Sadly, a huge number of motorcycles andscooters are stolen in the UK every year, of which 80% are from the owner'shome and 85% are never recovered. This not so surprising when it is revealedthat about half of these owners did not lock up their bikes.
If it is discovered that your bike orscooter was stolen when it wasn't locked then your will probably not pay up, leaving you with no bike and no money to buy a newone. If you don't already have bike insurance, contact any provider as many UK companies also offer excellent rates on motorcycle insurance.
According to police, scooters are usuallytaken by opportunist thieves, while motorcycles are stolen by professionals whobreak them down for their spares. Protect your precious bike from theft, anddismantling, with some of these useful hints.
Park your bike out of sight when at home,preferably in a garage. Consider carrying a bike cover which covers the wholebike, even the wheels. Thieves often steal to order, and will move on quicklyif they can't easily identify your motorcycle.
Never leave your keys with your bike, noteven for a moment.
Only buy used motorcycle parts if you knowexactly where they came from. A lack of demand will lead to a decrease in biketheft across the UK.
Motorcycle security devices are availableso consider installing one of these devices on your bike. A combination ofmarking, electronic and mechanical devices is the best option, as it not onlyprotects your bike should someone try to steal it, but it also deters thievesin the first place. These devices can even qualify you for a drop in yourpremium costs.
A real deterrent to the professional thief,proprietary part marking systems improve the chance of getting your bike backif it's stolen.
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