How are you guys locking bikes in your tailgate?

[DamonSD]

I have a Fox Overlander tailgate pad which fits the Gladiator really well but it does not provide protection against theft. It is bike park season so the bikes may stay in the bed while we grab lunch, dinner, etc. and I am curious how people are locking bikes to the bed. Specifically, I am curious if anybody has found a good wire cable they would recommend or of they are putting something together with parts form the hardware store?

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[iammacey]

I don't lock mine because I don't leave them. Roof racks and hitch racks typically have cables installed for locking the bike to the rack and Thule makes standalone 6' cables.

You could also grab something like the linked cable and use whatever lock you prefer. Run the cable through the wheels and back through the frame, and through a tie down in the bed. Otherwise someone might be tempted to steal a front wheel/tire.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...iGqe6DfC6m5EcNIB9ovOPyc4J9SnpS8IaAhoyEALw_wcB

 

[DamonSD]

I don't lock mine because I don't leave them. Roof racks and hitch racks typically have cables installed for locking the bike to the rack and Thule makes standalone 6' cables.

You could also grab something like the linked cable and use whatever lock you prefer. Run the cable through the wheels and back through the frame, and through a tie down in the bed. Otherwise someone might be tempted to steal a front wheel/tire.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...iGqe6DfC6m5EcNIB9ovOPyc4J9SnpS8IaAhoyEALw_wcB

Thanks Macey for sharing the link, appreciate the feedback.

 

[DBoogieC]

I use a steel braided cable and a pad lock. Run the cable through the bikes, then lock it through the bed tie downs.

 

[A 2]

I use a steel braided cable and a pad lock. Run the cable through the bikes, then lock it through the bed tie downs.

I do this but use a combo lock. No keys to lose.

 

[AP Double]

I do this but use a combo lock. No keys to lose.

Great idea. I’m in. How long is that cable? I’m guessing about ten feet is needed to get a loop all the way around.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Great idea. I’m in. How long is that cable? I’m guessing about ten feet is needed to get a loop all the way around.

I think that's how long mine is, I too just lock cable to the tie-downs.

 

[Snake Eyes]

I have a Fox Overlander tailgate pad which fits the Gladiator really well but it does not provide protection against theft. It is bike park season so the bikes may stay in the bed while we grab lunch, dinner, etc. and I am curious how people are locking bikes to the bed. Specifically, I am curious if anybody has found a good wire cable they would recommend or of they are putting something together with parts form the hardware store?

Secure with a German Shepherd? (just kidding)This is a pic of my baby boy…..actually he was just sneezing right when we took the picture!!!

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