Best scenario is keep your scooter with you at all times, no lock needed! However, this is good information for people who have no choice due to work, gym or school restrictions.
Ok if it is a xiaomi , ninebot,… that is understandable. But if it is Wolf king or Nami,… how do u manage to carry on store? With all the respect to any stores, I always lock my Nami outside. When I want to carry it due to the unsafe area, EUC will be my choice for that day.
You guys have to put an AirTag under your deck. It’s the only way you are going to ever be able to leave your scooter and not worry about it. If someone wants to take it you can follow the trail on your smartphone right up to their doorstep and get it back. Or call the cops. Either way. Cops are often times worthless though.
Hi Tim, thanks for making the video. Just wanted to let you and the community know that I had my e-scooter stolen last night and it was locked with a small Kryptonite lock around it's neck, attached to that exact city bike lock up your video. I came out to find the lock there, fully intact, but the scooter gone. I think this would have happened with ANY lock that was simply around the neck. Bummer. Working towards a 2 lock method and maybe an alarm for my next scooter. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Ride safe! - Brooke
I also had my $2400 Kaabo Mantis King GT scooter stolen two weeks ago in Oakland. I had that heavy Kryptonite chain locked around the connector between the stem and the base, figuring that was the place the scooter could not be slid out in either direction. Came back to just the chain and my helmet locked through it, but scooter gone. I'm not sure if they disassembled it somehow or if there was STILL enough slack to slip the scooter through somehow.
@@peterkang8405 why does the wheel lock matter, cant they just carry your scooter to their car and steal it, who would ride away with a stolen scooter?
I have owned many scooters for the past 10 years. Locks- don't waste your time or money. If you can't take it inside and push it with you (grocery stores, theaters, malls) then don't go or shop there. Patio dine at a restaurant. These methods are 100 percent your scooter will not get stolen. Does not eliminate the risk of getting mugged or attacked though.
I bought my first electric scooter and was so excited about it. I went to Home Depot and bought the biggest lock they had. It cost $60 and was as big as my fist. I had a thick cable and was happy about it. I rode it up to WalMart 6 days after I bought it and I just assumed I was supposed to keep it outside. So I rode it up to the bike rack right outside the door. I didn’t feel great about leaving it there but I told myself I was only going in and out so it would be quick. Before I went inside I used the app to remotely shut the electronic dashboard down and lock it. So it couldn’t be used by anybody else. I was in Walmart for 3 items and I walked out the door 9 minutes later right before they closed. I rounded the corner and my scooter was gone. I felt a lump in my throat and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. They had a roaming security guard in a vehicle just driving up and down the parking lot. So I walked out to talk to him and as he was driving toward me I stuck my hand out and waved for him to stop and I was walking up to meet him. At the last second he swerved around me and kept driving. I couldn’t freakin believe it. So I spent 15 minutes chasing him down until I finally cornered him and he couldn’t move without hitting me. So he rolled his window down and as I told him about my scooter it became apparent that he couldn’t care less. He cut me off and told me to go tell a manager inside. So I figured he was worthless and walked up to the front door. They were closed so I started knocking on the doors. No less than 6 Walmart employees looked right at me and then had to do their very best to pretend I wasn’t there. They were standing not 20 feet from me. So my last resort was to call the police. I did and then proceeded to wait for a cop for approximately 2 hours. At 1am n office shoes up and as I relayed the story to him he treated me like I was the criminal. Hep told me I was not getting my scooter back. He told me that all those security cameras at Walmart cannot even make out a face or read a license plate. He took my report and then I walked home without my scooter. The only real anti theft rig you should have is first, don’t let your scooter out of your sight, and second put an Apple AirTag beneath the deck. If it is ever stolen you could follow the trail right up to the thieves front door. It’s the only sure thing. Don’t lock it up outside.
I'm so sorry to hear of your experience :( I actually don't leave my scooters outside stores, I actually push them through the store like a shopping cart and leave the basket on the deck. I've never been stopped from shopping :) I only lock it in places I can see the scooter or if I'm running in for 30 secs ...otherwise I'm not leaving expensive equipment in the public :( sad times that we even need locks. Which lock did you use? Did it have a warranty...was it left behind cut?
@@TimsElectric the lock was a There was no warrenty for theft. It was a total loss. I had a Masterlock but it was huge. It was the biggest one they had at Home Depot. The cable was thick and I don’t think you could cut it with any old bolt cutters. I think they must have used a cutting torch. They took everything. And like I said I had remotely locked the scooter through the app and I can still open the app to this day and see it is still locked. And it was stolen a year ago. I have an AirTag under the deck now so I can just track my new scooter if it is ever taken. I walk it through the store too. I have done this ever since that happened. But last time I was in WalMart I had this supervisor tell me I couldn’t bring it in. I got super mad at her because it was at that store that my other scooter was stolen. She didn’t care at all and told me I had to leave it outside. I just ignored her and went in anyway which made her follow me all throughout the store talking crap to me. But I had been walking it through the store for the past year without any issues. So I have to go speak to someone who matters there because I am not leaving it outside if they can’t keep it safe at the bike rack. It’s really incredible.
Even just popping into a store with no one in for 5 minutes it could be gone. Im defo getting all this as well as my U lock I have as im about to spend close to £600 on a £775 scooter so dont want it nicked
So what's stopping the thief with a hex key to unscrew the handle bars and sliding the scooter off the lock On electric scooters you should put the lock on the stem behind the front wheel. If you can, use the cable lock or u lock to pass through the holes in the wheels.
Thanks, I was just about to head over to Big 5 Sporting Goods with my electric scooter. I only have a cable lock and a U-Lock at the moment so I was thinking it might be risky. I think I'll buy my Dumbbells online for now until I get better security for my scooter.
Thanks for the review. I have my bicycle, and one scooter stolen is infuriating when scumbags don't want to work and rather steal someone else belongings
I have the kryptonite chain, it is an very good chain, the only issue is it is super heavy so having that in my back pack is no fun.I do not usually use it for the scooter because of that, it is usually used to lock up equipment in the bed of my truck instead.I will have to look into getting one of those bags you have .
so what im going to do is put and air tag in my scooter. Buy this Kryptonite lock, the metal lock that is retractable and 2 of the disc alarm locks 1 for the front and 1 for the back. Souns excessive but I live in Miami and have had my 50 cc moped stollen, my e bike stollen and my bicycle stollen... Im about to drop over 2k on a. Wolf Warrior X and my goal is for the thief to look at my lock set up and say nope not worth doing all of that.. wish me luck!!!!!
I have 2x U locks one of them is a kryptonite lock. Also I’ve a thick chain and padlock plus a cable (but that’s rubbish like the1that got cut in vid) I put all them on mine if I ever have to lock it up, but only for 5mins etc. The lengths we have to go to-tut
Thanks! Turns out I bought the right lock after all (the thick one) 🙂. All the stores in my town has banned electric scooters inside their stores, so I can't even lift it up and carry it with me when I'm grocery shopping 😮💨
this is great info. i just had two of mine stolen last week even though i had a kryptonite ulock. i realize now that u locks are kinda useless bc the scooter can slide right out even though it may not look like that. i hate thieves. i'm hoping i can find out who did it and press charges.
With the last lock, they can take the whole scooter & try at home. Your scooter needs to be protected by those takin the hole or part of it (with quick tools)
im really curious on those alarm ones. what sets them off? I want to make sure it wont go off for any other reason then someone attempting to take or move my scooter
I have 2x U locks one of them is a kryptonite lock. Also I’ve a thick chain and padlock plus a cable (but that’s rubbish like the1that got cut in vid) I put all them on mine if I ever have to lock it up, but only for 5mins etc. The lengths we have to go to-tut
Would you recommend the regular size kryptonite evolution 4 Chain lock or the mini version? (I get the price difference but wondering if it's too long or too short)
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@@TimsElectric Bro my stupid College doesn't even allow them in but yet E-BIkes are allowed inside or any type of bikes because in the uk there illegal but bro e-bikes are illegal I accepted the rule and not take it at all but I have seen staff bring it in there breaking the rules but I got told off it's not on so this year whenever I get back into college to enroll I am gonna try and get that stupid rule changed
I use a small disc lock, and a hidden GPS tracker. I never lock it to anything. I just leave it by the door. Mine is a heavy dual motor with a big battery. Very unlikely that someone will pick it up to steal it. If they can’t ride it, it’s safe enough. AND, my home insurance does cover it anyway.
@@TimsElectric Time to lunch, or shopping for something. If I’d ride it to work, I’d leave it by the door, only inside and charging. 😁 I ride the scooter only in the nice days of the summer, when the commercial streets are closed to trafic. It’s like a summer long festival or street sales, with lots of pedestrians and some bicycles. I ride it in the mountain too, that’s a huge park with many good places to go. Activities, belvedere, lake, restaurants and terraces, sporting facilities… When I need to travel further away, I prefer to use a motorcycle kind of scooter.
I lost my 3 wheel electric scooter, the guy stole it. I need to know if it is possible to install some kind of a remote tracking system that can shutdown the power to scooter remotely via phone app?
I utilize a Sold Secure Diamond Seatylock Mason U-lock, a Seatylock Viking Chain lock and 2, 113-decibel vibration motion alarms with sensitivity settings that is remote-controlled. These physical locks have the advantage of being slider-cylinder locking mechanisms as opposed to disc-detainer that big brands such as Abus and Kryptonite use, making them far less susceptible to seizing and failing (lock picking is virtually non-existant among bike thieves so the easier to pick slider-cylinder mechanism is no big deal). Not to mention, they are also muchcheaper thanks to the 0 spending on advertising the Seatylock brand invests on (that's why you also haven't heard of them). For the cherry on top, I conceal the scooter (and the bike rack itself) with a waterproof bike cover that has integrated holes that can be secured with a cable lock so the thief wouldn't know exactly what's underneath it. If they dare to even tamper the cover, they will get startled by the 2 motion alarms before they even get to see what it covers!
Awesome @chaxologist2961, I'm going to go and check out the brand as I haven't heard of it and love the extra layer of protection you get by covering it up :) Cheers and thanks for sharing :)
Just bought one of those big level 4 Kryptonite locks, it looks exactly like the one you used in the video I was starting to have a bit of buyers remorse, the thing was very expensive! Watching your video made me feel a lot better about it
it is 100% worth the money to have it. I do not use mine for the scooter or bicycles though because it is so heavy. it is a great chain to lock up equipment in the bed of my truck or anything that needs to be really secure. if I could find a way to carry it on the scooter other than in my pack pack I would use it for that but it just is too heavy to carry comfortably.this bag he shows in the video looks interesting.
I think it's best to when a person wanting to go inside the mall and have to lock it and the most concerned about it is Walk inside the mall about 5 second And go out watch for the thief and go back to the mall for the short time shopping and always don't leave eScooter alone always watch over
@@TimsElectric yea unfortunately my country does not allowed to have eScooter inside of the mall 😔 I guess your country different than mine Hope enjoy your eScooter
@@Unexpected_Funny2001 that's not fun :( Do they have trolleys that you can push in and out of the store? For groceries? I don't ask, I just push my scooter around wherever I go...Malls, Grocery Stores, Restaurants and even when I get a massage. Only one Karen said I wasn't aloud and she wasn't an employee just some random Karen shopper trying to be helpful :)
Most secure way to keep your scooter safe is fold it and carry it with you. If a store gives you crap tell them to hold it behind their counter otherwise you say it's coming with under my arm.
Be careful using that disk brake lock. It can bend your diskbrake. And that’s an expensive fix in many shops. You’ve been warned. If a great idea, but make sure the wheel can’t move back and forth. And when you insert the key, don’t insert with force because that increases the chance it will bend more and more over time.
"that’s an expensive fix in many shops" No it's not. A new brake disc is about CAD$15 and you can easily do it yourself. It's one of the simplest repairs.
Put an AirTag under your deck board. It is the only way you are ever going to be able to leave your scooter behind and not worry about it. If someone takes it you can track its location with your smartphone right up to the thieves doorstep and ask for it back. They cost $30 and it’s the only sure thing and thieves won’t be able to find it.
@@phraker5709 You can put an AirTag anywhere on your scooter. I put it down the side of the battery and then cover it with that expanding foam which is water resistant and becomes super tough. But to your point. Thieves have no idea that something has an AirTag attached to it. So yes, a thief can remove an AirTag. But they are not even going to know it’s there and I don’t know of anybody that is going to steal a scooter and then dismantle the entire thing to look for an AirTag that may or may not be there. On top of this, just looking for the AirTag is going to take time. I’m talking about leaving my scooter outside a store or something. My phone is going to alert when the scooter is moved, which means I will be hot on the tail of whoever takes it. They will not have time to even look for an AirTag. If they manage to take your scooter into a house and you can track it there, I believe the shock of having the owner on your doorstep within minutes would freak most thieves out and you can probably get your stuff back. But if you have any trouble at all then the thief is basically asking you to involve the police. Most thieves just don’t want to go there.
@@adamlv1" Thieves have no idea that something has an AirTag attached to it." Yes, they do. AirTags have this really annoying anti-stalking feature where they will notify you on your phone if you're being "followed" by a tag that isn't registered to you. Samsung's tags will also notify the thief that they are being followed by a tag that is not registered to them. The only similar device that doesn't do this is the Tile, with Anti-Theft mode enabled.
I can open Kryptonite bike locks in about 3 minutes. The pick is available at most locksmith supply sites. That red disc lock about 3 seconds. Why carry a lock that weighs as much as the scooter when you can just carry the scooter? 🤯
That's not what the orange cord is for SMH. It's for the handle bars. Attach it to the lock and handle bar, so if a person moves or touches the top of your scooter, the alarm will sound.
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I hope you don't have folding handlebars ot some thief is going to have themselves a brand new scooter and you will still have your kryptonite lock lmao
0:14 so easy to cut through huh while he’s using a bolt cutter! also who the hell is just casually walking around with one of those people would obviously see what the thief is up too! 😂
@@TimsElectric most stems eventually will get faulty on you I had 2 stems that I had to repair & yes they were single stems which I stay away from now on
I haven't had any HUGE issues with this lock yet! ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfyHDlEqk6hqu9acdvK5NGzZsGKSokSbv It seems sturdy and like it will get the job done. I really like that it has a twisting lock feature to keep out dirt and debris. However, the mounting system is much too light for the lock, and continues to get loose/move around. It's mostly made of plastic parts, and I've had to tighten it a few times in the past week or so that I've had it. I'm worried that it's going to break off at some point while I'm riding. I'm considering just scrapping that part, but that would mean having to carry the heavy lock i my backpack and adding more weight. I wish I could have given this more stars, but without the mounting system, it's just another heavy lock that I have to cart around. UPDATE: Increased rating to 5 stars because the seller offered to provide a new lock and mounting system. Really appreciate the attention to customer service!!
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Best scenario is keep your scooter with you at all times, no lock needed! However, this is good information for people who have no choice due to work, gym or school restrictions.
Thanks Dagwood!!!
@@thevedox6137 I’ve never had a store kick me out in any state or country but if it happens I will not shop there and they will lose a patron
Facts because they can still take parts from the scooter. For example your damper
Ok if it is a xiaomi , ninebot,… that is understandable. But if it is Wolf king or Nami,… how do u manage to carry on store? With all the respect to any stores, I always lock my Nami outside. When I want to carry it due to the unsafe area, EUC will be my choice for that day.
You guys have to put an AirTag under your deck. It’s the only way you are going to ever be able to leave your scooter and not worry about it. If someone wants to take it you can follow the trail on your smartphone right up to their doorstep and get it back. Or call the cops. Either way. Cops are often times worthless though.
I recommend putting an air tag or some other tracking device on your scooter as well. I have a Samsung smart tag on my Apollo Ghost
that's a really good idea :) :)
Segway G2 Max has the Apple FindMy built right into the unit.
Had a friend have his lock cut and he had a air tag plus it ended up on Facebook marketplace and cops still did nothing..
Where do you put the tag on your scooter? So the thief doesn't see it
@@whoistheroach136 that shit costs 800 euros. they better have it :D
Hi Tim, thanks for making the video. Just wanted to let you and the community know that I had my e-scooter stolen last night and it was locked with a small Kryptonite lock around it's neck, attached to that exact city bike lock up your video. I came out to find the lock there, fully intact, but the scooter gone. I think this would have happened with ANY lock that was simply around the neck. Bummer. Working towards a 2 lock method and maybe an alarm for my next scooter. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Ride safe! - Brooke
that's awful news...I'm so sorry to hear that :(
Sounds like Ulock would be better then.
I also had my $2400 Kaabo Mantis King GT scooter stolen two weeks ago in Oakland. I had that heavy Kryptonite chain locked around the connector between the stem and the base, figuring that was the place the scooter could not be slid out in either direction. Came back to just the chain and my helmet locked through it, but scooter gone. I'm not sure if they disassembled it somehow or if there was STILL enough slack to slip the scooter through somehow.
Should pin this comment ^ DONT WRAP IT ON THE NECK cuz they just gonna untie your bolts. Get AirTag and ulock your wheels
@@peterkang8405 why does the wheel lock matter, cant they just carry your scooter to their car and steal it, who would ride away with a stolen scooter?
I have owned many scooters for the past 10 years. Locks- don't waste your time or money. If you can't take it inside and push it with you (grocery stores, theaters, malls) then don't go or shop there. Patio dine at a restaurant. These methods are 100 percent your scooter will not get stolen. Does not eliminate the risk of getting mugged or attacked though.
Good advice! You're right, sometimes the best option is to just leave it at home if it's not safe to bring it inside.
I bought my first electric scooter and was so excited about it. I went to Home Depot and bought the biggest lock they had. It cost $60 and was as big as my fist. I had a thick cable and was happy about it. I rode it up to WalMart 6 days after I bought it and I just assumed I was supposed to keep it outside. So I rode it up to the bike rack right outside the door. I didn’t feel great about leaving it there but I told myself I was only going in and out so it would be quick. Before I went inside I used the app to remotely shut the electronic dashboard down and lock it. So it couldn’t be used by anybody else. I was in Walmart for 3 items and I walked out the door 9 minutes later right before they closed. I rounded the corner and my scooter was gone. I felt a lump in my throat and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. They had a roaming security guard in a vehicle just driving up and down the parking lot. So I walked out to talk to him and as he was driving toward me I stuck my hand out and waved for him to stop and I was walking up to meet him. At the last second he swerved around me and kept driving.
I couldn’t freakin believe it. So I spent 15 minutes chasing him down until I finally cornered him and he couldn’t move without hitting me. So he rolled his window down and as I told him about my scooter it became apparent that he couldn’t care less. He cut me off and told me to go tell a manager inside. So I figured he was worthless and walked up to the front door. They were closed so I started knocking on the doors. No less than 6 Walmart employees looked right at me and then had to do their very best to pretend I wasn’t there. They were standing not 20 feet from me.
So my last resort was to call the police. I did and then proceeded to wait for a cop for approximately 2 hours. At 1am n office shoes up and as I relayed the story to him he treated me like I was the criminal. Hep told me I was not getting my scooter back. He told me that all those security cameras at Walmart cannot even make out a face or read a license plate. He took my report and then I walked home without my scooter.
The only real anti theft rig you should have is first, don’t let your scooter out of your sight, and second put an Apple AirTag beneath the deck. If it is ever stolen you could follow the trail right up to the thieves front door. It’s the only sure thing. Don’t lock it up outside.
I'm so sorry to hear of your experience :(
I actually don't leave my scooters outside stores, I actually push them through the store like a shopping cart and leave the basket on the deck.
I've never been stopped from shopping :)
I only lock it in places I can see the scooter or if I'm running in for 30 secs ...otherwise I'm not leaving expensive equipment in the public :(
sad times that we even need locks.
Which lock did you use? Did it have a warranty...was it left behind cut?
@@TimsElectric the lock was a There was no warrenty for theft. It was a total loss. I had a Masterlock but it was huge. It was the biggest one they had at Home Depot. The cable was thick and I don’t think you could cut it with any old bolt cutters. I think they must have used a cutting torch. They took everything. And like I said I had remotely locked the scooter through the app and I can still open the app to this day and see it is still locked. And it was stolen a year ago. I have an AirTag under the deck now so I can just track my new scooter if it is ever taken. I walk it through the store too. I have done this ever since that happened. But last time I was in WalMart I had this supervisor tell me I couldn’t bring it in. I got super mad at her because it was at that store that my other scooter was stolen. She didn’t care at all and told me I had to leave it outside. I just ignored her and went in anyway which made her follow me all throughout the store talking crap to me. But I had been walking it through the store for the past year without any issues. So I have to go speak to someone who matters there because I am not leaving it outside if they can’t keep it safe at the bike rack. It’s really incredible.
that's wild that the store didn't like you pushing the scooter around...uggg
@@csloane4129 I totally agree :) both the chain and the lock by Kyrptonite are excellent for security :)
so sorry you had this traumatic experience, hope you're doing alright man
i hate the fact we live in a society where we have to think so hard to prevent people from stealing from us
it is sad....so sad :(
@MCPeeBoy
its many societys. So you could say we live in a *world* where etc... Except maybe Japan.
I've had two stolen in six months. One was from my home garage with two locks on it.
Even just popping into a store with no one in for 5 minutes it could be gone. Im defo getting all this as well as my U lock I have as im about to spend close to £600 on a £775 scooter so dont want it nicked
just go to saudis
So what's stopping the thief with a hex key to unscrew the handle bars and sliding the scooter off the lock On electric scooters you should put the lock on the stem behind the front wheel. If you can, use the cable lock or u lock to pass through the holes in the wheels.
Good point :( @hellraizer44
Exactly- dude saying to lock around the base is the worse advice ever!
Thanks, I was just about to head over to Big 5 Sporting Goods with my electric scooter. I only have a cable lock and a U-Lock at the moment so I was thinking it might be risky. I think I'll buy my Dumbbells online for now until I get better security for my scooter.
Awesome @chris7285, or just push the scooter through the store....that's what I do now :)
Very informative. Thanks Tim for sharing the useful knowledge!
you're so welcome @ahmedhanafy3694
Thanks for the review. I have my bicycle, and one scooter stolen is infuriating when scumbags don't want to work and rather steal someone else belongings
I hear ya, and unfortunately, it happens too often... @JuCarlos-ex8ip
I have seen videos of robber cuting the main tube where you lock the scooter arround, easy steel to cut than a lock.
The lock is more of a deterrent than an absolute solution unfortunately.
@TimsElectric agreed!
I have the kryptonite chain, it is an very good chain, the only issue is it is super heavy so having that in my back pack is no fun.I do not usually use it for the scooter because of that, it is usually used to lock up equipment in the bed of my truck instead.I will have to look into getting one of those bags you have .
for sure....the bag takes the weight off me ...whiich I I like :)
get a "Blocco" from Italy. or just a U-shaped lock here in the US. Sorry to Tim's Electric.
so what im going to do is put and air tag in my scooter. Buy this Kryptonite lock, the metal lock that is retractable and 2 of the disc alarm locks 1 for the front and 1 for the back. Souns excessive but I live in Miami and have had my 50 cc moped stollen, my e bike stollen and my bicycle stollen... Im about to drop over 2k on a. Wolf Warrior X and my goal is for the thief to look at my lock set up and say nope not worth doing all of that.. wish me luck!!!!!
sounds amazing....can you take a photo and send it to me once it's done? Love to share a "How to do it right" photo :)
@@TimsElectric of course :)
I also live in Miami. There are so many thieves here. I'm looking to get a Kukurin G2 Max soon.
@@DreamfoodreviewsDid you get the picture lol?
I plan to just get a Fluid Mosquito that I can carry everywhere.
I have 2x U locks one of them is a kryptonite lock. Also I’ve a thick chain and padlock plus a cable (but that’s rubbish like the1that got cut in vid) I put all them on mine if I ever have to lock it up, but only for 5mins etc. The lengths we have to go to-tut
Awesome solution...not ideal on time of course but what can one do ? @noonankevin1, cheers and thanks for sharing :)
The long NY lock works really well
Awesome to hear @jaybones614, thank you :)
Thanks! Turns out I bought the right lock after all (the thick one) 🙂. All the stores in my town has banned electric scooters inside their stores, so I can't even lift it up and carry it with me when I'm grocery shopping 😮💨
Banned ???? what ? Why? that's nutz!!! @Aerox90, glad you found a solution....btw where are you that they banned scooters in stores ...curious :)
@@TimsElectric I live in Sweden
so odd...here in Canada I just push it through the grocery store as a shopping cart...sorry to hear :(
this is great info. i just had two of mine stolen last week even though i had a kryptonite ulock. i realize now that u locks are kinda useless bc the scooter can slide right out even though it may not look like that.
i hate thieves. i'm hoping i can find out who did it and press charges.
Awesome @TexasFightTexas, best of luck...thieves sux
Thanks for the video, everything I need!
Glad I could help!
With the last lock, they can take the whole scooter & try at home. Your scooter needs to be protected by those takin the hole or part of it (with quick tools)
you're right :) @dimiberberu, thieves suck :(
im really curious on those alarm ones. what sets them off? I want to make sure it wont go off for any other reason then someone attempting to take or move my scooter
yes typically they're movement alarms, so they go off when moved :)
Really helpful video! Thank you!
you're welcome :)
U-Locks are the best
they're awesome :)
I have 2x U locks one of them is a kryptonite lock. Also I’ve a thick chain and padlock plus a cable (but that’s rubbish like the1that got cut in vid) I put all them on mine if I ever have to lock it up, but only for 5mins etc. The lengths we have to go to-tut
Is it safe to put such a heavy lock+chain in the pouch. It surely moves your center of gravity.
Awesome question @jk7951, I didn't feel much of a difference...I also hang groceries on the stem :)
Would you recommend the regular size kryptonite evolution 4 Chain lock or the mini version? (I get the price difference but wondering if it's too long or too short)
Personally i'd go with the short one, it would be long enough for my needs
Can you put a link where to get the black and orange one
To purchase on Amazon Click on the Link below
www.amazon.com/shop/timothywest/list/11P6VJUMWXKYN
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How did you fit the disc lock?
unlock it and slip it on the disc ....then the plug goes through the hole :) @PowerLocsTV
Bring it in with you don't be a idiot and leave it outside 😂😂😂
100% @Marshall-Ridez, if possible...if not...don't go in :)
@@TimsElectric Bro my stupid College doesn't even allow them in but yet E-BIkes are allowed inside or any type of bikes because in the uk there illegal but bro e-bikes are illegal I accepted the rule and not take it at all but I have seen staff bring it in there breaking the rules but I got told off it's not on so this year whenever I get back into college to enroll I am gonna try and get that stupid rule changed
fight the power!! :)
@@TimsElectric will be
Thank you Tim! 🙂
you're welcome @alyssasafraj5208, happy to help :)
I don't own a lock i just take my scooter in with me and no store has ever refused me and if they did i would just shop elsewhere.
my sentiments exactly :) :)
What about a bar
Hmmm with the way you locked that chain lock what's stopping me flipping the e scooter and moving the chain over the handle bars? 🤔
@Xighor oh gosh, did I do it wrong? Absolutely you're right, you need to double wrap the cable so it can't be lifted off :)
THNKA YOU
@@TimsElectricOh another is to lock it around the base near the front wheel. It works really well as they can't just try to slip it over something.
Best to wrap the chain around the scooter or pole like a coil to remove as much slack as you can. Figure 8 snake it going under then above.
@@Airbender24B💯
That’s exactly right as more slack easier to slip over etc
I use a small disc lock, and a hidden GPS tracker. I never lock it to anything. I just leave it by the door.
Mine is a heavy dual motor with a big battery. Very unlikely that someone will pick it up to steal it. If they can’t ride it, it’s safe enough. AND, my home insurance does cover it anyway.
Wise @sergefleurent7942, how long would you leave it there? Enough time to pop in and out or an 8hr shift at work?
@@TimsElectric
Time to lunch, or shopping for something. If I’d ride it to work, I’d leave it by the door, only inside and charging. 😁
I ride the scooter only in the nice days of the summer, when the commercial streets are closed to trafic. It’s like a summer long festival or street sales, with lots of pedestrians and some bicycles. I ride it in the mountain too, that’s a huge park with many good places to go. Activities, belvedere, lake, restaurants and terraces, sporting facilities…
When I need to travel further away, I prefer to use a motorcycle kind of scooter.
thanks for sharing :) :) Cheers and safe trips :)
Which is the lock that you didn’t name and just skipped over ?
Kryptonite is the brand I recommend :) Ulock, chain or long chain :)
@@TimsElectric also there was folding lock I think
@@brian782 ah yes....here's a link to all of my favs :)
www.amazon.com/shop/timothywest/list/11P6VJUMWXKYN?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
I think it was the Abus :)
I lost my 3 wheel electric scooter, the guy stole it. I need to know if it is possible to install some kind of a remote tracking system that can shutdown the power to scooter remotely via phone app?
there are trackers out there but I haven't heard of remote shut offs. You could ask the dealer?
@mn18_ Let me know what you find out :)
I used that kryptonite. My motorcycle was stolen in brough day light. 3 guys used a grinder
OM$G that's so awful to hear.....three guys and a grinder and no one called the cops? @Jmitch767
Can you get any of those locks at any bike store or at Anazon?
I got them from Amazon...I think I put links below the video :)
Can’t some just unscrew the handlebar?
It's not that easy with most scooters but of course if yours comes off go through the rims 😉
I utilize a Sold Secure Diamond Seatylock Mason U-lock, a Seatylock Viking Chain lock and 2, 113-decibel vibration motion alarms with sensitivity settings that is remote-controlled.
These physical locks have the advantage of being slider-cylinder locking mechanisms as opposed to disc-detainer that big brands such as Abus and Kryptonite use, making them far less susceptible to seizing and failing (lock picking is virtually non-existant among bike thieves so the easier to pick slider-cylinder mechanism is no big deal). Not to mention, they are also muchcheaper thanks to the 0 spending on advertising the Seatylock brand invests on (that's why you also haven't heard of them).
For the cherry on top, I conceal the scooter (and the bike rack itself) with a waterproof bike cover that has integrated holes that can be secured with a cable lock so the thief wouldn't know exactly what's underneath it. If they dare to even tamper the cover, they will get startled by the 2 motion alarms before they even get to see what it covers!
Awesome @chaxologist2961, I'm going to go and check out the brand as I haven't heard of it and love the extra layer of protection you get by covering it up :) Cheers and thanks for sharing :)
Just bought one of those big level 4 Kryptonite locks, it looks exactly like the one you used in the video
I was starting to have a bit of buyers remorse, the thing was very expensive!
Watching your video made me feel a lot better about it
Good choice! I think it will give you peace of mind...personally I hate leaving a scooter alone...but that lock is amazing :)
it is 100% worth the money to have it. I do not use mine for the scooter or bicycles though because it is so heavy. it is a great chain to lock up equipment in the bed of my truck or anything that needs to be really secure. if I could find a way to carry it on the scooter other than in my pack pack I would use it for that but it just is too heavy to carry comfortably.this bag he shows in the video looks interesting.
@@AsTheWheelsTurn absolutely! I just got mine in the mail and it's so heavy - I have no idea how I would carry that with my scooter.
What if they cut the brakes
that would suck :(
I wish you would' have mentioned how heavy the kryptonite lock is. I bought it, and I don't know how I'm going to carry such a heavey item.
I wrap it on the stem :) it's heavy but it works :)
I think it's best to when a person wanting to go inside the mall and have to lock it and the most concerned about it is
Walk inside the mall about 5 second
And go out watch for the thief
and go back to the mall for the short time shopping and always don't leave eScooter alone always watch over
@LQ_ 324YTT I just walk my scooter through the mall...then thieves don't have a chance :)
@@TimsElectric yea unfortunately my country does not allowed to have eScooter inside of the mall 😔 I guess your country different than mine
Hope enjoy your eScooter
@@Unexpected_Funny2001 that's not fun :(
Do they have trolleys that you can push in and out of the store? For groceries? I don't ask, I just push my scooter around wherever I go...Malls, Grocery Stores, Restaurants and even when I get a massage. Only one Karen said I wasn't aloud and she wasn't an employee just some random Karen shopper trying to be helpful :)
Most secure way to keep your scooter safe is fold it and carry it with you. If a store gives you crap tell them to hold it behind their counter otherwise you say it's coming with under my arm.
@bands I'm with you on that...I don't ever leave it out ..but if you have to...then ...
@Bands great idea, I'll just carry around 36kgs with me whereever I go.
@@GloveSlapnz Wheel it then...more and more crooks are getting brazen with stealing but go ahead, do you
@@RSI24 I will do me, thanks for the permission.
ahhhhh Awesome vid!! Thanks!
Awesome @SpencerPhotography, glad you enjoyed it :)
Nice one Tim! I might need to look into the alarm one!
seems like a smart idea :)
Be careful using that disk brake lock. It can bend your diskbrake. And that’s an expensive fix in many shops. You’ve been warned. If a great idea, but make sure the wheel can’t move back and forth. And when you insert the key, don’t insert with force because that increases the chance it will bend more and more over time.
Thanks for the tip!
"that’s an expensive fix in many shops" No it's not. A new brake disc is about CAD$15 and you can easily do it yourself. It's one of the simplest repairs.
You want to lock the inferior bar. A thief can remove the handle and take away the battery and weels base, which is the scooter in itself
good point @FERNANDOPENAS, best not to leave it anywhere it can be stolen :(
No matter how u lock it even to 1000lb posts; if I want it it’s mine, I’ll take the whole post too
100% correct @DiemNguyen-mz7hp sad but true :(
Put an AirTag under your deck board. It is the only way you are ever going to be able to leave your scooter behind and not worry about it. If someone takes it you can track its location with your smartphone right up to the thieves doorstep and ask for it back. They cost $30 and it’s the only sure thing and thieves won’t be able to find it.
that's a terrific idea :) :)
Cant they take off the air tag if they know to look there?
@@phraker5709 absolutely ...but most thieves don't watch my videos :)
@@phraker5709 You can put an AirTag anywhere on your scooter. I put it down the side of the battery and then cover it with that expanding foam which is water resistant and becomes super tough. But to your point. Thieves have no idea that something has an AirTag attached to it. So yes, a thief can remove an AirTag. But they are not even going to know it’s there and I don’t know of anybody that is going to steal a scooter and then dismantle the entire thing to look for an AirTag that may or may not be there.
On top of this, just looking for the AirTag is going to take time. I’m talking about leaving my scooter outside a store or something. My phone is going to alert when the scooter is moved, which means I will be hot on the tail of whoever takes it. They will not have time to even look for an AirTag.
If they manage to take your scooter into a house and you can track it there, I believe the shock of having the owner on your doorstep within minutes would freak most thieves out and you can probably get your stuff back. But if you have any trouble at all then the thief is basically asking you to involve the police. Most thieves just don’t want to go there.
@@adamlv1" Thieves have no idea that something has an AirTag attached to it." Yes, they do. AirTags have this really annoying anti-stalking feature where they will notify you on your phone if you're being "followed" by a tag that isn't registered to you. Samsung's tags will also notify the thief that they are being followed by a tag that is not registered to them. The only similar device that doesn't do this is the Tile, with Anti-Theft mode enabled.
I can open Kryptonite bike locks in about 3 minutes. The pick is available at most locksmith supply sites. That red disc lock about 3 seconds. Why carry a lock that weighs as much as the scooter when you can just carry the scooter? 🤯
well that blows up my entire video lol @petemitchell6788, I typically ..in fact always take the scooter in with me ....much safe that way :)
Cant injust take the handle bars off
Awesome @Taypet28, yes of course on some you could...but it takes time....all you can do is slow them down
That's not what the orange cord is for SMH. It's for the handle bars. Attach it to the lock and handle bar, so if a person moves or touches the top of your scooter, the alarm will sound.
Awesome @gammacrush3351, thanks :)
This is why they have told fold and be carried. Neither of these would stop the hoodie chavs on my council estate ! Everyone ignores alarms
sadly if they want it, they will take it :( @nin9249
I want to know how to move one in a car/suv/truck, without it rolling around to destroy itself.
you need a scooter carrier...like an Ebike rack but for scooters :)
I was lucky today I left it for 8 hours and it didn't got stolen
lol, you're brave :)
f it im walking
thieves suck :(
Pull this bug off my leg 😂
haha @claudespeed80
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interesting concept :)
If they want it they'll take it 💯 don't chance it if you can't keep your scooter in reach leave it at home. Sad times
probably right @David-in4lg
I hope you don't have folding handlebars ot some thief is going to have themselves a brand new scooter and you will still have your kryptonite lock lmao
haha, yes indeed @JohnnyDaytona-qd5eh
Those handlebars are coming off in 10 seconds or less.
that's a really good point :) I hadn't thought of that :)
impractical to carry 5 locks with you at all times
lol...as a result I typically don't ...I just bring the electric scooter with me into the stores :)
0:14 so easy to cut through huh while he’s using a bolt cutter! also who the hell is just casually walking around with one of those people would obviously see what the thief is up too! 😂
good point but here they keep the cutters hidden in bags and jacket sleeves @Snow-qv1kr and theft of bikes and scooters is rampant :(
I’ve literally seen videos of people cutting locks with angle saws. It’s really bad.
Move to belgium and you’ll see 😂
Dumbest comment ever
So many people dude.
Your stem won’t last long
Interesting @chalkyblack7582, why?
@@TimsElectric carrying weight on your stem eventually it’s going to loosen up & possibly strip
@@TimsElectric most stems eventually will get faulty on you I had 2 stems that I had to repair & yes they were single stems which I stay away from now on
that's interesting...I'll keep my eyes on that :) thank you
I haven't had any HUGE issues with this lock yet! ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfyHDlEqk6hqu9acdvK5NGzZsGKSokSbv It seems sturdy and like it will get the job done. I really like that it has a twisting lock feature to keep out dirt and debris. However, the mounting system is much too light for the lock, and continues to get loose/move around. It's mostly made of plastic parts, and I've had to tighten it a few times in the past week or so that I've had it. I'm worried that it's going to break off at some point while I'm riding. I'm considering just scrapping that part, but that would mean having to carry the heavy lock i my backpack and adding more weight. I wish I could have given this more stars, but without the mounting system, it's just another heavy lock that I have to cart around. UPDATE: Increased rating to 5 stars because the seller offered to provide a new lock and mounting system. Really appreciate the attention to customer service!!
Awesome @danakinscheuer, to hear...customer service is key :) pun intended :)
The way you do your affiliate links makes me not want to click. Just give me a list of the products in the video with the affiliate code embedded.
and when I figure it out I'll do it :)
I have 2000e escooter im really scared to leave him alone even if i know i put 10 locks on him 😂
i typically walk into the stores with it now...I sleep better at night that way :)
My main advice to people buying a scooter is to move away from cities
lol
It's not worth living outside the cities. There is a reason rural is so sparse. People like people unless you're a trumptard
Double lol
Triple lol
It’s a city micro mobility. You move away, then it’s a toy.