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MOTORCYCLE SECURITY
The Facts about Theft
Motorcycle theft remains a growing problem in the UK. Every year
more motorcycles are stolen, more motorcyclists are disappointed
and inconvenienced and finding their renewal premiums increasing
because of theft claims.
- It takes approximately 12 seconds to steal an unprotected motorcycle
- A motorcycle is stolen on average every 10 minutes
- Approximately 140 motorcycles are stolen every day
- Less than 14% of stolen motorcycles are recovered
- Theft accounts for one third of insurance claims
Source: www.crimereduction.gov.uk
Unbelievably..
More than half of all motorcyclists neglect to use any form of
motorcycle security!
Advice
According to Police statistics, 50% of bikes are stolen by the
opportunist or “Joy-rider”. Incredibly, they also estimate
that 50% of riders do not lock their machines. Reduce the risk of
theft by following these simple steps:
- Buy the best lock you can afford and always use it
- Alarms can be very effective but they are only really effective
if also used with a lock
- If you have a garage, always use it and remember to lock the
bike and set the alarm - your insurance policy may require this
anyway
- When parking your bike try to avoid using the same parking spot
every day and lock your bike to a secure immovable object wherever
possible
- Never leave your lock resting on the ground and always lock
it as tight to your bike as possible - this makes it much more
difficult for thieves to attack
- Remember to maintain your lock. Keep it free from dirt and oil
moving parts regularly
 This
information was provided courtesy of Oxford
Products, sourced from www.crimereduction.gov.uk
Oxford are independent of Devitt.
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