Motorcycle Filtering Tips for the City
January 12, 2026
Continuing on from my previous post on motorcycle filtering tips on motorways and dual carriageways, today I’m going to...
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Of course, we all have insurance cover, but many of us will have high excesses to keep premiums affordable. If your bike is stolen, there is a chance it will be recovered, but this can leave you even worse off as there may be recovery and storage bills from the Police and a hefty repair bill. Never mind the hike in premiums for several years to come. For a cheap commuter bike, theft cover is almost pointless as it would just be too uneconomical to claim.Bike recovery figures have improved drastically over the last few years. The NCIS (National Crime Intelligence Service) report from 2001 quoted a figure of just 16% of stolen bikes being recovered. A decade on and the figure is looking better at around about 45% across the EU. This is almost certainly due to advancements in GPS tracking technologies and smart identification systems.
Around 80% of motorbike theft occurs at home (as surveyed by the NCIS), so it makes sense to install the strongest security measures there, consider an extra beefy chain, CCTV or a locked garage. Then use a lighter weight and more portable security can be carried for use away from home.
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First, let’s look at some of the common attacks thieves employ to give you an idea of what tactics we’re up against.
Freeze Spray: A can of freeze spray can make many metals extremely brittle so they can easily be shattered with a lump hammer. Watch this video to see just how easy this attack is. Freeze attacks are effective again D-Locks and chains too.
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