Hey guys, if I were to lock this up in the City without folding it up, how many quick release parts would I need to remove to avoid them being stolen?
1069495
I think just the seat. To steal anything else the thief would need to cut things. But if he has cutting tools then your bike is pretty much stolen anyway.
1069496
Two parts are quick release for folding up. The seat and the handle bars. The bars tho have all the break-lines attached, so you would not be able to do anything with it, except let it hang off to the side. May actually deter someone from stealing, tho. So unless someone decides to cut all the lines off, I think the bars are safe
1069497
Doesnt seem any easier to actually break up compared to most bikes. The easiest thing to disconnect would be the seat and maybe the front wheel. I almost had my seat stolen once. After that I made a point to run the chain through the seat when I locked it up.
1181865
There are holes in the top plates to put pad locks on it. But truly it would only stop a lazy thief. best coarse of action is to not leave bikes on it over night or for extended periods of time.
987807
This is reasonably secure. A thief with basic hand tools would be hard-pressed to get in or take the unit. The cable-locking system it comes with could be easily overcome with bolt-cutters and the box itself could be easily broken into with a crowbar, or something similar with leverage. But for an average vehicle break-in, they would be hard-pressed to get at or take your weapon. For the car, I use the smaller case for a single Glock 19 or 26.
1298062
Someone else commented that it takes alot to remove this and I agree. Anyone trying to take this will be spending a bit of time trying to remove it. As suggested, tamper proof nuts would seem like a good way to go. A long shank padlock would probably fit over the crossbars and rack and lock it on too.
689082
No. They do utilize torque fasteners and multiple components have to be removed. unless you are familiar with these rails they appear integrated. I have little concern about mine being stolen.
1060668
Mike, I bought this for my son, who lives in Queens, NY. He's had it for over a year and so far, there's been no theft. If it were easy to steal, since it is "out there" and visible in Queens, NY, I presume that it would have been stolen already, but that is all conjecture on my part. I really cannot give you a knowledgable, first-hand answer.
1221960
Because it is a security system, the lock is intended to resist tampering. That includes trying it out, just to see. No substitute for having the parts in your hands.
493662
This is for use while unhitched and parked. There are few locks that are more than a deterrent to those who would like to make a fast 'get away' because most can be overcome in one way or another (good sledge hammer, pry bar, etc.) if one is determined to get them off! This one does a descent job, but I had to add a piece of steel plate cut in a 'U' and attach on the flat surface of the lock around the 'ball' piece. This tightened up the loose fit this had on my coupler and made the lock bar over the top very tight. Less wiggle and give to get a pry bar under.
1138284
Any safe can be broken into. Banging it your first didn't work for me. It does what it's supposed to do for the price. Prescription meds, guns, ammo, jewelry. Number of times people come here and ask for combination it must work pretty well. :-)
1023894
The top section come off very easily. The two lower sections are a bit more complicated. Unsecuring them from the carrier involves unlatching three buckles, which are not conveniently located. It's not all that hard, but putting it back on the bike more time consuming. You could maybe use the whole thing unsecured, but I would be hesitant. The top part can hold quite a lot. If you were commuting to (let's say) work, most everything you need could be kept in the top section, and very quickly detached and carried in.
1255526
I'd add a carabiner to the handle so that you aren't tempted to use the blue triggers to hang stuff on. I mention this in case you don't feel the need to go up Fool's Hill alone...
880103
The lock is easy and quick to install. I can't forsee any issues removing it when you are ready to move.
1799359
if you park the bike where somebody has the time to take your front wheel off , i would change where i parked it. thieves look for easy targets and do not care to get caught by some pissed off biker with a damn big gun, so my advice is to carry a big gun also.
2145490
Not sure if a small lock might be available to go through small zipper holes but why would locking it be of any value? If the concern is data being stolen then the password or fingerprint technology is there and otherwise a sharp knife and a snatch and grab are not going to foil a lock...? Sorry, maybe the question has a point but not seeing it?
193611
It does have a quick release however the case is quite cumbersome, fine for just hopping off the bike (to pop into a shop) but not ideal for carrying around all day. I believe it also has a screw to lock it in place more securely however I have not needed to use that (even at naughty speeds).
2117988
You would need a screwdriver to remove the main unit. I have never experienced a theft problem with leaving my unit mounted. You could easily remove the actuator button if you wanted to. It is held in place with a rubber band and there is a plug at the other end.
1844418
Not sure what you would do that unless somebody try to snatch it in your presence. Usually this is use while you are momentary away just like leaving a bike. If you don't leave your bike, no point of locking it. I bought three of these and they're pretty secure. Of course with heavy duty cutter can cut anything including a chain. It makes it harder for anyone to steal the one that has a secure lock. Choose the one exactly shown in the picture but compare prices.