OO SAFETY OD Tips To Prevent Motorcycle Theft (NAPSA)—According to the National Insurance Crime Bu- reau, more than 60,000 motorcy- cles were stolen last year: that’s one bike stolen every 8.7 minutes. The good newsis that there are simple steps that can help you protect your bike. Leading motorcycle insurer Progressive offers these tips: When you’re home, store your bike in a secure place like your garage, shed, or gated and locked yard. Always remove the key from your ignition and keep your front fork locked. Garage yourbike outof plain view wheneverpossible. When parking in public, check on your bike frequently. If you have to park outdoors, do so in well-lit, secure areas. Look for an outdoor security camera and park in its view if you can. e Always carry your registration and insurance card with you when you ride, but keep yourtitle at homeorin anothersecure place. Lock your bike to a stationary object or to another motorcycle when traveling with others. Use high-quality locking devices. Consider adding an audible alarm or tracking device. Systems like LoJack can not only help you locate your bikeif it’s stolen, but in several states, Progressive also offers a 20 percent discount on Comprehensive coverage if you If you have to park your motorcy- cle outdoors, do so in well-lit, secure areas. have one installed on your bike. Check with your local independent agent to find out what discounts are available. Check with your agent to make sure you havethe right coverage. If your bike is stolen, liability-only insurance won’t cover the loss. Make sure your policy has Comprehensive coverage. And if your motorcycle is less than two years old, consider adding coverage such as Progressive’s Total Loss Replacementto yourpolicy. This coverage will pay for a brand-new bike of the same make and model if your bike is stolen or totaled. For more information or to find an agent nearby, visit www.motorcycle.progressiveagent.com.
