New motorcycle? Don’t let it get stolen!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by tarahamilton

The path to getting a motorcycle license in the UK changed in January 2013, making it more difficult for people to get a license for the more powerful bikes. The end of 2012 would have seen a mass of people taking their motorbike license test in order to avoid the new licensing rules.  With more people on Motorbikes, motorbike theft is likely to increase.

There are around 5 million motorcycle license holders in the UK, however out of these only 1.2 million are active riders and only 139,000 new motorcycles are purchased every year. With only around 1 million motorcycles on the road each year, a 100 are stolen every day which adds up to a massive £3 million every month.

Keep your motorcycle protected

Keep your motorcycle protected

If you have recently passed your motorcycle test and have purchased your first motorcycle you will want to keep it safe. 80% of motorbikes are stolen from home, so this is where you will need to most protection.

There are many things you can do to protect your bike while it is at home, however one of the most important things is to keep it locked away and out of sight. If your motorbike can’t be viewed by passers-by, how will they know it’s there to steal it? Investing in secure storage for your motorbike is a fantastic way of protecting it from theft when you are at home.

Asgard has a range of secure Motorcycle Storage units that are designed to keep your Motorbike secure and safe from theft. These metal garages are the ONLY Motorcycle garages approved by the Locksmiths Association, providing fantastic security for your bike and accessories.

“I am extremely pleased with the bike garage. Build quality is brilliant and it was all assembled nicely by the team of installers”.

Motorcycle Garage

Motorcycle Garage

These metal garages are made from strong weatherproof steel and are fitted with a pick resistant locking mechanism, tough 5 point locking system and reinforced components all to provide the best security for your motorbike. To find out more about these motorcycle storage units, visit the Asgard website.

Statistics provided by motorcycle.co.uk

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Motorcycle Christmas gift ideas

Posted on December 16, 2012 by tarahamilton

If you still need to get a Christmas present for the biker in your life, here are some motorcycle gift ideas, from the smallest budget to the biggest, sure to put a smile on their face.

Winter clothing and accessories

Christmas is the perfect time of year to give winter clothing accessories. This will be especially appreciated if your motorcycle fanatic is also a daily commuter. They will need the extra clothing and protection from the cold weather. Items such as gloves, neck warmers and thermals, will come in handy during the winter and make great stocking fillers.

What to give the motorcycle fanatic in your life for Christmas

What to give the motorcycle fanatic in your life for Christmas

Subscriptions

A gift that will last all year long is a subscription to their favourite motorcycle magazine. Having their favourite magazine delivered to their door every month, knowing it won’t cost them a penny, will be like having Christmas every month for a year! And every time they read that magazine, they will think of the person who bought it for them.

Experience gift

Is your motorbike lover a commuter who has always wanted to take a lap on the track? If so, why not give them an experience gift. There are loads of deals and packages available, to give them the thrills they seek.

Motorcycle locks

Motorcycle locks always come in handy and if you are stuck for ideas, this could be the ideal stocking filler. The Oxford Screamer lock is a noisy little thing, which will stop any motorbike thief in their tracks.

Motorcycle storage

If money and space is no object, this is the ultimate gift!! Give the gift that keeps on giving, in the form of motorbike security. Asgard has a range of secure motorcycle storage units, designed to keep your motorbike locked away securely. These are the only Locksmith Association approved motorcycle storage units in the UK, offering fantastic security and peace of mind.

 

The gift of security!

The gift of security!

These motorcycle garages are fitted with tough 5 point locking systems and pick resistant locking mechanisms to keep thieves out! Not only this, they are also made from strong weatherproof steel and fitted with reinforced panels, hinges and doors to make them extra tough! To find out more about these motorcycle storage units, visit the Asgard website.

 

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Motorcycle Storage from Asgard

Posted on June 4, 2012 by andyheath

We have found another online review!  Remember if you submit a review directly to Asgard you could win prizes!

Asgard Motorcycle Garage

“I bought an Asgard Motorcycle garage about a year ago.  I was somewhat stunned by the cost – at £1000 for a shed, I thought … mmnn maybe not – then after a local builder wanted 5k to build me a garage of similar proportions +planning permission and I went for the shed.

The process:  Ordered online after 1st phoning and checking they were a real company.  The shed is approved by a number of companies, however I am always suspicious of online companies.

The shed took 23 days to arrive.  Quite a site when it arrives, a very daunting pile of a dozen or so large metal panels.  The panels are very heavy and required two people to manoeuvre.  They have got trip to casualty written all over them, panels this heavy made from metal could result in lost fingers.  A pair of gloves are a must.

 There were plenty of screws sent with it – again – quite daunting.  The instructions were nice and clear, though written by engineers, you can just tell, they have a technical look about they are well illustrated though.  Two of us got the shed together in 90 mins -  all the bits were there and everything went together very well.  A word of warning, the shed has a metal floor, but also a wooden subfloor which sits over the metal floor to protect your tyres.  These bits of wood are unbelievably heavy and a tight fit – watch the fingers with these, they suddenly drop into position.

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This is the same for the roof panels, they are also reinforced so very heavy, when you are lifting them on to the structure, they suddenly fit into place and drop into some slots – be careful.

The lock system is super.  Bolts, reinforced doors and a casing around the rear of the lock gives me real assurance this should be a good safe house for my bike.

As the unit is quite high and wide, I am able to perform basic maintenance with the bike in the shed, which is a bonus, though it is quite dark at the back.

I would recommend this product without hesitation – just be careful with your fingers”. 

To see the Asgard range of Motorcycle Storage see the main motorbike storage category here

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MCM Magazine recommends the Motorcycle Garage from Asgard!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by nazishs

We love seeing the Asgard storage units in the press – so we are very excited to find out that the Asgard Motorcycle Garage has recently been reviewed by the MCM in their latest issue of Motorcyce Monthly Magazine.

MCM has recommended the Asgard Motorcycle Storage Unit in their shortlist of ‘The 12 top security products to protect your bike’. The product reviewers for MCM Magazine were impressed with the adaptability of the unit, which comes in a range of sizes to suit the customer’s needs and commented:

“It’s the only bike shed that is UK Locksmith approved and – better still – the size and the weight means that if you have your bike stored in this overnight, your insurers class it as ‘garaged’.

Ideal if you are a collector. Or someone with a large tourer”. 

Click to read the review on the Motorcycle Storage unit from Asgard, or read the full article in the December 2011 issue of Motorcycle Monthly Magazine available now.

motorcycle monthly product review

The Asgard Motorbike Shed gets a top review by Motorcycle Monthly Magazine!

To see more Motorcycle Storage Units available from Asgard, see the Motorcycle Storage range here.

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Motorcycle Live 2011

Posted on November 16, 2011 by nazishs

The riding season may be coming to an end this year but all the keen bikers out there will be glad to hear that the biggest event in motorcycling event in the UK – Motorcycle Live 2011 is this weekend at the NEC in Birmingham.

Motorcycle Live - A great day out at the UK’s largest motorcycle show!

Motorcycle Live - A great day out at the UK’s largest motorcycle show!

Motorcycle Live is so much more than getting your hands on the hottest new bikes, clothing and accessories – it’s an interactive day out for the whole family. An opportunity to see, touch, feel, hear, smell, ride and experience the very best that motorcycling has to offer, no matter what your riding level. 

What to expect at the show…

To celebrate the start of Britain’s biggest motorcycle show, the best of British racing talent will be out in force as part of a grand opening ceremony that will see MotoGP star Cal Crutchlow fire up his Yamaha M1 machine on the Black Horse Stage!   Another MotoGP Star, Dani Pedrosa will also be at the Show on 21st November on the Arai Stand! 

Motorcycle live 2011

The action-packed motorcycling event of the year!

Whether you want to get kitted out yourself or watch your friends or family have a go there is something for everyone! Look out for biking celebrities; take part in competitions on the Blackhorse Stage in the Arai Entertainment Zone and Free Access to Ramp’d Up Freestyle Motocross.  Classic, Custom & Escape Zones packed full of bikes, information & ideas whether you want to reminisce, build your own or get way! Watch the kids get their first on and off road biking experience plus off road & Trials riding for adults!

So whether it is your first time at the show, or you go every year – don’t miss out! For more details about the show, visit the Motorcycle Live website.

Don’t leave your motorcycle home unattended!

The Motorcycle garage from Asgard offers unbeatable security for your motorcycle, riding gear and accessories.  This all-metal shed is fitted with a tough 5 point locking mechanism and has impressed leading Motorcycle publications, including Matt Hull, from RiDE Magazine who said – ‘“If security is an issue, this is the one..I am converted.”

Don’t leave your motorcycle without security.

Don’t leave your motorcycle without security.

 See more information on the Asgard Motorcycle Garage page here.

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Customer Review – The ’1st Class’ Motorbike Garage from Asgard

Posted on November 14, 2011 by nazishs
The Asgard Motorbike Garage offers the best security to motorcyclists from across the UK. With its strong, rigid design and in-built unique locking mechanism, this spacious storage unit will house your motorbike, scooter and riding gear all year rouind.
 
Operating from the West Yorkshire Head Office, Asgard has a purpose- built factory and warehouse and manufactures a range of secure outdoor storage units, including the Asgard Motorbike Garage.
 
Product Testimonial
 
John Thomas, a motorcyclist who recently installed the Asgard Motorbike Garage provided his feedback on the storage unit and the service received from Asgard below.  
 
“Every thing was 1st class, I have a fitted carpet and insulation and lights are due in the near future, my neighbour reckons they could live in it.”      
 

secure Motorbike Garage from Asgard.

Make room for your motorbike in this secure Motorbike Garage from Asgard.

 
“I am so pleased with it and if my bike could talk I am sure it would agree.  
Thank you very much for excellent service.”
 
John Thomas
 
To see the full range of Motorbike Storage units, visit the Asgard Motorbike Storage product page here.

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The Footman James Classic Motorbike Show 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by nazishs

Share your passion for classics of the two-wheeled variety at the Footman James Classic Motorbike Show 2011 this weekend, with hundreds of rare and unusual classic bikes on display from all over the world courtesy of the UK’s best motorbike clubs. If you prefer your bikes in motion, see how classics and modern bikes collide at the Live Motorbike Action.

The Footman James Classic Motorbike Show launched in 2010 to great acclaim especially for everyone who is passionate about vintage, classic and modern-classic bikes.

Classic Motorbike Show 2011

The show aims to reflect all elements of the classic biking movement as a whole. It finally provides the UK ‘scene’ with a much deserved premier venue in which to showcase all this amazing machinery and celebrate the love of motorcycling.

Show Features 

    • Hundreds of the UK’s most cherished machines, proudly displayed by some of the top motorbike clubs in the country. 
Classic Motorbike Show 2011

Don’t miss the The Footman James Classic Motorbike Show 2011 this weekend!

    A broad variety and selection of well known, well established traders who can offer you everything you’ll ever need for your pride and joy as well as helpful advice, hints and tips.

  • Former World Superbike and GP rider Pierfrancesco ‘Frankie’ Chili and Ex-World Superbike World Champion and TT winner Carl ‘Foggy’ Fogarty will be reunited at show with top entertainment!
  • And if you have any energy left at all, why not pop next door and visit the Footman James Classic Motor Show; thousands of cars, traders and dealers who will all make you feel just as welcome.

The show will take place at The NEC, Birmingham, from November 11th-13th 2011.   For more details and how to book your tickets, visit the Footman James Classic Motorbike Show website.

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Police bike theft squad axed

Posted on October 18, 2011 by nazishs

One of Britain’s last police stolen vehicle squads is to be closed from next year, leaving organised bike theft uninvestigated. The Metropolitan Police’s stolen vehicle squad will be disbanded from April 2012 due to budget cuts.

Stolen bikes recovered by the Met squad

Stolen bikes recovered by the Met squad

The unit has been a powerful deterrent to organised criminal gangs that move around the country stealing bikes to order and dismantling them to sell as parts or shipping them overseas. The squad has just one more undercover operation to carry out before being wound up. A source said: “We have one motorbike job we are actively looking at.  We can’t reveal details as it’s a covert operation. We are not looking at taking on any more motorbike jobs as the unit is closing in April 2012.”

A force spokesman said: “The Metropolitan Police Service is having to make substantial savings in line with reducing budgets. This requires difficult decisions to be made about what areas of activity should be reduced. Following wide consultation about priorities,
the Specialist Crime Directorate is considering changes to the Stolen Vehicle Unit.”

He said the proposal “involve disbanding the dedicated proactive investigation team – whose role is to investigate criminal groups involved in the theft of motor vehicles – and absorbing its responsibilities across the organisation”.

(Article Source : MCN News )

Don’t leave your bike unprotected

With news of the Metropolitan Police’s Stolen Vehicle Squad being axed, bikers across the UK need to step up their own efforts to
keep their motorbikes and scooters safe from theft.  And as the majority of motorcycle thefts reported are often stolen from homes and sheds where bikes are left with little or no security, it now falls on you to make sure your motorbike is kept safe and secure when not in use.

The easiest and most effective way is storing your bike in a secure motorbike shed – such as the Asgard Motorbike Garage Unit.  This all-metal Storage Unit will provide your bike with all-year round security.  Matt Hull from RiDE Magazine is very impressed with the Asgard Unit, saying – “If security is an issue, this is the one..I am converted.”

Prevent Bike theft with the Asgard Motorbike Storage Unit.

Prevent Bike theft with the Asgard Motorbike Storage Unit.

To see the full range of Motorcycle Storage units, visit the Asgard Motorcycle Storage product range here.

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Can I move my Asgard Motorcycle Garage Unit if I move home?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by nazishs

When you buy a Motorcycle Garage from Asgard and have laid down your concrete base and installed your shed, it provides a long-term, secure storage solution for your bike, riding gear and spares. 

However, what happens if you decide to move home, like one customer query below –

 Can you take your Asgard shed with you when you move home?

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Moving Home? Don’t leave your Asgard shed behind!

 “The service has been fantastic and I am very happy with my purchase. At first I thought, its very expensive for a “shed” but then its not really a shed!  The quality is superb, delivery on time and speed of build was amazing. So, yes very very happy and piece of mind that my bike is secure.”

“Just one thing, at some point I will move home and wondered if you have instructions or do you provide such a service?”

Stuart Brown

The good news is that you can! In the event that you are moving home and would like to change the location of your Asgard unit, it is possible to dissemble your metal shed and relocate it in the new position.  To help you with this, please refer to the metal shed installation instructions available on the Asgard Installations page here.

To see the full range of Motorcycle Storage units, visit the Asgard Motorcycle Storage product range here.

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Oxford Bike Chain Locks and Ground Anchors.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by nazishs

Cycling is all about being free and riding in the wind but unfortunately there is a serious element to bikes – and that is the risk of bike theft.

According to a study by the insurance company Direct Line, there are ’1,200 bikes are stolen every day’ (Source: The Independent News Online).  Most of those cycles are stolen because they are either left unlocked for a short period of time or are not correctly secured.  And even when bicycle locks have been used, some locks will be picked or broken by thieves who can spot cheap, poor-quality locks.  By purchasing a suitable, robust lock and using it correctly, most cycle theft can be prevented.

Bike lock chain

Are you using your bicycle lock correctly?

 Choosing the right bike lock

When purchasing a lock, the best rule-of-thumb is to spend at least 10% of the cost of your cycle on the lock and never to spend less than £20 on the lock.  We also recommend choosing a keylock – combination locks are very easy to break into and offer little security to the professional bike thief.

Once you have a suitable heavy duty lock, make sure you are using it correctly.  To properly lock your bicycle – simply loop the chain through the frame, and round an immovable object.

“Through the frame” means through a closed section of the bicycle frame, such as the front triangle. Additionally, if the lock can also pass through a wheel, it provides additional security.

“Round an immovable object” means anything which is bolted down, such as a cycle rack or an iron railing.

 If your immovable object is a signpost, be sure that the cycle and lock cannot be lifted over the top of the post. Additionally, a cable (with loops at each end) and a tough padlock is useful when locking a cycle to a larger object such as a lamppost or road sign.

 Oxford Bike Lock Sale!

Oxford Bike Locks and chains

If you are looking for the best in bike security, choose a ‘Sold Secure’ product – which has been independently tested to a high standard.

Asgard offer a range of high quality bike security locks to suit your needs, ranging from Sold Secure approved Ground Anchors for Motorbikes and Bicycles, to portable bike locks such as the Nemesis bike lock, the Oxford Loop Lock, and the Hardcore Bike Chain.

Buy a new Chain Lock and Ground Anchor at SPECIAL WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE PRICES from the Asgard Bike Locks website.

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