 Anyone used a Grip Lock before?
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Saw one of these on a bike in downtown San Francisco: http://www.grip-lock.com/Grip-Locks/Looks pretty nifty, and portable enough to throw in a jacket pocket. Anyone have personal experience, especially with regards to durability? I know it's not a foolproof solution, but a little added security can't be bad, right? -B
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I thought this was pretty funny
"Say goodbye to cumbersome disc locks forever..!"
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Looks like a pretty good idea if it works. Costs £45.
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I thought this was pretty funny
"Say goodbye to cumbersome disc locks forever..!"
You thought that was funny, how about this; "Grip-Lock is Kiwi ingenuity - a world first." Do they mean it's the first time Kiwi's have been ingenious? 
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Seems like the right padlock would serve the same purpose for a lot less $$$. Maybe one of those adjustable shackle ones. 
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I thought this was pretty funny
"Say goodbye to cumbersome disc locks forever..!"
You thought that was funny, how about this; "Grip-Lock is Kiwi ingenuity - a world first." Do they mean it's the first time Kiwi's have been ingenious?
Well Dave, that ad copy might've just been an unfortunate choice of words there. For you see, and as you may already know, this little number pictured below was also the brainchild of another ingenious Kiwi by the name of John Britten....
(and BTW Brett...I doubt this Grip Lock would make it that much harder for some lowlife who really wants your bike from throwin' it into the back of their pickup or van....but it does look well-made alright!)
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(and BTW Brett...I doubt this Grip Lock would make it that much harder for some lowlife who really wants your bike from throwin' it into the back of their pickup or van....but it does look well-made alright!)
My '49 Triumph and '39 HD both had a security system that prevented that. The frame was too slippery with oil to pick up. 
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(and BTW Brett...I doubt this Grip Lock would make it that much harder for some lowlife who really wants your bike from throwin' it into the back of their pickup or van....but it does look well-made alright!)
My '49 Triumph and '39 HD both had a security system that prevented that. The frame was too slippery with oil to pick up.
Good one, GB!!! 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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What would stop anyone of just cutting the brake cable and roll off with the bike?
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What would stop anyone of just cutting the brake cable and roll off with the bike?
Oh, I don't know Jeff. Walkin' up to 'em with your Remington 870 pump-action in hand MAYBE???!!!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Jeez I dont know . Somebody comes up with a nifty idea and you bag him. Some of the forum members didnt make it past 3rd grade I guess.  Kaboom. Fire for effect! 
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Jeez I dont know . Somebody comes up with a nifty idea and you bag him. Some of the forum members didnt make it past 3rd grade I guess. Kaboom. Fire for effect!
HEY NOW, SpeedyKiwi! I'll have you know that I'm VERY proud to say I made it all the way to the SEVENTH grade before my junior high school principal finally said..."THAT'S enough! Get that friggin' Argo kid OUTTA HERE!!!"
(however, I WILL forgive your impertinence here IF you can find me a really good deal on one of those Britten V1000s over there, like the one I showed Dave here a picture of in this thread...now don't dilly-dally...you DO want my forgiveness here, don't cha???!!!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I had a look at an Indian Scout 2 months ago. It had been modded somewhat and sat kinda low. Used to be ridden by some old chappie from Inversomethingorrater or something. However I dont think that puppy is for sale either.
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RATS!!! Soooo, you guys are keepin' that cool stuff, like that Worlds Fastest Indian, ALL for yourselves over there, HUH?!
Well, I don't know, but it sure sounds like you guys are nothin' but a bunch of selfish little tight-wad HOARDERS, if ya ask me!!!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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this was a great invention too 
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this was a great invention too
Hmmm, would make a better belt than a hat (if you ask me).
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
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