Investing in security devices and taking preventative measures are highly necessary to keep your motorcycle safe from theft.
Following these tips can really help keep your motorcycle safe from theft and the idea is to make your bike look less attractive and harder to steal so thieves will think twice before targeting it.
Here are 7 tips to help protect your motorcycle:
Use Multiple Locks
Don’t rely on just the steering lock that comes with your motorcycle becuase thieves can easily break it and Instead use a combination of locks such as disc lock, chain lock and U-lock.
This smart protective action makes it more difficult and time consuming for thieves to steal your motorcycle.
Install an Alarm and Tracking Device
Alarms have the power to scare away thieves by drawing attention to them when they try to mess with your motorcycle and with the help of a tracking device you can recover your motorcycle if it was stolen.
Some trackers use advanced GPS technology which allowing you to locate your bike anywhere at real time.
Park in Secure Lighted Areas
Always try to park your motorcycle in a visible and well lit area where there’s a lot of traffic and also If possible use secure parking lots dedicated for motorcycles which may offer additional security features like CCTV surveillance.
Cover Your Motorcycle
Using a motorcycle cover not only protects your bike from the weather but also makes it less attractive to thieves. A cover can hide your motorcycle which making it harder for thieves to target specific bikes.
Use Ground Anchors
When parking your motorcycle at home use a ground anchor to secure your bike as this anchor is fixed to the ground and provide a strong immovable point to which you can lock your motorcycle.
Keep Your Motorcycle Documentation Safe
Always keep your motorcycle documentation such as the registration and insurance papers in a safe place and not with the motorcycle, it will prevent thieves from having access to these sensitive documents if they manage to steal your bike.
Be Aware of Your Keys
Never leave your keys in the ignition even if you’re stepping away for just a moment and always take your keys with you, be careful about where you keep your spare keys and no mater what you do avoid hiding them on your motorcycle.
