HJC Helmets Forum

If you’re like most motorcycle enthusiasts, you have probably got a good amount of money invested in your motorcycle. Keeping your motorcycle safe, secure, and yours, is very important. With motorcycle thefts occurring every day, it’s important to take some precautions to prevent your bike from being stolen.

Simple common sense can go a long way. Obvious as it may seem, don’t leave your keys in the ignition. Not only does this encourage thefts, but also makes your bike incredibly easy to steal and makes you look silly. Leaving your bike running while stopping at the local convenience store isn’t exactly the smartest idea either. Take the extra 5 seconds to turn the bike off.

Bike locks and alarms are relatively inexpensive ways to ensure your bike doesn’t disappear. A simple bike lock will keep your bike exactly where you left it. A bike alarm will not only immobilize your bike, making it a hard steal, but it should also make enough noise to deafen anyone within a mile radius.

In the event that your motorcycle does get stolen, having a GPS or some other type of tracking system will help to get your bike recovered quickly. LoJack boasts being one of the top players in the stolen vehicle recovery market, and each year releases an article on top motorcycle recoveries due to tracking systems.

Finally, don’t forget about securing your accessories and gear. If you’ve got a fancy alarm system and GPS, then leave your helmet and accessories out for the taking, half the purpose of the alarm system is defeated! You’ve invested in gear, saddle bags, helmets and other accessories, so why not keep them locked as well.

Though motorcycle security can add up, it’s certainly worth having some of these features. It’s much smarter to drop a few hundred dollars to keep your bike safe, rather than lose sleep chasing down the bad guys who stole it.

-Julie