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totty:
Hi,

Can anyone recommend a disk lock that will fit a 550, or any other easy to carry on the bike security device?
On my other bikes I use a Xena disk lock alarm but it doesn't even come close to fitting. I've got the garage sorted with ground anchors, alarms, extra door bolts etc, this is just for parking at work.

I'm in the process of cleaning out the powdercoat from the steering lock but since the seat lock has been forced I'm not confident that the key I have will fit. I also have a tilt switch to make a DIY alarm, and yes I'm a bit paranoid.

Cheers

Allan

Bryanj:
I havent seen one that would fit unless the disc is "drilled" so i resorted to the humongous covered chain with big heavy padlock method after mine was knicked with the factory steering lock on

florence:
I put an ordinary padlock through the large holes in the front disk.  I haven't bothered but one could spray it a bright colour to make it more visible.  I did try to ride away with it attached a couple of times, one time nearly falling off.  When riding, I attach it to the grab rail.

I used to have a large chain but I grew bored of carrying it because it was annoying and heavy.

I don't believe there is anything that will stop a determined thief but something that will put off the opportunist is always good.

matthewmosse:
I use a cheap alarm from ebay, has remote alarming, remote starting / engine cut out and it's own inbuilt trigger wire (protect accesories) and tilt switch. I fitted it after a few drunks tried starting my bike outside work on the nightshift. It did the trick and there has been no futher tampering of any of my bikes. With the remote starting it's a prime thing for scaring the living **** out of tampering idiots. The drunk who liked trying to start my 500/4 outfit outside work ran like his very life was at stake when as he walked up at 2 am and the bike started up in front of him, then switched off again. Also worked for a couple of curious kids who were hanging around and as a joke making a colleuge jump.
Ok so a determined crinimal could probably disarm it in seconds being a cheap alarm but it keeps the oppertunists and fools off. A pro thief will doubtless bypass most security.

totty:
I've seen brightly coloured alarmed padlock's so I could try to use one of them through the large disk holes.
 You've just reminded me that I also need to source a grab rail.
I plan to make my own alarm using a tilt switch but I may be tempted by a cheap one.

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