Security Chains?

[Bally-]

Had my 600 nicked the other day, wasn't locked. Yes, I know.


Going to buy a replacement 02 or 03 model - just wondered if anyone uses 16mm or bigger chains? Do they fit through the bike (and where?) or just the back wheel?. Is 1.5m long enough to get to a ground anchor?


Thanks

[acid drop]

there is a 5 foot  squire lock and chain for sale on the MT-09/FZ-09 forum for £30

[robbo]

At least always through the rear wheel, otherwise the front can be picked up and the bike wheeled away like a wheelbarrow. Surprisingly easy once you've got the knack.

[fazersharp]

I would recommend Pragmasis  and go for the 19mm. Also look at their anti pinch pin  Even if you do not buy from them there is loads of useful good advice on their site. The 19mm however is only for home use as it is very heavy to carry. As for length it depends how close and where your ground anchor is but watch out as the 19mm may not go around your anchor or because the links are quite long it sort of shortens the chain when you try to go around something. 

 The anti pinch pin can go right through your bike engine/frame. I think some owners can pass it through the hole in a single swing arm.

[Bally-]

there is a 5 foot  squire lock and chain for sale on the MT-09/FZ-09 forum for £30

Thanks Acid. I bought the chain, it's pretty hefty, and the lock seems decent. Been using it to lock new bike (another fox eye!) to a sheffield stand outside work, along with disc locks front and rear. Bike has alarm/immobiliser on it too. That's more security than any of the other bikes round this way so fingers crossed should be ok...

[daviee]

more than one lock is more a deterant as its more work to get off 2 disk locks and a fuck off big chain wont stop it getting pinched but will make then think twicee as its more work and more time to take it

[Arfa]

Another shout for the Pragmasis chains. Been using a 2m and 1.5m 16mm chains for my Fazer and my wife's CBF. Both pretty hefty, but no hassle to lug around in the bottom of a top box (I wouldn't recommend carrying it around without a top box). No hassles going through back wheel of either bike. The 2m one gives you a bit more flexibility to stretch round awkward stuff, but 90% of time it's a bit excessive length wise TBH. 1.5m is fine in most cases.

Also to note, the Pragmasis Torc ground anchor can snuggly accept both 16mm chains through it.
And can't moan about the Squire padlocks either. I did have one seize up, but Squire were helpful with hints to free it and then replaced it promptly on warranty with no fuss.