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This is the truth about motorcycle security chains the major manufacturers don't want you to know. In recent testing it was found that the top 5 chains all failed within 63 seconds with the Irwin Record 42" bolt croppers. One in particular lasted a mere 3 seconds!
The Almax Immobiliser Series III has never been bolt cropped by anyone, ever. All of the above chains were also cut with the hydraulic bolt croppers at the NEC International Motorcycle & Scooter Show in between 8 - 12 seconds. The Immobiliser Series III cannot be cut with the portable hydraulic croppers.
The Immobiliser Series III is the only chain that has passed Sold Secure GOLD in all 6 categories. ATV, Car, Caravan, Motorcycle, Motor Scooter, Commercial & Industrial Vehicles.
Which chain do YOU want protecting your bike?
For more information on this test and other security advice please visit www.elitesecuritysupplies.com
Information gathered from stats and reports on convicted motorcycle thieves. As well as, from the victoms of motorcycle theft.
The market for stolen bikes right now is so big, it is ridiculous!
Most bikes get taken around 2:00-3:30 am when no-one is up looking out the windows. The thieves will first drive around and look for bikes they and/or their customers want. Then they will return with their van and three or four other guys to help throw the bike in the back of van. It is a one, two, three process taking no longer than 5 minutes. Once the
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There are an estimated 300,000 casualties from road accidents every year in the UK and knowing some First Aid could help save a life. Carrying a First Aid kit in a car or on a motorcycle is highly recommended, so that there is basic equipment available should there be an accident.
It must be stressed that there is no comparison to going on a First Aid training course, and that the following advice must be taken in that context. www.sja.org.uk is the St John's Ambulance website where more information about going on a First Aid course can be found.
These
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Safety in riding motorcycles in order to prevent injuries is a very critical issue especially during the peak of motorcycle season. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons are very much concerned about this issue, since there are almost always a lot of motorcycle accidents happening, at least one every few days. Most injuries noted from the people brought into the Level One Trauma Units range from serious musculoskeletal injuries, open fractures and head traumas from motorcycle accidents.
The increasing accidents are linked to the increased number of motorcycles on the road. Records show that since 1997, motorcycles sales increased more than
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Pocket bikes are miniature motorcycles -- powered, for the most part, by oil- and gas-burning engines similar to those used in chain saws, weed whackers or other small motorized tools -- and they look just like the real thing.
The snazziest models cost thousands and are made in Italy, but the ones that are selling by the container load run from $200 to $500. They come from China, among other places, and are getting snapped up by eager teenagers and, in some cases, not-so-teenagers.
At Broadtek LLC, a South San Francisco firm
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There are quite a few differences between car and motorcycle shipping. While a car has a reliable handbrake and four wheels for extra stability a motorcycle is quite different by design having only two wheels and nothing to keep the bike stationery except the stand.
You might think that motorcycle shipping would be cheaper than car shipping because of the difference in size of vehicles but this is rarely the case. The closed carriers that are often used should be specially designed to carry motorcycles and this will mean that there will either be palettes specially designed for the purpose
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