Steering Lock

Fabio

Is the inbuilt steering lock on motorbikes actually of any use?

I've hard before that sometimes even a quick and forceful jerk of the handlebars can break that lock but I'm sceptical...

It's better than nothing, but I wouldn't leave my bike anywhere without a disc lock at least.

Dirk Gently

I asked about this when I bought my bike a few weeks ago. The bloke in the shop told me a good kick will more than likely brake the steering lock. Then he gave me a free chain I also picked up a disc lock about a week later. I don't use the steering lock at all.

Fabio

I use the steering lock alright but always have something else too...normally three locks on the bike if it's night.

Heavy chain, u-lock and disc lock.

In general though, if I'm in college or somewhere where the bike is safe I have the disc lock on it and I carry the u-lock everywhere though only really use it at night.

clown bag

clown bag wrote: »

I don't use the steering lock at all.

Why make a potential thief's life easier?

Quint

Yeah, all you need to do is turn the key a tiny extra bit, might as well use it

EvilMonkey

Fabio wrote: »

Is the inbuilt steering lock on motorbikes actually of any use?

I've hard before that sometimes even a quick and forceful jerk of the handlebars can break that lock but I'm sceptical...

As a security device its useless

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMVtKYBt5Q0

Red Hornet

They are bout as useful as a lighter inside a gas tank. Better get a good chain and disk lock

jambofc

steering locks are more of a security aid,there handy if youre running in and out of a shop but useless if parking up for any length of time