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Apparently the are allot (up towards 10,000) motor bikes stolen every year in Australia, half of these are dirt bikes and less than one third are recovered. The primary reason for the low number recovered is the owners don't keep records of their bike. To make it easier for Police to recover your bike they require a photo of the bike, VIN, Engine, Chassis and registration numbers. Most of these No's will be on the rego label, take a photo of it whist taking one of the the bike and store them on the computer or print and file them.

Don't advertise you have a bike and keep them away from street vision. When washing them do it in the back not front yard. If you see a suspicious blighter eying off your ride let the Police know about the low life.

As we are coming up to Fathers Day make it hard for people to wheel them away. A great gift idea may be a chain or cable and locks to secure the bike to the shed or garage and keep hacksaws or cutting tools out of sight or in a different place.

When out on a ride park your bike where you can see it or get a mate to hang by whilst you run the errands for food or whatever. It only takes seconds for some mongrel to wheel it away out of sight. Also remember to lock up your car and trailer and cover the gear so its out of sight as it will be unattended for many hours. Take your valuables, wallet, mobile and watch etc.. with you.

When on a multi day ride keep the trailers and bikes together (circle your wagons) and chained up make it hard for a55holes to steal anything.

Finally, Insurance is well worth it for 3rd party, fire and theft or full comprehensive; Read the fine print on if its agreed or market value and what you get back if they take the bike or your gear, which is worth thousands on its own.
The 3 most popular companies  seem to be InsureMyride, QBE and Swann insurance get at least 3 quotes, check out the pros and cons to see what suits and is value for money.

If you haven't done so already, grab the camera, take some photos, lock her up, phone up the insurance dudes and sleep better at nights.

Regards,

Brad

Another good idea is to remove a wheel and keep it inside the house  if you alternate front and back it lets you check bearings and brake pads

I know some riders who go that step further & keep the bikes inside at night. Unfortunately, I spend most nights out in the shed with the bike........

Hey Brad did you right Rod Lays lines for MXTV last week

Or chain the pitbull to the bike! If they want it bad enough they have to work for it! LOL + insurance

QBE insurance works. Not nice seeing an empty space where your bike was.

Sure did Will took the idea's and a few of my own, crafted some words to share it around the club. As it warms up so do the thieves.

That has nothing to do with the bike Marc, Thats where Cath makes you sleep...

Ron H I'm with you, been removing a wheel for years and as you say, great aid for regular maintenance.

I have to say that is a great idea, you guys bring the goods home!

I have a bell at the entrance of my shed. I have extended the speaker wire so that it reaches the wall right next to my bed :) When someone crosses the beam the alarm/bell (whichever it's set to) goes off. Too bad I thought of the idea after my first bike was knocked off :( Always thinking of you CR 80

Apparently, one of the tricks their using around Albury Wodonga is to go to the races, see which bike goes all right then follow you home and knock it off in the following weeks.