Keeping Your Motorcycle Secure

Your motorcycle is a valuable investment, which makes it a target for thieves. Motorcycles are a common target because they are easier to take than a car, but still offer plenty of value when sold. That's why it's important to be proactive in protecting your motorcycle from potential thieves. We've gathered up a variety of strategies to keep your motorcycle secure. If you want more suggestions or want to shop motorcycles for sale, head over to Arizona Honda. We proudly serve those in Show Low and Holbrook, Arizona.

Understanding Crime Prevention Strategy

The idea is to make stealing your motorcycle as challenging as possible for a potential thief. Criminals often take the path of least resistance. They are scoping out items that are easier to take and that offers a low chance of them getting caught. The longer it takes to steal the item, the higher chance they have of getting noticed. The harder you make your bike to steal, the less likely a thief will even try.

Understand Your Living Situation

Your housing situation can affect the risk of your motorcycle being taken. Apartment complexes tend to be high risk areas. A thief can make one stop and scope out a number of vehicles. Plus, there's plenty of activity all day long of people going in and out. A thief can more easily slip in and blend into the hustle and bustle. If you can, park your motorcycle in full view of security cameras and try to chain it to something.

A residential neighborhood is less likely to be targeted, but this can cause homeowners to let their guard down and not be as proactive about motorcycle security. If you can, store your motorcycle in your garage. A fenced backyard where your bike is out of sight is a good second choice.

Use Physical Security Items

Investing in physical security items can help deter thieves. Steering locks get attached to the steering column so that the bike cannot be moved. Disc locks get attached to the disc brakes, which keep the wheels from being able to spin. Saddlebags with locks help keep your items in your storage safe. If you use chains, connect them to non-removable parts of the motorcycle.

Use Electronic Security Devices

You can install an alarm, which will bring attention to a theft-in-progress and usually be enough to cause a thief to abandon ship. But know that these are the easiest electronic security systems to disable. 

You can also consider a tracking system. If your motorcycle does get stolen, the tracking system can alert law enforcement where your bike is located and make it easy for them to recover your motorcycle. 

Use a Motorcycle Cover

When you use a motorcycle cover, people won't be able to see what model you own without removing the cover. This alone can be enough deterrent. If a thief still wants to try, the process of them removing the cover can draw attention and make it more likely they will be spotted.

Check Your Motorcycle

Sometimes you may end up parking somewhere that is not ideal. Maybe it's out of sight of security cameras or in a dimly lit, low traffic area. If you can, try to check on it periodically and ensure it's safe.

We hope you found this guide helpful. For more strategies or to shop motorcycles for sale, visit Arizona Honda. Our friendly staff is happy to answer questions, provide advice, and help you with whatever you need. We are based in Snowflake, Arizona. We also proudly serve those in Holbrook and Show Low, Arizona. Stop by and visit us today!