How to Protect a Motorcycle From Theft
Take advantage of your bike's built-in lock, but only as an extra obstacle for thieves., Include disc brake locks as part of your protection against thieves stealing your motorcycle., Make it difficult for motorcycle thieves to steal your bike by...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Take advantage of your bike's built-in lock
Even though these locks are easy to break into, they should still be used in conjunction with other methods of protection. -
Step 2: but only as an extra obstacle for thieves.
Disc brake locks are attached so that thieves cannot ride your bike away. , For example, you can pull a fuse, loosen a spark plug cap, or shut off the gas.
Hopefully, the thieves will assume that your bike is broken, or they may just give up trying to figure out the issue. , A kill switch has to be pressed while the rider starts the bike. , Ideally, leave it where you can see it if you are going into a restaurant.
At home, be sure to park your motorbike in a discreet location if you don't have a garage at home.
You might want to cover the bike with a tarp, especially if you have invested a lot of money into fixing up your bike.
You don't want interest to turn into temptation.
If possible, park it somewhere that is not easily accessible.
If it's hard to get to or move the bike from, it will be less of a target.
The little extra inconvenience to you can be worth it. , Another option would be to link your wheels to a friend's bike with a chain. , It only takes a few seconds for someone to jump onto your bike and ride off.
Don't hide your keys anywhere on your bike either. -
Step 3: Include disc brake locks as part of your protection against thieves stealing your motorcycle.
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Step 4: Make it difficult for motorcycle thieves to steal your bike by creating mechanical deterrents.
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Step 5: Connect a concealed kill switch on to your bike so a potential bike thief will have to search for it to start the bike.
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Step 6: Park your motorbike out in the open and in a busy location if you are out and about.
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Step 7: Attach and lock your motorbike to a stationary object if possible.
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Step 8: Don't ever leave your motorcycle running
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Step 9: even for a few moments.
Detailed Guide
Even though these locks are easy to break into, they should still be used in conjunction with other methods of protection.
Disc brake locks are attached so that thieves cannot ride your bike away. , For example, you can pull a fuse, loosen a spark plug cap, or shut off the gas.
Hopefully, the thieves will assume that your bike is broken, or they may just give up trying to figure out the issue. , A kill switch has to be pressed while the rider starts the bike. , Ideally, leave it where you can see it if you are going into a restaurant.
At home, be sure to park your motorbike in a discreet location if you don't have a garage at home.
You might want to cover the bike with a tarp, especially if you have invested a lot of money into fixing up your bike.
You don't want interest to turn into temptation.
If possible, park it somewhere that is not easily accessible.
If it's hard to get to or move the bike from, it will be less of a target.
The little extra inconvenience to you can be worth it. , Another option would be to link your wheels to a friend's bike with a chain. , It only takes a few seconds for someone to jump onto your bike and ride off.
Don't hide your keys anywhere on your bike either.
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