GuardTwin
Active Member
We know that taking numbers down that has been stamped on the bike helps police to know if the bike they find is yours but what about the removable parts they might later find?
I decided to mark specific areas, some hard to reach with the bike all fixed together and some easy to reach. I also taken pictures and done a video showing each marking that will be given to the police if my bike does get stolen and then found so their job is easier plus this provides evidence it is my bike as I knew all about them and the markings are personal. < Note them this and tell them the meaning of each marking that relates to you which is not a easy to make up strong story such as your date of birth which you can show on a passport.
It is a great idea to do this specially that it helps when your bike is targeted I noticed people now inspect bikes before stealing them as I several times seen in london people looking around several bikes (yes I called the police for this behaviour.) I wanted to wait and see if the owner had markings because the other guy looked at an area and stood right up moving away from it quickly to another bike, i guessed he saw something. (Addition to the story: the police arrived one was near and questioned his behaviour.) <I felt good about myself and continued with my day off with the lads.
1) Use a tool that you can control a scrape marking nice and deep so if people do try to cover it up with paint you should be able to feel the marking or if they decided to scrape away this will leave a horrible mark and provides evidence against them at attempting to remove critical recorded markings.
2) Permanent marker: On my black frame i use a black pen, it does show easily in light and can be easily missed in dark areas.
3) Mark every part of the bike that can be removed such as the handle bars and seat. (don't go too mental or you will have a tattooed bike)
4) Record each marking with a photo on the day and a video specifically for the police to watch if they wish to use it (Helps them to locate markings they might not see and also can be used in court against them if they do go.)
5) Make your bike as anti theft as possible by replacing all quick releases I bought some for 7 quid for the wheels. Another kit which its specific key costs 40-50 quid from pearsons.
All my markings are neat so it does not destroy the paintjob or style when you take a nice look, you only notice when you get closer and start to look around, only then you might find some.
I decided to mark specific areas, some hard to reach with the bike all fixed together and some easy to reach. I also taken pictures and done a video showing each marking that will be given to the police if my bike does get stolen and then found so their job is easier plus this provides evidence it is my bike as I knew all about them and the markings are personal. < Note them this and tell them the meaning of each marking that relates to you which is not a easy to make up strong story such as your date of birth which you can show on a passport.
It is a great idea to do this specially that it helps when your bike is targeted I noticed people now inspect bikes before stealing them as I several times seen in london people looking around several bikes (yes I called the police for this behaviour.) I wanted to wait and see if the owner had markings because the other guy looked at an area and stood right up moving away from it quickly to another bike, i guessed he saw something. (Addition to the story: the police arrived one was near and questioned his behaviour.) <I felt good about myself and continued with my day off with the lads.
1) Use a tool that you can control a scrape marking nice and deep so if people do try to cover it up with paint you should be able to feel the marking or if they decided to scrape away this will leave a horrible mark and provides evidence against them at attempting to remove critical recorded markings.
2) Permanent marker: On my black frame i use a black pen, it does show easily in light and can be easily missed in dark areas.
3) Mark every part of the bike that can be removed such as the handle bars and seat. (don't go too mental or you will have a tattooed bike)
4) Record each marking with a photo on the day and a video specifically for the police to watch if they wish to use it (Helps them to locate markings they might not see and also can be used in court against them if they do go.)
5) Make your bike as anti theft as possible by replacing all quick releases I bought some for 7 quid for the wheels. Another kit which its specific key costs 40-50 quid from pearsons.
All my markings are neat so it does not destroy the paintjob or style when you take a nice look, you only notice when you get closer and start to look around, only then you might find some.
