Motorcycle Alarm

No matter who you are, walking out to crank up your motorcycle, only to find yourself staring at an empty parking space is an infuriating event. To the dismay of many motorcycle enthusiasts, this experience is not uncommon. Across the country, bike thieves find themselves with an excess of time and an ample imagination to find new ways to get away with your bike. Given this fact, it falls upon you to learn how these criminals steal bikes and how to prevent them from taking yours. The vast majority of thefts take place at night, aided by the cover of darkness. Most bikes in these cases are simply rolled quietly around a corner into the bed of a waiting truck. Thieves who use this method may be thwarted, or at least slowed down, by using a fork lock in tandem with locking up the front wheel. Thieves have been known to work around this by placing a skateboard under the front tire in order to roll the bike away. Unfortunately, a small group of strong men with a pickup truck can muscle even a large bike into their vehicle in a manner of seconds. Once again, you may be able to slow the process by anchoring your bike to other objects using a high density cable or chain. Thieves in search of an easy job and a quick getaway may be discouraged by this.

Severing these devices adds precious time to a heist, even with bolt cutters.

Although today's bikes typically incorporate some type of factory immobilization to stop casual theft, a determined thief will be well prepared to counter these basic immobilizers. Considering this, it is wise to consider purchasing an alarm, otherwise known as an electronic security system.

Any system worth the price will do much more than merely make noise, worthwhile systems will also prevent false triggers, add an additional immobilization point, and avoid false alarms by sounding only to serious threats of theft. Many employ sensors that detect when the bike is tilted or when the shocks are engaged to alert the system.

When your bike is disturbed, audible pulses may be used to signal you or others nearby. Devices such as this have been used with great success. Some security systems will even text or call your cell phone if your bike is disturbed. These devices are extremely effective at preventing the aforementioned nighttime theft. Features included in alarm systems vary greatly. There are some on the market that emit audible sirens, while there are others that alert the owner by sending a message directly to their cell phone. Thoroughly investigate all of your options by browsing motorcycle magazines, conducting internet searches and networking with other enthusiasts.

Since there are many different options, begin by determining which features you desire in your motorcycle alarm. For instance, thieves may decide to pass over a bike that announces the use of a security system with a flashing LED. Today there are GPS tracking systems available that allow the authorities to trace the location of a stolen motorcycle. Although tracking systems have proven themselves very effective since there inception in 2005, it is important to consider three factors before purchasing: (1) use of battery power, (2) tracking coverage, and (3) monthly expense.