With all the Fuzeblock postings lately, I was wondering. Does anyone actually use that space for the U-Lock?
Under-seat storage usage.
- Thread starter Bloodthune
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The Honda accessory U-Lock that fits that space is over $100, plus shipping, from the UK! I don't know of anyone who has bought it...at least on this side of the pond.
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Gee, I thought that was where FuzeBlocks were supposed to be mounted.
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Okay...I'll give into peer pressure. I'll mount mine there as well.
I have a U-lock in there. Not the Honda one. Got it at Walmart for $15 (?). I like to use it when parked at motels overnight or in crowded campgrounds.
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See. Unicorns do exist!
If it isn't from Honda it is a "knock off" unicorn, probably a billy goat...
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Actually I meant Charlie. He's actually got a lock under there.Attachments
Warren
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I was actually going to purchase one and pay the big bucks until I looked over the bike and could not figure out exactly how it would be used. Normally a U lock goes through the forks but I could not see how that would work on the NT. I now use a standard cable and lock for night time security.
When I travel I take my disc-brake lock, a 6' cable and pad lock for 1 or 2 bikes. I will take a 15' cable if there are more then 2 bikes. This way we can lock all bikes togeather and I always recamend that other riders do the same when we travel.
jadorff
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i just use a pad lock on the front disc if i ever need to lock the wheel i dont use the space under the seat
For years I have carried a set of Handcuffs (front spoke to fork tube) They can be cut, keys are not hard to get, but as an old H.A. told me years ago, who'd dare?
Dan
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I simply have a lock that locks to the front disk. I talked with a knowledgable guy whose opinion was that locks only slow down thieves that are highly invested in stealing your bike. He told me a very common way to steal a bike is have four guys in a truck with a bed mattress, tip the bike onto the mattress, have each guy pick up a corner of the mattress and throw it in the back of the truck. Sigh. I'm hoping they go after Harleys instead of a bike they probably know little about.
Terry
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Those boys had better have had their Wheaties for breakfast if they try that trick on an NT although I am sure its possible. As you said they would probably prefer a high end sport bike or Harley as a first pick.
Bear
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I have a Kryptonite U lock under my seat. I have not used it yet, but it is there if I do need it. I have put together a tool kit, which I keep in the pass through for the panniers.
bicyclist
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I use a Kathy's Journey Designs document pouch in the tailpiece to hold tools. It comes as a pair of Cordura pouches intended to hold documents and a tire repair kit. I make the document pouch work by inserting it empty in the tailpiece and then putting the tools into the pouch. She also makes a tool roll, which I have, but it won't fit the space. Anyone with sewing skill could easily make something similar.
Here's a source: http://store.bobsbmw.com/product/KathysDocumentandTireRepairKitPouch
Here's a source: http://store.bobsbmw.com/product/KathysDocumentandTireRepairKitPouch
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elizilla
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I put my insurance and registration kit in a ziplock bag under the seat. The specific reason for this, is because it is inconvenient to get to. This means that if a police officer wants to see them, they'll have to stand there with me while I get off the bike, take off my helmet, open the case to release the latch, etc. Which gives me time to chat with the cop and convince them I'm a nice lady and not a serial killer.
I noticed I didn't respond to earlier posts. I just put the Ulock around the wheel spokes.