What do you do if someone steals your motorcycle?

What do you do if someone steals your motorcycle?

If a thief steals your motorcycle, contacting the police to file a report and notifying your insurance company to file a claim should be your first priorities. You can take several steps to ensure your bike stays safe and sound. It’s best to park your bike indoors, in a secure space such as a garage.

What are the odds of getting a stolen motorcycle back?

When it comes to getting a stolen motorcycle returned to its original owner, the success rate is not nearly as high as it is for vehicles. In 2012, the rate of return for stolen vehicles reached 53.9 percent, while only 39 percent of bikes were recovered after being stolen.

Is it hard to steal a motorcycle?

Motorcycles are extremely easy to steal. Four men can lift one into the bed of a pickup truck and before morning, not even the owner will recognize his own vehicle. Motorcycles have so many custom interchangeable parts that the thief can make the bike look completely different.

Do motorcycles have tracking devices?

The best motorcycle tracker has fast real-time location tracking and great security features. Features like this allow motorcycle owners to keep an eye on their bikes and are great for theft prevention. Most motorcycle GPS tracking devices are battery-powered, so the battery life of the device is important as well.

Who was the guy who stole his bike?

Two weeks ago Aziz had his own bike stolen while he was buying cigarettes from his local shop. He started to call the police but gave up when his credit ran out and decided to catch the thief himself instead. “I left it outside the shop for 10 seconds just to buy cigarettes.

What’s the best way to stop someone stealing your bike?

Use two different locks on the front and back wheels of your bike, so that thieves have to carry more than one tool to break them. Photograph: Alex Segre/Rex Features Omar Aziz started stealing bikes when he was 17 and carried on until he finally weaned himself off crack cocaine at the age of 29.

Can a stolen motorcycle be bought back by the insurance company?

If your stolen motorcycle is recovered after your claim is completed, buying it back from the insurance company may be possible. Ask your insurance adjuster. No one wants to be a victim of theft.

Can a 7 year old bike be stolen?

Anything that is 7+ years old is unlikely to get stolen. Still, that doesn’t mean you can leave it unchained in the street, got it? 5. If someone already tried stealing your bike and failed, they WILL be back for it. Get that bike someplace safe. NOW. 6. If you just got a replacement for your stolen bike, they WILL be back for it.

Two weeks ago Aziz had his own bike stolen while he was buying cigarettes from his local shop. He started to call the police but gave up when his credit ran out and decided to catch the thief himself instead. “I left it outside the shop for 10 seconds just to buy cigarettes.

Use two different locks on the front and back wheels of your bike, so that thieves have to carry more than one tool to break them. Photograph: Alex Segre/Rex Features Omar Aziz started stealing bikes when he was 17 and carried on until he finally weaned himself off crack cocaine at the age of 29.

Anything that is 7+ years old is unlikely to get stolen. Still, that doesn’t mean you can leave it unchained in the street, got it? 5. If someone already tried stealing your bike and failed, they WILL be back for it. Get that bike someplace safe. NOW. 6. If you just got a replacement for your stolen bike, they WILL be back for it.

Is it possible to get your motorcycle stolen?

If you’re like me, you’ve had at least one nightmare where your motorcycle gets stolen. The closest encounter I’ve had was when my neighbour got his CBR stolen, while mine was parked less than 10 meters (30 feet) away.

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