When you first get a bike, it’s easy to focus on sorting your riding kit and planning adventures, leaving security as an afterthought. Talk to riders who’ve had a bike stolen though, and a very different set of priorities appears. Below is a collection of short pieces of advice that come up again and again in conversations with experienced riders. Think of them as distilled “I wish I’d known this earlier” moments. Use them as prompts to check your own setup, both at home and

At home is where most bikes sleep. It's also where a lot of them disappear from. The thing is, home should be where you have the most control over security. You know the layout, you can add things over time, and you can build habits. Whilst a lot of advice treats home security like it's the same as street parking - just ‘buy a better lock.’, effective home security isn't about having the most expensive or heaviest-duty chain. It's about layers. What is Layered Security? Thiev

When we go out and have to leave our bikes parked in public areas, we have limited control. We don’t control who walks past, where the cameras point, or whether someone is watching. However we can  control a few things: Where you leave the bike What you carry with you Final checks before walking away This guide is about turning those seconds into a habit – a quick, repeatable way to lock your bike every single time you park in public. Where You Park Understandably, most rider

Most riders think of security as something that happens at the bike – locks, chains, alarms, trackers. That matters. But there’s a whole other side to this that doesn’t involve tools or hardware at all - What you do as part of the wider riding community. You have more influence than you might think. The way you report thefts, share information, support local groups and talk to decision-makers all feeds into how seriously motorcycle theft is taken where you live. This guide is

We've just launched The Motorcycle Security Project , and we're glad you found us. This site exists for one straightforward reason - to help riders protect their bikes. Motorcycle theft remains a persistent problem across the UK, and while plenty of advice exists scattered across forums, Facebook groups, and manufacturer websites, there's been no single place that brings it all together in a clear, practical, and rider-focused way. That's what we're building here. What you'll