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The chain needs to go round something that can’t be moved or cut easily (or even picked up, I kid you not, I’ve seen a park bench leg used, the bench wasn’t bolted down). It needs to be secure to a bit of bike that is likewise hard to get at, no point slinging it through a wheel or pillion peg hanger that can be just unbolted. The chain wants to be off the ground so it can’t be chiseled using the ground as an anvil. Fill the loop of chain with bike or street furniture; you don’t want someone to be able to adjust where it lays to get a better purchase with an angle grinder or hydraulic shears. Keep the lock out of the way with the open C of the shackle pointing away from something solid so there is no room to swing a hammer against the lock body.

I’d also remove any connection between your keys and bike. Dropping the keys can ruin your day, but why have a huge manufacturers logo and the same dealer contact info on them as on the number plate sticker.

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On my recent trip I carried my chain on the top of my pannier lid, slipped it under the bungies then fastened the chain and padlock to the loops on the pannier lid. It stayed put for 8 weeks (even when me and the bike parted company on the trail), only coming off when I needed it.

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During my trips I carry a cable and a u lock but i always put a bike cover old and crapy so people do not see the bike or try to seat on it (kids and adult) i saw a a bike cover with a wire alarm and this make sens to me...
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I wrapped mine round by engine protection bars on my versys for a recent short distance trip in the UK where I didn't want the chain in my soft luggage. With a bit of jiggling I got it fairly tight and kept it clear of the engine so the nylon sheath didn't melt. Can't really carry it any lower than that unless you drag it.

The padlock I have is a small u shackle that I tend to do round the spokes (cast wheel) as well as the chain going through the wheel and frame so even if you cut the chain the lock is still going to rattle on the wheel.

Anything to make the next bike look like an easier target.

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