, this video gives you the honest, unbiased review of the best motorcycle, eBike, eMTB and eCargo D-locks, disk-locks, chains for home and away, ground anchors, trackers, alarms and more.
We find the BEST angle-grinder-resistant D-Lock from Hiplok, Litelok and Abus, and we'll see just how effective diamond cutting discs really are.
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Manufacturer websites (NOT AFFILIATED) in alphabetical order...
Abus: www.abus.com/uk
Alphadot: www.alpha-dot.co.uk/
Apple: www.apple.com/uk/
ASEC: www.asec.co.uk/
Anchor-Man: www.anchor-man.co.uk/
BikeTrac: biketrac.co.uk/
BikeTrac Lite: biketrac.co.uk/lite
Chipolo: chipolo.net/en/
Datatag: www.datatag.co.uk/
Datatool: www.datatool.co.uk/
Hiplok: hiplok.com
Insight Security: www.insight-security.com/
Kovix: www.kovix-security.com/
Litelok: www.litelok.com/
Magnum: www.halfords.com/brands/magnu...
Milenco: www.milenco.com/
Monimoto: monimoto.com/uk/
Oxford Products: www.oxfordproducts.com/
Pragmasis: securityforbikes.com/
Sold Secure: www.soldsecure.com/
Squire: www.squirelocks.co.uk/
Selecta DNA: www.selectadna.co.uk/
Smartwater: detertech.com/smartwater-tech...
Roadlok UK: roadlokuk.co.uk/
Roadlok USA: roadlok.com/
Thatcham: www.thatcham.org/thatcham-sec...
Y-Anchor: yanchor.com/
Link to the 3D Printed Roadlok carrier: www.printables.com/model/3986...
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:08 Portable security for your motorcycle
04:29 Do motorcycle steering locks work?
05:01 Best motorcycle disc lock
09:22 Best motorcycle D-locks
14:13 Best portable motorcycle chains
17:48 Why you should try Calimoto for free
19:17 How effective are diamond cutting discs in theft?
23:22 Are alarms worth fitting to motorcycles?
24:13 Motorcycle immobilisers
25:13 Why you should use a bike cover
25:34 Is Datatag worth it? Vehicle marking systems
26:35 Best motorcycle tracker: BikeTrac vs Datool vs Monimoto vs AirTags
32:28 Home security for your motorcycle
33:25 Best ground anchor
37:41 Best heavy-duty motorcycle chains: 16mm, 19mm, 22mm & 25mm
39:57 Garage & shed security
40:45 What are the police doing about motorcycle theft?
49:53 Security choices and your insurance
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@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

FOR A FREE 30 DAY TRIAL OF CALIMOTO, go to calimoto.app.link/bikesocial and use the code bikesocial30 FOR 10% OFF CALIMOTO, go to calimoto.app.link/bikesocial and use the code bikesocial10 Link to all our product and security reviews: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products Manufacturer websites (NOT AFFILIATED) in alphabetical order & chapters... Abus: www.abus.com/uk Alphadot: www.alpha-dot.co.uk/ Apple: www.apple.com/uk/ ASEC: www.asec.co.uk/ Anchor-Man: www.anchor-man.co.uk/ BikeTrac: biketrac.co.uk/ BikeTrac Lite: biketrac.co.uk/lite Chipolo: chipolo.net/en/ Datatag: www.datatag.co.uk/ Datatool: www.datatool.co.uk/ Hiplok: hiplok.com Insight Security: www.insight-security.com/ Kovix: www.kovix-security.com/ Litelok: www.litelok.com/ Milenco: www.milenco.com/ Monimoto: monimoto.com/uk/ Pragmasis: securityforbikes.com/ Squire: www.squirelocks.co.uk/ Selecta DNA: www.selectadna.co.uk/ Smartwater: detertech.com/smartwater-technology/ Magnum: www.halfords.com/brands/magnum-plus.html Oxford Products: www.oxfordproducts.com/ Roadlok UK: roadlokuk.co.uk/ Roadlok USA: roadlok.com/ Y-Anchor: yanchor.com/ Link to the 3D Printed Roadlok carrier: www.printables.com/model/398673-roadlok-motorcycle-disc-lock-pin-carrier Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 Portable security for your motorcycle 04:29 Do motorcycle steering locks work? 05:01 Best motorcycle disc lock 09:22 Best motorcycle D-locks 14:13 Best portable motorcycle chains 17:48 Why you should try Calimoto for free 19:17 How effective are diamond cutting discs in theft? 23:22 Are alarms worth fitting to motorcycles? 24:13 Motorcycle immobilisers 25:13 Why you should use a bike cover 25:34 Is Datatag worth it? Vehicle marking systems 26:35 Best motorcycle tracker: BikeTrac vs Datool vs Monimoto vs AirTags 32:28 Home security for your motorcycle 33:25 Best ground anchor 37:41 Best heavy-duty motorcycle chains: 16mm, 19mm, 22mm & 25mm 39:57 Garage & shed security 40:45 What are the police doing about motorcycle theft? 49:53 Security choices and your insurance

@DarthDainese 17 күн бұрын

I say YES to the bright coloured D locks

@cpuuk Ай бұрын

And remember boys & girls, always park your bike next to the Panigale, that way your bike will still be there when you get back (unless yours is also a Panigale).

@nicksokolis6343 Ай бұрын

A Panigale with no locks.😂

@allanyeates Ай бұрын

I got a Panigale last week. Happy to be doing my bit for the community..!

@nicksokolis6343 Ай бұрын

@@allanyeates then you have no reason watching this video.

@jameshealy4594 Ай бұрын

@@allanyeates thanks mate, hope you'll understand if I have to move it down the street a bit so it's next to mine 😉

@512460 Ай бұрын

@@allanyeateswhere is it parked .. Asking for a friend who would like to be your parking buddy loool😂

@norbert_engel Ай бұрын

Most valuable motorcycle content on the web. Every. Single. Time.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks VERY much! All the best, John

@cpuuk Ай бұрын

I would like to see more lock carrying solutions with these locks.

@sp33d35 Ай бұрын

100% agree. I have been looking for something that is a good enough to deter the casual toerags when I stop for a brew without having to wear a hole in my pannier or risk carrying something pointy and hard on my body. Something i can attach to the bike until needed. Gone are the days when I used to wrap a lock in waterproof overtrousers then stuff it under my seat. These days you would struggle to get a pack of rizlas under the seat.

@jameshealy4594 Ай бұрын

Agreed, it might be worth checking out a large (pedal) bike shop, they have a lot of clamps etc designed for or sold with locks, though whether they're strong enough for motorcycle use is up to you to decide. In the meantime at least use something like a disc lock.

@krzysztofwojewoda4075 Ай бұрын

Wow, just wow. Brilliant, informative and captivating. THIS is the benchmark for motorcycle content, keep up the fantastic work.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thank you SO much! All the best, John

@BC-xu8yq Ай бұрын

You deserve a PhD in motorcycle security

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Ha, thanks! All I'm doing is breaking things, and working with proper experts.

@fuglbird 26 күн бұрын

But he needs to study communication.

@jameshealy4594 Ай бұрын

The quality of the videos you make is completely unparalleled - comprehensive, well researched, information dense and very clearly communicated. If you don't already have a personal channel, and Bennett's don't have contract stipulations against it, I would highly encourage you to consider the possibility. You could talk about things more informally or from an angle that doesn't make sense here, make some longer form videos (you talk to an incredible number of interesting people, I'd be very interested in seeing podcasts or entire interviews) or cover things you've interested in which are only peripherally connected to motorcycles (or totally unrelated!). I think a podcast would even work well here, revzilla have shown the possibilities and I enjoy their work, but it would be great to get something from a different perspective.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, that's really kind of you. Time would be the problem - making videos is just a small part of my job, which means I have very little free time as it is! Cheers though!

@paulcummings1566 Ай бұрын

Great review as always John. Please keep up the good work as we need this information.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! All the best, John

@chrisgoes9610 Ай бұрын

Another excellent production , well researched and presented. The depth and breadth of these productions is impressive.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope it helps. All the best, John

@6arethevan5 Ай бұрын

Cracking video, appreciated as always, and the effort you've put in.... brilliant 👍🏻👍🏻

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers, John

@LaLa4iZ Ай бұрын

Love the in-depth video and length, and the fact you have even more details on individual videos is amazing. I think motorcycle brands need to fix the bear basic steering locks for something more suitable, and harder to brake apart, like an alt key to lock the bike up via an underneath lock location.

@liamato1 Ай бұрын

John, a fantastic video and really appreciate the hard work. I have a Hiplok dx1000 on order. However as a result of your video I am now going to also order the ROADLOK disc lock as it’s a great idea and can use in conjunction with my existing disc lock. Keep up the great work.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Brilliant, thanks very much! You'll have a great combo there. All the best, John

@NicTaylor Ай бұрын

Fantastic video John. Such a valuable channel you have created here.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@PDCRed Ай бұрын

Superb content again John. Cheers.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! All the best, John

@ragerider6283 Ай бұрын

Great vid, really helpful. My bike lives outside on the driveway as I don't have an alternative option currently so videos like this are very useful. The layered approach is the way to go seemingly. I've got 8 security devices on it, two of which are alarmed, & the others include a heavy duty chain, ground amchor & one of the grinder resistant D-locks you recommended. It's also covered & on CCTV. I used to have sleepless nights about it but it's obviously insured & I can't do much more than I have so I don't worry about it anymore. It changes nothing & can really ruin the pleasure of having a bike if you think too much about it.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

You're doing a great job, so please try to enjoy yourself with it now. Nothing's unbeatable, but it sounds like you've done all you can. Cheers, John

@barrydaly7174 Ай бұрын

Just to say Don't get complacent I had my Tracer 900 taken from the drive last August. Disc lock and alarm and cover on but I couldn't be arsed after a long and stressful day to fetch out the big chain. Woke up and Gone!! never heard a thing. Damp cloth wrapped over disc alarm and on a trolley then van.... Bstrds!!

@ragerider6283 Ай бұрын

@@barrydaly7174 Really sorry to hear that. Bastards as you say & you're right. You can't be complacent or take anything for granted. You've got to lock it up every time like it's the first time as those scumbags are always lurking waiting for a slip up.

@colinclugston4757 Ай бұрын

Another great video John , love my Roadlok & easy to store the pin when out.

@BlackThor15 Ай бұрын

What an awesome video John, thanks for all the reviews and other amazing content you share!! 👍👍

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

@nicksokolis6343 Ай бұрын

As always a very useful and informative video. Thanks John.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Cheers Nick! All the best, John

@JT-et7ui Ай бұрын

Great video as always. What a great motorcycle ambassador you are!

@MrBiggles Ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic review thank you for all your hard work on this and always 👍🏻 THE best & most thorough reviewer out there.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Cheers, John

@davidz8 Ай бұрын

What a brilliant video, so informative and unbiased. Thank you.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks very much! All the best, John

@05gt99 12 күн бұрын

Thanks John I got a pragmasis chain and litelok x1 based on your reviews . Good work👍

@bennettsbikesocial 11 күн бұрын

Thanks, and good choices! Cheers, John

@bradthelad998 Ай бұрын

Great video especially the section on Merseyside police where I’m from, just recently picked up my new bike so this is massively appreciated thanks for all your hard work John!

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please do join us at our Facebook group. All the best, John

@carlellwood2120 Ай бұрын

Top work John - plenty to think about right there.

@ObanHighlander 14 күн бұрын

Brilliant video and explanation, thank you for giving us such good and honest advice, I really appreciate the time and effort you give to help us protect our babies 👏❤

@bennettsbikesocial 14 күн бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! Cheers, John

@AlunChurcher Ай бұрын

Love these videos. Very helpful.

@jamiecrossley2484 Ай бұрын

Good informative vid, thanks John!! Just to say I was listening to those two Fecing earlier and they were talking about an end of life test for motorcycle helmets at the 5 year mark, I for one would love to see such a vid ... 👍

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

I'll have a look at that, thanks!

@PhatSimey Ай бұрын

Cracking reviews and roundup, just watched the whole thing and taken notes!

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope it helped. All the best, John

@TheDervMan Ай бұрын

Fascinating stuff. Thanks for all the effort you go to.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

@linepulse Ай бұрын

Great video and hopefully it reaches the target audience! From experience the MET are not interested in air tags or basic consumer tracking. But did express interest in approved and recognised tracking systems. Carrying a lightweight chain and finding something to lock the bike to is pretty difficult especially especially in the busy cities. I've opted for a lightweight packable cover, dlock, alarm disc lock and rely on the movement detection text alerts.

@alanclarke2503 Ай бұрын

You are very good , love these informative videos

@The_Arby Ай бұрын

Good information to know and use..Nice one BBS 🙂

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks! All the best, John

@Efe_Tolga Ай бұрын

Very informative content, thank you John

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Cheers! John

@Bluetack97 Ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video. You have covered alot of suff in this. Great video.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Cheers! John

@pault1289 Ай бұрын

This is by far the best security video on KZfaq. You should make more of the uses for ebikes as well. eCargo and eMTBs are worth thousands.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks! This applies just as much to eBikes, so hopefully it'll help there too. Cheers, John

@pault1289 Ай бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocialabsolutely John. And I forgot to say, thanks for highlighting Pragmasis - they are a great UK business and really setting the standard. Paul

@SJC818 Ай бұрын

Very interesting content , just recently bought the lite lock x1 , really nice to see your review , thankyou , also just insured my bike through Bennetts with the included bike social membership, thanks.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Fantastic, thank you! The X1's a good investment - nicely done!

@a13bkd62 Ай бұрын

Excellent information, much appreciated. Cheers

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Cheers, John

@GarryMcGovern Ай бұрын

I remember a long, long time ago, I whinged that the videos were just a bit too long....... I'm glad you ignored me, as I've pretty much watched them all since (even if I do have to watch many of them in two sessions! 🤣). This one is worth every minute of it - excellent video!

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks! I do aim to make my videos 20 mins or less, and thought about breaking this into two, but I really wanted it to be as useful as possible and only managed to shave about 10% off my initial script. Cheers, John

@HaggisPower Ай бұрын

Superb info, thanks John.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Cheers! John

@FatherOBlivion Ай бұрын

This has to be one of the best MC channels on YT, and John the most thorough equipment reviewer, well, anywhere! I get the impression bike theft in the UK is a more serious problem than here in the states. I have no data to back that up, so could be wrong. Regardless, I appreciate yet another exhaustively researched and well-executed review!

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! All the best, John

@NickElliottuk Ай бұрын

Brilliant and exceptionally detailed, as always. My bikes are sat in the garage... next to their disc locks. I'm gonna pop out now and secure them, I think!

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Everything helps! Cheers, John

@GarHarman Ай бұрын

Brilliant ❤ some amount of work in that video!

@_Makanko_ 25 күн бұрын

Some nice tips. I've got a regular disc lock (with a good size pin) that I use. Bike theft isn't a big thing here and I only really lock it up with that disc lock when I'm far away from the bike for a longer period. I just have it on regular steer lock. Granted there aren't many a times it's needed. I'm either riding it, having a quick stop or it's being stored in my garage or behind a locked fence. I don't commute as it's a pure hobby. Ride safe!

@jag7513 Ай бұрын

Top bloke. You’ve done it again.

@r.d.1991 Ай бұрын

This vid was pretty darn good. Thank you! 👍

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks! All the best, John

@nicholasparkin6979 Ай бұрын

Thank you. Excellent info. Also been with Bennetts and have always had very competitive quotes.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

That's great to hear, thank you! All the best, John

@VincentComet Ай бұрын

Thanks for the excellent video

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Cheers, John

@hinchy741 Ай бұрын

Brilliant, what with a high level of bike theft in my county, this is a well received and comprehensive advice source you can get.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helps. All the best, John

@SouthWest-jj8yu Ай бұрын

Great review John I did look at the DX1000 but it’s still preorder only at the moment so bought the X3 instead. I live in a very rural area low population and low crime so use the locks more away from home. At home have possibly best security in two German Shepherds one does not take well to strangers and both have run of the house and garage.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Still a great lock, and sounds like you have some good guards there! Cheers, John

@tpv59 21 күн бұрын

Dogs are the BEST !!!

@donx4 Ай бұрын

Great video mate 💪

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@JamesGodboldProfile Ай бұрын

I bet your neighbours love you with all that angle grinding. :)

@aps-pictures9335 Ай бұрын

I actually leave my bike uncovered in my town as rented flat - it’s next to a pub and a busy bus stop. It has obvious multiple heavy duty security on it, and hidden devices. But the benefit of uncovered is every local knows me - all the shops, pubs, and I’ve even befriended the homeless who all watch it for me. I went out one evening to tinker with something on it and a drunk mob immediately came out of the pub to challenge me as I’d a hood up 😂. So befriend your neighbours and watch their back, don’t be antisocial, be courteous and it’ll pay dividends! If I move I’ll buy a cover for sure.

@admiki9808 Ай бұрын

That's the issue here. While videos like this is appreciated, high point of hypocrisy is Met's advice how to keep your bike safe. Instead of police and judicial system doing what they are supposed to do to keep us safe.

@michlsei Ай бұрын

R1200GSA: stolen from a garage and found back by the Rotterdam Police within 1,5 hours thanks to MoniMoto. Disk brake was cut to steal it. Changes since then: Abus alarm disk lock on left side, RoadLok on right side and a thick chain at the rear attached to a heavy object. Sadly it takes now 5 minutes to get the bike out, as also a scooter is parked in front of the GSA.

@tpv59 21 күн бұрын

It's the price/time we pay. As long as it works. (Been there done that) - I think one would just pull/drag the scooter out of the way to get access to your GS. Regards.

@903lew Ай бұрын

John, you’re a bloody legend for these videos. I mean that, you’re really doing great work. My Abus disc lock is very bright yellow, perfect. Even has a little LED in the key which is brilliant. The Hiplock D1000 is black which is a bit, well, silly. I want to see the lock and I want the thieves to see it too and move on. I will say that the hiplock key doesn’t take up as much space on the key ring. No free lunch I guess.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Those Abus keys are cool, but yeah, I prefer a slim metal-only key, so it'll fit with my others. Cheers! John

@steve00alt70 Ай бұрын

But why would u want the thieves to notice your bike even more with a bright yellow lock? You want your bike to blend in and ignored.

@903lew Ай бұрын

@@steve00alt70 It’s big, bright blue and doesn’t blend in very well. I want them to see that there’s easier pickings somewhere else. I mostly want to remind myself that there’s a lock on the wheel on those dim mornings when the coffee hasn’t done its job.

@jameshealy4594 Ай бұрын

@@steve00alt70I think the scenario where someone only notices a bike because it has a yellow disc lock on is extremely unlikely, that's the sort of detail which is usually only noticeable when you start focusing on the bigger object to start with.

@Craigravon Ай бұрын

Great vid👍👍

@Ste1985zz Ай бұрын

Your neighbours must love you John 😂 great work, you made me interested in locks

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Ha! They're very tolerant. Cheers, John

@ybot5549 Ай бұрын

I know this is a fringe situation but, in an underground private garage, 2 chains and 1 disk lock where not enough to stop a ducati desmosedici rr from being taken. So your not wrong that nothing will stop the most determined.

@tpv59 21 күн бұрын

''Thou shalt NOT steal''. Ex.20 (KJV version) (The word of Almighty God)

@firestorm755 Ай бұрын

I use an Abus D lock on my VTR. I use it through the wheel and around both fork legs. It's designed for this and Honda were good enough to provide a dedicated place to store it under the seat. It fits around the forks with no free play.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Perfect!

@Bannister99 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the hard work in putting this together - Great job. I often ride with with my partner and we leave the bikes for a couple of hours - Would a D-lock like the DX1000 be large enough to lock together the 2 front wheels?

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

I just tried it, and no, I'm afraid not. Maybe over the cast spokes but it'll depend on the bikes. You could link two DX1000s together, if you an afford it.

@imranmuhamm 17 күн бұрын

Great Help 🙏🫡🔥👏

@nockianlifter661 4 күн бұрын

Love the roadlok. So easy.

@martinhughes9769 Ай бұрын

Great informative video like all your videos, All bike security locks should have bright colours

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Agreed! Warn them, remind us! Cheers, John

@bsidethecside2283 Ай бұрын

Thanks - another well considered and objective video. No interest in the outcome, just guided by access to real-word intel. Good work Sir!

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@jimmydickson8854 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your time and information mate jimmy Aust

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

@domp51 Ай бұрын

Never seen it here, but in Cambodia they often padlock the main stand down. Seems a good idea.

@richardmangan6505 13 күн бұрын

Have the road lock on my ktm 1290 gt great bit of kit.

@RichO1701e Ай бұрын

Great video as always John, definitely gave me some ideas. I always layer up my security, 3 chains with padlocks, linked together with a massive Abus U-lock, front & rear and ground anchors. Still had some failed attempts at theft from my own property. Pisses me off that insurance companies don't recognise Monimoto

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

It's frustrating, but the reason will be that it's self-fit. However, I am trying to change things...

@RichO1701e Ай бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial always appreciate your hard work John 👍

@tpv59 21 күн бұрын

WOW !!! What bike do you have please? Regards.

@jonskinner3590 Ай бұрын

Following your great video I was interested in the 13mm X 1.2m noose chain from Pragmasis, unfortunately I could not find the chain on their website, I rang them (today 03/05/24) and they informed me that they have stopped making the noose chains due to escalating prices and poor availability from their French supplier. I would be interested to know which alternative noose chains Bennetts or subscribers would recommend, thanks ?

@stuartkraven Ай бұрын

Great review as always. No mention of throttle locks. I use a Knox alarmed one on my bike. Are they not a recognised device, or not thought of being very good?

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

I've just included the things that I trust most here, but I should have mentioned them, sorry! Here's a review of one: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/scooter-security-and-disc-locks/datatool-croc-lock-review Cheers, John

@DamnItCarl- Ай бұрын

Done the advanced riding with Merseyside police the other year. Was a really good couple days. Brilliant video yet again 👌.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, like all the bike cops I've met, they're a great bunch.

@DamnItCarl- Ай бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial yeah the bike lot seem to be decent. The rest I’ll not comment about. I’ve got my security sorted for this year though. In bits in the dining room 🤣.

@justcommenting4981 20 күн бұрын

Great video.

@bennettsbikesocial 19 күн бұрын

Thanks! Cheers, John

@OvervoltedMinds Ай бұрын

@4:47 I could immediately tell that was filmed in Dublin. It’s a huge issue now in Ireland especially after one police officer is under investigation for manslaughter after a chase on the motorway where the thieves went riding against traffic then crashed and died. So Garda was instructed not to follow if thieves were able to start the bike and ride it without a helmet. My bike got damaged after someone tried to steal it from the underground parking, the ignition switch, steering lock and immobiliser ring were destroyed but they gave up (not sure why). The mechanic who fixed the bike afterwards advised me to not use the steering lock anymore because next time at least I avoid getting the handlebar and the frame getting damaged again. I have two locks and fitted an alarm 🤞

@olexandrs3385 Ай бұрын

Wtf, how it's possible? Criminals are protected nowadays better than law abiding citizens

@MrDualthor Ай бұрын

Fantastic content 🫡

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers, John

@davidg2116 Ай бұрын

Id love to use the hiplok but ive no storage on my bike and dont want a top box. Would he great if hiplok made a cary case that would easily attach.

@ProphetAndLoss Ай бұрын

Super helpful, but please edit down the loud CrimeWatch style intermission music.

@doghous3 Ай бұрын

i got a little 125 yam ybr on the road, fitted a monster plus d-lock on the disc. noticed scuff marks on the lock and the end cap fell off... Needless to say, also went and got a chain/padlock after that.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Great to hear it did its job! Cheers, John

@marcusoutdoors4999 Ай бұрын

I chuckled when I saw the chain that looked like it had been borrowed from a ship anchor.

@deon1978 Ай бұрын

Thank you for all the effort you've put into this. I have an abus wba 100 ground anchor. Now I know it's not very good. I also have a kryptonite M18 d lock and it wasn't even listed. Bummer. I'll try and replace it with the litelok x3. Thanks for explaining it needs to go around the tyre. I never thought about that but such a good point. Was wondering about getting a second tracker to go alongside bike trac. And then putting it where it cm be found. Wonder if that could makes thieves stop looking for a second one. Also, do you know where they are put? Not asking to mention but got example. I have a 1200GS and bmw fitted it. If a thief have stolen such a bike before and located the tracker. I assume on my GS it will be in the same place..Hence I was wondering if I should try and fool them by putting another one on it.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

I genuinely don't know where they're fitted on BMWs (though I could take a guess). The main thing is that if you can't find it, with plenty of time nosing around, then it must have been tucked well out of the way. You could fit something a little more obvious if you want, but it sounds like you're considering your security really well. Cheers, John

@andylines5586 Ай бұрын

Bikes can be bought where the ignition key is matched to the panniers - I'd like to see a collaboration with the manufacturers and lock makers for more one-key convenience. Edit: Great vid btw! With my targeted advertising trying to persuade me to get a brake lever lock it's good to see some security that'll survive a bleed nipple getting opened!

@petervisi5369 Ай бұрын

Thank you John. You're doing a great service to us. Good to know about Roadlok. Never heard of it, but by the looks I'm wondering why I haven't seen these type of locks before. Just needs a clever way to bolt it. Maybe manufactures could make an integrated type. And I mean casted as part of it, not just bolted on by the manufacturer. Definitely would make sense on the adv bikes. Maybe offer it as an option to have an integrated.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Yeah - it took me a while to find out about it, and I didn't expect it to be all that great, but it turned out to be excellent. Cheers, John

@ck166666 Ай бұрын

I’d never heard of it and it looks a great way of saving having to carry a second lock. Went to the website within an hour of you posting the vid and they are all sold out!

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

@@ck166666 Blimey! To be fair, they may well have been out or low already. Hope they get them back in soon. Cheers, John

@thewoodster8607 Ай бұрын

It's a great bit of kit. You MUST look after it though and rinse and lube with graphite powder regularly. If you ride in the winter, rinse it with cold water after every ride and blow dry the water out. Take the barrel out every six months and give it a thorough cleaning and lube.

@ck166666 Ай бұрын

@@thewoodster8607 thanks - that’s great advice

@ItsAllJustBollox Ай бұрын

Alarm your shed or garage so it's making a lot of noise before they have a chance to attack your bike security make sure access to the alarm sounder is not easy.

@tpv59 21 күн бұрын

So TRUE.

@michaelskinner896 Ай бұрын

Thanks John for this very informative episode! I'm interested in the Roadlok Disc Lock. Do you know if the base that mounts to the brake is made from aluminum or steel? I couldn't find that info on their website.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

It's aluminium - I didn't think it'd stand up to attack as well as it does, but it's very impressive. Cheers, John

@michaelskinner896 Ай бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Interesting. That is impressive then!

@Tec2Nut Ай бұрын

BIKE TEFT iin Ireland is trough the roof and the Guardi do nothing to prevent it.

@elpollolokoofficial5514 9 күн бұрын

In the states we some other 110 dB options as well.

@RobertHopkinsArt Ай бұрын

Please do a super quick video (less than a minute to keep it easy for you!) showing us how you have your motorcycles locked up in your garage. That's all I need before I get my new BMW G310GS. K.I.S.S!

@tpv59 21 күн бұрын

Work it out Robert!!! THINK ! Do what you have to and can do. What is your budget? How far do you want to go??? How much security do YOU want? I suggest lock up your bike with a QUALITY lock n chain ($$$$$$$), chained to SOMETHING. (So he/they cannot carry/lift your bike away) (This QUALITY lock n chain WILL last you for the rest of your life) This way the thief MUST cut your chain or lock (and make NOISE) to access your steering locked bike. (Rear and Front lock n chain perhaps??) For me, this will be the BARE MINIMUM. The BARE MINIMUM. If possible, chain your bike to a Fixed point, to another bike, garage frame, trailer, tow bar, or whatever, etc, etc, etc. All the very best. Regards.

@RobertHopkinsArt 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment TPV! I did get a decent chain and lock (KOHLBURG 13 chain and lock) that is front-wheel attached to a bollard and the base of my water heater in the garage. Let's see them move that bad-boy! Plus, I am using a Hiplock DX1000 in the rear wheel. I beefed up the man-door going into my garage, plus I have motion detectors in the garage too. It may be overkill at this point, but I sleep better at night knowing I won't be in that percentage of bike thefts. Next on Amazon: an NRA sticker on the outside of the garage man door... Go ahead, make my day - Dirty Harry :)

@tpv59 21 күн бұрын

@@RobertHopkinsArt GOOD 1 Robby!!!! Fight fire with FIRE. I have a 'similar' set-up. Yes it is Overkill, but why not? STUFF THEM ! It IS a hassle to lock and unlock every time, but this is the price we pay. I was only thinking this morning, when I leave home and park my (light 2024 KTM 390) and DON'T chain it to a Fixed object (example, pole) 'they' could EASILY just lift it up and throw the bike into the rear of the ute/pick-up/trailer and drive away. Gone in 8 seconds!!! Hav a GOOD 1. Greetings from 'OZ'. (Australia)

@SidLuther Ай бұрын

Any opinions on the Squire D16?

@lukewoodside9420 Ай бұрын

I think I am going to get a hiplock now, use both my disc lock and the hiplock

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Good call! Cheers, John

@SubaruWRC1996 5 сағат бұрын

It's for an e bike I'm looking at but I want the toughest most durable locks possible especially since I've had two bikes stolen before

@750triton Ай бұрын

Where there is specific public motorcycle parking, it would be nice if councils could provide bollards, perhaps with a hole through big enough to take a chain, or even simple railings, sturdy enough to waste thieves time (Not tube or pipe)

@juanbaclavab 23 күн бұрын

Soon Mul-T-Lock and I will be coming up with a material that can stop grinders no matter what. It will be like trying to cut metal with a paper knife. The primary target is high security doors, then it's going to take more time and engineering to implement it on portable security.

@bennettsbikesocial 23 күн бұрын

Look forward to seeing that!

@edtxw01 Ай бұрын

Great review of security products. I love the idea of the light weight Pragmasis 11mm noise end chain, however I've searched to buy one and they don't seem to be available. Anyone know a supplier, they are not listed on the Pragmasis website. Thanks in anticipation.

@edtxw01 Ай бұрын

Noose end chain

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Sadly they seem to have stopped doing them, but give them a call in case they have any remaining.

@Not.re4l. 20 күн бұрын

Disc lock: Road lock D-lock: HiplockDX1000 Tracker: MoniMoto Chain: Pragmasis Super Duper Anti-pinchman?

@chasebelcher7932 Ай бұрын

Should you tell your insurer what security youre using?

@RudoRoemer Ай бұрын

What's your opinion about handle bar locks, i.e. those that engage the break?

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

They're okay - here's a review of one www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/scooter-security-and-disc-locks/datatool-croc-lock-review Cheers, John

@jakerigby5935 Ай бұрын

I'm sure I once saw a clip of you trying to get into the guardsman barrier, but never saw the full video. I thought it might be in this test. They have gone bust now which is annoying! But did you test this?

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Yeah, it's a real shame. Here's the review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/security/garage-and-home-security/guardsman-security-barrier-review-destruction-test

@JetCooper3D Ай бұрын

My Rocket 3R was stolen last night. Cut chain and pushed into a van. Biketrac called straight away and I confirmed that the bike was missing. I call the police and got a report number and supplied Biketrac with the info. Biketrac liaised with the police and in 30 mins I was called by the police and collected the bike. Great investment! I am now ordering 2 of the Dx1000 after watching this so when they return the thieves can “do one”….

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that, but really glad you got it back okay. Cheers, John

@DarthDainese 17 күн бұрын

I've gotten on my bike and fired it up before remembering my disc lock but thankfully I've never tried to ride it

@bennettsbikesocial 17 күн бұрын

Nice one! I have ridden off... and it cost me! Cheers, John

@TheNewNitrok7 Ай бұрын

i tried to order a 13mm pragmasis noose chain last week, however they have none and they arent sure when/if they will get more. Due to changing manufacturer. They said this is for all their noose chains.

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Here's hoping they're able to sort them as they're an excellent bit of kit

@H15W1T5END Ай бұрын

Great video, would be good if the companies, that don't use bright colours, listened and made their locks more visible

@bennettsbikesocial Ай бұрын

Black looks cool, but I'd rather be shouting about it. Cheers, John

@industrialmonk Ай бұрын

The problem is that in Manchester if they can't steal it thay will set fire to it. I had 7 rare bikes stolen & burnt over a week. I had a witness that new were thay were & the police refused to do anything.