How to Lock Up your Electric Scooter 

Best scenario is keep your scooter with you at all times, no lock needed! However, this is good information for people who have no choice due to work, gym or school restrictions.

I recommend putting an air tag or some other tracking device on your scooter as well. I have a Samsung smart tag on my Apollo Ghost

Hi Tim, thanks for making the video. Just wanted to let you and the community know that I had my e-scooter stolen last night and it was locked with a small Kryptonite lock around it's neck, attached to that exact city bike lock up your video. I came out to find the lock there, fully intact, but the scooter gone. I think this would have happened with ANY lock that was simply around the neck. Bummer. Working towards a 2 lock method and maybe an alarm for my next scooter. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Ride safe! - Brooke

I bought my first electric scooter and was so excited about it. I went to Home Depot and bought the biggest lock they had. It cost $60 and was as big as my fist. I had a thick cable and was happy about it. I rode it up to WalMart 6 days after I bought it and I just assumed I was supposed to keep it outside. So I rode it up to the bike rack right outside the door. I didn’t feel great about leaving it there but I told myself I was only going in and out so it would be quick. Before I went inside I used the app to remotely shut the electronic dashboard down and lock it. So it couldn’t be used by anybody else. I was in Walmart for 3 items and I walked out the door 9 minutes later right before they closed. I rounded the corner and my scooter was gone. I felt a lump in my throat and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. They had a roaming security guard in a vehicle just driving up and down the parking lot. So I walked out to talk to him and as he was driving toward me I stuck my hand out and waved for him to stop and I was walking up to meet him. At the last second he swerved around me and kept driving. I couldn’t freakin believe it. So I spent 15 minutes chasing him down until I finally cornered him and he couldn’t move without hitting me. So he rolled his window down and as I told him about my scooter it became apparent that he couldn’t care less. He cut me off and told me to go tell a manager inside. So I figured he was worthless and walked up to the front door. They were closed so I started knocking on the doors. No less than 6 Walmart employees looked right at me and then had to do their very best to pretend I wasn’t there. They were standing not 20 feet from me. So my last resort was to call the police. I did and then proceeded to wait for a cop for approximately 2 hours. At 1am n office shoes up and as I relayed the story to him he treated me like I was the criminal. Hep told me I was not getting my scooter back. He told me that all those security cameras at Walmart cannot even make out a face or read a license plate. He took my report and then I walked home without my scooter. The only real anti theft rig you should have is first, don’t let your scooter out of your sight, and second put an Apple AirTag beneath the deck. If it is ever stolen you could follow the trail right up to the thieves front door. It’s the only sure thing. Don’t lock it up outside.

With the last lock, they can take the whole scooter & try at home. Your scooter needs to be protected by those takin the hole or part of it (with quick tools)

Very informative. Thanks Tim for sharing the useful knowledge!

Thanks, I was just about to head over to Big 5 Sporting Goods with my electric scooter. I only have a cable lock and a U-Lock at the moment so I was thinking it might be risky. I think I'll buy my Dumbbells online for now until I get better security for my scooter.

I have the kryptonite chain, it is an very good chain, the only issue is it is super heavy so having that in my back pack is no fun.I do not usually use it for the scooter because of that, it is usually used to lock up equipment in the bed of my truck instead.I will have to look into getting one of those bags you have .

this is great info. i just had two of mine stolen last week even though i had a kryptonite ulock. i realize now that u locks are kinda useless bc the scooter can slide right out even though it may not look like that. i hate thieves. i'm hoping i can find out who did it and press charges.

I don't own a lock i just take my scooter in with me and no store has ever refused me and if they did i would just shop elsewhere.

Thanks! Turns out I bought the right lock after all (the thick one) 🙂. All the stores in my town has banned electric scooters inside their stores, so I can't even lift it up and carry it with me when I'm grocery shopping 😮‍💨

so what im going to do is put and air tag in my scooter. Buy this Kryptonite lock, the metal lock that is retractable and 2 of the disc alarm locks 1 for the front and 1 for the back. Souns excessive but I live in Miami and have had my 50 cc moped stollen, my e bike stollen and my bicycle stollen... Im about to drop over 2k on a. Wolf Warrior X and my goal is for the thief to look at my lock set up and say nope not worth doing all of that.. wish me luck!!!!!

U-Locks are the best

Just bought one of those big level 4 Kryptonite locks, it looks exactly like the one you used in the video I was starting to have a bit of buyers remorse, the thing was very expensive! Watching your video made me feel a lot better about it

Is it safe to put such a heavy lock+chain in the pouch. It surely moves your center of gravity.

I have 2x U locks one of them is a kryptonite lock. Also I’ve a thick chain and padlock plus a cable (but that’s rubbish like the1that got cut in vid) I put all them on mine if I ever have to lock it up, but only for 5mins etc. The lengths we have to go to-tut

Thanks for the video, everything I need!

I utilize a Sold Secure Diamond Seatylock Mason U-lock, a Seatylock Viking Chain lock and 2, 113-decibel vibration motion alarms with sensitivity settings that is remote-controlled. These physical locks have the advantage of being slider-cylinder locking mechanisms as opposed to disc-detainer that big brands such as Abus and Kryptonite use, making them far less susceptible to seizing and failing (lock picking is virtually non-existant among bike thieves so the easier to pick slider-cylinder mechanism is no big deal). Not to mention, they are also muchcheaper thanks to the 0 spending on advertising the Seatylock brand invests on (that's why you also haven't heard of them). For the cherry on top, I conceal the scooter (and the bike rack itself) with a waterproof bike cover that has integrated holes that can be secured with a cable lock so the thief wouldn't know exactly what's underneath it. If they dare to even tamper the cover, they will get startled by the 2 motion alarms before they even get to see what it covers!

Hmmm with the way you locked that chain lock what's stopping me flipping the e scooter and moving the chain over the handle bars? 🤔

im really curious on those alarm ones. what sets them off? I want to make sure it wont go off for any other reason then someone attempting to take or move my scooter

I use a small disc lock, and a hidden GPS tracker. I never lock it to anything. I just leave it by the door. Mine is a heavy dual motor with a big battery. Very unlikely that someone will pick it up to steal it. If they can’t ride it, it’s safe enough. AND, my home insurance does cover it anyway.

Thank you Tim! 🙂

Bring it in with you don't be a idiot and leave it outside 😂😂😂

Really helpful video! Thank you!

Would you recommend the regular size kryptonite evolution 4 Chain lock or the mini version? (I get the price difference but wondering if it's too long or too short)

I wish you would' have mentioned how heavy the kryptonite lock is. I bought it, and I don't know how I'm going to carry such a heavey item.

I used that kryptonite. My motorcycle was stolen in brough day light. 3 guys used a grinder

Nice one Tim! I might need to look into the alarm one!

Which is the lock that you didn’t name and just skipped over ?

Can’t some just unscrew the handlebar?

ahhhhh Awesome vid!! Thanks!

How did you fit the disc lock?

I lost my 3 wheel electric scooter, the guy stole it. I need to know if it is possible to install some kind of a remote tracking system that can shutdown the power to scooter remotely via phone app?

i hate the fact we live in a society where we have to think so hard to prevent people from stealing from us

Be careful using that disk brake lock. It can bend your diskbrake. And that’s an expensive fix in many shops. You’ve been warned. If a great idea, but make sure the wheel can’t move back and forth. And when you insert the key, don’t insert with force because that increases the chance it will bend more and more over time.

Can you get any of those locks at any bike store or at Anazon?

Can you put a link where to get the black and orange one

Pull this bug off my leg 😂

I think it's best to when a person wanting to go inside the mall and have to lock it and the most concerned about it is Walk inside the mall about 5 second And go out watch for the thief and go back to the mall for the short time shopping and always don't leave eScooter alone always watch over

I can open Kryptonite bike locks in about 3 minutes. The pick is available at most locksmith supply sites. That red disc lock about 3 seconds. Why carry a lock that weighs as much as the scooter when you can just carry the scooter? 🤯

You want to lock the inferior bar. A thief can remove the handle and take away the battery and weels base, which is the scooter in itself

I want to know how to move one in a car/suv/truck, without it rolling around to destroy itself.

Cant injust take the handle bars off

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No matter how u lock it even to 1000lb posts; if I want it it’s mine, I’ll take the whole post too

Most secure way to keep your scooter safe is fold it and carry it with you. If a store gives you crap tell them to hold it behind their counter otherwise you say it's coming with under my arm.

Put an AirTag under your deck board. It is the only way you are ever going to be able to leave your scooter behind and not worry about it. If someone takes it you can track its location with your smartphone right up to the thieves doorstep and ask for it back. They cost $30 and it’s the only sure thing and thieves won’t be able to find it.

f it im walking

I hope you don't have folding handlebars ot some thief is going to have themselves a brand new scooter and you will still have your kryptonite lock lmao

That's not what the orange cord is for SMH. It's for the handle bars. Attach it to the lock and handle bar, so if a person moves or touches the top of your scooter, the alarm will sound.

0:14 so easy to cut through huh while he’s using a bolt cutter! also who the hell is just casually walking around with one of those people would obviously see what the thief is up too! 😂

Those handlebars are coming off in 10 seconds or less.

The way you do your affiliate links makes me not want to click. Just give me a list of the products in the video with the affiliate code embedded.

impractical to carry 5 locks with you at all times

I haven't had any HUGE issues with this lock yet! ru-vid.comUgkxfyHDlEqk6hqu9acdvK5NGzZsGKSokSbv It seems sturdy and like it will get the job done. I really like that it has a twisting lock feature to keep out dirt and debris. However, the mounting system is much too light for the lock, and continues to get loose/move around. It's mostly made of plastic parts, and I've had to tighten it a few times in the past week or so that I've had it. I'm worried that it's going to break off at some point while I'm riding. I'm considering just scrapping that part, but that would mean having to carry the heavy lock i my backpack and adding more weight. I wish I could have given this more stars, but without the mounting system, it's just another heavy lock that I have to cart around. UPDATE: Increased rating to 5 stars because the seller offered to provide a new lock and mounting system. Really appreciate the attention to customer service!!

Your stem won’t last long

I have 2000e escooter im really scared to leave him alone even if i know i put 10 locks on him 😂

My main advice to people buying a scooter is to move away from cities