Every lock has a weakness, and any person with enough determination, time, or access to the internet will find out how to break it. The fact of the matter is, even if you have a relatively unbreakable lock, the thief doesn’t need to break the lock in the place you parked your motorcycle. A couple of strong guys or a small winch can lift a locked motorcycle into a van and drive off with it, giving them all the time they need to break your lock. To secure your motorcycle, being aware of your environment and remember the tips below for keeping away from the thieves:

* Park where the motorcycle can be easily seen and well-lit, and near where people are working, such as shops and restaurants

* Avoid parking your motorcycle behind trucks or other vehicles that may have limited visibility when backing-up

* Park your motorcycle in clusters to be more obvious

* Walk out to your motorcycle every few minutes and check on it, especially during the first 10 – 15 minutes your motorcycle is parked

* Use different types of locks (barrel key, flat key, combination, etc.). The more types of locks there are the more tools the thief needs to crack them.

Do remember to lock your motorcycle after parking it

Lock Your Motorcycle to Make the Theft Hesitate

* The Facts: only 26% of stolen motorcycles are recovered with the majority having suffered major damage

* 50% of motorcycle riders don’t lock their bikes

* 80% of stolen motorcycles are taken from the owner’s home

* 60% of motorcycles stolen are broken-up for parts

* the theft rate is twice that of cars

* the professional can steal your motorcycles in as little as 15 seconds, even with a lock

Important Factors to Purchase a Lock for Your Motorcycle

* choice of lock material

* motorcycle lock manufacturing process

* shape of the motorcycle lock that people use in different countries

* strength of motorcycle lock

Motorcycle Security Devices

There are different motorcycle security devices, including motorcycle alarms, motorcycle cable locks, motorcycle disc locks, motorcycle security chains, motorcycle U locks, etc. To secure your motorcycle, finding a lock maker with years experience and insists using high quality material to enhance the strength of locks would be important.

Motorcycle Alarm

Consider fitting a paging alarm, these are getting cheaper all the time.

motorcycle alarm system

Talking alarms are better than sirens; people tend to listen more when it’s a human voice. Lots of motorcycle alarm products are thoroughly ruggedized and waterproof, and some motorcycle alarm systems are designed exclusively for installation on Cruisers, Harley Davidson, and custom motorcycles.

Motorcycle Cable Lock

A motorcycle cable lock that you can loop around a lamppost of similar is the best bet. Motorcycle cable lock is great for locking the frame of your motorcycle to the front wheel, or for locking your scooter to a fixed object. Most of motorcycle cable Lock’s locking mechanism is stainless steel and brass, it gives you protection from rust, and is encased in thick hardened plastic.

Motorcycle Disc Lock

Motorcycle disc lock is a great way to secure your motorcycle. They are portable (in the case of disc locks, they will fit in your pocket), relatively difficult to break (compared to a garden-variety chain), and easy-to-use. The only drawback is the size of disc locks might make you forget about them, and to avoid that you could Lock your helmet to it or clip the ignition key to the lock key after locking. Or you could just simply put a sticker on it to remind yourself.

Giant Seal Disc Brake Lock GS-3028

The motorcycle disc lock

Motorcycle Security Chain

Security chains can be heavy to lift and it could discourage the theft to steal.

Security chains are strong cut resistance and the protective coating helps prevent scratching. The special steel alloy welded links are case hardened to resist sawing attack and deep through hardened to resist bolt cropping. In addition, it represents excellent value for money.

Motorcycle U Lock

Motorcycle U Locks are made of steel with the U shape. They are used to secure the motorcycle. Lock core design provides the highest degree of protection against picking; some keys are equipped with mini flash lights. Motorcycle U locks use durable PVC sleeve covers chrome steel shackle to prevent marring and scratching, their hardened solid steel lock prevents prying, sawing and hammer impacts. U-locks are ideal for bicycles, motorcycles, spare tires, trailers, etc.

In this day and age, it is very easy to get caught up in the gadgetry of home security systems.  From simple motion detectors to the more sophisticated video cameras and biometric systems, the advancements of technology has certainly made it both easy and difficult to protect yourself, your loved ones and all you value in your home.

Technology has made it easier in terms of providing different levels of protection and access.  But the plethora of choices available sometimes makes choosing the right home security system a bit daunting.  This is where hiring a reputable home security company can help.

If the homeowner has a basic idea of what he is looking for, the better he will be able to explain his needs to the home security company that is installing the system.  If the homeowner’s security needs and budget do not seem to match the security system choice, a reputable home security company will offer advice and some options.

Although there are a lot of do-it-yourself home security kits available in the market, it is advisable for those who are serious about protecting their home and loved ones to hire professionals.

Home security companies are well worth the expense.  Can you put a price on your peace of mind?  Can you put a price on the safety of your loved ones?  Hiring a reputable home security company ensures the proper installation of your home security system.  Don’t do it yourself unless you are a licensed expert at installing home security systems yourself.

So here’s a little bit of help for those who are intimidated by the wide array of home security choices.  Treat this as a basic guide to helping the harried and hurried homeowner make a faster decision on his home security needs.

Perimeter sensors indicate when a window or door has been breached.  Indoor sensors such as mats strategically placed under windows, let the homeowner know if there has been a break-in.  Another type of indoor sensor detects motion such as a burglar entering a house through a window.  Ask your home security expert for details about perimeter and indoor sensors.

Ultrasonic sensors are more sophisticated than the simple motion detectors.  These sensors send out sound waves to detect movement in or around the house.  Your home security expert will know if this is the right choice for your home given the layout of your house and the relative location of windows and air vents.

If the ultrasonic sensors won’t work in your home, an alternative might be a microwave sensor.  Instead of sending out sound waves, these sensors send out microwave radio waves which are unaffected by air currents.  If not installed properly, this type of home security system can be triggered by movement around the corner of the home.  It is best to have a home security installation expert install a microwave sensor to avoid the hassles and fines of false alarms.

More sophisticated security systems are the photo-electric sensor and the passive infrared sensor.  The photo-electric sensor is a light sensor that triggers an alarm when blocked.  The passive infrared sensor is a more intelligent version of the motion detector.  Ask your home security professional for details.

Now consider yourself equipped with the basic knowledge about home security system options for your home.  Your home security professional will be able to guide you to the right security system given your security desires, the size of your home, and your budget.

You may have seen recent reports on television news or in the newspapers of a weakness in the locks on PVCu doors. The weakness is currently being exploited by burglars in some areas of the UK, notably the London area. To our knowledge, such attacks are not yet common place in the Hampshire, West Sussex and Dorset areas.

This is a problem which is growing around the country; various methods are used by the burglars using simple everyday tools, allowing them to exploit an inherent flaw in the design of these Euro Profile Cylinders. The cylinders can be overcome in a matter of seconds and although we know the methods used we will not disclose these methods in any detail, as a precaution against “copy-cat” burglaries.

The lock in question is not of any particular make, but is the type of lock fitted to the majority of UPVC, PVCu and some wooden doors throughout the world, it is commonly known as a Euro Profile Cylinder. It is the part which provides the key operation to the multi-point locking mechanism fitted to the door. No matter how secure or elaborate the multi-point locking mechanism is, if the cylinder is compromised the multi-point lock can be opened in seconds without difficulty.

All major Lock Manufacturers are now working hard to find solutions to the problem.

Currently there are limited products on the market to combat this form of attack. Two major lock manufacturers notably Mul-T-Lock and Squire have produced a new design of cylinder which ensures the cylinder snaps at a predetermined position leaving the door still secured and requiring the use of the correct key to unlock the door. Mul-T-Locks range of anti snapping cylinders are called ‘Break Secure’ and Squire’s range are called ‘Snapsafe’

Although this design of cylinder is still not 100% guaranteed to prevent all the methods of attack used on PVCu doors. It will prevent the most common methods slowing down the burglars attempts and making it considerably more difficult, therefore increasing the chance of him giving up.

In addition to these cylinders some manufacturers notably Squire and ERA are producing cylinder enhancers or cylinder security devices. Various designs are available to suit PVCu and composite doors these consist of a metal surround which is secured to the existing cylinder underneath the door handle. ERA’s range is possibly the most secure, with the designs securing through the door to sandwich the cylinder in place making it virtually impossible to remove the ‘snapped’ cylinder. These devices used in conjunction with a Break Secure or SnapSafe cylinder will ensure the methods currently being used are ineffective.

The risk of forced entry via the methods used is reduced if the cylinder fitted is of the correct size and properly fitted. However often when cylinders have been replaced in the past it is found that an incorrect size has been used leaving the door vulnerable. It is recommended that the euro profile cylinder should not protrude outside of the door furniture any more than 2-3mm.

Remember burglars always choose the easy option!

In order to ensure you do not become one of the many victims of this type of forced entry review your current door cylinders now and consider upgrading your cylinders to the newly available ‘Break Secure’ or SnapSafe ranges currently available or fit an additional Cylinder Security Device or Enhancer to your existing cylinder.

In the meantime, ensure you DEADLOCK your doors whenever your home is unattended. We also advise that a door chain be fitted and used on the main entrance door when the house is occupied and if PVCu doors are fitted to other areas consider fitting additional internal secondary bolts as an alternative to replacing the cylinders.

Other sensible precautions include ensuring that any keys (particularly car keys) are not left where they can be found by burglars. (The most common method of car theft is by breaking into homes and stealing the keys). Other portable valuables should also be removed from vulnerable areas.

A safe will compliment any form of security to the property by reducing the risk of sentimental and valuable items being taken should a burglar gain entry. Securing small valuables can save a great deal of inconvenience and upset and it is recommended that you keep spare keys, passports, jewellery, cameras etc. locked in a safe.

For guidance and advice from reputable qualified locksmith’s only choose a locksmith that is a member of the Master Locksmith Association whose members would be pleased to offer advice and guidance, without obligation on any aspects of your properties physical security.

By using an MLA approved company such as Locksmith Camden you are assured that the locksmith you employ is of the highest standard of Integrity and that the work undertaken will be carried out to very high standards. All Master Locksmiths have undertaken and passed an independently assessed BLI examination to ensure they are qualified and competent to carry out all aspects of the Locksmith trade. And every Approved Company undergoes stringent, regular inspections, thus ensuring that it maintains high standards in workmanship and administration. Additionally members are expected to conform to legal requirements and follow a customer charter to service customer satisfaction.