Bigpantha Grip Lock.

Macflurry · 05-07-2018, 01:42 PM

Hi guys,

I was googling around the other week for best disc locks, bike security etc and a couple of sites mentioned in their lists Bigpanthas grip lock as an alternative to compliment your disc lock for additional security.

I looked on Amazon (UK) just to see what going rates were and they came in at £76-£100. When I went to their official site and followed the link to Amazoon (US) they sell for $29.75 with $12.89 shipping. So a slight difference totalling £33.41 including shipping and duty!!

It's turned up today, so it took two weeks to arrive, but with a £60 saving over UK prices I was happy to wait!!

Not tested it myself yet but it gets 4.3 out of 5 on customer reviews on Amazon (143 of them).

So if anyone is thinking of getting one (or something similar) then definitely got through their site/Amazon (US)!!

http://www.bigpantha.com/motorcycle-lock/

Jez900ie · 05-07-2018, 06:03 PM

Result! Its your round!

Flip · 05-07-2018, 08:17 PM

In the old days of bike security it was all about visible deterrent to put the thieving scum off your bike and moving onto easier pickings.

But these days with the feckers having portable angle grinders that seemingly go through even the most expensive locks and chains in a matter of minuets if not seconds it is more about making it difficult for them.

Like tucking the disc lock on the near side front disc tucked right up by the caliper while having another on the rear disc and or a big chain off the ground locked to an immovable object before putting a cover over the bike to help stop unwanted eyes seeing it parked up.

So I can help thinking as convenient the brake lever lock is, the lever itself is the (very) weak point being made of alloy and even a hack saw or heavy duty cutters would see to it being overcome.

Would be a good set up though while you and mates waited to 'have a chat with' any would be 'new owners'.

They're sickening and scary to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw74y5xCd1c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0lLuBKOLS8

Pedro · 05-07-2018, 09:00 PM

Always thought these were a gimmick at best, bolt croppers through the lever would take all of about 3 seconds.

Money is better spent on a decent disc lock

Macflurry · 05-07-2018, 10:07 PM

Last month I also bought an Abust Detecto 7000. Again, joys of Amazon, the red ones were only £80 while the other colours were up to £130!! lol

Some of the other colours are on there now at lower prices.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Detecto-700...MGPQF1JVW&th=1

Darren69 · 06-07-2018, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro

Always thought these were a gimmick at best, bolt croppers through the lever would take all of about 3 seconds.

Money is better spent on a decent disc lock

Or unbolt the lever pivot or even crack the brake line/bleed nipples.

Luddite · 06-07-2018, 10:36 AM

I see all new Hondas are now being fitted with Datatool trackers "...at no extra cost".

http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/c...data-tool.html

On the plus side, if a tracker equipped bike is stolen, there's a good chance of it being recovered AND it can lead to the thieves being caught too.

On the downside, there's still a £120 annual subscription so you'd hope, (probably vainly), that the insurance companies would offer a suitable discount in response. It would have been nice if Honda had included the first year's subscription in the deal.

Also, we all know how insurance companies try to use technicalities to avoid paying a claim so, if you couldn't afford or didn't want to pay the subscription, it wouldn't surprise me if they tried to reduce or refuse a claim on the grounds of "contributory negligence".

All things considered though, I think it's a step in the right direction. At least one of the major manufacturers is now acknowledging the problem of bike theft.

mickj · 07-07-2018, 04:10 PM

Could use these handy little devices.

https://secure.thetrackr.com/

jerry · 10-07-2018, 06:10 AM

Add movement detector ....plastic explosive ......boom !!! only kidding ,, dont want the bike wrecked ,, only the thieves

I have various locks and a Datatool alarm on the M750 still dont like leaving it out of my sight

Macflurry · 10-07-2018, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry

Add movement detector ....plastic explosive ......boom !!! only kidding ,, dont want the bike wrecked ,, only the thieves

I have various locks and a Datatool alarm on the M750 still dont like leaving it out of my sight

Could probably knock up a bike mount for one of these...

10-07-2018, 10:37 AM

Don't bother much with security on our bikes, but we don't live in the UK anymore. My garage is unlocked with two new Ducatis, with the keys in them, just sitting there. We park in town and leave keys in the bikes and helmets on the mirrors.

05-07-2018, 01:42 PM	#1
Macflurry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Blakeney Bike: M900 Posts: 134	Bigpantha Grip Lock. Hi guys, I was googling around the other week for best disc locks, bike security etc and a couple of sites mentioned in their lists Bigpanthas grip lock as an alternative to compliment your disc lock for additional security. I looked on Amazon (UK) just to see what going rates were and they came in at £76-£100. When I went to their official site and followed the link to Amazoon (US) they sell for $29.75 with $12.89 shipping. So a slight difference totalling £33.41 including shipping and duty!! It's turned up today, so it took two weeks to arrive, but with a £60 saving over UK prices I was happy to wait!! Not tested it myself yet but it gets 4.3 out of 5 on customer reviews on Amazon (143 of them). So if anyone is thinking of getting one (or something similar) then definitely got through their site/Amazon (US)!! http://www.bigpantha.com/motorcycle-lock/

05-07-2018, 06:03 PM	#2
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Result! Its your round! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

05-07-2018, 08:17 PM	#3
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	In the old days of bike security it was all about visible deterrent to put the thieving scum off your bike and moving onto easier pickings. But these days with the feckers having portable angle grinders that seemingly go through even the most expensive locks and chains in a matter of minuets if not seconds it is more about making it difficult for them. Like tucking the disc lock on the near side front disc tucked right up by the caliper while having another on the rear disc and or a big chain off the ground locked to an immovable object before putting a cover over the bike to help stop unwanted eyes seeing it parked up. So I can help thinking as convenient the brake lever lock is, the lever itself is the (very) weak point being made of alloy and even a hack saw or heavy duty cutters would see to it being overcome. Would be a good set up though while you and mates waited to 'have a chat with' any would be 'new owners'. They're sickening and scary to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw74y5xCd1c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0lLuBKOLS8 __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

05-07-2018, 09:00 PM	#4
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Always thought these were a gimmick at best, bolt croppers through the lever would take all of about 3 seconds. Money is better spent on a decent disc lock __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

06-07-2018, 10:36 AM	#7
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	About time I see all new Hondas are now being fitted with Datatool trackers "...at no extra cost". http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/c...data-tool.html On the plus side, if a tracker equipped bike is stolen, there's a good chance of it being recovered AND it can lead to the thieves being caught too. On the downside, there's still a £120 annual subscription so you'd hope, (probably vainly), that the insurance companies would offer a suitable discount in response. It would have been nice if Honda had included the first year's subscription in the deal. Also, we all know how insurance companies try to use technicalities to avoid paying a claim so, if you couldn't afford or didn't want to pay the subscription, it wouldn't surprise me if they tried to reduce or refuse a claim on the grounds of "contributory negligence". All things considered though, I think it's a step in the right direction. At least one of the major manufacturers is now acknowledging the problem of bike theft.

05-07-2018, 10:07 PM	#5
Macflurry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Blakeney Bike: M900 Posts: 134	Last month I also bought an Abust Detecto 7000. Again, joys of Amazon, the red ones were only £80 while the other colours were up to £130!! lol Some of the other colours are on there now at lower prices. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Detecto-700...MGPQF1JVW&th=1

07-07-2018, 04:10 PM	#8
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 554	Could use these handy little devices. https://secure.thetrackr.com/ __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

10-07-2018, 06:10 AM	#9
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,810	Add movement detector ....plastic explosive ......boom !!! only kidding ,, dont want the bike wrecked ,, only the thieves I have various locks and a Datatool alarm on the M750 still dont like leaving it out of my sight __________________ MONSTERMAN

10-07-2018, 10:37 AM	#11
BobT Guest Posts: n/a	Don't bother much with security on our bikes, but we don't live in the UK anymore. My garage is unlocked with two new Ducatis, with the keys in them, just sitting there. We park in town and leave keys in the bikes and helmets on the mirrors.