| In the United States, an average of 40,000 | | | | immobilization device and creates a loud alarm |
| motorcycles are stolen each year. Motorcycle | | | | sound when the bike is threatened. These |
| owners can put hundreds or thousands of dollars | | | | systems have digital tilt sensors and shock |
| into customizations and upkeep. They take great | | | | sensors that determine when your motorcycle is |
| pride in their bikes and the maintenance that goes | | | | in danger of being stolen. Some systems can |
| into motorcycle ownership, only to risk losing it all | | | | even send you a text message or page you to |
| because they fail to take the necessary | | | | alert you that your motorcycle alarm has been |
| precautions to prevent theft. Here are some tips | | | | activated. |
| to keep your motorcycle secure and cut down on | | | | GPS devices can help you locate your motorcycle |
| the probability that you'll be a target for thieves. | | | | if it is stolen. A Global Positioning Satellite tracker |
| Always park your motorcycle in a well lit, easy to | | | | can be mounted on an inconspicuous area of the |
| see location. Never leave the motor running when | | | | motorcycle and will allow you to see its location. |
| you leave your bike, even for a quick stop at a | | | | Some of these systems may have monthly |
| convenience store. When parking your motorcycle | | | | subscription fee. They use satellite technology to |
| at home, always secure it in a locked garage. As | | | | pinpoint the exact coordinates of the missing |
| for any vehicle, never leave your keys in the | | | | motorcycle and will lead the police to the doorstep |
| ignition. Take them with you whenever you park | | | | of the thieves. These systems can be pricey, but |
| your motorcycle. | | | | have recently started to come down in price as |
| If your motorcycle is parked on a busy street or | | | | GPS units are more widely used and coverage |
| if you will be leaving it for a long while, consider | | | | areas have expanded. |
| purchasing a U-bolt and heavy, thick chain. When | | | | The biggest way to prevent motorcycle theft is |
| possible, chain your motorcycle to a pole or | | | | by using common sense when parking your bike. |
| another sturdy object that can't be moved. Be | | | | Make sure you park it in a location that is highly |
| sure to not just run the chain through a tire, but | | | | visible and use a chain and lock whenever possible. |
| to be certain that the entire frame of the bike is | | | | Set the alarm and take the keys with you. Don't |
| chained up and immovable. | | | | leave any valuables with the motorcycle, because |
| Many modern motorcycles come with some sort | | | | the sight of them may be inviting to criminals. |
| of alarm system that can be triggered when the | | | | Protect your motorcycle and the money you've |
| bike is moved. You may wish to purchase a more | | | | invested in it by taking preventative steps to |
| elaborate electronic security system that has an | | | | guarantee its security. |