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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Product Review: MotoJug hydration system

MotoJug is a universal on-board hydration system kit designed by ADVrider.com forum member "lacofdfireman" a/k/a Dave and his wife from Utah. You can order the bag and straps only for $50 (shipping included) or get the whole she-bang like I did for $75, which includes the tubing, tubing retractor and bite valve, everything you need except the water cooler, which would cost more to ship than for you to buy. Click here for the full product description, photographs and ordering information. Below I've copied and pasted a short review I recently posted in the ADV thread. Highly recommended!

"Lovin' my MotoJug so far. Had it out for a long shake-down ride over the weekend. Not only did it remain 100% secure despite my best cornering and braking efforts to induce movement, but the handling wasn't at all affected, which I was a little worried about ahead of time, particularly as I have a mid-sized bike. Mine is on the left as my exhaust would interfere on the right. I have the tubing retractor clipped to my tankbag so it takes a few extra seconds to deal with the tube when mounting/dismounting the bike, but it's well worth it in the heat. (When temps don't warrant carrying this much H2O, I may use the cooler as a waterproof storage device.) The bag, loops and straps offer many mounting possibilities, and everything is constructed very well. The price was worth it to me to have someone source and build the kit. I went with Dave's recommended $8 cooler but I had to get someone else to buy it for me so I could keep my claim of never having purchased anything at WalMart intact...well, sort of."

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"Iron Butt types: order two, but substitute a small funnel for the bite valve on one side, so you'd have both intake and output."

Labels: Farkles, Ironbutt/LD, Mods, Product Reviews, Safety, Sport-Touring, Tips, Touring, Vendors

Friday, July 17, 2015

A Job Worth Doing is Worth Doing Twice

A few weeks ago I get home from a long ride and find my left front turn signal dangling, the rubber mount having broken in half. Hmmm, that's weird; wonder what caused that? Impact with something? Someone bumping into it? Old age? No matter, I ordered a new left-hand mount right away, and being the smart guy I am, also ordered the right-hand mount, figuring that some day that one may fail as well and, if so, I'd already have the part on hand.

What I'd figured would be a 10-minute installation of the new turn signal mount turned out to be a sweaty, cuss-filled hour or more (thanks Kawasaki!), which would've taken someone with normal man-sized hands much longer (thanks genetics!). While I had the dashboard and windscreen off, I of course considered replacing the "good" mount on the other side, and, of course, decided against it because of the major hassle involved with the wiring I'd encountered on the "bad" side, and anyway, what were the chances the other mount would somehow fail or get broken anytime soon? I fear the 95F and 100% humidity in my garage influenced that decision.

This is what I found at the end of a ride about a week later:

The good news is that now I know to an accuracy of about 200 miles the precise life of a Kawasaki ZR-7S rubber turn signal mount, and I've become twice as proficient at replacing them. Yay for me. Freakin' yay.

Labels: Maintenance, Tips, WarStories

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Tomfuelery at the pump.

Remember when diesel fuel pumps were always set apart from the gasoline pumps, and they always had green handles? Well, those conventions are fading away, and the handles occasionally get switched around (sometimes intentionally, as a "joke") at pumps such as the one pictured above, which means motorcyclists need to pay a bit more attention when refueling. My ritual is to always sight along the hose I'm intending to use to ensure it goes straight up and not across to the diesel side of the pump. Not that I would ever, ever make such a dumb mistake about 15 years ago with my '90 Yamaha Radian, but if you do, you're in for a very slow ride home and a bit of a hassle to set things right, or so I hear.

Labels: Fuel, Tips

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Foiled!

ICYMI, aluminum foil (that'd be aluminium for my UK friends) works wonders during servicing and for keeping errant fluid away from where it isn't wanted. Think about it: AL foil is moldable into any shape (instant funnel anyone?) and won't absorb fluid like a rag does. Many motorcycles have oil drain plugs or (like mine) oil filters located close to the exhaust pipes. Raid the kitchen, wrap your pipes, and never have to suffer the smoke and smell of old dinosaurs roasting on your headers during that first post-oil change ride.

Remove before flight.

Labels: Maintenance, Tips

Monday, April 21, 2014

Revive your First Aid Kit

With Spring finally here, whether you're prepping your motorcycle for the riding season, or you never stopped riding it, this would be a good time to inspect your first aid kit and replace, replenish or supplement (hint: "sting kills") as needed. Reorganizing and re-familiarizing yourself with the kit could also prevent Emergency Step #1 being "dump the entire contents onto the ground and begin fishing around." Wait, you DO keep a first aid kit on your bike, right? If not, you should. A first aid kit is similar to an umbrella -- you'll only need it when you don't have it.

Labels: Safety, Tips

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Take Advantage of Evolution

I'd had my eye on a particular motorcycle riding suit for a couple of years, waiting for the long-rumored significant updates to go into production. Having seen the updated item on the manufacturer's website and catalog recently, I pulled the trigger. When it arrived a couple of weeks ago, I tore into the box like a kid on Xmas, but...wait, whatthefrigginhellisthis? It was the prior generation suit! The situation was fairly quickly and without too much hassle rectified. The seller's explanation was that it was clearing out existing stock before shipping out the updated versions of the item. That has me wondering how many times over the years I've unknowingly purchased outdated versions of gear/farkles/widgets; many changes are subtle and may not be apparent to the customer. My practice going forward with any online or phone order is to make it clear I want the current generation.

Labels: Farkles, Gear, Tips, Vendors

Friday, October 04, 2013

Saving on Motorcycle Insurance

Valuable Tips: Saving on Motorcycle Insurance

There’s a pretty good chance that you’ll never see motorcycle insurance policies in a store’s bargain bin. There’s no such thing as a “50% off” or a “buy 1 take 1” for these things. However, that doesn’t mean that you can never get a hold of a motorcycle insurance policy at a lower price. In fact, there are steps that you can take to get a better deal for yourself. Luckily, these aren’t difficult to accomplish at all. Below are some valuable tips on how you can save big on motorcycle insurance.

Search for the Best

As you probably know, there’s no standard price for motorcycle insurance since different companies offer plans at widely varying rates. That is why you shouldn’t stop browsing through motorcycle insurance plans until you feel that you’ve found the company that offers the best deal possible. One of the companies that offer the most affordable, great value plans in the market is Famous Insurance, so you may want to check it out.

Pricey Bike = Pricey Insurance

Here’s a no-brainer: if you don’t want to pay handsomely for motorcycle insurance, then don’t get a handsome ride. New and expensive models will obviously cause the rate of your insurance to spike. For that reason, do think twice about this before you purchase the latest Road King or other similar models.

Insurance Deductible

The deductible is the amount that must be paid for a claim before the policy takes effect. Generally, you can lower the cost of your motorcycle insurance by paying more for the deductible amount. You’d want to seriously consider this as you can shave off as much as 20%-30% from the cost of your insurance.

Motorcycle Training

Motorcycle newbies usually have to pay premium for insurance. On the flip side, those who underwent motorcycle training or courses can take advantage of better deals (just present your certificate to your agent). Hopefully, you fall into the latter category.

Drop the “Baggage”

As mentioned earlier, there’s no such thing as a standard rate when it comes to motorcycle insurance. Insurance differs in price because drivers also vary in profile and ability. Drivers who are young or have blemished driving records normally get charged more. Thus if you share your motorcycle with such drivers, then you can expect the cost of your insurance to rise. You should exclude them from your policy if you want to save cash.

Review Your Driving Record

Do this even if your driving record should read blank. There’s always the possibility that the traffic department may have wrongly marked your record for a violation. That would of course factor into the price of your motorcycle insurance. It’s better to check just to be safe.

Remove the Guest Passenger Liability Coverage

Do away with the guest passenger liability coverage if you regularly ride (no one’s sitting behind you) by your lonesome. After all, you shouldn’t be paying for something that would be practically useless to you.

Seek Discounts

You may think that you probably can get a better deal on your motorcycle insurance since your bike rarely gets any action anyway. If that’s the case, then you’re correct. There are insurance companies that offer discounted policies to drivers who only use their motorcycles on occasion. Be sure to ask for lower rates in such a situation—you’ll be able to save a ton of cash this way.

Users of old motorcycles should also be able to score discounts on insurance as well. You’re basically just throwing away money by keeping your dated ride fully covered. Talk it over with your agent and you should be able to cut down your insurance cost.

Don’t Bother with Minor Claims

The very purpose of motorcycle insurance is to shield the insured against significant losses or damage. With that said, don’t make a habit of going after even the most minor of claims—insurance companies aren’t fond of people like that. Otherwise, you’ll be at the mercy of higher rates.

Maintain an Excellent Credit Score

Yes, even your credit score can be a factor in the cost of your motorcycle insurance. While some insurance companies don’t put this into consideration, there are many that do. Therefore, it won’t hurt to be a good citizen that pays the bills on time.

Author bio: Adriel Mercado is a freelance writer and has been into motorcycles ever since he graduated from high school.

Labels: Insurance, Tips, Vendors

Friday, April 05, 2013

Motorcycle Sunglasses Made Easy by ADS Sports Eyewear

Motorcycle sunglasses are an important piece of equipment for any motorcycle enthusiast. This article will help you make an informed decision as you select the type of frame and lens color best suited to the way you ride. ADS Sports Eyewear publishes more detail on their web site at www.ADSEyewear.com.

Lens Materials:

There are only two lens materials that are approved for use on a motorcycle. These are Polycarbonate and Trivex. SR-91 is also approved for use in this environment. This is a polarized version of Trivex.

All three are shatterproof and block UV rays naturally. SR-91 is roughly 50% more expensive than polycarbonate, but the optical quality is phenomenal. Polarization is optional with polycarbonate and Trivex while all SR-91 lenses are polarized. Polarized lenses cut glare to minimum making reflections from the sun less intrusive, allowing a rider to see more detail on any reflective surface.

Lens Colors:

Copper-based lenses will provide the best contrast. This is the best lens color option for riders who are not exceptionally light sensitive. Grey is best for maintaining true color. The grey lens color does not provide any increased contrast it just makes everything darker. It is the best option for riders who are often squinting when they wear a copper lens in bright sunlight. People with light blue or light green eyes are statistically more likely to be light sensitive, but this is not always true.

Night riding requires a clear lens, or a lens with a light contrast tint. Photochromic or Transitions lenses are the most versatile lens. A Transitions lens will not get as dark as a tinted or polarized lens, and it may not darken at all if you wear it behind a shield. Even a half shield may block enough UV light to keep a Transitions lens from darkening. Transitions lenses do not darken as much or as fast in hotter weather, and after about 3 - 5 years the lens will start to “fatigue” or wear out. Transitions motorcycle glasses are your most versatile option, but these are not a good option for riders who prefer a darker lens.

Prescription Oakley Sunglasses and non-prescription sunglasses offer a larger variety of lens colors that are well suited to motorcycling. Polarized lenses are available in many more colors than the standard grey or brown in polycarbonate, and the Oakley Iridium coatings offer an additional layer of contrast that is unique to Oakley. The new Oakley Wind Jacket is a favorite frame amongst motorcycle enthusiasts because of the removable eye seal and easily interchangeable lenses.

Prescriptions:

Prescription motorcycle sunglasses are now available with a new free-form digital surfacing design that completely eliminates the “fishbowl effect” traditionally associated with putting a prescription lens in a wrapped frame. This has been a lifesaver for athletes in many sports. But this has proven to be more important to motorcyclists than anyone else. This also allows much higher prescriptions to be placed in these wrapped frames.

Labels: Gear, Safety, Tips, Vendors

Friday, February 08, 2013

Winter gear/safety tips

Hardy/foolish (your choice) motorcyclists who don't stop riding at 32F or below have likely read tons of advice about proper layering, maintaining core body temperature, and the never-ending battle with helmet visor fogging, so no need to repeat much of that advice. Here are ten more items to consider, perhaps a couple are new to you. All were learned the hard way during many winters riding:

If your jacket's insulating liner allows it, wear it as a separate layer rather than zipped/buttoned into the outer shell. You'll be warmer and the jacket's main closure will be more wind-resistant.

Protect your neck: gaiters, tubes, "cozies", wraps, scarves or balaclavas are brilliant for keeping those big arteries and veins running through your neck warmer.

Tape up any helmet or jacket vents that allow wind leakage. You're not going to use them in frigid temps anyway.

A rain suit or waterproof glove covers can extend your gear's lower temp range (every piece of gear has it's limits, now matter how hi-tech).

Unless you've got a heated garage, store all your gear and helmets inside.

At stops of more than a few minutes, don't leave your helmet, jacket or gloves on your motorcycle (even in tank bags or panniers).

Avoid sweating like the plague. Don't put on those final layers until you're ready to go out the door. De-layer if you stop en route to take a hike, dance a jig, etc.

Assist blood flow to your extremities by avoiding restrictive boots or gloves (watch those thick socks or liners), or excessive bunching of layers in the knees or elbows. Ensure your bike's clutch and brake levers are adjusted to keep your hands in line with your forearms (most are set too high, causing restriction in the wrist).

Keep your bladder as empty as possible. Remember that your body has to burn energy to keep all that fluid warm, and the vasoconstriction-induced "gotta pee now!" feeling is very distracting.

Be smarter than me, own a bike with enough spare electrical output to support heated gear, and crank up the electrons!

Do you have any tips to share?

Labels: Cold Riding, Gear, Safety, Tips

Monday, October 08, 2012

Of hot stuff, bionic pubic hair, funny smells & polishing your pipe.

Ah, motorcycle odors. Experienced riders can diagnose a problem with their bike depending upon whether its exuding eau du exhaust, oil, coolant, or that "should've-left-that-job-to-the-professionals" smell of wire insulation burning. It was this last olfactory assault to which I was subjected during my ride to work last Friday, confusing because it seemed a tad too "plastic-y" and I hadn't touched any wiring in ages. At every stop light I looked around and saw no smoke emanating from either motorcycle or my gear (please don't let it be my Aerostich or my riding buddies will forever call me The Melty Man), so I pressed on to work, where I parked up and immediately discovered the problem.

A metal bracket had broken, and it with its attached reflector had managed to balance for on top of a header pipe for 45 minutes. Once cooled, the offending piece popped off the pipe easily, but left behind a large black glob of baked-to-perfection "stuff", which of course got even more baked-on during my ride home that evening.

I know its fairly common so how I'd managed to not melt anything on an exhaust pipe for so many years is a mystery; usually I'd experience only small clumps of dried-up Amish horse exhaust smoldering away on my pipes for hours like a potpourri burner. Googling uncovered myriad methods for removing melted nylon gear/rubber boot soles/plastic rain suits, etc. from exhaust pipes. After due consideration of the various methods, I chose to use Acetone and grade #0000 steel wool because I happened to have both in my garage. Surprisingly, only 10-15 minutes later, my pipe was polished to like-new condition (OK, not nearly like-new; but all trace of the burned blob was gone and the pipe looked pretty damn good for having accumulated 50K miles of road crud). Being a chronic sufferer of CBS (Clean Bike Syndrome: please give generously), I was compelled to continue on and clean and polish the entire pipe...which of course led to cleaning the remaining three, and a sore forearm.

I haven't figured out exactly why the metal bracket broke -- it wasn't corroded and it's not in an area subject to stress or fatigue. Unless, it shared the bird-strike my left knee took back in June. The reflector was on same side and not far forward of where my knee was. Hmmmm, Beaky's revenge!?

These are your friends if you've melted something on your exhaust!

Labels: Commuting, Ride Reports, Tips

Monday, September 24, 2012

Motorcycle Safety Tips

Riding on a motorcycle can be lots of fun for adults of all ages. While motorcycles provide a great riding experience, they can be more dangerous than cars. The following article provides effective tricks and tips on how to improve motorcycle safety.

It's essential to make sure that one wears a motorcycle helmet at all times. While motorcycle helmets aren't required in all states, they can reduce the risk of serious head injury in the event of an accident. In addition to a motorcycle helmet, it's a good idea to make sure one wears long pants and a padded jacket. This will reduce the risk of road burns if one falls off his or her bike. In some cases, long pants can mean the difference between a pair of damaged pants and a skin graft.

It's also important to make sure that one drives in a defensive way. While all vehicles should obey the rules of the road, it's essential for motorcycle drivers to be ready for anything. For example, if a car is following a motorcycle at a close distance, try to move to a different lane. If this isn't possible, pull over on the side of the road and allow the other car to pass. While this may be inconvenient, it can reduce the risk of a serious accident.

In addition, it's essential to make sure that one is aware of the location of all vehicles on the road at all times. While people should use turn signals when changing lanes, many people forget to do this. Because of this, motorcycle drivers should pay attention to vehicles that are next to them on the highway. If possible, try to avoid driving in the blind spot of another vehicle. This can reduce the risk of a serious accident in the future.

It's also a good idea to make sure that one burns the headlights on a motorcycle at all times. Since motorcycles are more difficult to see on the road than a traditional vehicle, it's essential to make sure one's motorcycle stands out from other cars. In many cases, it's a good idea to have a light that oscillates in brightness.

This is a sponsored post by Robert Reeves, an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, helping individuals who have been seriously injured in motorcycle and automobile accidents in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Labels: Safety, Tips, Vendors

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Book Review: The Adventurous Motorcyclist's Guide to Alaska

The Adventurous Motorcyclist's Guide to Alaska (ISBN 978-0-9829131-2-3, Octane Press, 224 pgs.) puts 20 years of road knowledge together in a beautiful, information-rich travel guide designed for adventure motorcyclists (but happily not only those who ride "ADV" bikes). Created by motorcycle journalist Lee Klancher with expert guidance from Alaska native and motorcycle tour guide Phil Freeman (owner of touring company Motoquest), this comprehensive tour guidebook covers what must amount to nearly every highway in Alaska, pointing out the best riding routes, picture-perfect natural wonders, and offbeat destinations in the state. It also includes suggested itineraries, colorful maps and recommended hotels, as well as cautionary warnings for the unexpected. The book is printed on durable, heavy stock (should hold up well in your tank bag or pannier) and is filled with great photographs and useful charts.

The writing is focused and engaging; I believe this book would be an essential resource for planning a bike trip to Alaska, and will certainly use it as such when I make my trip some day. Because I've never been to Alaska, I thought it would be prudent to run the book by seriously adventurous riding friends John & Patti Heveron, who have ridden their motorcycles from their home in New York state to Alaska twice in the last three years, and are planning to do it again in 2013.

Patti & John, pegging my jealously meter.

From Patti:

We are always looking for new sources of info on how to enjoy the Alaska adventure more, including two presentations I went to by Phil Freeman (coincidentally!!). I've seen him at a couple of rallies, and have been to his shop in Anchorage once, passing by him in Carcross as he was leading a group into the town.We are delighted that he is a part of this book, as he is our inspiration for believing we could actually do this!!!

The first REALLY HANDY part of this book is the description of the three types/sizes of bike you should ride there on, and then tells you in each of his sections of highway descriptions what bikes are best (or not!!!). I love it! Now I know that some of my ideas on where to go next are “a go” and some are NOT!

Breaking down each area or highway like pieces to a giant puzzle…to be researched individually and then pieced together for YOUR perfect trip, is genius…..Where to stay, where to get GAS, what cool stuff to hunt down….everything you need….

As a beginner, those were my highest anxieties….Do we have the right bikes for the roads, and where do we stop for the night and how often can we gas up? Once you research these, the rest is the fun part!!!

Patti astride her GS; the FJR is John's, evidence that you don't have
to ride an adventure-tourer to do Alaska.

From John:

As the primary route-planner…

This book is loaded with tons of useful information. Even riders who have ridden in parts of Alaska will be surprised to learn what was just around the next bend, warmed by reminders of special places like Emerald Lake, and informed by explanations of phenomena like that desert area outside Carcross.

The books appeals to every rider from the adventurous off-road explorer to the pavement seeker. The author creates the perfect recipe by blending awe and wonder with a healthy respect for this special place.

You will want to make notes to design your perfect trip, but bring the book along with you as a reference manual. Its size permits that and is so full of useful information that it will be surely missed if you travel to Alaska without it.

The author makes you chuckle with comments like his description of a densely overgrown off-road route “Call your Mom before you go – You will most likely never see her again.”

Not even the thorough and indispensable Milepost provides such meaningful information about road quality and scenery, much less great brewpubs and where to get your tire changed!

If this doesn't make you want to hop on your bike & ride
to AK, maybe you should take up golf instead.

Labels: Nav/Map, Off-Road, Product Reviews, Publications, Tips, Touring

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Motorcycling on Rural Roads in the UK

The British government have recently unveiled plans to reduce the speed limit on rural roads from 60mph to 40mph. A disproportionate number of fatalities on British roads happen in the countryside, often due to speeding. Roads surrounding countryside villages usually use the national speed limit of 60mph and the reduction to 30mph inside the village is often instant.

In 2010 292 motorcyclists were killed on rural roads, almost twice the number of fatalities that occurred on urban roads. These statistics are assumed to be so high because bikers like to ride in the countryside for recreational rides, but overall road fatalities also show that rural roads are significantly more dangerous.

A motorcyclist is 50 times more likely to be killed or suffer serious injury than a car driver and 92% per cent of surveyed people (from Think statistics) think that motorcyclists are the most vulnerable people on the road. However, despite awareness of the vulnerability of motorcyclists, it is often motorists that are complacent or at fault in accidents on rural roads. There are four types of common rural motorcycle accidents; the first three usually involve new riders but the majority of crashes with other vehicles are the fault of the other party.

Bends and Corners - Misjudging corners and bends is an alarmingly frequent cause of serious accidents, although these mistakes are often made by new and inexperienced riders.

Overtaking - Many countryside roads are difficult for two vehicles to pass each other in opposite directions. The open road with fresh air and a beautiful backdrop can entice a new rider into switching off and driving irresponsibly.

One vehicle crash - This is usually by inexperienced, reckless or careless riders and is far more likely to happen on rural roads. The state and maintenance of countryside roads can be a contributing factor.

Junctions - Crashes at junctions with other vehicles are common and dangerous. They are often the fault of the other vehicle, but it is the motorcyclist who is most vulnerable. No matter how many public campaigns are run or reflective clothing is worn by the motorcyclist, there is enormous risk and they have to be constantly aware for approaching vehicles and, once seeing them, assuming the driver’s an idiot.

Experience, continuous improvement and self-awareness are keys to motorcycling safety, but that only reduces risk, it doesn’t eliminate it. Hopefully the new measures will be enforced and motorists on rural roads will drive with more responsibility, which will reduce the number of motorcyclist fatalities in the countryside.

This post courtesy of Pannone LLP, a leading UK law firm who are specialists in personal injury cases.

Labels: Law, Safety, Tips

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Motorbike Insurance and How To Get the Best Deal

If you really need to save money on transport, it's worth getting a bike. The combination of a smaller engine, better efficiency with petrol and improved accessibility on roads could save you an absolute fortune. However, with the increased risk of riding comes the possibility of higher insurance costs; as such, it's worth thinking carefully about how you go about getting a policy. After all, there are many factors that help swing a deal in your favour and could effectively save you hundreds of pounds a year. Taking these tips on board, you'll certainly start seeing more money staying in your pocket.

Choose a greater voluntary excess and you could really hang on to more cash. All insurance policies have a compulsory excess that you need to pay before insurance companies contribute to funding the repair of any damage sustained to your bike. They will often offer you the choice to pick the voluntary excess to suit your needs. A higher excess is a gamble that you must be willing to take, but it will mean lower outgoings each month.

Shop around, but remember the specialists. Insurance companies analyse their customer base in different ways, so it's worth checking online price comparison sites. However, specialist bike insurers such as mceinsurance.com will usually give better deals and many don't list themselves on these pages because of this. If you're renewing, look elsewhere instead of continuing with your current provider - you'll often find a better deal to match your requirements.

Downgrade your bike for a better deal, because chances are that you're only riding it as a means of getting from A to B. A less powerful bike will be seen by insurers as less likely to be involved in an accident.

Claim only when you need to, or at least when it's worth it, as every time you claim on an insurance deal you will pay an excess that will raise your future premiums. Find out how much things will cost before approaching your policy holder, as paying for a smaller problem out of your own pocket could save hundreds of pounds in just a year. There's a reason why people like to protect their no-claims bonus!

Take an accredited course and you could see yourself on a more powerful bike for the same price. Organisations such as the Institute of Advanced Motorists let riders take courses that could be policy compatible and save you more money in the long-term, in much the same way as Pass Plus does for car drivers.

Installing additional security measures will lower the chances of your bike getting stolen or damaged, so total up the cost of anti-theft devices or the option of secure parking and you could be entitled to lower premiums.

This post courtesy of MCE Insurance, a UK-based insurance centre.