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Motorcycle Security
Your motorcycle is not just valuable to you but also to potential thieves. Stolen motorcycles are a multi-million pound industry but there are some basic steps you can take to help avoid becoming a victim.
Secure marking is becoming increasingly popular with a number of manufacturers tagging vehicles before they leave the factory. But if your bike is not already marked then the kits to uniquely identify your ride are readily available.
The Alpha Dot, which can effectively be painted on, is a popular choice. By marking your bike it will be much easier for the police to track it down and will also help convict people dealing in stolen motorcycle parts.
As well as these more hi-tech solutions there is of course the trusty old lock and chain. How much you spend here will determine how sturdy the chain is, but as with bicycle chains there are plenty to choose from. A decent chain is worth the investment because while bikes may be more difficult to steal than they have been in the past, locking your ride up is still essential.
A chain might help put some thieves off but an alarm and immobiliser are also sound investments. Thatcham-approved category one alarm and immobiliser systems or the category two immobiliser are both recognised by leading insurers.
Better still you can store your bike in a safe place like a lock-up or garage. Fitting security lights will also help deter thieves and can push down your insurance premium, which any motorcyclist would of course welcome.
Motorbike News
26/08/08 - BMF challenges show cancellations. A number of motorcycle cancellations, which motorcycle insurance customers may have been set to attend, are being challenged by the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF).
26/08/08 - BSA Owners go for world record. Hundreds of BSA motorcycle owners descended on the Isle of Man recently in an attempt to break a world record.
22/08/08 - Riders urged to secure motorbikes. Motorcycle and scooter owners in the north-west are being urged to ensure they take adequate steps to prevent their bikes from being stolen.
