The Honda Owners Club

The Almax Security Chains are available in two versions and different lengths. I have a Series III Immobiliser Chain and Squire SS65CS Stronghold Lock. The chain itself features 16mm squarish links, is bolt cutter and hacksaw proof and the Squire lock has a CEN rating of 6, the highest available, and has not been specifically designed for bikes. It's just a very high security closed shackle padlock. The chain features a long link design so you can pull the chain tight leaving little to none on the ground (best for security). Again due to the long link design more than one chain can be secured with one lock. The chain has good plating to prevent corrosion and a tough nylon cover to protect your bike.

The Chains are Thatcham Approved and the Padlocks are Sold Secure Gold, most insurance companies recognise these approvals and adjust premiums accordingly. In my opinion these really are the best security chains on the market with the only downside being they are of course a little heavy. I think the weight penalty is a small price to pay for the increased security though.

More information can be found at http://www.almax-security-chains.co.uk/

Regards

Chimpy

Hey Chimpy!

..The problem with Chains is that you have to ask yourself how big and heavy do you want the chain to be? Ultimately, it is merely a deterent to stop the oportune A**holes around! The preffered method of theft by the steal to order A**hole is liquid nitrogen! and a lump hammer! so it matters not how thick and square the chain link is cos they just wont bother with bolt croppers!..merely freeze the metal to minus 170 degrees and then hit it with a hammer! ..

..........just a thought cos being 'Thatcham' approved is just not worth much except you get a credit from the insurance company who recognise that its better than nothing!..You know well Im sure that if the thief really wants your bike then he will steal it!!...

Chris'TR' wrote:Hey Chimpy!

..The problem with Chains is that you have to ask yourself how big and heavy do you want the chain to be? Ultimately, it is merely a deterent to stop the oportune A**holes around! The preffered method of theft by the steal to order A**hole is liquid nitrogen! and a lump hammer! so it matters not how thick and square the chain link is cos they just wont bother with bolt croppers!..merely freeze the metal to minus 170 degrees and then hit it with a hammer! ..

..........just a thought cos being 'Thatcham' approved is just not worth much except you get a credit from the insurance company who recognise that its better than nothing!..You know well Im sure that if the thief really wants your bike then he will steal it!!...

Well fortunately N2 isn't available at your local Machine Mart and Bolt Cutters are. The Chain is also considerably lighter than a W or X cylinder.

Regards

Chimpy

Chimp Boy wrote:Well fortunately N2 isn't available at your local Machine Mart and Bolt Cutters are. The Chain is also considerably lighter than a W or X cylinder.

..Yes Chimpy, but you have not addresed the argument!..which is why bother spending larger ammounts of cash on a bigger chain?

Well Chris, not that it would interest you as unless a bike has 900cc you class it as boring, a monkey bike can be simply picked up and walked off with, therefore I have to chain it to something that doesn't move. A small chain can be cropped by a thief with a pair of decent bolt cutters. My bikes don't fall into the category of steal to order so I don't have worry about the boys with their N2, just the opportunist thief who's got bigger biceps than the others.

Regards

Chimpy

OOps Chimpy!..youve read me post on other thread! please dont take offence, was just being playful and for the record, I love cheese and pickle!

..That said and you raise an important point cos 'Monkey Bikes' are so much easier to steal so yes, I would probably keep it in the house! Otherwise, yes!.... use the usual security measures but I still go back to me original point. A massive chain might not work for you if someone wants your bike!

........As for your comment bout CC!! me Triumph is 1050cc not 900! (Er in Line tripple with 123 horses!!) but what the hell, its not about size hey? hope that you are not too cross with me as im only being 'flippant' and its not meant to offend you I assure!..Er..Im off to the train station to get some numbers!!

If someone really wants the bike, they will get it.....

On the subject of Almax, they had a stand opposite us one year at the NEC and delighted in showing how all other makes of chains could be cut easily but theirs could not. They had to be warned by the NEC organisers not to show up their competitors.....

They are good quality chains !

Alan