A Safe and Secure Motorcycle Experience
If you are a serious rider, your motorcycle is one of your most prized possessions. If your prized possession gets damaged or stolen, the emotional impact is the least of your worries. Insurance may not cover damage or theft under certain circumstances. A stolen bike also means you can't get where you need to go. There are serious impacts on your time, your work, and your enjoyment of life. Finally, getting a replacement motorcycle (or recovering your old one) is not always the easiest, timely, or most cost-efficient solution.
The key is to nip bike theft in the bud. How do you do this? First, look for various motorcycle security tips. You will find that a strong, versatile cycle lock is one of the best deterrents of crime. Below is a list of qualities you should look for in this key preventative tool. Also included are some additional tips to help keep you and your bike safe.
"Supersport" bikes and Harley-Davidson motorcycles are the two most targeted by thieves. If you own one of these, you need reliable security measures. Also, when at all possible, do not park your bike outside your home.
There are many types of locks for bikes including chain locks, wheel locks (for both front and rear wheels), and disc locks, and grip locks. The point of all these is to make the bike immobile for anyone but the rider.
Among the simplest but most effective of these is the grip lock. It is placed in such a way that a thief cannot accelerate or brake at all. Many prevent wide-angle turns as well. The best of these completely lock the brake, accelerator, and clutch.
Carrying around a heavy lock is an inconvenience at best. At worst, it is so annoying that you are tempted to leave it at home. These best locks should be made from super-strong materials, but should also be light enough to transport conveniently. The very best grip locks weigh no more than one pound.
While a good lock cannot completely eliminate the chance of theft, it can reduce it significantly when the materials are strong and the lock is well-placed. Please keep in mind that you should never attempt to stop a theft in progress. Police are trained to deal with thieves with a minimum of risk.