Sabotaged lock, advice needed

Turbo306

First of all, I would like to point out that this bike has not yet been stolen.

My post here is due to the concern that it might be [confused still? read on...]

A friend of mine has locked his B'Twin up at university, where unfortunately, bike theft from the bike stands is not unheard of. His lock barrel has been packed with mud and grit [he does not ride with his lock exposed, nor is there mud or grit available nearby the bike racks] which stands out as deliberate sabotage. I am wondering if this could be an attempt to buy the thief more time to come back at night with come bolt croppers, and if this practice is previously known?

We are currently coming to his aid, and will prevent his bike from being stolen. My post isnt in urgency, more of enquiry really...

nicklouse

yes it is. as is super glue and other things.

and post moved to a more suitable area.

arran77

Nail it down by the tyres

zx6man

Or you could wait for them to come back.........

arran77

zx6man wrote:

Or you could wait for them to come back.........

And nail them to the floor

Cleat Eastwood

It used to happen at liverpool uni - and i remeber a few years ago some posted on here with teh same thing happening - let the police or the uni security know, best be safe.

migrantwing

zx6man wrote:

Or you could wait for them to come back.........

+10

nicklouse

arran77 wrote:

zx6man wrote:

Or you could wait for them to come back.........

And nail them to the floor

hard to do with a Baseball bat.

Not that I am sugesting any form or action against any one

Phil Fouracre

Maybe not, what about a claw hammer?

Turbo306

nicklouse wrote:

yes it is. as is super glue and other things.

and post moved to a more suitable area.

Cheers! Wasnt sure where to post...

Bike free'd in the end, with some WD40 and a friend with lockpicks [a magician, not another crook might I add!]. Considered waiting, but didnt fancy being kicked off my degree for the trouble of battering a lowlife. Security are informed though.

Camus

To clear the lock if it's just mud and grit then a rinse with water would be enough right, but WD40 also good.

I dunno, in the future maybe tape over/wrap the lock's keyhole with duct tape a few times or something, make sure your pal has something with him to cut it off when you want to go home. Will take an extra couple of mins but worth it if it makes them leave the lock alone.

priory

if you hadn't got the lock open
surely the uni security or police have bolt croppers and would come out to cut your bike free before the scallies get it if you ask nicely.

tiredofwhiners

Put another lock on the bike while you are trying to get things sorted so any miscreant will have two to cope with.

doublem_1

zx6man wrote:

Or you could wait for them to come back.........

+1

Turbo306

tiredofwhiners wrote:

Put another lock on the bike while you are trying to get things sorted so any miscreant will have two to cope with.

I put my lock around both bikes [mine and his] and the post. its beefier, and harder to jam with grit and stuff.