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Where Do We Begin?
Motorcycle theft; it’s a huge problem that continues to rise. On average, 37 Motorcycles are stolen in the UK every DAY. Like all other kinds of theft, you never think it’ll happen to you, until…
Despite the grim statistics surrounding motorcycle theft, studies have shown that 50% of motorbike owners don’t lock their bike. Those who don’t lock their bikes when out and about have their own reasons, some of which include:
1. The convenience of leaving a bike unlocked
2. The cost of high quality locks
3. Not wanting to carry around excess weight
Convenience And Motorcycle Locks
It’s true that leaving your bike unlocked while out and about saves time, but this attracts unwanted attention from potential thieves who may attempt to take your motorcycle with little to no resistance. One of the main factors thieves take into account when stealing a bike is ease of theft. If a £5,000 bike and a £4,000 bike are side by side, but the former is using a brake disc lock and the latter isn’t, chances are, a thief will take the latter. No thief wants to be caught in the act, so every measure you take to increase the amount of time a theft takes, decreases the chance of your motorbike being stolen.
Studies have shown that using even a brake disc lock can reduce the chances of your motorbike being stolen by a factor of three. With odds like these, spending a few seconds locking your bike each time you leave it unattended provides a huge amount of peace of mind.
Seconds to lock your bike is no exaggeration. While using a heavy chain can be a hassle while on the go, modern brake disc locks such as the Squire Defiant and Matterhorn Mini can take less than a half minute to lock and unlock, including time taken to get the lock out of your bag or top box.
How To Use A Motorcycle Disc Lock
If you’ve never used a disc lock before, here’s a detailed explanation on how to lock up a motorcycle outside. First, take your brake disc lock out of your bag or top box. If the shackle is locked, unlock it, and place it around the brake disc of your bike, so that the shackle goes through a gap in the disc. You can use a reminder cable by closing the lock shackle through one of the looped ends, the cable can then be extended and attached to the handlebar or brake lever. this will act as a visual reminder to help ensure that you remove the lock before riding your bike. Turn the key to lock, and away you go.
The Cost Of High Quality Locks
While it is true that the best locks come at a price, you really do get what you pay for. It is generally recommended to spend at least 10% the value of your bike on locks, but if your bike also holds sentimental value, or is your sole method of transport, going further and investing in one or more top quality locks could save you a world of stress and sadness.
An affordable option for a brake disc lock would be the Matterhorn Mini. This tough little lock retails at £58.99, and achieves a Sold Secure Motorcycle Gold rating. This means that it will act as a visual and physical deterrent against the opportunist thief, and can withstand attack from various commonly used tools. A lock like this can vastly decrease the chances of your motorcycle being stolen.
For High value bikes, the award winning Squire Defiant offers the ultimate in angle grinder resistance, achieving and exceeding Sold Secure Powered Cycle Diamond. This retails at £199.99, which may seem like a fair chunk of change, but provides your bike with the highest level of security against the opportunist thief while on the go. If you value your bike, investing in an angle grinder resistant brake disc lock like this one can be the difference between keeping it, and losing it forever.
Excess Weight
Another reason some bikers don’t lock their motorcycle is that they don’t want to carry around additional excess weight. While this may be a fair reason not to carry a Behemoth in your top box, brake disc locks provide a huge amount of security for a tiny increase in the weight of your bike. The aforementioned Defiant weighs just 1.1kg, and comes in a protective neoprene pouch for convenience. The Sold Secure Gold rated Matterhorn Mini weighs even less, at just 0.7Kg. Needless to say this small weight increase will not affect your ride, but will hugely affect the security of your bike.
How To Lock A Helmet To A Motorcycle?
When talking about portable motorbike locks, one area that is often overlooked is locking your helmet to your motorcycle. When you’ve parked and locked your motorcycle, having to carry your helmet with you can be a huge pain, but leaving it on your bike unprotected is a risk that many bikers would rather not take. Even in situations where your motorcycle is within sight but out of reach, anyone could walk up to your bike, and make off with your belongings. Having a small lock for these situations can be an absolute game changer.
The Straplok Combi 10 is a great option for protecting your helmet from the opportunist thief. This pocket-sized lightweight lock features a 3 digit combination, and contains a 10mm wide stainless steel core encased in an anti-scratch plastic casing. You can use this lightweight helmet lock to securely attach your helmet to your handlebars or crash bars. Alternatively, retractable cable locks like the Retrac Max are great for locking multiple items such as helmets and jackets to your bike. These are both great portable options to add to the security of your belongings while on the go.
To Conclude
All in all, locking your motorcycle while out and about doesn’t have to be a time consuming process, relatively lightweight locks can provide huge amounts of security for a reasonable price. With motorcycle theft as high as it is, invest in your peace of mind.
If you’re lacking in on-the-go security, check out our range of Motorcycle brake disc locks, as well as helmet locks. Don’t let your bike fall victim to theft.
