Rob Thieves Of The Opportunity

An unsecured bike is an easy target for thieves as it can be wheeled away, lifted or bundled into a van. The more security measures you make, the less attractive your bike will be to thieves. By doing this you will greatly reduce your risk of becoming a victim.

It takes less than 14 seconds to steal a bike.

By adding approved security devices to prevent theft, you could earn up to 10% off your insurance. Here are a few tips on how you can keep your bike safe.

• Alarm and Immobiliser
  Does your bike have either of these? By having an insurance approved combined alarm and immobiliser this would deter most thieves.


• Locks
  Most bikers will own a disk lock as well as have an alarm and immobiliser. A professional thief can easily break a lock off and load the bike into a van, so by using it as additional form of security, it will make it more difficult for thieves to steal the bike.


• Marking
  Try to mark parts of your motorcycle with your VIN (vehicle identification number), vehicle registration and postcode. Only 32% of bikes ever get returned to their owner. The rest get broken down for parts and sold on the black market. By marking all parts of your bike it makes it more difficult to sell them.
  
  You can use an off the shelf, approved, part marking system like Datatag, Alpha Dot or Smartwater which will also put off thieves and help trace your motorcycle or scooter if it is stolen.


• Garage
  If you have a garage, make sure you use it. Don't leave your bike out for all to see. If you can, put a ground anchor in the garage and lock your bike to it. Also remember to alarm it. It might be locked in the garage but its still possible for thieves to break in and steal it. Try and make it as difficult as possible for them.


• Remove Equipment
  A simple way to prevent thieves from stealing your bike as opposed to the one next to it is to remove the spark plug or HT cap. It's quick and easy and doesn't cost you a penny. Although, it is fair to say, don't rely on just this method to secure your bike!


• Secure Parking
  If you are out and about, most cities have a secure motorcycle parking area for bikers. Always lock your bike to something fixed to the ground such as security loops, stands, lamps or a road signpost. Makes it more difficult to pick the bike up.

If you have any other great ideas to secure your bike or if you've been a victim of theft and would like to warn other bikers then email Bennetts on marketing@bennetts.co.uk. This list will be updated to reflect any new security measures.

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