Do people steal scooters?

Question

I'm about to purchase a 2009 Honda Ruckus.

I see scooters parked around everywhere, but these things do not weigh as much as cars.

Any tips, advice or perspective on whether or not anti-theft is necessary with these scooters?

If so, How can I help prevent theft?

Perhaps I have nothing to worry about, and no one ever steals a scooter?

Answer 1

They're really easy to steal, the steering lock can be snapped without too much trouble, and they'll just push it away, or just lift it into a van

Answer 2

Oh man they steal it. Easily.  Just lift it into a pickup (5 seconds).

We (here in NYC) chain it to something solid.  That does a good job.

Good Luck...

Answer 3

People steal anything and everything.....that's the nature of the type of people who steal.

Don't make the mistake of comparing such people to decent, normal people.

Buy a motorcycle magazine, in it there will be reviews of tested chains and locks.

Buy one of them and use it to lock your scooter to something solid if possible.

Answer 4

People will steal anything. Keep it locked when not riding it

Answer 5

Keep it locked and chained and in a lighted place at nite or you guessed it, just like true love, it will be gone in the morning.

Answer 6

you cant stop theft if they want it they will get it all you can do is use good sense and try not to make it to easy.

Answer 7

People steal anything valuable. Your best choice would be to keep it locked up, and from anywhere clearly visible, like a garage.

Answer 8

any and every thing gets stolen,even my youth ....lol

chain it to something immobile

Answer 9

There are two types of locks that you can get.  The traditional lock and chain works well if you get a thick one that is not easily cut.  There are also brake caliper locks that are pretty hard to cut through... it would take a while.  Just do a search for scooter brake lock or something like that.  This type of lock wont really keep someone from picking it up and throwing it in the back of a truck, but it will keep someone from hot-wiring and driving off with it if they dont have a truck.

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Answer 10

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