Theft protection: disc lock, chain and tracker together

A single lock only buys a few minutes, and most thieves count on a quick job. The more obstacles you add, the less likely they are to pick your bike.

• Park in a well-lit spot with foot traffic, ideally near a camera.
• Turn the bars to full lock to engage the steering lock, but don't treat the factory lock as real protection.
• Fit a lock on the brake disc and attach a bright reminder to it so you don't ride off with it still on.
• Use a thick hardened chain to link the frame or the lower swingarm area to an immovable anchor such as a post, a fence or a wall ring. Don't loop it through a wheel or plastic.
• Keep the chain and lock off the ground so they can't be smashed against the asphalt.
• Hide the tracker somewhere non-obvious under the seat or a fairing, not near the ignition. Check its battery and signal regularly.