AUTOMOTIVE MOTORCYCLE

For thieves, motorcycles can seem like an easy target. Light enough for a well-equipped thief to simply carry away, motorcycle theft poses a threat to all riders that requires a number of possible solutions. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, 2009 saw 56,093 thefts across America, a 13 percent overall decrease from 2008. To react to such a widespread problem, security manufacturers have generated locks for diverse parts of the motorcycle, some best used to combat one type of theft over another.

Some of the quickest, least bulky solutions to bike safety can prevent thieves from riding off on the bike they are stealing. These locks can include throttle lever locks, which make it impossible for a thief to apply any throttle until a key unlocks the system. Also included are disk locks, which often serve as highly visual security devices, advertising the owner’s level of responsibility in protecting their motorcycle. The failure of these types of locks remains their inability to stop a thief from lifting the motorcycle into a truck bed or similar storage area, and leaving with the bike in their possession.

For cases when a bike needs to be tethered to a wall or fence for maximum protection, there are stronger locks available. By using a cable lock or u-shaped bolt lock, connecting a motorcycle to a stationary wall or field becomes an easy way to borrow the strength of that barrier in foiling would-be thieves. Additionally, fully stationary bike anchors offer the highest level of security solutions, as dismantling either the lock or the bike would be necessary to break the hold of these types of locks.

Inversely, if you have protected your bike, but the lock has caused a malfunction, you need to consult a motorcycle accident attorney to learn more about product defect negligence.

When facing the concerns of motorcycle security, obtaining a lock may not be enough for all riders. There are emergency situations in which a thief has some how broken the locks, and gotten away with a bike, much to the confusion and anger of the owner. In these scenarios, the common response is to call the authorities, notifying police of the events preceding and following the theft, and giving a detailed description of the motorcycle. In some cases, the police are able to recover the stolen property. However, there are many times when the thief is quick to modify the bike, changing outward appearance enough to fool police suspicions. In these cases, a tracking system for theft prevention can be a quick and easy solution to an otherwise frustrating experience.

Tracking systems range in size, features, and cost, which can make a difference when trying to take personal budget or bike models into consideration. The most important features of a tracking system, and perhaps the biggest selling point for any model, is the device’s ability to provide accurate information for authorities to follow in recovering a stolen motorcycle. Some devices market their connection to global positioning satellites, while others focus more on the multiple settings and functions available to owners.

When the right device is installed, it is likely that a small subscription fee will be charged, as ongoing services usually find this method to be both logical and profitable. After the device and the service required to make it useful are both activated, getting back a lost bike is majorly simplified. When calling the police, the signal from the device can inform authorities exactly or approximately where the motorcycle is located. After that point, police can recover the property, restoring it to its rightful owner.

If you have been injured in the process of a theft that may require the authority of a motorcycle accident attorney.