At LITELOK, we love hearing real-world stories from riders whose bikes were saved thanks to their locks, and this one from Josh in Middlesbrough proves just how important strong security can be.
Josh shared his experience after an attempted theft of his GSXS-750 Phantom Edition, worth around £7–8k, while visiting his girlfriend last weekend.
“It took place in Middlesbrough Linthorpe Road whilst I was visiting my girlfriend,”
Josh told us. “It seems to have happened midday 5:15pm based on CCTV but I'm not sure if this was their second attempt or first.”
Josh had secured his bike using a LITELOK X1 around the back tyre and a basic disc lock on the front wheel. As he explained:
“The Litelok was around the back tire and I had a cheap disc lock on the front wheel which was easily broken.”
Later that evening, as he was heading out, Josh made a routine check on his bike, and that’s when he realised something was wrong.
“I was visiting my girlfriend over the weekend and Saturday 6pm I leave the flat to go cinema and do my usual check on my bike just for peace of mind. Immediately I notice something wrong, a molten plastic mess around the back tire but thankfully the lock was still holding in place and a few broken saw discs where left around it.”
After checking the CCTV, the full picture became clear:
“Checked CCTV and it was two individuals one male one female on electric scooter with no motorbike gear whatsoever just what they needed to attempt to steal it.”
Despite the thieves’ efforts, armed with angle grinders and determination, the LITELOK held firm. Josh’s GSXS-750 remained exactly where he left it.
This story is a powerful reminder that quality security makes all the difference. Even when faced with tools and persistence, LITELOK did its job, keeping Josh’s bike safe and giving him peace of mind.
We’re proud to have played a part in protecting what matters to riders like Josh.
If you’ve got your own LITELOK story, we’d love to hear it. Share it with us and help inspire other riders to keep their bikes secure.
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