A motorcycle cover is a simple, inexpensive way to protect your bike from the elements. Not only that, but your cover can also double as insurance against a stolen motorcycle. Most storage and travel covers come with built-in grommets that allow you to loop a cable through the grommets and secure the cover with a lock.

Couldn’t a thief just slash the cover and steal your bike anyway? Sure, but most thieves are a sucker for easy targets. A cable lock and motorcycle cover both work to slow thieves down. It poses too high a risk of being caught, and most thieves will simply walk away.

Even if a thief does try to steal your bike with a cover and lock, these deterrents will slow them down. The longer it takes them to free your bike from the lock and cover, the greater the chance that someone will spot the thief and stop him in his tracks.

Not only does a cable and lock protect your motorcycle, but it also protects your cover from being stolen and from blowing away in strong winds. The peace of mind that a cover and lock bring are more than worth the investment!