Heavy duty lock on the cheap

[xddorox]

I had an interview on radio about bike theft and this meant leaving the bike unattended downtown in a rack for a long time. Didn't have $200 to spend on a super lock so I made one from 3 feet of grade 70, 5/16 inch, 4700lbs test chain and a good padlock from the hardware store. It took 5 minutes for the guy to cut the chain with a hydraulic tool. Total cost: $39 plus tax. The only drawback is that it weighs 5 pounds!

 

[Clothespin n]

WOW.....
I know guys who Lock their Dirt Bikes and Snow Mobiles with that Chain.
A Local Lock-Smith Shop I use carries it as well.

5 Minutes with Hydrolic Power is Pretty Strong!!!
Kev.

 

[new_dharma]

both my GF and I use a lock like this. mine is 5' long and 11#...her's is 4' long & weighs less (she has it at work)

 

[xddorox]

new_darhma, anybody ever bother to challenge your locks?

 

[RatFink]

H.A. look...

Wearing that bigass chain draped over one shoulder ammo belt style would give you some street cred' :wink:

 

[new_dharma]

Re: H.A. look...

Wearing that bigass chain draped over one shoulder ammo belt style would give you some street cred' :wink:

it's the only way to carry it...keeps the load balanced!

 

[wahoonc]

new_Dharma
What brand of lock and chain is that? I am going to need one for my daily cruiser when it is locked up at the shop.

Aaron 8)

 

[Larry]

I keep my schwinns locked up in my garage with the same type of chain. I use 3/8" transport chain. I've got a couple pieces that I've pulled through old 26" inner tubes to keep the chain from chipping paint. I use American locks also.

 

[xddorox]

Larry the inner tube idea to protect the finish is brilliant. I myself don't really care for the finish of the bike and I love the intimidating look of that naked chain.

 

[new_dharma]

new_Dharma
What brand of lock and chain is that? I am going to need one for my daily cruiser when it is locked up at the shop.

Aaron 8)

got the chain from where I work (NAPA)...SCC Hex Anti-theft chain
here
and here

They changed the lock design...

 

[wahoonc]

got the chain from where I work (NAPA)...SCC Hex Anti-theft chain
here
and here

They changed the lock design...

Thanks I will be hitting up my local NAPA store this weekend anyway, so I will see what they can do for me.

Aaron 8)