Lidlox (Shout-out)

[taxmyzer]

I'd like to take this moment to thank Matthew at Lidlox for responding so quickly to my issue. This past Saturday, while we were out for a short ride we stopped at a local Walmart to pickup a few things. We parked and I lock the helmets on the bar ends as we normally do. When we returned to the bike I attempted to open the Lidlox one worked just fine the other would not open without some fuss. I emailed Lidlox that same afternoon and received a prompt response informing me to just provide the key number so they could send me a new lock cylinder with keys. I received it today Monday, 6/4 and installed it. All is back to normal! :thumbup::thumbup:



P.S. if you have lidlox on your bike keep the allen key with you. This way should have a problem you can unscrew the cylinder and get your helmet off. :yikes::yikes:

 

[SPYD3R]

YUP

YUP, i have my allen wrench taped to the underside of the bucket cover.... NEVER had to use it, but it's there just in case.... hyea:
LIDLOKs are the best...
Dan P
SPYD3R

 

[Spydermike]

I heard nothing but good things about them, looks like that might be my first accessory :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

That would be a very wise choice: they ARE that good! :2thumbs:

 

[bcer960]

First class company. One of our locks fell out, and they replaced it. It was at my door before we returned from the trip.

 

[Culpjp]

First class company. One of our locks fell out, and they replaced it. It was at my door before we returned from the trip.

I had the same thing happen to mine. I made sure when I put the replacement in to add some lock Tite to the set screw.

 

[Arion]

I'd like to take this moment to thank Matthew at Lidlox for responding so quickly to my issue. This past Saturday, while we were out for a short ride we stopped at a local Walmart to pickup a few things. We parked and I lock the helmets on the bar ends as we normally do. When we returned to the bike I attempted to open the Lidlox one worked just fine the other would not open without some fuss. I emailed Lidlox that same afternoon and received a prompt response informing me to just provide the key number so they could send me a new lock cylinder with keys. I received it today Monday, 6/4 and installed it. All is back to normal! :thumbup::thumbup:



P.S. if you have lidlox on your bike keep the allen key with you. This way should have a problem you can unscrew the cylinder and get your helmet off. :yikes::yikes:

Obviously I'm missing something important, but if you can unscrew the cylinder with an Allen key what's to prevent someone with a set of Allen keys from doing the same thing? Is my ignorance showing?? :yikes:

 

[BoilerAnimal]

Obviously I'm missing something important, but if you can unscrew the cylinder with an Allen key what's to prevent someone with a set of Allen keys from doing the same thing? Is my ignorance showing?? :yikes:

I don't think you're missing anything. I had the same thought as I was reading this. While Lidlox may prevent a casual theft, they will do nothing to prevent an act of "cut and run" by someone who makes off with your helmet sans chin strap.

If the lock is so easily defeated by a simple allen wrench, I would have second thoughts on buying them.

My wife and I put our helmets in one of the storage areas on our Spyder. If we don't have room, we will take them with us, even in a restaurant. We've never had a problem doing so.

 

[Arion]

I don't think you're missing anything. I had the same thought as I was reading this. While Lidlox may prevent a casual theft, they will do nothing to prevent an act of "cut and run" by someone who makes off with your helmet sans chin strap.

If the lock is so easily defeated by a simple allen wrench, I would have second thoughts on buying them.

My wife and I put our helmets in one of the storage areas on our Spyder. If we don't have room, we will take them with us, even in a restaurant. We've never had a problem doing so.

Thanks BA. At least if I'm way out in left field I'm not the only one.

 

[hillbillywhisperer]

Allen wrench is only used after you unscrew the lock with the required key. You would be hard pressed to know this unless you own a set or read this forum. Not that simple.

 

[bcer960]

I had the same thing happen to mine. I made sure when I put the replacement in to add some lock Tite to the set screw.

Did the same.

 

[bcer960]

If the lock is so easily defeated by a simple allen wrench, I would have second thoughts on buying them.

Just remember any lock only keeps the honest people out. If someone really wants what you have, they will finds a way to get it.