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The first thing to consider when you have to lock up your scooter for any reason is the security of the area. You will want to check around with the local police department or just ask around. You will want to know how many if any bikes or scooters have been stolen recently. This will give you some idea if this is the right spot or not. You will want to try and park it somewhere close by the area you will be in and if possible within sight of you. Being able to see who is trying to steal your scooter can be just as helpful as catching them yourself. Park your scooter in an area where there are a lot of people passing by on a regular basis. This will sometimes prevent someone from trying to steal it if there is always a crowd around. If there are other scooters around that will also decrease the chances of yours getting stolen because when there is only one it stands out and attracts more attention then say a whole row of them. Safety in numbers can sometimes apply to scooters as well.
One of the popular choices to lock up scooters with is sheathed cable which is lightweight and easy to carry. When you are riding your scooter you can just simple wrap the cable around your waste for easy carrying. You can wrap this cable easily through wheels and around lamp post or bike rack or wherever you choose. These cables are easy to get on and off your scooter and also because there are rubber sheathed they are much less damaging to the scooters paint than a straight metal chain would be.
The best practice to take is always lock your scooter to something that is an immovable object. This will ensure that even if they do not have the right tools to cut your cable that they can not just pick up whatever it is tied to and take the whole thing. Locking your scooter to a tree is not always a good idea as well because the tree bark can do some serious damage to the paint on your scooter and in most areas this is illegal. You want to be sure to always park your scooter out of the way of any entrance to any building close by. This can cause big problems for you and the owner of said building. Be sure if you park your scooter along a side walk that it is not in the way of the flow of people walking or other scooter or bike riders. This can not only cause damage to your scooter but may get someone hurt. You will also want to check and be sure you are aloud to park on the sidewalk, because in some areas this can be illegal unless privately owned and you have the owners permission.
The best way to chain up your self propelled scooter is to put it in folded mode and tie the whole scooter to the immovable object. You can take the cable and intertwine it through the scooter wheels and out for extra security. Some recommended object can be anything from lamp posts, wrought iron tree guards, only if legal in your area, and side walk mounted bike racks. Be sure that these things are heavy and could not be moved or bent to free your scooter.
Keeping your scooter safe doesn't have to be difficult. Items like the Rockboard childrens scooter are gaining popularity both with children and parents, and should be taken care of.
5 Motorcycle Security Locks
One of the worst fears of a bike owner is the thought of having his bike lifted. He would like to have a bike lock that cannot be broken or picked. Fortunately, there are a whole range of bike locks that are available in the market. You just need to pick the right one. Here are five locks that are quite popular:
1: ABUS Granit Extreme 59/180HB: This German brand lock is 16 mm thick and comes with the following features:
--- Square parabolic shackle with a hardened steel construction for maximum resistance against bolt-cutters
--- Double locking cylinder with more than a million key variations
--- Runner cover to sheathe the shackle
--- Sliding cover to shield keyhole from dirt.
The only disadvantage of this lock is that it large and cumbersome to carry
2. Bully U-shaped Disc Lock: This is a strong lock and is not easy to pick. Its important features are:
--- Double-roller-bearing locking mechanism,
--- Hardened anti-drill discs
--- Eight-disc hardened steel cylinder
--- Specially heat-treated alloy steel construction
--- Keyhole cover to keep dirt out
--- Soft plastic to cover the shackle
3. Cobralinks Cable Lock: This is tough cable lock, and not easy to break. Its important features are:
--- Hardened stainless steel links covering seven strands of top-quality aircraft cable
--- Available in lengths of 6, 8, 10 & 12 feet
--- Diameter of ¾ and 1 inch
--- 10-15 pound weight
--- Rolls up to make a11 inch coil
--- Three keys included with patented setup
4. Kryptonite New York Disc Lock & Fahgettaboudit Security Chain: This chain and lock combo is marketed as the ultimate motorcycle lock. The hexagonal chain links made of triple-heat-treated steel are shaped to ward off attacks from bolt-cutters, saws, chisels and hammers. They have narrow inner width that does not encourage leverage assaults.
The New York Disc Lock is no less impressive. It has a:
--- Hardened half-inch steel shackle
--- Disc-style cylinder
--- Steel sleeve over the crossbar
--- Double deadbolt locking mechanism
--- Sliding dust covers
5. MasterLock Python 6-inch Adjustable Cable Lock: The makers of this lock market it as "the world's first fully adjustable locking cable that's always the right length". The cable that is six foot and comprises multi-strands works is easy to use. To use it, the bike owner needs to
-- insert the cable into the lock
-- pull tight
-- turn the key.
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Is there any way to splice bike shifter cable?
I built a recumbent bike. I need a 12ft shift cable for my rear derailer. I have shopped online and can only find cables up to 8 feet in length. There are front and rear cable stops where the cable comes out of its sheath along the frame. At this point I can do some sort of splice but nothing I have tried so far worked. I have tried brazing, tying it in a square knot, and there is not enough clearance for a nut and bolt to clamp them together.
If you know any way to splice bike cable or some place that sells really long cables that would be GREAT!
Thanks for any help or ideas.
Mike.
I don't know of any way of joining cables. 12 feet - that is a lot of cable. I didn't see anything on Amazon that was more than about 100 inches or so, however...
Looks like there's a 175-inch (4445 mm) cable out there:
http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=406256
I've ordered from Niagara on several occasions, and have not had any problems.
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