Motorcycle security

[Hywel]

Hi all, I'm getting a 125 delivered tomorrow, and am planning on getting something more powerful as soon as I've done my DAS, hopefully in August at somepoint. Considering this and the fact I'm probably going to be stopping my bike in a few pretty dubious areas I figured I should get a good lock so I bought an Abus chain / disk lock combo. It's heavy duty, VERY heavy duty. So heavy in fact that I'm wondering whether or not it's gonna be completely safe to carry on board the bike. I've got a nice solid rucksack with a belly strap which would hold it, but might be uncomfortable after 20 minutes. I'm guessing if I put it in a top box it might add too much weight to the back, decreasing front tire grip right? Don't wanna panic about loosing the front tire when leaning into every corner. Tank bag maybe?

I suppose another option is to just carry the disk lock part, plus another cheaper and lighter chain to anchor the bike.

Do any of you carry heavy chains? Where on the bike is the safest and most practical place on a bike to add weight? Bearing in mind I'll probably have luggage on the back also.

[Pete]

Don't worry about losing tyre grip mate - plenty of people ride with pillions on the back of a 125 and there's no drama. I'd keep it under the seat if you can, if not then the top box should be fine. Good choice buying the Abus btw.

[TC]

As Pete says keep it under the seat or the top box will fine.

Just remember to use it

[Ingah]

I carry an Almax Series 3 in a cheap tank bag (8kg).

I used to do the same on my CG125 too, and have found it to be fine.

[Hywel]

Actually yeah I didn't think about the weight of it compared to a human on the back. I guess it's nowt. Thanks for answering a n00bs silly question though.

In other news the bike delivery company that works for the dealership I just got the 125 from have been playing funny buggers. Waiting till the day they told me it'd arrive to call and delay the delivery by another 4 days. I'm expecting it tomorrow but they didn't call today to let me know what time the van will get here like they said they would. If the same happens again I'm taking the cage to Tamworth and kicking someones ass!! I need a bike before I explode.