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Wheel Locks
Hello All,
I'm just wondering if anybody here is using lug nut wheel locks for the the front tires of their Spyder/Ryker. I'm thinking about getting a set of wheel lick just like they have on SlingMods.com or similar or even one lug nut lock per wheel just like on a car, I know the RT-L using M12x1.5 studs so it's easy to get a set of McGard lock for my RT-L. I always keep my Spyder in my garage at night and I park very close to my office at work so I don't have to worry about it's being at home or work; just in case I travel outside of my domain and stay in a hotel.
Having a wheels stolen on a car can cost thousand of dollars since a thief will most likely drop your vehicle on the ground after taking the wheel(s) and the result will be suspension/body damage. Not to mention inconveniences and frustrating. I imagine having front wheel(s) stolen on a Spyder will have similar effect.
Just an idea and a question.
Cheers.
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‘13 Spyder RT-L Pearl White
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Do people actually steal wheels off a Spyder ??
That’s a new one on me ……
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Right size thin wall socket & low clearance jack not saying they won’t ,but sure won’t be a crime of convenience & if someone did there will be a crowd of witnesses that were ogling at the spyder
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Yes I do . Bought them from the auto parts store years ago. So both my fronts have wheel locks on them. Believe I have the Mc Guards too.
If people steel your spare truck tires like they do around me they will steel your wheels too.
They jack up cars around here and steel all 4 tires off your car too.
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When I bought a set of PPA wheels for my F3L, a set of six were thrown in. You can also buy just them. www.ppawheels.com
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Yes, I have wheel locks.
My bike is stored outside.
I do have a full cover over it.
i have not had any problems.
Deanna
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Not the end all, do all, but a full cover affords some, if not a lot of security at motels.
I have stayed at motels hundreds of nights and never had anyone molest my bike. I cover it and I request a ground floor room that I can park in front of.
I've never done this, but I know others who have....place a flashing red LED on the bike in a conspicuous place. It doesn't draw hardly any current, so no worries about draining the battery. If your cover is translucent, it will show through that.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Hi All,
Thank you all for your thoughts and sharing your experiences regarding the matter. So I'm not the only one wanted to get wheel locks. I think a little peace of mind for $30 is quite a bargain.
Happy riding! It's nice weather out there.
Cheers.
‘21 Honda Rebel 1100 DTC Burgundy
‘13 Spyder RT-L Pearl White
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