Get Your Motor Runnin' -- Not Stolen

Don't make your motorcycle an easy target for thieves. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect your bike.

• Always remove the key from your ignition and keep your front fork locked.
• Garage your bike out of plain view whenever possible.
• If you have to park outdoors, do so in well-lit, secure areas. Look for an outdoor security camera and park in its view if you can.
• Lock your bike to a stationary object, or to another motorcycle when traveling with others. Use high-quality locking devices.
• Consider adding an audible alarm or tracking device.
• When parking in public, check your bike frequently.
• Always carry your registration and insurance card with you when you ride, but keep your title at home or in another secure place.

Popular Theft Methods:

1.  The fastest and quietest way to steal a motorcycle is to pull up in a truck, have a few guys jump out, pick it up and load it.

2.  Some ride the motorcycle away by inactivating the steering lock and ignition by either:

-  Hammering a screw driver into the ignition and forcing it with vice grips or

-  Turning a large screw into the ignition and using a claw hammer to pull the ignition parts out.

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Motorcycle Theft Statistics by State