Motorcycle Theft

More motorcycles and scooters are stolen than cars and even less are recovered.

A few simple precautions can help reduce the risk of having your motorcycle or scooter stolen.

It takes a matter of seconds for a thief to wheel your bike away, throw it into the back of a van, and be away.

 

So what can you do?

Security Alarms And Immobilisers

Make it as hard as possible for the thief to get away with your bike. No security device is effective on its own; a combination is recommended. It is important to consider what devices are best for your circumstances.

 Alarms and immobilisers are a good deterrent. Would-be thieves are often put off by the alarm and unable to ride the bike because the engine will not start.

 

Locks

Whatever you decide to purchase; security chains or disc locks , make sure you always take them with you. It may be bulky and not seem worth the effort, but it’s not worth the effort of buying one if you are not going to use it every time you go out.

Try to avoid using the disc lock alone as they can be quickly removed by thieves and have been known to cause problems for riders who forget to take them off before riding away.

Always secure your bike to something fixed to avoid the most common method of theft, which is picking up the bike, chains and all, and transporting it in another vehicle

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Bike Cover

A bike cover can some times make your bike invisible to a thief .