Very interesting Thanks John (Odie)

[hondamike]

The reply from Liisa at RiDE magazine:-


From: "Liisa Steele" <liisa.steele@emap.com> Add Address
Date: 2004/09/17 Fri PM 02:38:17 GMT
To: "John ******" john.******@tesco.net
Subject: RE: U-lock and disc locks that open with a pen.

Thanks for the email, John. Interesting stuff (if worrying) and I've passed it on to Olly, our product tester, for his perusal.

I may also stick in on the letters page...
Very best wishes
Liisa
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From: John ******
Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 2:19 PM
To: Liisa Steele
Subject: U-lock and disc locks that open with a pen.

Liisa,
I just thought I'd bring to your attention the fact that some u-locks and disc locks with the circular type of lock fitted can be opened with something as basic as a pen. When I first heard of this I tried it on one of my Oxford disc locks with the plastic cap off a small dental brush. Within 10 seconds the lock was open. Some of these locks are sold with the "Sold Secure" label on them. It rather makes a mockery of that label.

Here's a link to the thread on the Honda VFR Club website that bouight it to my attention:- http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/for...8421#post358421

Hopefully you'll be able to bring it to the attention of your readership in RiDE magazine.
Regards,
Odie (John)
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