Motorcycle Theft, don't make it easy for them!

Motorcycle Theft, don't make it easy for them!

Good Afternoon,

Neighbourhood policing team have been very busy dealing with all of the Antisocial behaviour associated with Halloween. A lot of this antisocial behaviour involve motorbikes, some of which are stolen. 

This is a year round problem as Motorbikes generally are seen as an easier target than cars and can be very worth while for offenders to take. Lower valued bikes can be found burnt out in the woodland where as high value bikes are illegally sold on.

This is a key opportunity for me to advise you on keeping your motorbike safe and secure.

Use a Disc Lock to help secure the front brake disc, or a grip lock to secure the brake and throttle controls. You could also use a D lock on the front wheel to stop it being wheeled away.

Thieves often steal a bike by breaking the steering lock and wheeling it away. Use a chain lock through the back wheel (the front wheel can be removed). Secure your bike, with the lock to an immovable object such as a ground anchor/ lamppost or railings. This will stop thieves from cutting a lock trailing on the ground using an angle grinder.

Obviously if you have the luxury of storing your bike in a shed of garage it instantly gains the advantage of not being seen and potential thieves having to break into another building. 

Thieves often look for particular bike makes and models. Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive. A cover also provides another time-consuming obstacle for the thief to get through.

Never leave the keys in the bike, not even if you are just popping away from your bike for a minute! Thief’s will take any opportunity to take your bike. 

Fit an alarm on to your bike? Consider fitting a Thatcham-rated 1 or 2 alarm system with tracking, immobilisation, anti-grab, and movement sensors can help protect and trace your vehicle. A quality Thatcham approved, professionally fitted alarm system will not only put off thieves but could also reduce your insurance premiums.

For more information follow this link - What is a Thatcham Approved Device | Motorcycle Tracking (datatool.co.uk)

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