The Facts about Motorcycle THEFT

Motorcycle theft remains a growing problem, both in the UK & Abroad. Every year more motorcycles are stolen & more motorcyclists are disappointed and inconvenienced.

FACTS

• It takes about 12 seconds to steal an unprotected motorcycle
• A Motorcycle is stolen an average every 14 minutes
• Approximately 100 Motorcycles are stolen per day
• Less than 14% are recovered
• THEFT Accounts for one third of all insurance claims

MORE THAN 50% OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS NEGLECT TO USE ANY FORM OF SECURITY

According to Police statistics, 50% of Bikes are stolen by the opportunist or ‘Joy Rider’. Incredibly, they also estimate that 50% of riders do not lock their machines.

Reduce The Risk of Theft

Alarms and Immobilisers – Fit an approved alarm and immobiliser to your bike this will deter criminals from touching the bike due to the alarm. If the criminal manages to bypass the alarm the immobiliser will make it difficult if not impossible to start.

Park in Designated areas – By parking in designated areas you bike will be in the full view of a busy street or car park. This will put off criminals as there are too many witnesses around.

Keep in a Garage – With 80% of bikes stolen from the owner’s home by locking your bike in a secure garage it makes it difficult for the criminals to gain access to the bike.

Anchor the bikes with Chains and Locks – By anchoring the bike to a permanent object such as a ground anchor it means that thieves can simply pick up your bike and load it straight onto a van.

Article Source: www.cyclenet-uk.com / www.bikesite.co.uk

Trimetals ProtectaBike

The new Protect a Bike is a unique product – not only is it the only Motorcycle Garage available which has achieved Loss Prevention Certification Board approval to both level 1 and level 2 but it has also been awarded the Secured By Design mark (official Police Preferred Specification).

Protect a Bike is a complete security package which includes a heavy duty ground anchor (Sold Secure Gold rated) and 1.5m chain with padlock (both Thatcham Approved) for securing the motorcycle inside the garage – it also features a stainless steel hasp and padlock for the front doors (which is in addition to the standard door bolting system) and a battery operated PIR alarm system. Also all external bolts are fitted with lock nuts to prevent panels being removed from the outside.

Protect a Bike garages combine convenience with security and have a distinct advantage over other anti-theft devices as the motorbike is completely enclosed and out of sight. Over 40 years experience combined with superior design, quality, affordability and a choice of three sizes make Protect a Bike the best investment for you and your valuable motorcycle.

Protect a Bike™ Benefits

• Secured by Design tested and approved – POLICE PREFERRED SPECIFICATION
• approved to Loss Prevention Certification Board LPS1175 – Security rating 1 and 2
• ground anchor, security chain with padlock, secondary front door lock and PIR alarm are included.
• strong, rigid construction
• pvc coated galvanised steel panels – 25 year guarantee
• wide double door access
• keyed lock with cammed locking bar locating to both top and base of door
• stores up to two motorbikes (largest model)
• insurance discounts usually available
• motorcycle is out of sight
• recommended by uk’s leading magazines

Dimensions in Imperial (Feet/Inches)