Date:         Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:05:10 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheel Theft Prevention
Comments: To: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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Speaking of Krytonite locks, they are making front page news these
days. Apparently, it was discoverd that their theftproof bike U-locks
can be picked by the barrel of a simple Bic pen in less than two
seconds. News is they are moving very quickly to replace those.

No locks, hardened or not, is foolproof. My local VW shop takes ANY
lock off in about 30 minutes. Some take seconds. All you can hope to
do is delay the thieves. Same concept as "The Club".

Bob, professional thieves know that the ugly box can sometimes have
wheels that fit Audis and Mercedes. So yes, they can get stolen. Some
of us even have pricey Porsche or aftermarket wheels.

BenT

>
> Nothing will be foolproof.
>
> 4 Kryptonite locks? Pain in the butt, and any "good" thief will pick
> them in seconds.
>
> Locking nuts? Ditto kryptonites.
>
> Chain a cougar to each wheel? Food costs...
>
> Keyed nuts? Only a few patterns available, and thieves will have full sets.
>
> Custom keyed nuts? (get 'em made) Probably your best bet, as thieves
> won't be able to get visegrips or any other leveraging tool onto
> them... but make sure they and the sockets are HARDENED and will not
> break, or you'll have to machine the damaged nut off... and have
> SPARES made.
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