Reddit mentions of Xena (XX10-SS Disc-Lock Alarm for Motorcycle, Stainless Steel

I ride a scooter almost every day to work. Have for about 2 years. I love it. A couple thoughts:

I don't like dressing up in special gear to ride. Because of that I don't ride when it's really rainy or really cold. That means there is probably a good 6-10 weeks out of the year where my scooter just sits in the garage. If you are planning on riding all day every day of the year, you'll need to to cart around special gear with you wherever you go in the winter. If you can put up with that though, there's really nothing about our climate stopping you from riding all year round.

If your commute goes over any of the mesh draw bridges (like the Ballard bridge) or you need to regularly go above speeds of 40 mph in wet weather, I'd strongly recommend either a small motorcycle or a big wheel scooter like this one. The big wheels will be much safer for you. (Seriously, those mesh draw bridges will mess up your traction). If you don't need to worry about those conditions, any scooter will be fine.

It's definitely much cheaper than a car, and definitely much more convenient than public transport. Parking especially is much easier and cheaper.

I did have someone try to steal my scooter once. They popped off the panel and tried to hotwire it. They were unsuccessful but it messed up my wiring. After that I started using a disc lock and haven't had any problems since. I'd definitely make sure to get one of those.

I feel much safer with the drivers up here than I did with the drivers in my last city. (Salt Lake City). I've yet to have any close calls of any kind. Seattle drivers tend to be really good and observant.

With that said, motorcycle/scooter driving is always a huge safety risk. Take a motorcycle safety class. I can't stress that enough. They will teach you how to ride safely. And never ever ride with any alcohol in your bloodstream.

Hope that helps!

Make sure you get a good DiskLock with a reminder lanyard (so the stupid fuckers can see it AND so you won't drive away with it still attached)

On my Tiger, I used one of those, and a 19mm Protector chain with a Squire SS65CS lock. I figured the bike was almost 16 grand with farkles...so spending a few hundred dollars on stuff to deter theft was worth it.


The chain is heavy, so don't get any longer than you'll realistically need, but it's way past bolt cutters. If they want to steal your bike, they need a grinder and an hour or two, or on Oxy Acetalyne torch set...and if they've got one of them then all you have left is your insurance payment no matter what you've got for a lock.

If you don't want to spend as much, check out the Kryptonite chains, you can get one for probably 200 dollars. Anything under 16mm can be clipped with bolt cutters though, so be aware of that.

In the meantime. Move the bike to a garage or a friend's garage for a few days until you get proper theft deterrent stuff.

Well, I watched this just yesterday and decided to spring for the alarm after seeing his other video reviewing it. I don't think I'd go with a balls out system. You'll probably be upgrading your bike from a 250 in a season or two, so it's probably not worth the expense. But, I like his chain and lock in that video, and you can get something like this on Amazon or Ebay for cheap (this model is a bit pricier than some) for when you go to work/the bar/etc. I think my GF has one for her GSXR that was like $30. But I was inspired by his chain-info in the video so I'll probably get that for our bikes at home, too. My house doesn't have a good anchor point though, so I'll have to get creative.

Also grab a cable lock to lock your helmet to the bike...yes Ninja's have a very easy to use helmet hook under the rear seat that lets it hang off the D ring, but once you do that run a cable lock through the swing arm and the face shield or something, people steal stupid stuff at bad times.

Just make sure you always lock your trees, park in visible safe areas, get a decent non-descript bike cover if you park outside, chain it overnight if possible, that sort of thing. You'll love that bike; I still can't part with mine and I've had a new one for a year. Just watch your ass. It doesn't accelerate fast enough in some situations, and people just do not see it. You'd think a neon green bike would be obvious...but nope. Drive like they're trying to murder you. I'd imagine in Boston...those roads...those drivers....they probably are.

I live at an apartment complex with a gated underground garage. Parked my Ninja there without any chain or lock to secure it other than the bike's ignition lock. I had the cover at the time but was too lazy to use it. For this new bike I'm gonna use this disc lock alarm and a chain. And perhaps cover it up nightly.

Hey guys, I recently moved into a city and will be bringing two bikes here. I'm not sure about motorcycle theft in the area, but I am located near several bars and I'd rather be safe.

First budget wise I'm looking to spend $300 or less overall. Maybe purchase a bit more over time, but in the meantime I definitely need a cover for weather and some sort of decent security.

I've got a Wide Glide w/windshield and and Boulevard S50.

Right now I'm looking at these:

Cover x2 (Formosa All Season): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SNBSMI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A39Q94AQGR6M12

Disc Lock Security x2 (Xena XX10-SS): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CCC2P2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AUNMX34AEN231

Any input would be great, thank you!

I picked up this lock! Thanks!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CCC2P2