BigPantha Motorcycle Grip Lock - Heavy Duty Brake/Handlebar/Throttle Lock Tha...

I don't have good indoor storage for my bikes. They sit in my driveway, under covers, and I've tried both this and another brake lock (the kind that goes on the metal brake whatchamacallit at the wheel). I like this better, easier to use since it doesn't require bending over to the ground basically to set or remove. Also, the other type has an alarm, which I accidentally trip if I bump the bike at all. It's ear-shattering and I hate it. This, on the other hand, doesn't have an alarm, but I still feel like it does an excellent job deterring theft. I just decided to buy another one, for my other bike. They work great on both my Ninja 1000 and Harley Sportster. I considered buying a cheaper brand for half price of this, but the reviews were VERY mixed. This is a good brand, solid and built to last. The portability of it is excellent, too. It's pretty beefy, but also not extremely heavy. Feels like thick aluminum. Overall, I'm very happy with this, and am buying another one now...

It is super important to read the instructions, or if you lose them, go to their website and download their instructions via PDF. I lost my instructions and I wish I hadn't because I had caused some minor damage to my grips not knowing how to properly mount the grip.First, some important pointers:The lock comes with several rubber pieces that you can put inside of the openings to close the hole, depending on the size of grip you have. The smaller size grip you have, the more rubber pieces you will need to implement in order for this lock to be effective. My grip runs a little on the large size, diameter wise, so when I put this guy on the first time, I did so improperly and the next morning I realized the lock had literally cut into my grips. I was a little disappointed by this, but I couldn't fault the company because I had thrown away the instructions.The actual pieces meant to line the inside of the lock don't stick very well. They do have adhesive on the backs but I found the adhesive did a really terrible job of keeping the rubber in place so you may want to look into glue or some other type of adhesive to make sure the rubber pieces are in place. Word of advice: make sure the adhesive is completely set before you mount on your grips / brake or throttle because if you don't, they'll come flying out when you release the lock later, and then you're taking the chance of losing them completely when the lock springs out.You'll want to make sure you test the lock the first time before using it for a good eight hours. If the lock looks like it's damaging your grips, make sure you put some rubber pieces inside the lock to fill that hole OR alternatively, use your own material to insulate the inside of the lock and prevent damage from occurring to your grips. Also, if the lock is damaging your grips, you may not be placing them in the proper location so test around for the right location on your grips. Like I said, use the rubber pieces and follow the instructions if you can. My grip was too large to use any of the rubber pieces without cutting into my grips, so I opted out of using them.Bottom line is this a great product as long as you can follow the instructions. The lock is sturdy and will do a good job locking the grip / brake (or throttle together). The adhesive on the rubber pieces will likely do nothing for you so be prepared to use some other type of adhesive to make sure these guys stay in place. Location and placement of the grip lock is crucial for not only the welfare of your grips but also ease in locking and unlocking the grip lock when you dismount / mount your bike. The lock is an excellent deterrent but you will probably need other security mechanisms because if someone wants to steal your bike, I can tell you three things that would make it possible if this grip lock was the only thing on the bike. But it is really great for an added layer of security if you have other things like disc locks or gps monitoring or chains, etc that will help keep this thing secure.

This grip lock is perfect! I was decided between this and a disc lock for my 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan and ultimately went with the grip lock for three reasons:1. One particularly good review by a person who detected evidence that someone has tried unsuccessfully to break it off2. Greater visibility than disc lock = better deterrance3. Didn't want to deal with the seemingly sensitive alarm with the disc lock.The only negative to this item is that I cannot use it on the brake grip. It is really tight and I cannot close the brake level enough to get the lock on. That's ok, though, because it fits perfectly on the clutch grip and I wanted to use it on the clutch and not the brake anyway.Easy to use, sleek, nice keyed locking mechanism. Would definitely recommend.

This is a good lock. At first, I was unhappy that I had to install the gasket-type coverings for the holes. But when I actually used it, I could understand. The idea is you have some control over the diameter. My hand grips are spongy and I don't need the rubber at all around the throttle. In fact, if I installed it, I'm sure it wouldn't close. The one for the break is useful to protect the metal from scratched, but not necessary for operation.If you have pristine handgrips, you may mess it up a little. This is part of the deal. It needs to be very tight to secure the throttle. Up to you if you mind this. I find it inconsequential.Also, a very helpful point: if the key is out, the lock is engaged, regardless of position. This is very helpful in securing the lock. You lock it when the button is up, remove the key and put it on. Then you can close the lock by only pressing the lock button down. This allows you to use both hands to close the lock which is necessary because it needs to be squeezed tightly. This is what you want.

At first, when I bought this lock I was very skeptical of it because I thought to myself it doesn't seem like it would stop anyone from stealing my motorcycle. Then I received it in the mail and I was shocked at how light it felt and but how strong and durable it was. I've been through a lot of locks in my life so I was curious as to how this one was going to hold up. The lock itself comes with a rubber stopper, they are just an added security feature. The lock works great without the rubber stoppers but adding them will put you at a piece of mind. So just the other day I had a small problem with my lock and key one of teeth got messed up I suppose or something malfunctioned, either way, I could not get the lock off of my motorcycle. I tried myself for 30 minutes and couldn't get it off I even called a locksmith and he couldn't get it off either. So what I ended up doing was drilling a hole where the key would go to try and break it free, well it didn't go as expected, it took an hour and a half. So I must say this lock is great and I would definitely get another product for my motorcycle from BigPantha because their products are durable and can withstand a lot. After the event, I contacted the company and they had got back to me very fast and they were very concern about my well being and safety, as well as, my motorcycle. I must say it's hard to find this type of company support and product quality nowadays all in one.

Fantastic quality and good practical device. Feels very solid and it definetly makes a clear deterrent for anyone looking for a quick and fast get away. While I am pretty sure somwone with the tools ans determination could break this item, I am very sure this would not a quiet, or unnoticeable procedure.I am very satisfied with my purchase so far, and believe the item was worth the money I put into it.Pros:-Strong - Heavy duty metal-Small, easy to carry in a backpack/carrying case.-Looks good, makes you feel better about leaving your motorcycle in a place for a while-Very obvious- Definetly noticeable. Dont take this for granted, as it makes a big statement to thiefs on one hand, and reminds you to unlock it before driving off ( my friend fell of his bike the other day because he put a disk protector, and forgot to take ot off, beforw driving off... needless to say, expensive mistake).-it comes with little rubner pads of various sizes to mKe sure the best possible fit to your bike handle size... this is terrific!Cons:-If not removed carefully, when you are unlocking it, you could tare/scratch the rubber in the handle. I can definetly see this becoming an issue with time, if you do not treat it correctly.-Extra weight to carry-could still be removed with heavy tools, and some time.Overall, I give this 4.5 stars oit of five. Since I cannot do .5, I decided that I still like it enough to click on all 5!I look forward updating in a about a year after purchase..

Thank you BigPantha for your support! I've had the brake lock now for a few weeks and this product has been great so far. I use it everywhere I go. I chose this particular product because I am at times forgetful and feared that if I had a disc lock, I would attempt to ride off with it on, thus damaging the bike and my pride. The BigPantha lock is very easy to use and does not take more than a few seconds to engage or remove. The look and feel of the product is reassuring in that your company took the time to make a great solid product. We all know that a bike can easily be carried away or locks can be busted, if a thief really wanted to steal a bike. The brake lock is a great way help an amateur thief second guess my bike as a target or at very least buy some extra time from the pros.The only issue I had with the lock was unlocking it for the first time while it was engaged on the brake. The lock button didn't disengage (pop-up) after unlocking with the key. I quickly became concerned when this happened. Then I realized that the locking mechanism most likely was still locked because the force of the brake was not letting the lock unlock. A quick squeeze to either the brake or the lock fixed this and reassured me that this product is just doing what it's supposed to do... lock.The lock is a great addition to my riding experience.

At first, I gave product a five and wrote the below review. All still apply. Only ONE HUGE issue. After just under a month of using it I had to stop. It was making little indentions that eventually turned into little tears on my handle bar! I read previous reviews about making sure to use the correct rubber inserts, however I got the same result in the previous reviews. I am highly upset as my bike is brand new and now I have the handle all cut up! I stopped using after about 3ish weeks of use.I would suggest at alternative option opposed to this one! No matter how cool and easy it looks!At first i gave it a five because it looks cool, is easy to use and i dont have to worry about forgetting to unlock it before i drive off (impossible).As far as safety is concerned, well is hasnt been stolen yet! (Only been 3 or so weeks)I will say this one thing. The follow up emails were nice, and i even visited your site. But please send less! I had to unsubscribe, which is fairly inconvenient.

Good solid easy to use product, my brake lever wouldn't compress enough to use. Return process simple and welcomed.

No delay in delivery. The product does what it should.

I found this to be very good.

This is a great piece of kit! It’s so simple yet so effective. It’s not only very sturdy and secure, but the red really stands out as a deterrent!

A bit small round the hand grip, had to grind it down to fit my around hand grip, but quite good and strong, I own a sidcar with my motorbike, it's good for parking on hills, should have different sizes for different hand grips, and should tell you the sizes as well, but I am still using it and it's quite good.