The new Anti-pinch pin to use with your motorcycle security chains

Designed by the clever chaps at pragmasis, the all new Anti-pinch pin is the best thing that has happened to bike security since the invention of the security chain and ground anchor.

Anti-Pinch Pin The Anti-Pinch Pin helps you to use a 16mm or 19mm chain on items that have insufficient clearance to allow the chain itself to pass through. It is designed to be used with a Squire SS65CS padlock (other padlocks will not fit).

The Anti-Pinch Pin is available in a variety of lengths . Note that these are all nominal lengths - the overall length (i.e. including the thickness of the head) is about 10mm greater and manufacturing tolerances mean these are not precise - please contact us if you have a particularly tight constraint on length.

Through Axle Applications

The Anti-pinch pin

Approvals: The Anti-Pinch Pin is Sold Secure Motorcycle Gold and ATV Gold approved and a European Registered Design.

The Anti-Pinch Pin is a dead simple idea that seeks to address the common problem of people being unable to route a decent-sized chain through a lot of modern bikes. Hence many people either put the chain round the wheel, and obviously wheels can be removed, or they don't bother with a chain at all (and the whole bike gets removed...).

Rather than needing space to take the chain, the Anti-Pinch Pin is like a giant drawing pin and only the pin part of it, a 23mm diameter hardened steel bar, needs to go through the bike. You loop the chain onto one or both ends of the Pin, with a Squire SS65CS padlock clamping sideways onto a recess at the non-headed end of the Pin. There is a large head at the other end that prevents the thing being pulled through the bike.

Another option is to route the chain from the head end of the Pin, under the bike and through the ground anchor and back up to the other end of the Pin.

One double whammy with this applies to many Ducatis, BMW's, Triumphs, MV Agustas, Honda VFR's etc, that have hollow rear axles: If the hole through the axle is big enough to take a broom handle, it'll probably be perfect for the Anti-Pinch Pin and you then get the advantage of basically preventing the rear axle and thereby the whole swing arm being removed and you can use a shorter chain, which is cheaper. (The swing arm is much harder to take off than a wheel, requiring the engine to be removed first on many bikes!) Hence we are offering a combined package that gives better security and at a great price!

Lock Suitability: The Anti-Pinch Pin is designed to fit the Squire SS65CS (including Moto) padlocks, only! If you already have exactly that type of lock and a suitable chain & anchor then you can buy the Pin on its own; if you have a different type of lock then you are likely to need one of the Package Deals that includes the padlock and chain/anchor if required

Chain Suitability: If you already have a 16mm Protector chain then you're sorted! 16mm and 19mm chains from other vendors are also generally compatible but you should check that the internal dimensions of the chain links will clear a 23mm circle.

Pin Length: The Anti-Pinch Pin is supplied in a wide range of lengths so that you can choose one that fits closely to your bike.

Bike Suitability: We are accumulating information on the range of bikes that are particularly suited to the Anti-Pinch Pin - However, if your bike/quad/etc allows you to pass a broom handle through a structural part of the bike's frame/suspension, you are likely to be compatible. Beware if you intend to go through the rear axle and you have a Ducati - Some of these have a stepped hollow rear axle so the hole appears to be OK but it narrows internally - Be sure to check that a 23mm bar will go right through!

Now available with optional protective heatshrink sleeving

Protection: We can now offer the Anti-Pinch Pin with lengths of low-temperature-shrink flame retardant black heatshrink sleeving. This is supplied un-shrunk and separate from the Pin in case someone goes and puts it on a hot exhaust and causes a fire - it's flame retardant but I still wouldn't tempt fate with my bike! It is more relevant for situations where the Pin will be resting against the fairing or carbs etc, and is generally unnecessary for rear axle fitments. Although it's classed as low-temperature shrink at 70 C, it is a struggle with a domestic hairdryer and something slightly more potent is preferable (e.g. a hot air gun or steam from a kettle, but be careful not to get burnt or scalded!). The rated temperature range for the sleeving is -55 to +135 C.

Standard stock lengths are: 290mm, 340mm, 390mm, 440mm, 490mm, 540mm, 590mm. 290mm through 440mm are all the same price; 490mm and longer are more expensive. Note that these are all nominal lengths - the overall length (i.e. including the thickness of the head) is about 10mm greater and manufacturing tolerances mean these are not precise - please contact us if you have a particularly tight constraint on length.

Through Bike Applications

Anti-pinch pin 290mm-440mm £45.00

Anti-pinch pin 490mm £54.00

Anti-pinch pin 590mm-625mm £54.00

Anti-pinch pin 650mm £54.00

Don't Forget to check out our combo deals with the Anti-pinch pin

Rear Axle Fitting Examples:
BMW F800S and ST rear axle width 190mm + 90mm = Pin length 290mm (minimum - even slightly shorter is too short!)
BMW K1200GT rear axle width 190mm + 90mm = Pin length 290mm
BMW K1200S rear axle width 170mm + 90mm = Pin length 290mm
Ducati 1098 rear axle width 255mm + 90mm = Pin length 390mm
Ducati 748 (2000+) and 998 rear axle width 250mm + 90mm = Pin length 390mm
Honda VFR800 FiW, X, Y, V-Tec models, Pin length 340mm (OK for 16mm and also for 19mm chains)

Triumph T595 Daytona (single-sider) rear axle width 295mm + 90mm = Pin length 390mm (All Triples and Daytonas with single-sided swing arms are thought to use the same axle)
Always measure your bike to be sure, and ask us if you are in doubt!

Bike Suitability: We are accumulating information on the range of bikes that are particularly suited to the Anti-Pinch Pin - However, if your bike/quad/etc allows you to pass a broom handle through a structural part of the bike's frame/suspension, you are likely to be compatible. Beware if you intend to go through the rear axle and you have a Ducati - Some of these have a stepped hollow rear axle so the hole appears to be OK but it narrows internally - Be sure to check that a 23mm bar will go right through!

Protection: We can now offer the Anti-Pinch Pin with lengths of low-temperature-shrink flame retardant black heatshrink sleeving. This is supplied un-shrunk and separate from the Pin in case someone goes and puts it on a hot exhaust and causes a fire - it's flame retardant but I still wouldn't tempt fate with my bike! It is more relevant for situations where the Pin will be resting against the fairing or carbs etc, and is generally unnecessary for rear axle fitments. Although it's classed as low-temperature shrink at 70 C, it is a struggle with a domestic hairdryer and something slightly more potent is preferable (e.g. a hot air gun or steam from a kettle, but be careful not to get burnt or scalded!). The rated temperature range for the sleeving is -55 to +135 C.

Our extensive range of Sold Secure and Thatcham approved motorcycle ground anchors, security chains , Disc locks are also used to secure trailers, quads, caravans, boats, jet ski's.

If you are looking for a ground anchors, have a look at the extensive range we have. A ground anchors save you money since you can get a discount on your premium.

We aim to deliver a complete "motorcycle security" package, if you cant find what you looking for please contact us and one of our staff will be pleased to help you.

Remember we are your "friendly security chain company", we will give you our honest and objective opinion on any security product, with no hard sell guaranteed.1