We recommend that you put your item (motorcycle, bicycle, generator etc) to be secured in a trial position and then loop a piece of rope (or string if you don't have any rope) through and measure the length. Remember to factor in a ground anchor or similar and pass the rope through this.

Bear in mind that chains are quite bulky and it is often impossible to pass them through the frame of a sports-style motorbike or off-road motorbike, but you must instead go through the swingarm/wheel and/or over the saddle.

A chain and lock should ideally be held off the ground for best security (a lock that is on the ground can be hit with a sledgehammer whereas it will move out of the way if it moves feely in mid-air).

Remember also that a chain looped over the saddle may seem ideal but competent thieves may push the bike over on its side and drag it clear of the chain if it becomes loose - they don't mind damaging part of the bike if they get most of it quickly and easily!

Conversely, if you can position the bike and ground anchor such that they obscure the chain and the lock, you can make them very difficult to attack.

For example if you mount your ground anchor to a wall and positon the ends of your chain and your lock between the bike and the wall.

The Torc anchor folds so it makes it easier for you and a tougher target for the thief!