The Boss Alarm is hard to miss, which is totally its intention. They themselves claim that this is ‘the best motorcycle lock from the Oxford range’, and we believe them.
Just like the other typical ‘padlock models’ by Oxford, this is one that gives immediate ‘big boy’ vibes. You can unleash half a workshop of tools on it: it stays locked. Besides crowbars, hammers, saws, drills and pliers, even frost has nothing to say here.
The 16mm-closing pin is made of tempered steel. Once, there was a 14mm-pin but that proved to be too light and then again, there can only be one ‘boss’. The actual reason for the additional 2 mm are the stricter inspection criteria (ART and SRA) that are now completely compliant. The bracket has stayed the same (7.3 cm of space) in order to fit properly over the disc brake. Over it, exactly. Not through it, mostly like smaller disc brake locks.
The 100 dB alarm siren is well-known and still – we are counting somewhat on the involvement of our fellow humans – makes heads turn. It is not recommended to activate this deafening alarm indoors.
Batteries (6 x LR441.5V) come standard, so off you go. Furthermore, the alarm can withstand moisture and the occasional bump. The internal mechanism uses a double locking system that has already made international fame for itself. You activate the alarm by simply inserting the bracket into the lock in the right way. If not, all you have to show for it, is a pretty impressive padlock.
There are three keys supplied. If needed, Oxford provides the service to reorder them or have them duplicated later on.
Attention! The purpose of a lock – no matter how secure – is to be deterrent. For the thief, to be clear. It is never 100% theft-proof, however, a deterrent as clear as this one (a bulky padlock) is a step in the right direction, anyway.
Tip by the RAD house: make it a habit to always lock your disc brake lock onto your front wheel disc brake. The potential thief will see it (which is perfect, a lock always has a dissuasive effect) and the odds of you forgetting are a lot smaller.
You wouldn’t be the first who wants to take off quickly, only to end up with a distorted disc brake or a crumpled mudguard.
