Buyers guide Motorcycle Security and Security
Believe it or not summer has gone. Did you miss it??? So did we! So, now is the time for most of us to think about packing the bike up for the winter. I certainly won’t be braving the icy roads on only two wheel this winter – The long term forecasts predict the same kind of weather as last year – not good for us “summer” bikers.
The Summer – Did you miss it?
So – what to do with the bike?
Outside in the yard/garden or outside of the house. Not ideal, you can only rely on the bikes built in alarm so much. A decent, organised thief will soon have the bike on the back of a truck and gone. Also, you shouldn’t really have your bike exposed to the elements, a plastic sheet is not really adequate protection from the British weather. If you HAVE to leave it outside then consider some additional security measures such as a ground anchor or an additional alarm system.
The ground anchor:
A superb value effective security system. Our ground anchor packs also include a tough sold secure (www.soldsecure.com) chain. Simply bolt the tough, solid metal anchor to the ground using the supplied bolts and thread the toughen/hardened chain around your bike and through the anchor. It’s as simple as that.
Asgard Motorcycle Security
Disc alarm:
New to us here at Asgard but they have been an instant hit. The principle is simple. Click one of these to your disc brake, press the arm button and there you go. The bike can’t be physically moved because the disc is locked and thanks to the advanced movement sensor, if the bike is moved a 110db siren goes off. (you can also use it as a lock only the siren can be switched off) We love these, such a simple idea, but so effective. We have had these on trial for a few weeks now and never had a false alarm.
Asgards Motorcycle Alarm
The domestic garage:
Perhaps the obvious choice. If you are lucky enough to have a garage and a garage with room for a motorbike and a car, then you are sorted, right??
Well, no. In the last year or so “sneak theft” has been on the rise. Sneak theft is where the thief will “sneak” into your house, to steal the keys to your bike then roll it down the street and away.
Even if you do have a garage it is worth getting a ground anchor or disc alarm. So if anybody DOES get hold of your bike keys then at least they won’t be able to get the bike out of the garage.
Dedicated motorcycle storage unit
An expensive luxury? Not really. Many of us either don’t have a garage (that’s city living for you) or we have our car in it. The most cost effective solution is a motorcycle storage unit (much cheaper than building a new garage and requires no planning permission). The Asgard motorcycle storage unit and is made from tough galvanised steel – this means it will not rot away at the 1st sign of rain.
An integral vent system in the roof and down the sides of the unit help to prevent condensation inside, so your bike should stay nice and dry through out the winter months. An integral full metal floor is included, for further strength and stability – with the option to bolt down to the ground for even more security. The standard package includes a ramp (just wheel or ride your bike into the unit) an internal wooden sub floor (sits in top of the metal floor to protect your expensive tyres), A shelf for storing maintenance equipment and a specially designed helmet and leathers hook!
A tough 5 point locking system ensures this motorcycle store is really difficult to get into. Featuring a drill and pick resistant Euro cylinder that shears off in the event of an attempted break in, this really is one of the best units you can buy.
But I have a touring bike and that unit isn’t big enough for my bike??
Not to worry. There is a motorcycle plus unit available for larger bikes.
Motorcyle Theft – Crash And Burn
That’s a quick rundown of the motorcycle storage available from Asgard. If you have any questions about any aspect of bike security contact us for free advice.
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