by andy
24. November 2011 01:20
Here are a few quick security tips for those of you who don’t get to park your scooter in a cozy garage every night:
Lock it up! This means using the fork lock every time you park and adding either a disc lock, a cable lock, a chain lock or a U Lock- basically anything that ends in the word ‘lock’ would be good.
-Disc locks all come with a nice bright orange bungee that goes from the lock and loops around your handlebars. While its primary function is to remind you that your lock is in place, it also does a great job of telling would-be thieves that your scooter is not of the rolling variety.
-U locks are great if you can run them through the front rim, and you probably know a hipster who has an extra one lying around
-Cable locks and chain locks are great if you have a pole to attach the other end to, or if you can run it through your front rim. Who would want to mess with one like this:
Cover it up! Buy a cover that fits and use it. Thieves don’t know what is under the cover and will usually move on. It could be a grill under there, some lesser scooter, or even a boring motorcycle.
And last but not least, Cobras! Drape live cobras on your floorboards and gently loop them around any racks you may have. Cobras are very territorial and don’t eat often. This translates to cheap and effective security!
Take it from someone who has parked on the not-so-friendly streets of Chicago every day for the last four years, a lock and a cover work wonders.
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