Lock Your Scooter (The Right Way) | Ninebot MAX 

lol, that's awesome! This thing weighs a lot though, you'll be buff in no time if you were doing it with this.

What bag do you use to carry your scooter?

How big is this bag? Must be heavy

@@JudiJoseph lmao right

How much does your scooter weigh and what bag do you use??? Do u have link

Yup, that's all you really need! NP

Tbf, even if it doesn't do anything physically, it could mentally deter thieves due to the fact that it would be more work

Yes, that definitely makes a difference. By putting the secondary lock which seems useless actually makes the first one harder to move to prevent just that

That's a good idea as well

@@landpet Great idea Views 4rm, I think landpet you should do another video showing us how this looks

So might as well buy two locks , gr8 idea thanks 😊

@@juliannaclark1604 I use 2 locks to lock my ebike. Diversity is the best way to discourage theft, so I have both a Kryptonite U-Lock and chain lock, as well as a $20 vibration alarm. It's kind of a pain but it's worth it.

This same cable lock on the video?

That's great! Thanks for the feedback!

How are you enjoying it?

Yo does your scooter that you ordered 3y ago still work fine?

Thanks!

Sorry to hear that, yes unfortunately this method isn't fool proof. I always prioritize taking the scooter with me, this is really when I absolutely need to tie it and I try not to leave it for long periods of time.

These thieves have no heart man, imagine if this was your only option to get home, you would be stranded :(

I agree

Yes in my backpack. It does come with something that let's me attach it to the frame of the scooter as well but I don't use that.

nice

Nice! Hopefully it does the trick.

@@landpet yes im thinking only to use lock when going to store and locking scooter to a pole or n pole and then going back home and im pretty sure it might work since it is so strong and i tries cuttinf one with scissors and it is still strong and lock thing only unlocks with keys 😎😎😎😎 thats what makes me happy about lock chains

Sorry to hear that

Exactly same happened to me, less than 2min cut off my Kryptonite lock (NYC Manhattan around 2pm on fifth avenue), recorded one of the near by security camera, probably 1000 people around, they didn’t care. Police reports filed and been told “sorry we don’t look for electric scooters and bicycles” my Segway ninebot F65 gone less than 2 weeks old and another $800 down the drain. Be careful!

Thanks!

That sounds like a great idea!

Yeah, its jus to buy time thats really the goal here, nothing is going to stop them if they have the right gear

Yup, that's all it really comes down to and also if yours is more secure than someone else's. I feel like they will go for the easier one to steal.

Unfortunately, there’s not a good option for that other than locking it up and even in that case it’s not fully secure

My goal is that this lock or really no lock will not stop an angle grinder. I’m pretty sure thieves know about these tools already.

Yup, those are pretty nice also cause they save a lot of space. Thanks for mentioning.

@@landpet Hey how has your max been holding up? I'm receiving mine tomorrow so I wanted to know how durable they are. I had to return 2 Es4s because of battery connectivity issues. Im hoping the max gives me less headache.

it's a great scooter, haven't been riding it as much cause I have a few others that I've been trying to get a better idea for reviews.

that's not a bad idea, didn't think of that. I just walk with it lol

That’s exactly what I do 😂

I put the basket on the deck in the supermarket.

Good to know, thanks!

No problem!

Thanks 👍

yup

I don't know the price of electricity in Canada. I live in California and it costs around 17 cents for a kwh, since this thing has a battery size of 551wh and let's assume some power loss during charging (80% efficiency). You're looking at $0.17 * 0.551 / 0.8 = $0.117 (roughly 12 cents)

Idk

No lock is completely safe. I always try to take my scooter with me, but if not, then this is what I use. I always try to lock it up in a very public place where there are a lot of people around, rather than hidden away from everything. There are alarms and other things as well that help but nothing will stop an angle grinder. Angle grinders make metal feel like butter sometimes, granted they are loud and can draw attention :). For more discrete solutions, people can in theory take off your handle bars and your front wheel and try to slide off the lock as well, this will take some time to do. Hence why I have the additional chain to help restrain it even more by keeping the U Lock more confined. Again, at the end of the day, if someone REALLY wants to steal your scooter, there's not much you can do. This is just a good deterrent, nothing more, nothing less.

Not really 100% safe. I went to the mall today after shopping my scooter was gone they cut the cable lock.

@@arzeereyes6663 dam, that sucks! What city did that happen in?

@@markleach2177 compton CA

@@arzeereyes6663 Cable locks are notorious for having horrible security. A U-lock and/or chain lock are much more secure. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--rphMwxTr54.html Whatever is on the end is a ruse, they can literally be cut in 2 seconds.

Depends where it is but I don’t trust just app personally

I use both app-lock and 2 Sold Secure Gold locks as well as a motion alarm!

It's always best to avoid it if possible.

@@landpet do you think there's an issue leaving it where there is heavy foot traffic?

No problem!

Mine is a limited edition, only 1,000 made and they only had it at IndieGoGo when it was first released.

I placed the link in the description section, this one is an older version that’s been replaced but the size should be the same.

Yup still get worried but so far so good, knock on wood

Backpack when I do

It’s possible with the huge bolt cutters I would imagine, nothing is full proof, it’s really just a deterrent that’s why I do like to take my scooter with me if possible.

@@landpet that’s my thought, if someone is going to go through the trouble of getting giant bolt cutters then there probably wasn’t much that was going to stop them from stealing it. But for an everyday thief that would just take it and ride off then this works.

How ya gonna get the cable past the suspension? I don't see any space on mine to do this

Sorry to hear that

Yeah something to keep in mind with the locks is whether your scooter can just be dismantled to remove the lock by unscrewing a few screws. If that is the case you just have to factor that in to how securely locked the scooter really is and perhaps not bother with the most expensive locks if nobody in their right mind is going to try to destroy them anyway when there is the easy way.

Use a handcuff-style lock around the neck of the scooter which can secure far narrower than a U-lock and then you could place a much narrower U-lock than your previous one such as a Seatylock Mason U-lock underneath it to prevent thefts such as this one. That way, you just got yourself 2 strong locks to secure your scooter, both requiring angle grinders to remove them.

According to Amazon: Interior Locking Dimensions; 4" x 9" Cable Length; 4"

The more expensive ones need a key like the Apollo Phantom. The normal ones like the ninebot max, inmotion L9, Hiboy Titan, etc.. don't need a key to ride

I try to take the scooter with me.l but this should deter some thieves

I mentioned all I really need to do is the u lock. I also mentioned that the cable doesn't do much. The reason I showed the cable is more for appearance from a distance for deterrence in my case with my scooter and makes the U lock less movable (not that it was going anywhere to begin with). If you're scooter has a wider wheel opening, you could pass it through the wheel. Again not doing much but worth a mention.

@alanjackson...the moment I saw what he did with the cable I immediately thought the exact same thing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Secondly, All he essentially did by attaching the cable was help a thief with an angle grinder be able to cut his U-lock more easily since the U lock will stay more stable and not move around as much during the grinding process....🤷🏽‍♂️

The app in this video, is the old version of the app. My current app looks different. Yes, when I lock it, it doesn't let me turn off the scooter. Only let me turn it off when I've unlocked it.

@@landpet The inexorable march of progress- backwards... ;)

Lock feature just makes it harder to push, I don't know if the brakes are on or if it's using the Regen brakes on max.

They have battery variants of angle grinders.

Kryptonite U Lock: amzn.to/3u6e0KZ I also usually leave the links in the description section

Looks like it's like that now. I just tried it the other day, someone else had a similar question

No problem

I can't remember if that's how it works or not. I don't use the lock feature, I usually take it with me or use this actual lock

Almost 23cm for the new one, link is in the description

This one works fine, I have a link to it in the description section, you can possibly go smaller than this as well but I like this size.

Yup, I do mention that in the video but better than nothing

What else do you do, bolt the thing secure? 😂

The forgetaaboutit New York mini edition Kryptonite lock has done the best in his videos! Obviously he still picked it but it’s a very hard lock to pick for an armature-medium skilled picker. You must have a special pick and know the lock very well. The New York yellow lock I am referring to has been the best lock for my ninebot

Phone Mount: amzn.to/2PivNQs

lol, I really like the NIU KQi3 Pro as well.

I have the link in the description section, should have the dimensions, this one has been replaced with a newer variant.

Typically through it in my small backpack.

It’s in the description section with a link to Amazon if you’re interested but it’s called kryptonite

taking it with you is always preferred but this is an alternative, granted I don't recommend leaving your scooter unattended for long periods of time. At the end of the day, a battery powered angle grinder will go through this thing like butter.

I have the link to the newer version in the description section. Mine has been replaced

I haven't tried it but there is a reset procedure. I wonder if that will reset it.

@@landpet yes. Reset it will erase all setting and password.

Backpack usually and sometimes a bag hanging in one side of the handlebar which makes it harder to ride so I don’t recommend the bag.

@@landpet been there,done that haha

Reason one is what you mentioned, it looks more locked. Reason two is that the second lock limits how much you can move the main u lock, so there is no way they can just slide out the u lock even if they took off the front tire (which would take some time). At the end of the day, none of this matters if someone shows up with an angle grinder. Lots of noise, sparks for 10 seconds and that’s it.

@@landpet Two U-locks would make noise for 20 seconds then. Seconds count if you don’t want too much attention.

It was a limited edition, 1,000 were made and sold only at IndieGoGo. They don't make it anymore, just a heads up it's just a sticker though. Try ebay or something like that.

landpet thx

@@vojtechpodlipsky4647 np

Yes, I just answered your other comment but heres a copy paste either way: Yes, you only need the app at the beginning to go through the safety instructions which will stop the beeping sound. After that, you don't need your phone at all to ride it. The app becomes optional after initial setup

Yes, I agree but I have a faster solution, 10 seconds with an angle grinder, possibly less. There’s pretty much nothing you can do to keep this thing from being stolen if someone with a few tools wants to steal it. This is a simple solution that deters most people from stealing it but again if they want it stolen, it will be stolen regardless of how anyone ties it.

It is much more discrete to teardown a kickscooter with L keys than using an angle grinder (which takes actually closer to 30-60 seconds to achieve it). So it is not really comparable.

@@firestone34 I definitely agree on the discreteness of it but still can't do it in public without getting some extra looks. The main point is, anything can be stolen. I definitely don't recommend keeping it locked overnight, I'm basically saying if you're not allowed to take the scooter inside and have to leave it outside, this is an effective solution, it's certainly not perfect but nothing really is.

Discreetness-

if you want to, you can steal it anyway. This is just a deterrent.

Yup, this scooter is the ninebot max. It's the limited edition pink version (1,000 made) when it was first released.

I don't believe so but that's something you would need to check with your local laws.

Not every thief is the lockpicking lawyer though.

Only when I need to lock it up