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On October 28, 2015, the National Insurance Crime Bureau released a report on United States motorbike thefts.\xa0 In 2014, there was a total of 42,856 thefts reported, compared to 45,367 in 2013, a decrease of six percent. Great news, especially as motorcycle sales increased by four percent in the same period.\n\xa0\nThe top 5 motorcycle stolen (by manufacturer):\n1. Honda\n2. Yamaha\n3. Suzuki\n4. Kawasaki\n5. Harley Davidson\n\xa0\nMost motorcycle thefts occurred in August (4965) and the fewest were in February (1978) indicating a weather influenced pattern, which remains consistent with previous years.\n\xa0\nWith the cost of many motorcycle models now being $20,000 US or more, they have become a valuable target for thieves. The stolen bikes are either sold whole, stripped down for parts resale or reconstructed in to another motorcycle. Many parts, including frames, can be easily altered and reused. As such, there is a low recovery rate for stolen motorcycles, approximately 25-30 percent.\n\xa0\nWanting some great answers on bike security, we figured the best place to turn to were the people who ride, the experts who have travelled to many different destinations in the world, and who would have the experience first hand on how to protect your motorcycle and gear from thieves.\n\xa0\nSam Manicom is an adventurer and author that has travelled extensively. He completed an eight year and 200,000 mile (322,000 km) motorcycle adventure around the world, through 55 countries.\nwww.sam-manicom.com\n\xa0\nGraham Field has been travelling for over 25 years. Overland motorcycle travel is his passion. He\u2019s travelled around the world, and has written several books about his experiences.\nwww.grahamfield.co.uk\n\xa0\nGrant Johnson is a world traveller and co-founder of Horizons Unlimited, an information hub for motorcycle travel.\nwww.horizonsunlimited.com\n\xa0\nShirley Hardy Rix & Brian Rix have been on several extended motorcycle adventures around the world and are the authors of several books.\nwww.aussiesoverland.com.au\n\xa0\n\xa0\n\xa0\nBrought to you by:\n\xa0\nMax BMW Motorcycles\n\xa0\nShop our Online Store featuring parts diagrams for every BMW model. Ordering parts and accessories has never been easier. Choose your bike, look at the diagrams and place your order. We have over 45,000 parts in-stock and our Parts Express team processes and ships orders six days a week via UPS, FedEx and USPS.\nwww.maxbmw.com\n\xa0\nBestRest Products\n\xa0\nHome of the CyclePump Tire Inflator, TireIron BeadBrakR, EZAir Tire Gauge, and other adventure motorcycle gear.\nWhen you\u2019re on the road you\u2019ll want a compact and reliable method of tire inflation.\xa0 The CyclePump runs off your bike\u2019s electrical system and it\u2019ll fill a flat tire in less than 3 minutes. \xa0 It\u2019s made in the USA and it comes with a 5-year warranty.\nBestRest also makes tire changing and tire repair kits that are small enough to fit in your saddlebag.\nThe crew at BestRest are adventure riders themselves, so they know what you\u2019ll need when you\u2019re exploring the world.\nwww.CyclePump.com\n\xa0\nAerostich\n\xa0\nThe best way to ride more is to make riding your easiest, fastest way to get from A to B\u2026simple everyday commuting and errands, long-distance adventure riding, or whatever. For 33 years Aerostich has been designing, making and selling equipment that makes riding anywhere, in all-weather \u2013 easier, safer, more comfortable and more fun. No other riders\u2019 gear offers the proven protection, precise fit or lifelong value of an Aerostich. Prove it to yourself with the Ride-More Guarantee. If you try any Aerostich one piece R-3 or Roadcrafter Classic suit for one month, and are not riding more than you did before receiving it, send it back and you will receive a full refund, no questions asked. For complete details and to view all of the available equipment for riders, visit www.aerostich.com.\n\xa0\nSee more at www.AdventureRiderRadio.com