As they are very light they can be easily lifted into a van Ryan Finley Jersey , pushed away or even started up and ridden away. The majority of scooters stolen are from people homes, as only about 50% of scooter owners actually lock their scooter up, so here is a list with some tips for keeping your moped safe and keeping it yours.
AT HOME
Garage Not everyone has a garage but if you do, make sure it is locked away in there, it will stop the opportunist thief and will also stop thieves scoping out areas from knowing you have one, if the garage can be alarmed that is even better Germaine Pratt Jersey , storing it in a garage will usually get you cheaper moped insurance too.
Ground Anchor and Chain If you are leaving your moped in a garage or on a driveway, it is a good idea to use a strong ground anchor and chain, these drill deep into the ground and mean that theives can’t simply pick the bike up and put it into a van without cutting the chain off or angle grinding the ground anchor, which is a pretty noisy way to steal a bike
Buy an Alarm & Immobiliser Many new mopeds, particularly the more expensive ones if bought new will come with an alarm, make sure you use it Drew Sample Jersey , if you have one without, look into having one fitted with an immobiliser. Looking out for the ones approved by Thatcham and Sold Secure are key to ensuring they are the best and will also lessen your insurance.
Use a Cover It’s a proven fact that using a cover over your moped reduces the chances of it being stolen, they are relatively in expensive and combined with other security measures are a good extra deterrent for theievs.
WHEN OUT & ABOUT
Disc Locks & Chains It is wise to carry your disc lock or chain with you everywhere, as they are good deterrents, when using them, try to chain your moped to something immovable Jonah Williams Jersey , lamp posts, railing and bike rails are all good options. Ensure your chain is as tight to the bike and object as possible and avoid where possible letting the chain lie on the ground.
Parking locations Park your moped in a well lit well populated area, not in the dark corner of a car park with no cameras or flow of people
Don’t lock your helmet to the wheel Some moped riders don’t want to carry a helmet around and will chain it to the wheel, this is asking for it to get damaged, and if someone kicks it hard you may not even know and the helmet could become defective in a crash, not to mention get very dirty. If you don’t want to carry it Joe Mixon Jersey , invest in a top box.
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The key thing to remember however is that your bike remains insured for theft, that way should the worse happen, it won鈥檛 feel like your world has come to an end.
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