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Stop Motorcycle Theft
USA
2010-08-25
What the cops say...
Virginia State Police guidelines for protecting your motorcycle from opportunistic thieves
The Virginia State Police know a thing or two about motorcycle theft.
Every year, millions of dollars’ worth of motorcycles and their parts are stolen in the State of Virginia alone and the problem is growing. Information from law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia shows an upward trend in motorcycle thefts.
Once your motorbike is stolen, chances are it will stay stolen. The recovery rate for stolen motorcycles is only 30% - half of the 60% recovery rate for other vehicles.
In addition, the thefts themselves and the fraudulent claims associated with them drive up your insurance premiums.
So, here we present, courtesy of the Virginia State Police and their excellent site at www.heatreward.com, a four-layered explanation to protecting your pride and joy.
NUMBER 1 TIP: MAKE YOUR MOTORCYCLE TOUGH TO STEAL
The more time a thief has to spend stealing a motorcycle, the greater the chance of detection. That’s why thieves are looking for the easy unprotected target – it’s faster.
We recommend using the “Layered Approach” to protection:
Layer 1: Common Sense Tips
- Lock your motorcycle.
- Don’t leave the keys in the ignition or the motor running.
- Store your motorcycle in your home, apartment or garage.
- Lock your motorcycle to a fixed immovable object.
- Don’t lock your motorcycle in the same location all the time.
- Lock motorcycles being transported on trailers or the back of truck beds.
- Always secure accessories and components.
Layer 2: High-Security Locks / Visible & Audible Deterrents
For the best protection always use a high-security U-lock or chain. Some examples of different types of locks and other devices follow.
- Disc Lock
- Disc Lock Pack
- Concrete Anchor Hold
- High-Security U-Lock
- High-Security Chain
- Lockable Motorcycle Cover
Layer 3: Vehicle Immobilizers
- Alarm & Pager Combo
- Two-way FM Alarm
Layer 4: Tracking System
(And for those of your reading this in Virginia:)
Earn up to $25,000 for motorcycle theft tips.
If you know anything about motorcycle theft, the theft of motorcycle parts, chop-shop activity, and/or theft rings, call us. You could earn up to $25,000 and always remain anonymous.Contact the Virginia Help Eliminate Auto Theft Program (H.E.A.T.) at: 1-800-947-HEAT (4328)
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