11 tips to help prevent motorcycle theft
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- With close to 40,000 motorcycle thefts a year in England and Wales, there's around a 3.3% chance your motorcycle will be stolen this year.
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A screamer disk lock in garage + very heavy chain + ground anchor alerted neighbours and slowed the thieves enough that they gave up and legged it ! My pride and joy was left on its side but undamaged.
Ah brilliant, nothing worst than a bike theft
Another tip for the chain and lock, keep the chain(or most of it) off the ground so that it's way harder to be successfully defeated by thieves 👌👍
I'm right with the "set fire to all the bike thieves" option, or similar solutions. My ground anchor is connected to a cattle fence transformer, good luck handling my chain! If I catch a bike thief I won't be handing them to the police.
The one dirt cheap measure everyone misses is using a baby monitor under the bike cover. You can hear the thieves before they even get the cover off the bike. I've had one in every shed I've had in the last 20 years.
🔥📛👨🚒🚒🧯 fire? What fire officer 👀? Oh that fire... that's... er... don't worry about that
Baby monitor! That’s a great idea! I going to Walmart and buy one for my Jeep.
Dave, I don't know if you have a short memory, but have you forgotten what happened to Tony Martin, when he shot and injured one of two country burglars? He went to jail. Better to have it "stamped" with some invisible dye spray, or every single bike part "stamped".
@@SaffySprocket Saffy, as I think you liked my comments before, about being an ex civilian division Homeland GSM cadet, seeing as you sometimes talk like you are on a harmless drug, not wanting to hurt anybody, were you a Hells Angel, but I think you laughed, saying no you wasn't and weren't, make sure you burn all evidence of your burglar victim, then you commit the perfect crime, in my book, leaving no traces of DNA.
Tip 5 use more than one screamer alarm in fact use as many as you can carry or afford! this might seem nuts but no bike thief is gonna risk the time cutting multiple locks off
Hi Oxford Products, I'd like 30 screamer alarms please, thank you
if they've got the time they'll not bother cutting the locks, they'll cut through the rotors. Or even just lift the entire bike into the back of a van and be gone (and it doesn't take a lot to soundproof the cargo space in a Transit). Screamers SHOULD NOT be relied on as standalone security.
Staffy don't place your tracker under your seat, it's the first place thief's look to see if you have one fitted.
Good tips 👍
Good tip! I don't use my motorcycle tracker for security. I just use it as a GPS mile logger!
When I had one fitted by Tracker, the fitter wouldn't let me see where he had hidden it. I guess maybe he was worried that the info could have been tortured out of me.
I'm with Steve on this one 🤷♂️
Don't go giving him ideas 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@SaffySprocket I have matches, we ride at dawn! 😎😂😂
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Hey,
Another cracking video. Keep them coming.
Thank you so much!
Have a hard to break in garage. Renting a garage and driving there is better than having your bike parked on front of your apartment building and constantly having to worry about kids messing with your bike. thieves and drunk idiots wanting to take a selfie on it and dropping it. You can have a cheap camera in your garage, loud door alarm, floor or wall anchor and my favorite, an alarm that rings your phone whenever the door is being open.
Ah true but most bikers unfortunately commute and only get one vehicle 😕
Great vid saf
Great content 😊 and useful as well
Cracking video! I have a chain and cover but I think I may invest in a disc lock too...cheers! The highlight for me was the WoW For the alliance mug towards the end haha
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❤Great suggestions, SS! I use a bike cover as well as a disc lock alarm on my bike. A couple more security measures to try (which you may already know of) are Apple AirTag trackers, and wildlife trail cameras like the ones hunters use to track game. There’s other tips I like to keep handy for protection. 🤔Well, they’re more hollow than tipped. Thirteen, in fact. Fourteen if you count the one in the chamber. 🤪👍
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching 😊
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Fantastic point, if a thief really wants your bike and is a pro. He will get it and can get around any of the advice offered here.
However.. I've only ever had one bike stolen, at my old address, I bought a ancher and dug a 2 ft whole and filled it with concrete, next had the thickest chain available at the time attached. Never got stolen again.
I've had one attempt on my bike I have at the moment, the security I have at the moment is, a locked communal gate.
My own personal gate and lock.
A bike cover, for the reason you explained.
A massive boss chain and lock, which apparently is virtually impossible to break.
If the theives get through all that. I also have a tracker.
I would also suggest leaving your bike in gear, just to kill a few what maybe valuable seconds.
I bought a brand new motorbike in 2020,so mine is still classed as valuable to thieves.
The most popular bikes that usually get stolen can be another factor..
High powered sport bikes.
Scooters and dirt bikes tend to be the most popular as well.
Be yourself as usual, thats why we watch you! Great tips as well, thanks. Will I ever get a bike?
Well done, thank you!
Thanks, Mij :) Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks Saffy .Some good tips but it would be nice to see some riding action again . I know that winter is coming and you have in parts of the UK had a dusting of snow but it has been very mild over there . Take care ride safe Mal in Australia
Dusting is an understatement 🤣 I'm over in Wales! Think it's gonna be late Feb before I'm back on my adventures again!
That's no good Saffy ,actually the weather here has been sxxt house lately ,we should be in the mid twenties but it's only been 14/16c . Now saying that ,wait for it. Today it got too 41c and yes that's damn hot . Keep warm and stay safe ,healthy and put a blanket around your bike . Take care Mal in Australia
I had my bike pinched just after I had the engine rebuilt so I go all out to keep my current bike secure.
If I may make a suggestion - put your disc lock through the rear sprocket if possible. Thieves can easily cut through a brake disc with a dremel but your sprocket is a much harder metal & more difficult to get at because of the chain.
Hi, at some point I'm going to be buying my first-ever motorcycle, so I am utterly clueless about them. Regarding your tip about putting a disc lock through the rear socket, can that be done with any motorcycle? I'm considering buying a new Honda CB125F 2021 model. Any advice would be really appreciated.
@@ryokan9120 Not if it's shaft drive...
Dear Saffy, thank you for two more enjoyable videos, which I see as a sign, that you wish to be my motorcycling friend, though you DON'T FOOL ME, being an ex GSM cadet, that you were amusingly PRETENDING to be your friend Steve. Love and peace to ALL of you biking video UA-cam presenters, from me, on behalf of my lot, the ex and still four wheeled riders. Thank you.
Gr8 vid. Ride safe, god bless u.
You too! Have a good weekend :^)
I like to put 2 disc locks on the same disk 😂😂
Why stop at 2? Why not 30?
@@SaffySprocket Imagine the keyys 😂😂
i have 3 also have a chain wrapped around both wheels i have a cover that locks on too takes me 10mins getting it all off and got multiple locks on my gate pain in the ass but if you want my bike you will be working for it have a nice baseball bat next to the door too when i do catch them they will be pelted with it. nosey neighbours are your friend too this woman in the street knows everyones business. if it takes a thief more than a few mins they will move on they want to be in and out quietly and quickly as possible unless they really really want your bike if its got security they aint going near it
most chains can be rendered useless in about 20 seconds. discs locks can be left on and bike ridden away. The seat is the first thing opened on bike as that is where the tools are kept. They sweep electronically to identify bikes with trackers , then locate where the tracker is and remove or mimic the tracker It's very common for thieves to put a tacker on a victims bike to locate where the victim goes etc. You should check tracker apps regularly by your bike and if you get the app telling there is a tracker on your bike and its not yours notify the app
good video, but don't lay your lock and chain on the floor, I have seen bikes stolen by people hitting the lock on the floor with a sledge hammer, instead place the chain through the wheel and frame of the bike, so the lock is free hanging or tucked into the frame, which makes it difficult to to strike with a sledgehammer
I’ve had to start putting a bright cord between disk lock and handbar to stop me forgetting it’s there. I tried pulling off a curb with it there and ended up dropping the bike . Felt a right Wally !
Ah yes, the classic pricey disc shocker maneuver
I use a short piece of plastic tube on the disc lock key. Remove the tubing to put the disc lock on and put it on the bike key. Reverse the procedure when I take the lock off. Saves forgetting the lock is still on.
@@alanb4789 that’s a great idea Alan !
Great video
Thank you so much
Oooohi don’t like tip number 11, I can’t afford new and sell off bits I don’t need from my own bikes 😬. Anyway Saffy you forgot the most obvious one, Tip number 12, paint your wheels PINK 😂
You're so funny! I almost choked on my ice cream laughing. 🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣I try
Lol, what are the Police doing about it? Here in Dubai, no one would even touch the bike even if you leave the ignition key on the bike on open street.
Many would say, not enough 😅
@@SaffySprocket very sad.
Over the years, I've had two bikes stolen. These days all of my bikes are tracked as it gives me a chance of getting it back.
Bike thieves are the worst
@@SaffySprocket Tell me about it. Last time, I was stranded in Romford and had to cancel the day's work. It's not just the loss of the bike, it's the disruption that follows.
we need more people like steve in todays society lol , some good tips , I would also add using a Disc lock reminder cable to stop you trying to ride off and damaging your front mudgaurd like have done in the past 🤦♂️
The Roadlok addresses this one.
4 blokes 2 poles, they just put the poles through my YZF 750 wheels, picked it up and put into a van, gone
Get disc locks and chains that can only be destroyed with an angle grinder, it gives you even better odds of your bike not being stolen.
There are 1.2m 12mm chains that are bolt cropper proof so it’s light enough to carry around, also get the disc locks that have shackles, bolts and double locking pins.
I also use multiple disc locks and put them either side of the break callipers so the bike can’t even be rolled an inch.
I have a 1m Bolt Secure chain that weighs 11 pounds...
I’ve seen people get their exhaust stolen rather than the whole bike
Makes sense, a few bolts and £300 on eBay no trace ☠️☠️☠️☠️
The biggest thing I took away from this video? For The Alliance!!!! 😂😂 Seriously some good tips though. I must admit I stopped using a disc lock because I kept forgetting about it and trying to ride off! I use a D lock now instead. A bit more awkward to carry around but at least I don't forget it's on the bike 😂
Bonus tip - assume it'll be nicked and don't just go for the cheapest insurance policy without doing due diligence first.
My MT-07 was nicked over a month ago and my insurance company has been shit... I'm not getting a payout before next year, if at all. Feels like being robbed twice.
You have! Insurance is yet another huge scam to leave you out of pocket! I mean just look at gap insurance WTF! 🤦🏻♂️
Stealing motorbikes in the UK is a national sport 🤣 Aren't police authorized to literally crash into a bike thief to stop them during a pursuit? I support that?!!
I keep the blade in my living room defo out of site.
But when iam out it worries me,good tips though
Good plan
or maybe use an actual heavy duty screamer brake disc lock like the abus granit detecto xplus 8077 which is so heavy that wind doesnt bother it.
Wow Saffy your so childish 😝😂 - Keep up the good work, I like the way you do the video’s entertaining and insightful 👍👍
Had my R1 stolen outside ambulance bay they had stolen a Bt van and stole 4 bikes that day . First time I didn’t lock as there was a trauma case coming same time I rode in by the time I had dealt with it the Nike was gone . Toe rags carry cordless angel grinders put bikes in vans with mattresses to deaden alarms. Drive to out of town and leave van or in car park to see if any one comes be suspicious of any van hanging around bikes as you say saffy make it awkward park in bright places
I suggest that you carry a chain place it around a lamp post, off the ground around swing arm or to another b8ek. I have biketrac expensive £99 yearly sub but peace of mind. Alarms are connected to batteries so they strip bike look for wires from batteries . I also place apple tags as they don’t need batteries and can be discrete I wouldn’t say where . With disc lock they cut the disc off also remove front wheels steering locks means they will damage your bike to break it. buy a Rottweiler if stolen and you have location ask stolen motorcycle recovery group to help if police are not interested
staffy i no had my gsxr1000 was nick in london 2 years ago love the vlog girl davey east london /london bikers
So sorry to hear that! It's always rubbish when a bike gets stolen. I don't think people realise how sentimental motorcycles are!
Ok 👌👍 super Saffy
Thank you so much
Did you buy a rear set off ebay? 😉
However, some good tips there. When I'm out by myself and think 'oh I'll stop for a coffee' I'm usually put off by the fact I don't want to be away from the bike. Carrying one of those massive heavy chains isn't an option but I do have a disc lock.
I did! Beginner dumb move, won't do it again
Move to Norway, problem solved:-)
I'd move to Norway in a heart beat - I absolutely love Oslo and Bergen
wales mentioned !!
Represent 😅
My German shepherd sleeps in the garage with my bike and he hates be woken up 🤣
GS are not a dog I'd wanna mess with 🤣
the funny thing us that the thieves are watching😂😂
Dear thieves, Plz don't steal my bike, it's my whole personality 😭😂
OMG that’s a lot of bikes 🏍 l still miss my bike after 6years /, but there’s no stopping the buggars . Biggest hit l ever took . 🤪🥃☕️🙏🌎💙
What happened to your bike?
@@SaffySprocket l left it in the driveway unlocked and overnight. Someone had been after it for a long time and failed . Just had it fixed up but fell asleep earlier than usual. On a hill making it easy to roll it away . No insurance payment as strangely the direct debit never came off that month so policy cancelled and was too broken to fight for justice . Who knew you could be so attached to a material possession. 👍☕️🤪🎄💙🥃
Heart broken for you! Bikes are so sentimental
@@SaffySprocket Sure are . Will persevere for next year . 💙🙏🌎🥃
Im thinking of buying a harley Davidson but im afraid of losing it im in Kenya 😂
I saw something about a guy with a GPS tracker on his bike showing up in another continent on Facebook recently
What was THAT under the chain leaves at 3:19?? 💩🤔🤢
But those ebay parts are so cheap! 😅
My shitty Chinese moped got nicked last year it’s safe to say my actual motorcycle is locked up like Area 51
Never use a chain and leave it laying on the ground, makes in 10x easier to cut. Always keep chain off the ground. ( No leverage to help them cut chain) .
When using a disc lock I tend to use them on the rear wheel and on the underside of the swingarm. (Harder to get at it with a cutter.
As for don't buy second hand from auction sites , well that is never going to happen. People will always sell there unwanted or spare parts on these sites and people will always buy them. All you can do is try to be more aware of adverts and look for suspicious adverts.
Alarms were also never mentioned and are a cheap audible deterrent just like audible disc locks, and as a bonus can sometimes reduce premiums.
Some really good advice!! I'm always cautious about second hand goods. I always check out a sellers profile, if they have tones of bike parts, multiple bikes, etc etc I try to avoid them at all costs
For the Alliance!
😏
Also Data-tag
Good shout!
oh my days im a " sproketeer " yikes !
The best kind of biker 😅
That protection is from kids only
If its inconvenient for you then it will be more inconvenient for the thief dont just put one lock on it use a few with different brands even if it takes you 10mins getting it all off if someones going to steal your stuff then make them work very hard for it either they will give up half way or somebody's going to notice cutting through locks and chains makes alot of sound specially multiple locks added alarms as well. people tend to be more relaxed in the day thinking nobody will come in the day day times noisy cars driving everywhere people playing music kids playing and shouting dogs barking if anything thats when they would strike all them sounds will block out someone trying to hammer a chain off night times your friend its quiet all your neighbours are home if they are trying to cut through chains and smash the locks off somebodies going to hear it and will be like wtfs going on out there and will be having a look once they know they been spotted they run off.
Too true!
Not 11 but only 1 tip, Easy way to secure your bike is to chop hands of the thieves, I GUARANTEE you , even if you leave your bike unlocked on the road in dark, nobody will dare to steal it. This is the only best protection against any theft.
Doesn't matter what security you have on your bike at times... three blokes in a transit van would just lift it up and put it in the back .... So if possible chain your bikes together or if you're out solo some sort of anchor point ... Trackers are ok but a Faraday cage may possibly even stop that transmitting.
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I beat the thieves by riding a Tdm-900, no self respecting thief steals them 😁
Just ride a crap bike nobody wants - worked for me over last 40 years.........even when I tried to get one stolen......
I think my poodle dog would c them off anyway 🤣🤣
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Avoid second hand parts so scrap my bike then 🤣
Duct tape mate 🤣🤣🤣🤣 fresh roll at tesco
@@SaffySprocket ive got gorilla tape under the seat incase bits fall off.
@@zedddddful Not a real biker until you've taped something back onto your bike ahahaha
@@SaffySprocket I'd disagree there, a real biker, whatever that is frankly takes care of their bike so nothing should be 'falling off' it's generally the newer, younger generation who are in this category 🤷🏻♂️
Dear Sally, is it rude to ask you, is Sprocket your REAL surname, or is it just a pretend you tuber working surname?
Rides a bike and plays WoW... you would be perfect if u weren't playing alliance... kek
Sorry, no undead allowed on this channel 💃
@@SaffySprocket Ah, she sniffed my undead warlock sense of humor right away 😈