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DISC LOCKS HOLDER DIY

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  • 02-12-2019 5:40pm
    #1
    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭


    I've a couple of ground anchors and always put on x 2 disc locks when the bike is parked up for the night.
    Want to leave the disc locks out with the anchors but no real way of fixing them so some scum doesn't take them just for the craic i.e when the bike would not be there... Any DIY thoughts or someone do similar? was thinking about running two old discs through the chains from the anchors and attaching the disc locks that way. But it's look a bit messy right? And they'd (discs) would probably start rusting right? Anyway just wondering if there's something smart and neat out there.
    Essentially all I need is some type of bracket right that I could attach to the ground anchor that is at a 90 degree angle so the disc lock could clamp on to it.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/ABUS-holder-disc-Victory-390-435/dp/B00696RLEM
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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...do you not need the disc lock when you're out & about.....isn't the idea of them ??

    I can't see the sense of leaving them behind and heading off to (wherever) and not being able to lock it when you get there.....

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    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Better off getting two pieces of metal bolted to the bike that you can just bring them with you.....


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...do you not need the disc lock when you're out & about.....isn't the idea of them ??

    I can't see the sense of leaving them behind and heading off to (wherever) and not being able to lock it when you get there.....

    Hi Galway,
    In work they have a secure lock up so no need, some even leave their keys etc in the bike :eek:
    Anyway the idea was just to have them with the anchors, so once home they go on and the mornings they stay.


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Better off getting two pieces of metal bolted to the bike that you can just bring them with you.....
    Hi Max, As mentioned to Galwaytt, no need for them in work. Just looking for a home solution, anyway I might fashion some over the weekend and post up a pic. Cheers though,


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    An old disc secured by the chain and used as a lock holder sounds about right to me.

    I take it you're living in an apartment block?.. I just leave my two disc locks on the ground in my garden, and like you I've got secure parking in work, no bother with carrying locks with me :)


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    Alani Uninterested Snowball wrote: »
    An old disc secured by the chain and used as a lock holder sounds about right to me.

    I take it you're living in an apartment block?.. I just leave my two disc locks on the ground in my garden, and like you I've got secure parking in work, no bother with carrying locks with me :)

    Exactly, but there's sh!t loads of nice but very inquisitive kids that play out front of where I live, they'd innocently play or take them on to the green especially when they see the luminous cable. Anyway I'll sort something. Ta


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,648 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Lock them to the kids ?


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    listermint wrote: »
    Lock them to the kids ?

    Make nice earrings alright..


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    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    It's a bad case when you have to lock your lock so it doesn't get stolen.

    I have nothing else to contribute...:D


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    zubair wrote: »
    It's a bad case when you have to lock your lock so it doesn't get stolen.

    I have nothing else to contribute...:D

    Indeed where does it end!

    It's a
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    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    zubair wrote: »
    It's a bad case when you have to lock your lock so it doesn't get stolen.

    I have nothing else to contribute...:D

    Here's one for you..
    I went to the dump with a neighbour to give him a hand lifting a fridge and while we were putting it around a corner some prick swiped the back of his trailer.
    Camera's didn't get the reg but it was a guy in a red Nissan note.
    He put down the rear seats and squeezed it into the back.


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    blade1 wrote: »
    Here's one for you..
    I went to the dump with a neighbour to give him a hand lifting a fridge and while we were putting it around a corner some prick swiped the back of his trailer.
    Camera's didn't get the reg but it was a guy in a red Nissan note.
    He put down the rear seats and squeezed it into the back.

    Sounds like my landlord, any day now it'll be in my house :D


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,883 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    sirmixalot wrote: »
    Hi Max, As mentioned to Galwaytt, no need for them in work. Just looking for a home solution, anyway I might fashion some over the weekend and post up a pic. Cheers though,

    Are you leaving the chain in the ground anchor also? If you are why not just put an old disc on the chain and lock the locks to that? Make sure that it can't be used as leverage when you lock the bike. Or could you get a chain from a hardware store and lock it to the bike chain then lock the disc locks to it, less chance of giving the thieves leverage.


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    Blondie919
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭Blondie919


    blade1 wrote: »
    Here's one for you..
    I went to the dump with a neighbour to give him a hand lifting a fridge and while we were putting it around a corner some prick swiped the back of his trailer.
    Camera's didn't get the reg but it was a guy in a red Nissan note.
    He put down the rear seats and squeezed it into the back.

    Do you mean he nicked the tail end part of the trailer?? What kind of a dick would do that?? Jesus I hope ye catch him and beat him with it!!


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    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,124 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Blondie919 wrote: »
    Do you mean he nicked the tail end part of the trailer?? What kind of a dick would do that?? Jesus I hope ye catch him and beat him with it!!

    Yes and we could see him on the cameras doing it.
    He looked around quickly and shoved it into the back of his car and drove off.
    We could see his face but don't think he was a local.


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Are you leaving the chain in the ground anchor also? .
    Yep, everything stays put, chain sounds like the best option but wanted to do something a little neater, anyway I'll figure something out. Cheers,


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    myclist
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭myclist


    How about a simple steel plate with three holes drilled in it. One large enough that the chain passes through and two smaller ones for the disc locks? Stainless steel if you're fussy about rust. Shouldn't cost much more than €20-€30 to get something like that made up.


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    myclist wrote: »
    How about a simple steel plate with three holes drilled in it. One large enough that the chain passes through and two smaller ones for the disc locks? Stainless steel if you're fussy about rust. Shouldn't cost much more than €20-€30 to get something like that made up.

    Yep, going down that route. Ta


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    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,979 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    I can give you a worn out stainless rear brake disc for nothing if it's any good to you.

    Life ain't always empty.



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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    I can give you a worn out stainless rear brake disc for nothing if it's any good to you.

    That'd be great! Appreciate that. I'll DM you, Ta,


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    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,979 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    It appears I can't attach an image to a PM so I'll post it here

    497057.jpg

    Because it's a rear brake disc, the gap from the edge is about 46mm - not all disc locks will fit this. Let me know if it's still of any use to you.

    Life ain't always empty.



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    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,675 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    It appears I can't attach an image to a PM so I'll post it here

    497057.jpg

    Because it's a rear brake disc, the gap from the edge is about 46mm - not all disc locks will fit this. Let me know if it's still of any use to you.

    Kwaker?


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    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,979 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Triumph.

    Life ain't always empty.



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    #25
    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    It appears I can't attach an image to a PM so I'll post it here

    497057.jpg

    Because it's a rear brake disc, the gap from the edge is about 46mm - not all disc locks will fit this. Let me know if it's still of any use to you.

    Hi ya, cheers for this offer, very good of you, the disc locks have a shorter reach than this under 40mm so I'll pass on it but nice of you to offer,


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    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,979 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Pity. I did have to replace a front disc on a prevous bike years ago but I'm pretty sure that's not still hanging around the shed, if it does turn up I'll post here.

    Life ain't always empty.



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    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    I've never used a disc lock..but i assumed they go through the holes ......:confused:


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    sirmixalot
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭sirmixalot


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    I've never used a disc lock..but i assumed they go through the holes ......:confused:
    Some do, depending on the mm of the bolt that is in the lock, others go past the holes into the interior part, some locks have a different depth and some parts of the discs and wheels on bikes can block the lock closing fully.


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