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With increase in the number of bikes and scooters being stolen in the UK every year insurance companies are giving discounts on insurance premiums as they consider security protected bikes less of a risk. The discounts may not be huge, but at least they help you save some money!

As ridiculous as it may sound over 80% of bike and scooter thefts happen from the owner’s home. That is because they don’t put their bike away in their garage! Use your garage and always make sure it’s securely locked, otherwise all you are doing is giving the thieves somewhere to work under cover as they strip it down into parts. Use an ground anchor whenever this is feasible and set the alarm and immobiliser to make life as difficult as you can for the thieves.

One of the oldest security measures made by bikers is to remove the HT cap or spark plug! This method is quick, easy and doesn’t cost anything more than your time! However, you should not solely reply on this method as your bike can still be picked up and put into the back of a van.

When out in public places park your bike in the most public place you can find as this may deter thieves if they are having to fiddle around trying to cut through cable chains etc. if you park in secluded places the thieves will have more time to disable alarms etc. undisturbed.

If you have a bike which is a known ’steal to order’ model it is a good idea to vary the places you park your bike, if they are watching your every move to find the ‘best time’ to make steal the bike it will make their life more difficult. Include as many deterrents as you can to help avoid becoming a victim of bike crime.

When parking in public places, as well as setting the alarm opt for secure parking places where you can cable lock your bike to a security loop fixed in the ground. Most towns and cities have designated areas for bikes, so opt for these whenever you can. Many local authorities have put these areas in place as they do not like bikes being chained to lamp posts or road signs as they can pose a health and safety risk to pedestrians, so although these may seem like a good option you may find that you are given a parking offence fine!

All of these measures may appear to be a hassle, however, you should never be complacent and think it always happens to someone else, you want to deter thieves as much as you can. Not only to be able to take advantage of the discounts on your motorbike insurance, but so that you can walk back and find your bike where you left it! A little time and money spent on security is much easier than having the stress of having to make an insurance claim and be without your beloved bike!If you’re looking for a quote on motorbike insurance visit Swinton.