Stopping the Engine & Parking
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Theft
TIP'!
• Park your motorcycle in a locked garage whenever possible.
If a garage isn't available, park in a concealed area or in a
well~lit
area with enough pedestrian traffic to discourage a
thief.
• Always take the ignition key
with
you.
• Always use the steering lock (page
66).
even
if
you're
parking for just a minule or two. A thief can easily push an
unlocked motorcycle to a
waiting
truck.
• In addition 10 the steering lock, use a
good
quality anti-theft
device made specifically for motorcycles.
• Keep your owner's manual, currenl registration, and
insurance information
with
your motorcycle. This will make
it
easier for the authorities to find you
if
yOUf
motorcycle is
stolen and recovered.
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Riding