Keeping your motorbike safe

Motorcycles are a target for opportunists and the professional thief, who steals bikes for resale, or for the market in motorcycle parts. Take the same measures for parking as with cars. 
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  • Always lock up your motorbike when you leave it. 
  • Put the steering lock on, and wherever possible use a steel cable, padlock or U-lock to attach it to an immovable object or another motorcycle. 
  • Fit an alarm, available from DIY or bike shops. Some shops and dealers offer discounts on security devices when you buy a motorcycle or other equipment. 
  • Mark your motorcycle with the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), registration number or your postcode. You can do this with an engraving or etching kit, or use a security marker pen. If you use indelible ink or an ultraviolet pen, remember to renew the markings every few weeks before they begin to fade. 
  • Use a high-tension steel cable, padlock or U-lock to secure your motorcycle to an immovable object when you park.  
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