MOTORCYCLE Security, which is the strongest sold secure Diamond rated D lock in the World?
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- Quick over view of the X1 Motorcycle D lock from Litelock. This lock has been given the sold secure Diamond certification for motorcycle locks which is the highest level available. Here I discuss what makes it so special.
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Probably worth the money as they’ve thought the thing through and applied fairly decent counter-measures. I’d like to see it offered in vivid red, orange, or yellow. I have a bad habit of forgetting cable locks etc., with predictable enough results. Old age beckons; it’s not here yet but I can see it coming! 😁
Ha, quite right Stu in the laziness of thieves. I work in home security, for a London company, we don't stop crime - we just move it next door :)
Morning, uncle Stu! Nice video once again. It's nice to hear about some decent security items for the bikes that can be carried around. On my bike I'm using a 22mm chain with an Oxford padlock, and I also have an alarm installed. But the best bike thief deterrent device that I have is the bike itself - it is one of those considered boring and dull, and generally undesirable bikes that no-one would buy. My buddies often joke that I must hide some money somewhere on the bike in order to tempt thieves to steal it. So, that's another advice that I have - buy "ugly, dull and boring" bikes!
Thanks Stuart , very interesting. You turning down the manufacturers offer of a kickback it speak volumes for Your integrity . Well Done ! and Thank You . Ride Free & Ride Safe.
Good morning Stu. Another good video. When I started riding you didn’t need much security on bikes. Even in London. Now it takes an hour to get the bike out and get my kit on before a ride. As for a moving to Gods own country, I would in a heartbeat if it wasn’t for family. Love the place.
Well, brother, this time you put the 'Stu' in STUPENDOUS! They wouldn't give you a discount code, so you didn't accept their affiliate link. That is impressive. To everyone watching this video, the takeaway here is that the character of the 'TH-camr' is every bit as important as the entertainment & informational content they produce! Thank you, Uncle Stu, for taking the high road with us!
Thank you Stuart for your video. I find it interesting and very sensible in the information you provide.
Thanks
nicely done Stu - I personally use 2 locks from oxford based purely on the premise that a thief seeing 2 items to overcome they will look elsewhere but tthis lock does look the business and yes I've seen the tests on other website so know exactly what you mean - keep safe, love your content!
As always a total gent thank you Stuart
Brilliant video as always Stuart and I need to get one of these locks 😃👍🏻
I haven't seen it on the LockPickingLawyer channel yet so it might stand a chance.
Nice one Stu. I have the Onguard D version of this. Great for going through the disc. Rated as GOLD by insurance companies. But, always lock your bike up.
And that's a big thumbs up , thanks Stuart , we should think of security.Unfortunately the courts don't seem to take crime as seriously as the average human
Great review Stu, I agree, the best thing is to make it difficult so thieves move on to easier pickings.
Been looking into this type of lock lately. Thank you.
Excellent video… very informative. Thank you
Nice one Stuart, looks like a quality product...
Great advice Stu.
Thanks for the info uncle Stu
A friend of mine had a D lock back in the late nineties, it had hexagonal bar rather than round. Apparently it was extremely expensive, I don't understand why all lock's of this type aren't mate this way rather than round bar.
Great video, I'm seriously thinking about buying one.
Take care and ride safe
Loved the comment bed wetters, nearly chocked on my cuppa tea. I've seen that vid you spoke about it's a great lock and home made is also a bonus 🏴🔒
Good vid as usual Stu.. You tripped my memories button when I saw the Mini.. I had a 1961 with the 850 cc engine.. I eventually put in a 1275 cc Sprite engine and boy did it Fly!!! Thanks for the memories..
👍 and managed to only blow the bloody doors off!🤣
Twin S U's...??
Love that observation about thieves being lazy because they don't want to work....so true!
Sometimes people steal because they are lacking in finance, and not out of choice, people steal from supermarkets not because they are lazy but because they are hungry and need to feed family
Thank you. I always enjoy your perspectives from an ex-copper view.
Good review and advice❤️
Nice & helpful video, thank you.
Good video. I was going to get the HipLok D lock but it is smaller in size than a standard D lock. This LiteLok D lock looks like it's a good size. Both the HipLok and the LiteLok are grinder resistant but, due to your video, I see the LiteLok is a better choice for me. Thank you.
Good info as usual!👍
Thanks Stuart, once again another great video. Interesting your covering locks as I was thinking the other day what's the best way to secure an open face helmet to my Interceptor. Any thoughts or maybe its a good subject for another video. Thanks again mate!!!
Good review Stuart……I’ve been concerned the security for my two bikes was lightweight at best so I’m going to buy a Litelok D….👍
Looks like a decent u Lock that Stu , I have the Kovix KAL-6 in stainless steel disc lock with 120 DB alarm if you purchase the holder to fits great on either engine bars or handle bars and its with the bike all the time and not too intrusive.
This looks like a good product and a lot more portable than a chain and padlock.
As for those Toe Rag Thieves, I've seen those vids here on YT where a gang of two
steal expensive push bikes in a large city, openly carrying bolt cutters and a battery
powered angle grinder, caught on security cameras spraying sparks everywhere
from the angle grinder in broad daylight, all the while Joe Public walks on by
pretending not to notice anything. Of course they see what's going on, but
they fear that these scumbags are carrying knives, which they most probably are.
This is the world that we sadly have to put up with.
I would like anti theft device like the one James bond had. Someone tries to nick your vehicle it Blow's up taking the thief with it. Save the cost on courts in the process 👍
When I told my insurers that I was using a Litelok, they had never heard of it.
Unfortunately that insurance list they reference is well out of date, I asked Bennetts about it at the NEC. They don't update it anymore. I still use an X1 even though no discount as its better than having no lock and anything on the list.
Thanks Stuart, great subject 🙂
Ayyyyyy-Up Stuart, Have you lost your mind ? telling them Londoners to move North.
Besides that another informative and interesting article, Good Work.
I've seen stellar recommandations for this lock and even if it was quite a bit out of my target budget I bit the bullet and got it anyway just for the piece of mind it'll give me. Combining this with a good ol' thick noose chain should deter all but the most determined of rapscallions
Hi Stu, I did chuckle when you mentioned those dastardly “east- coast gangs”…(were they mainly from Lancashire do you reckon?) 😊
Another great Vid thanks :) My tale is one of dumbness and luck. Once left my GS unlocked and with the key in. Totally forgot. Two bikes near to mine were pinched (shiney red sportsbikes), and mine was untouched. Very weird and very lucky. I learned my lesson, though.
Good morning Stu. Ah yes, the "opportunist". It's a sad fact that after a quick recce, they will often move on if something looks a little more difficult to "obtain" - sadly to someone else's property. That The Litelock loop looks a decent product, not only because it's been manufactured to be resistant to attack but also the lock mechanism - which you've thoughtfully demonstrated not to need the key for closing. I also like the soft sleeve which will prevent scratching etc. Not too bulky either. I still couldn't carry one easily on the T100 without a backpack or pannier, but I could loop it over my shoulder quite comfortably by the looks of it. Thanks for the demo 👍
Oh Mr Ball, I wouldn't be tempted to transport a bike lock over my shoulder. Having done my time as a Police motorcyclist, I've seen the results of many an accident where the lock, carried in such manner, became a neck and vertebrae cruncher; not to mention the one case where the rider, having suffered a quite innocuous spill was almost choked to death by a length of heavy mooring chain as he lay, unconscious at the roadside.
@@johnrickards1908 Good point - thank you 🙏. I'll have to contend with my disc lock for now. My insurance co insisted on an insurance approved security device whenever I leave my bike away from home. They did allow for the disc lock as a minimum - when I said it was impractical to carry a large chain and padlock everywhere on that style of bike.
Leather jacket with inside pocket perhaps? Luggage rack or tank bag. Few suggestions for you 👍
Like these early morning vids, get myself my first cup of the day and settle down to watch. Very handy locks, great review. I take it the cyrusher electric bike review was put on the back burner for good?
yeah weather turned bad, was supposed to get it in summer but I didn't get it in time. They have offered me the ranger for review though!
Nice video and very interested in one of these once I’ve got the test out of the way and purchased my classic 350! I have one question that I’ve thought of for my bicycle too. Even though the lock may be very difficult to cut through. What are the anchor points on the average bike parking made of? Haven’t worded that very well, but I hope you get the gist.
Its MrT nice info always b on ur guard some off the gangs even had acetylene gas torches for cutting and double barrel shot guns 60s 70s
Thank you for highlighting this D lock. My philosophy on bike thieves is if they steal my bike they got some work to achieve it. Also bike alarm disc lock alarm! If alarm goes on over 5 minutes you have to input a code and have the key fob in close proximity to start . My Motorcycle has tracking as well with innovv 5 motorcycle camera's highly recommend. Black pudding 😋 especially with fried bread sandwich 🥪😋
Thanks for pointing out the mindset of thieves. I like the idea of exploiting laziness.
I bought a Litelok on your recommendation, and I remain amazed at the quality. A new bike means a decent lock, end of.
I know this is taking things to extremes but once when talking to a former copper, he told me that he once got a call about a Harley that was stolen on Pitt St in Sydney in the middle of the day(very busy area lots of people). Long story short, a truck with a hi ab pulled up lifted the bike on the back and drove off, when questioned the people who saw it just thought it was a repocession and never gave it another thought. Took about five minutes to steal in broad daylight, bike never recovered.
Great looking lock. Had my eye on this for a while, even if it is a bit pricey. Shame they wouldn’t give you a discount code.
Very commendable turning down the affliliate fee, thank you Stuart. Another London centric experience here I'm afraid - had my S1000xr stolen a couple of weeks ago, they went through an Oxford Nemesis chain and ground anchor, plus another D lock , in seconds, from outside my house. I didn't hear a thing. Impressive on one level!
I was always told to stay away from oxford products these things are a deterrent at best but you really want a 22mm chain and up if you want to cause them some trouble the litelok x3 should be added to the stable as well, not cheap mind you to do all this
I agree. Although I've just bought an Oxford Beast chain and ground lock , I think that may be the exception .
Thank you.
A good size. I've seen this tested, too.
Very interesting video of motorcycle locks I was interested in getting the x1 that you reviewed the price of it I think was good as what price do you put on security that will be great for the Honda monkey bike I’m getting soon being small and portable without having to lug around a bulky chain and padlock all the best to you.
Got a quote online for my new bike, forgot to add the physical security devices so went back and added what i was going to buy..no change in the quote price. Makes it hard to swallow spending hundreds on chains etc
Good morning 🌞
Great video as usual thank you!
Do you think to spend another hundred pounds or little more and get the X3, or the X1 good enough?
Thank you
Up to you!
Looks good
Great product Stu..
Gonna get one or two..
Just a suggestion though, if securing to an immovable object (post or similar) lock the back wheel to it rather than the front or they could just take the bike minus the front wheel..
The rear wheel being more of a faff to remove.
😉
Good luck to them! Not actually possible because of the rear mudguard!
Rear wheel is always more difficult to remove then front
Thanks Stu, for your typically honest and grounded assessment. It’s good to see a British company innovating and making its product in the UK too. Gives the lie to the oft repeated statement that we don’t make things any more. I’ve pre-ordered an X3 for my commuter, which will be left at a station. Let’s see if it works!
interested to hear back. X3 was not available when i ordered. i got an X1 for the upcoming theft season (usually starts in New York around May) not as heavy or indestructible but also 1/2 the price… i decided i needed xtra protection over my Kryptonite New York lock-too easy to angle grind.
@@kineahora8736 Mine hasn’t arrived yet, but will do soon. I’ll try to remember to leave a comment here when it does.
My X3 arrived yesterday so will combine it with my D1000 and 3 motion alarm sensor,
A angle grinder will eventually get through any metal with time
But the alarms will definitely make at least 99.9 %of thieves run away from 330 decibels of noise unless they are wearing ear plugs/protective ear covering they will significantly damage their ear drums
So its necessary to spend £17 on a alarm as a insurance to the X3 +D1000
@andrewmeads6136 it's worth the wait
@@kineahora8736your definitely better waiting for X3
Yesssssssss it's twice the cost but 4 time's the protection
Eh up Stuart 😊 thanks for the video mate, the locks look like the bees knees, and should prove a deterrent to any quick oportunist thief, you can only do so much to deter them, buts that's why we have insurance, not that it soothes the gut wrenching feeling of anger when your posessions have been nicked, as for telling londerners to move north I'm not sure about that, the flat cap , braces, and clogs could take a bit of getting used to, poor souls, lol . Cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
I got the X3 and it just gives me a comfort factor. Yes, if they want it, they'll take it, but any security is better than no security. It'll encourage them to move on to something simpler to take.
I've had 5 attemped theft's on motorcycles, a chinese bike i had and my present 3 wheeler MP3 when they cannot take the bike, they toss it over, I need anti crash bars fitted, or the steering bars will bend costing me more money to put right. I got a disk lock on mine which is hard to see in the dark even i need a torch to lock it.
Blimey, moving to Yorkshire sounds a bit drastic. Good video, I have similar but not as good. I think the lock has more value than my old Himalayan. Thanks for another interesting video.
Best anti theft device on my old bullet were the words ‘Royal Enfield’ 😂
Best anti theft video I saw was a thief ignored the anti theft sticker and broke into the lotus esprit and it blew up. Best anti theft device 👍👍
@@alancrane4693 was it James Bond’s 🤔?
I wonder how many Gold Wings have been lifted up and put in the back of a Transit van? 🤔
I remember reading in Bike magazine the guy watching 6 burly guys just lift a full dresser Harley into a van in minutes! This was London.
Yep its easily done and worth their effort!
Easy. Just a steering lock lift front wheel put on palette with caster wheels. Bit difficult with both wheel locked. Still achievable but bit more difficult. Loading on van easy with plank, metal detachable ramp!!
Good blog again Stuart not sure I could live up in gods own country always raining, “now then” North east Kent always sunny.👍
Nah Thats a myth!
@@stuartfillingham “now then” not today Stuart have a good one ☝️
I love the "decade or two" comment faf😂🤣😅
I have lived in North Wales for twenty years, and still not clicked in some areas (deepest mid-Wales 😱😆).🏴🇬🇧🇺🇸
Any deterrent is better than nothing, I carry a lock and chain under the seat of all my bikes , in the case of my Interceptor I have a small mountain bike tool bag fastened to my seat rail to put it in as there isn't room under the seat .
Like to see a carry bracket for the lock.
An entertaining start to the day. My plan is to park next to a much more valuable machine that has less security. Thieves will nick anything. One evening I parked up outside my digs only locking the bike with the steering lock as a 'comfort break' was long overdue. On returning to the bike minutes later some miscreant had pinched the high security lock and chain. No use to them but a huge inconvenience to me. On reflection I guess the shiny lock probably more valuable than the salt stained and scarred high mileage despatcher's CX500
Things are desperate when you have to lock up your locks !!
🤣 just as well it's not silver wing version! Better paint!😂
There us an upload out there wuth a battery powerd attack it took over 20 minutes he went though at least two batterys and 7 disk changes and he was using good quality disks. 🇬🇧
Angle grinder proof lock are all very well but the bike hoops the council install are made of Wensleydale so they'll merely cut through that and bend it back to steal the locked bike.
leave your bike unlocked with the key in the ignition then!
Litelock is a good lock! grinder resistance!! But they don't have them in Canada! Hiplock only!WHY?
Just ordered one of these. I have got fed up with carrying a very heavy chain and padlock everywhere I go.
Is this better than hiplok d1000?
Don't tell them there londoners about our wonderful Yorkshire . We like it quite 🤣
Or you could say “we quite like it quiet” 😊
We need a lock with several layers. Fibre or something that chokes grinder discs and then HS steel ribs..
Couldn’t help but notice the hitching post was secured to the ground with four nuts. It looked like the flange might pass through the lock? If not, remove eight nuts and take the whole thing or cut the hitching post. I know, I’m being defeatist. Know I own this lock too.
i’ve got a litelok-didn’t know about the elves🤣
I was just thinking when you translate the philosophy to e-bikes or regular bikes, how much do you suppose the value of the bike compensates for the better locking up an astute owner is going to routinely practice compared to other guys? Compensates that is for the inherent theft dissuasion from better locking.
I have three of the litelok not the D lock ones like the first one in your vid for today but the two insurance company's I am with never heard of them they are bikesure and carole Nash which I think is so naff that they don't no about them I keep them in a garage of course with a iron gate across the door and a garage defender to and I think both said they did not no what a garage defender was I think don't quote me on that
That Litelock should be very popular in London aren't they all greenie cyclists down there.
Not made of Mithril? 😊
The music used here sounds very similar to the Theme from the first 'Sweeney' film. Very appropriate 🙂Spot on comments re motorcycle thieves I think. No bike will ever be thief proof but so long as it's far more difficult to steal than the average parked up bike in the neighbourhood, then it's likely to remain un stolen...
Your really funny mate 😂
Please add goldstar to your collection and review if possible.
Bike theft is as you probably know a hot topic in Hull at the moment after the death of 2 thieves that couldn't handle the power of the bike they had stolen and paid for the crime with thier lives !
I always worry about security when out and about and tend never to leave my bike unattended for long periods some kind of Sizzap unit that warns you the bike is moving along with a Litelok would make me a lot happier so maybe it's time to invest .👍🏻
Just leave it in the shade and no one will be able to see it!
Keep the old D lock by the front door. Just in case they take long enough for you to show the back of their head what they could have been cutting through…
Always a fan of your videos. So you drive a 'MINI-PASSAT' Mmmmm. Surely a man of your charm and stature could afford to own a rebuilt 'real mini'?
Yes but they aren’t too roomy for “a man of stature” 😂🤣
Its my partners car!
Need a good lock to keep your bike safe
great explanation. I live on an estate in London! always kept my bikes in garages, but need one outside now. There's steel bars as in your video, my question is could you link 2 of these togethor if you have to? to link it to the frame, like a link system, why not right?
👍❤️🙏
Looks good, I tend to run with 2 locks. And always lock the bike to something. Make life harder for the little turds.
maybe the lock itself is thief-proof but that rail that you attached to is easy to grind as hell :DD or just unscrew that 4 screw that holding at the bottom and your bike is gone mate
Looks like The Mule has a new saddle..
A present from Tripmachine year before last.
Multiple Layers of Security are the only sensible way to go, Make it as difficult as Possible for the Scum.
Shackle is a better description for the D part of lock, not staple.
I prefer staple!
X3
My mom used to say locks are for honest people. I prefer a dog and a gun. I shoot first and ask questions later especially in my neighborhood.
You can't say that about London... it's a gooden thought.😆
Grinder discs are not a good test, diamond wheels in the grinder are the real test because that’s what they use.
Don't lose the key!
X3 is by far superior
You're wasting you're time putting your car by the garage door like that. 2 weeks ago my garage got broken into and smashed my mini side window so they could release the handbrake to move it back. Luckily the alarm went off before they took the bikes but got a couple of stihl strimmers.
Ive got nowhere else to park it!
Don’t rule out criminal landscape gardening gangs! It could have been for the trimmers all along! (Turf wars) 😂🤣😂🤣
@@stuartfillingham yes I understand that. Just making a point of how they will go to any length to rob you. They also cut of 3 large padlocks with a disc cutter to get in and all at 8.30 pm. I heard the alarm on the mini as mentioned and saw them calmly putting the swag in the back of their car before driving of with a few threats and expletives ringing in their ears. Called 101 the police and without exaggeration took an hour to answer the call. £1250 worth of kit gone. They are so blatant because they know full well the cops do nothing.