Many forklifts have been disabled by thieves. Seconds later, those motorcycles may be gone. This is why many motorcyclists use additional safety equipment, such as the anti-theft chain, to protect their motorcycles. In this article, we will explain how you can put an anti-theft chain on your motorcycle. Then we will discuss how can you protect your motorcycle in another way.
What is an anti-theft chain?
Motorcycle security chains are a very popular option to deter theft. It is generally accepted that a chain is most effective when it is wrapped around the frame of the motorcycle. Ideally, the chain wraps around a strong anchor as well, with a good padlock to tie it all together. Although a chain around a wheel is better than nothing, the wheels are removable ! Thieves probably won't cut your frame to remove a chain. This forces them to tackle either the chain itself, the padlock, or the anchor. A strong chain and attachment point will save you time. A steel cable, tightly tied to the chain, performs the same basic function. If you don't have a good anchor point, attach your bike to a friend's bike if you're riding together.
Besides being awkward bits of metal, chains can have other tricks up their sleeve. One possibility is, in fact, a durable fabric sleeve. It's meant to slow down bolt cutters and other crime classics, since they'll have a hard time biting into the steel they're made for. Chain locks are often equipped with keys or alarms that are resistant to picking. All of this comes at the cost of extra space.
Paired with locks and covers, chains complete an essential trinity of protection when you're not at home.
How can you put an anti-theft chain on your motorcycle?
If possible, the anti-theft must take the two fork legs and a wheel stick, and pass over the brake calipers. At the rear wheel: the anti-theft chain must take the swinging arm and a wheel stick. Between the two, when possible: the anti-theft chain must take part of the frame. The main thing is to always attach your U or chain to a non-removable part of the bike.
But where can you tie it? Outside, try to secure the motorcycle to a fixed point, rather in a busy place than in a deserted place. If the U is too small to accommodate the fork and a fixed anchor point, it is advisable to use a second lock.
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Other anti-theft protection measures
Brake lever locks
A nifty little device is the brake lever lock, also called a handle lock. These units attach to the front brake lever of your motorcycle, locking the front brake and preventing the motorcycle from rolling. Lock it with a key, and you're good to go. While the brake lever locks can certainly be undone, they are an additional obstacle to motorcycle theft and prevent less malicious people from easily rolling your motorcycle. In addition, they are very compact and lightweight for a safety device. They fit almost all motorcycles. Some are also equipped with alarms, another interesting deterrent.
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Disk locks
The disc lock is a notch above the brake lever lock. These devices pass through the brake disc so that the disc cannot rotate without the lock striking the caliper. They are suitable for most modern motorcycles with disc brakes. (Some disc locks may not be suitable for older disc brakes, especially large, undrilled brakes from the 1970s and 1980s. A U-lock through the disc serves the same basic function. U-locks can also pass through the rear sprocket to immobilize your motorcycle).
Disc locks are generally stronger than brake lever locks. Of course, they can be undone with the right tools of persuasion. But like the lever lock, they take up very little space and are often equipped with alarms. They can also be fitted with a lanyard connecting the lock to the handlebars to remind you that your record cannot spin and that you will be seriously embarrassed if you forget to remove it before setting off.
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Ground anchors
Indeed, the quality of a chain depends on its weakest link. A motorbike attached to a chain link fence, for example, will not stay there for long. Ground anchors are a great solution to reinforce your chain's attachment options, at least to your regular parking spot. The strength of a ground anchor comes from the bolts that are under the floor of the street or garage. Thread the chain through the anchor and you shouldn't have to worry about the end of the chain. Only install ground anchors on property you own, or with permission. By design, they are not easy to remove.
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