locks

[simonm]

I bought a [color=rgb(51, 51, 51)]OXFORD OMEGA DISC LOCK[/color] as a visual deterrent.  IT was less than £30.
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[/size]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271133607738?s...1439.l2649
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[/size]I'm not all together sure if the better the lock is the more discount you get or not.  I suspect as far as insurance is concerned as long as it's Thatcham certified you'll get a fixed discount, rather than the better the lock the more discount you get.
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[/size]My Fazer has a Spyball installed on it as an immobilizer and alarm too but I wanted something obvious too.
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[/size]I think the best angle on this is as follows:
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[/size]1.) Don't have an expensive/powerful bike.  The more average it is, the less nickable it is
[/size]2.) Definitely have an electronic Thatcham alarm and immobiliser
[/size]3.) Put a visual deterrent on the bike like a disk lock.  The more substantial it looks the better (the reason I didn't get the cheaper thatcham certified mammoth)
[/size]4.) You can use a chain through the frame and a lamp post but it's a lot of weight to carry and it's unsafe in a rucksack.  Too much effort as far ass I'm concerned.
[/size]5.) Park in a public place with cameras, preferably in a pedestrianised area with bollards preventing transit/vehicle access.
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[/size]Hope this helps, just my 2p.
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[/size]Simon
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