Any proud owner of a new motorcycle is going to be concerned with taking care of his bike, showing it off, avoiding scratches and making sure it is running properly. If you are one of those happy people then you should be aware that there is a greater threat to your new machine than dings from road gravel. In the UK motorcycles are stolen at more than three times the rate that cars are. They are easier to steal and quicker to strip for parts. Your brand new beautiful motorcycle could be gone before you know it. It therefore makes sense to, one: purchase theft insurance; and two: have an alarm system installed on your motorcycle.
You can get a discount on your motorcycle insurance if you let them know that you are installing such a system, but you should call them first. Some companies may only give discounts for alarm systems they have previously approved. Since motorcycles themselves have gained in popularity there is a profusion of choices now which take advantage of modern technology to make your bike as safe as possible. Although no alarm system is fool-proof, it can alert you when someone touches it and even provide GPS tracking. All alarm systems come with remotes which allow you to engage and disengage it from a distance. Some motorcycles will come with built in alarm systems, so that is something to consider when looking at new ones.
Other things you can do to help decrease your insurance rates and keep your bike safe are to park it in a garage as much as possible, and to live and work in safe neighborhoods. Your insurance company is going to consider where you live when determining your premiums and motorcycles which are left outside overnight are naturally more likely to be taken those locked up safely.
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