5 Tips to Safeguard Your Motorcycle

Motorcycle theft is a motorcyclist's nightmare. While stolen cars and trucks have a recovery rate of 60-65%, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that only 25-30% of stolen motorcycles are returned to their owners. Nationwide wants your bike to stay safe. Here are five ways to prevent motorcycle theft:

Tracking technology. Install a tracking system on your motorcycle. These devices use GPS and other locating technology to help police make a quick recovery.
Disc brake locks. Use these to lock the wheels of your motorcycle so thieves can't ride or roll your bike away.
Locks. Lock your motorcycle to a secure, stationary object. If you're riding with a group, link the wheels of your bikes together with a chain.
Mechanical deterrents. Loosen a spark plug cap, pull a fuse or shut off the gas to trick thieves into thinking your motorcycle has mechanical problems.
Location. Park in a well-lit, busy area. Thieves looking for a quick grab are likely to move on to an easier, less public target.

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