U-lock fixing

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  1. foxy52

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    #1 foxy52, Jan 13, 2017
    I was thinking of this idea as a way to store a u-lock when going on holiday. I'm sure it's been done before but does it/would it work? Get 2 plastic tubes about 20cm long from the plumber & zip-tie them to the underside of the rack. Slide in the lock & lock it on. I've found white ones that fit perfectly but I want black. Before I go to this great expense can anyone see any problems?
     
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    #2 Havit, Jan 13, 2017
    No, You should get black pipe somwhere :D:D
     
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    #3 foxy52, Jan 13, 2017
    Cheers Wayne I really meant probs with it dropping off or zips not strong enough....
     
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    #4 Havit, Jan 13, 2017
    Sorry Foxy, Its my Warped Humour:D:D


    The idea sounds good though :)
     
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    #5 foxy52, Jan 13, 2017
    I get it now....it's too early, my brain's not in gear yet...
     
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    #6 DreadySteve, Jan 13, 2017
    If you use stainless steel cable ties you wont have a problem. Go to an electrical wholesalers and buy a length of either 20mm or 25mm PVC conduit :)
     
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    #7 tcbandituk, Jan 13, 2017
    I remember, years ago, you used to be able to get a U lock bracket that went behind the number plate.
    Don't know if they're still available, also not sure if modern 'mudguards' would be strong enough anyway.....

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    #8 foxy52, Jan 13, 2017
    Cheers that sounds better...
     
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    #9 Sprinter, Jan 13, 2017
    drill two small holes in each to thread ties through-instead of around- pipe if in doubt here is a instruction video

     
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    #10 foxy52, Jan 13, 2017
    Yeah I remember them. So if mudguards not strong enough what about making a u-lock out of plastic piping so the guard could take it. Then when fitted,from a distance, the thieves wouldn't know the difference, then they'd have wasted their time lugging their HD cutting gear!
     
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    #11 foxy52, Jan 13, 2017
    10/10 for that!
     
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    #12 Sprinter, Feb 2, 2017
    Foxy any progress?
     
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