Are you sure you are securing your scooter well against theft? If you develop good habits, you can significantly reduce the risk. First of all, we would like to point out that it is not completely impossible to steal your scooter. Unfortunately, a skillful thief trying to steal your scooter will always find a way to steal it from you… yes, even in your very closed garage! On the other hand, with a few good habits, you can discourage the "opportunistic" thief who is looking for a scooter that is easy to steal. In this article we are going to find out how to safely tie up your scooter.
Choose a public place to tie up your scooter
Criminals always try to operate with the utmost secrecy. Not parking your scooter at the end of an empty, deserted lane or in a dark corner that you cannot see is a bad idea! Select the most common locations.
This is one of the reasons why 60% of scooter thefts occur at night. Park your scooter where the street lights are clearly visible.
Connect the lock to the strongest part of your scooter
Locking your lock on a stick on the front rim of your motorcycle is far from offering sufficient protection against theft. Take the time to study the morphology of your device to find the most resistant connection to the lock. For example, the cutting frame forces the lock to hold your scooter in place. Likewise, a rear propulsion lever or a flywheel on the fender will require more arduous separation than a simple wheel.
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Avoid attaching your scooter lock close to the ground
Do not allow the lock to come into contact with the ground so that it is difficult to break and prevent your scooter from being damaged. In this way, you determine the complexity of the impact fracture and the possibility of using rebar.
If you can put the lock in place, you will make it more difficult. While thieves prefer to break the lock, this measure will give you another layer of precaution. In addition, the rain will not be able to enter the mechanism and the life of the lock will be better!
The more you use the anti-theft devices, the less risk of being stolen:
Well, the disk lock isn't the most reliable lock out there, but it's easy to carry. If you combine it, for example, with a U and chain, the deterrent effect of dual anti-theft protection. In terms of deterrence, it's a kind of arms race.
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Use an alarm and tracking to protect your scooter
Prices have been falling in recent months. Perhaps this is the right opportunity to equip your scooter alarm. The prospect of triggering a siren - and therefore drawing attention to them - is a good brake for novice thieves. In addition, GPS trackers allow you to increase the chances of finding your scooter in the event of theft.
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The different anti-theft devices:
There are many models of locks, here are the most common:
- U-lock: Considered the most reliable lock, it offers superior protection to others thanks to its massive design. , as well as its size: if it is long enough, it will allow you to hang your scooter on street furniture - the essential question of protection! Demanding to transport, the U remains the king of locks and should be used as often as possible
- Chain: an anti-theft device in the form of a chain should be used as a complement to another anti-theft device (U, disc lock, padlock), the chain makes it possible to extend the scope of attachment of the scooter to an element of its environment. The chain can be considered as an interesting addition to secure your scooter during long parkings.
- Handlebar lock: Specific for scooters, this padlock attached to the base of the saddle locks to the handlebars, allowing you to lock the steering and attach the helmet to the trunk and avoid getting your hands dirty on contact with the wheels. Very practical but moderately safe lock, suitable for quick stops, the handlebar lock therefore plays a role comparable to the disc lock.
Learn more about your scooters:
Here is an article that serves as a guide and helps you choose your scooter better before purchasing. For this, we give you the details on the characteristics and the different types of scooter.
