Sorry for more newbie questions but this is my first bike and i need to keep it outside from now on.

I have done some research and read the you should avoid putting the chain through the wheel as if any thieves really want the bike, they can remove the wheel. I was just wondering what location you would recommend putting the chain through. Maybe the wheel is ok.

I will also be putting an alarmed disc lock on the bike too.






I thought it would be best to ask rather than the possibility of it getting stolen

Thanks in advanced.

 

I have a pretty similar setup to what you have there.
The more security the better, it might defer the thieves to target a less secure bike.
A couple of guys on here have had the Klx's stolen or attempted at least, myself included.

The only place I could get the chain to fit through the frame was on the left hand side of the bike, just above the front sprocket. This way the chain would have to be cut, and it wouldn't be a quick or quiet job to do making it a harder target.

Disc locks are a great idea too as it prevent any one from just rolling off with the bike.
And make sure you ALWAYS remember to lock up your bike, that's where I went wrong.
Prevention is better than cure, just don't rely on your steering lock.

Hope that helps mate.

 

Thanks mate, do you mean through the suspension above the wheel ?

Any pics would be awesome if you have time haha.


Im a bit dubious about when im riding around town. Im not sure if i should take my chain with me in a bag or just a disc lock. The thing is people could pick up the bike and load it into a van.

So many possibilities lol

 

If I'm just nipping into town, I'd take a small strong disc lock with me.
Preferably parking next to a bigger more appealing bike.

If someone wants your bike, there going to take it.
At least locking it up you have done everything in your power to prevent it.

Yeah np ill upload an image shortly.

 

Thanks man.

I just ordered the Powercore 4 after watching your video btw

 

Good man, let us know what you think of it once you have installed it.

 

Thanks mate. I have never done anything mechanical in my life other than change a car light haha. Im going to have a bash though. Is it easy enough to swap over ? What tools would you recommend i need?

Thanks buddy

 

Just a ratchet I think.
Unbolt the exhaust nuts, remove old exhaust, stick on the new exhaust and bolt it back up.
Some use a heat sealant bond in the joint of the header and the exhaust, I personally didn't bother.
You may need to bend the rear foot peg mount outwards to accommodate the exhaust, but it's pretty much all plug and play.

There's plenty of tutorials on YouTube, but I doubt you will need it.

 

http://1drv.ms/1boeQKA

 

Thanks for the pic buddy. Cant wait to get this now. I read the UK limit is 82. Did you have any issues without the quiet core in ?