Steering lock

[NINJA]

@vtrn_raptor I use an alarmed Xeno disc lock on my bike when out. I am also considering buying one of these too;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT-125-MX-Brake-Lever-Throttle-Security-Lock-/301814969969?hash=item464592f671:g:1FoAAOSwbwlXBGFt

Has anyone tried them and would they recommend getting one? There very light and compact, so easily transportable, but are they a good form of security and a deterrent for the scumbags of this world???

[Zrako]

@CYBER-NINJA looks cool but as an engineer I will probably get lever off with alen key .

[NINJA]

@Zrako Maybe, I couldn't find a review showing if it was cracked open at all. There are also these two type's which look a bit more secure;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DATATOOL-CROC-LOCK-MOTORCYCLE-SCOOTER-HANDLEBAR-THROTTLE-GRIP-LOCK-SECURITY-LOCK-/310880481462?hash=item4861ebb0b6:g:42QAAOSwY0lXTW6d

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THROTLOCK-MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-MOPED-HANDLEBAR-THROTTLE-BRAKE-GRIP-LOCK-BLACK-/301674897795?hash=item463d39a183:g:-HcAAOSwDNdVkr1m

[Zrako]

@CYBER-NINJA I would trust the datatool they are leading brand in motorcycle security systems. Looks solid

The second one looks like its more reliable as the space for the lever is really tight, might not fit some kinds of lever also... If I forget for a second that I know the datatool brand I will probably go for the black one ... hard to choose

[NINJA]

@Zrako Here it is in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saq7_8wr6k4

[Louis-DT-WR]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222493519402

[Zrako]

https://youtu.be/I1CGb4G0nOQ

0:43

[NINJA]

@Zrako A good find and clearly show's just how easy it is to snap the steering lock sadly.

[Darty]

I've sadly never had a working steering lock

[Zrako]

@CYBER-NINJA seen it couple of times . And Im thought its reliable... haha specially on dts ally top yokes.

[Zrako]

My mate have something like this on his husaberg . Its on the side of his head stem and locks inside steer tube. Its all steel like but in shorter diameter with longer bar might be also easy to break..

[terry.tz]

wonder how i would go about getting a key for mine

[declan]

@Mightyman have you even felt how heavy the dts are jeez I done my back in and I've only had mine for 3 weeks

[castrolsniffer]

The steering lock that goes into the head stock tube can be purchased at yambits,not sure how good they are tho

[castrolsniffer]

If u don't have much money but need a chain then get yourself some boat anchor chain it's incredibly strong and cheaper than a shop bought MC chain

[castrolsniffer]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p2ck

Holy shit,not worth the money

[Mightyman]

@declan yeah they're heavy if you compare them to pure mx / enduro bikes. I'm not a particularly strong guy but after playing around with a DR-Z 400 off-road, I am very happy on a DT / TDR weight wise. For thieves however, there is no weight limit. My Dad had one of his Triumph 900cc Thunderbirds stolen years back. On the CCTV they literally just picked up a wheel each and walked it into their van. They were big guys, but that's over 220kg worth of bike...

[NINJA]

If you are gonna go down the lock & chain route, then this Almax is the only one worth buying;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozppzywsLsk

Not the cheapest but the only one guaranteed to keep your loved one safe. I just love this vid too, just look how knackered out those two poor blokes are, trying to break that bad boy!!!

[declan]

@Mightyman I consider my self quite strong but holy shit those dts are heavy lol

[Calum]

@declan Compared to...

I mean no they ain't no crosser, but they're lighter than the current series of bikes.

Something around 120Kg, where the Aprilia RS is about 110.

A YZ is around 90.

It's a good deal, but then again the WR125 is 137Kg so it's light when you compare it to what's out today