How to Prevent Theft of an Electric Scooter
If you live in an urban area, electric scooters provide an efficient and reliable means of transportation. They are less bulky and cumbersome than a motorcycle, but not as tiresome as riding a bicycle around a city. However, since they are lightweight and portable they are also tempting targets for thieves. Electric scooter theft has increased as the popularity of electric scooters has increased. If you are considering buying an electric scooter, there are a few common sense security tips to keep in mind. The best way to protect your electric scooter is to always be diligent. Don't become lazy or take your electric scooter's security for granted.
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Park the scooter in a secure and visible area. Thieves and vandals are less tempted to tamper with an electric scooter in a highly trafficked area.
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Change your scooter's location. Don't leave the electric scooter unattended for a long period of time. Scooters that sit in one spot for hours--especially overnight--are at a higher risk of being ripped off.
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Place your scooter in a secure indoor spot when you are at home. Store the scooter inside your inside your house, apartment or garage.
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Purchase a scooter cover. Don't flaunt your scooter in public. A scooter that is hidden by a cover prevents potential thieves from knowing what is underneath. They may consider it not worth their time to mess with.
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Secure your electric scooter with a locking mechanism. A variety of locks are available for electric scooters. Always lock the scooter to a solid object with a heavy duty lock or a six- to 10-inch armored cable. Other locks are available such as a front brake lock which prevents the front wheel from moving, or a grip lock that locks the throttle in place.
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Protect the electric scooter with an alarm system. Invest in an alarm system if you are driving an expensive scooter and live in a high-risk urban area. Various alarm systems are available for scooters, such as the Gorilla Alarm System. The Gorilla system is activated when the scooter is tilted. The Scorpio system is operated by a remote unit, which makes it possible to shut the engine off if someone steals your scooter.
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