What to Expect when Playing Motorbike Games

October 20th, 2011

Motorcycle games have always been a favorite among avid motorcycling fans, as these provide great hours of entertainment and fun. If you are looking for a game that combines fast-paced action and great effects you may want to try your hand at the various motorcycle games online just like the ones found at www.motorbike-games.co. You can choose between different racing circuits and challenges each time you play, as well as unlock exclusive items once you finish in one of the top spots. There are also some games that allow you to customize you own racing motorbike as well, therefore providing you the opportunity to choose the features you want to add. These involve various types of paint jobs, decals, and even team logos. If you have spare time during the weekend and you want to have some fun with friends or family you should consider trying to play a motorcycle game.

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Easy Ways to Help Keep Your Motorbike Secure

October 8th, 2011

Motorcycle theft is a large and growing problem in the UK, with around 30,000 bikes being stolen or going missing every year. Many people think that their bike will be safe at home, but it might surprise you that the vast majority of bike thefts occur from the home of the owner (up to 80% according to some sources).

So how can you keep your motorbike secure and stop yourself becoming part of these statistics? The easiest way to help prevent theft from your home is to not advertise that you own an expensive bike – don’t keep it parked on the street or in your garden, as you’re just tempting potential thieves. Keep your bike secured in a lockable area (such as a garage), or if you don’t have access to something like this you can keep the bike inside your house. If you don’t have the room or you park your vehicle away from your house, then ensure it’s in a well lit area (putting off potential thieves) and consider covering your bike, so people can’t see the make and model.

You should also consider investing in security devices designed specifically for this problem; immobilisers can work extremely well, as can additional alarms. You can also invest in a wheel clamp, which is usually enough to put people off trying to steal the bike.

In addition to extra security devices, you should also consider getting your bike marked (both the chassis and individual parts). This might be enough to put off a potential thief, but more importantly it gives you a much better chance of having your bike recovered if it is stolen. You’d be surprised how few stolen bikes get recovered, with some sources estimating that around 85% of stolen bikes never get found.

You should also make sure you never, ever leave your keys with the bike. This might sound obvious, but you’d be surprised how many thefts of motorcycles involve the thief having the keys to the bike. Always keep your keys on your person, and never leave them with anyone you don’t know or in (or on) the bike itself.

As well as decreasing the risks of you having your bike stolen, keeping it as secure as possible will also reduce your insurance costs in most cases, so there really is no reason for not doing it. Just make sure if you do move your bike to a more secure location or add additional security devices, make sure you let your insurance company know.

Post by Paul Bell, who works as a freelance motorcycle writer for Action Motorcycles, the best place to go if you’ve got a motorcycle to sell. They also sell new and used motorcycles – check them out by following the links above.

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