This article is about motorcycle theft
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Friday, April 13, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Stolen Motorcycles
California is one of the states where riding season is all year round. We, Californians are enjoying the nice weather and the captivating scenic spots perfect for a rider.
Every year, bikers spent time with their favorite motorcycle brand and type in notable places like Clear Lake, the largest natural lake and second oldest lake in the world and Sopiago Springs in Sierra Nevada. Thousands of motorcyclists travel the road going to Yosemite Park where bikers can enjoy the view of century old giant Sequoias.
But if you are not into scenic views, you can simply enjoy your motorcycle ride from your home to work. Motorcycles are considered to be one of the most cost-efficient ways to travel. And navigating congested cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco is a breeze with any street legal motorcycle brand.
Overall, motorcycles are huge help for many of us, may it be for pleasure of traveling or for everyday commute in urbanized areas. So it must be an emotional wreck if we find ourselves looking for our stolen motorcycle.
My friend who only live few blocks away is the latest victim of a heartless bike snatcher. He bought his used 1986 Yamaha Radian Blue with windshield just three months ago. He’s a full time student but managed to save some bucks for his first motorcycle. Unfortunately his relationship with his bike ended so soon.
Andrew is only one of more than 70,000 victims of motorcycle theft all over United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau Statistics, 20-25 % of motorcycles that are stolen are never found. And last 2005, California was the number one State with numerous motorcycle theft totaling to 9,110.
Andrews’ bike, Yamaha is only the second Most Stolen Motorcycle by Brand second to Honda. Suzuki is on the third place followed by Kawasaki.
It is quite obvious why motorcycles are desirable target for thieves. Its relatively small size and weight only takes about 12 seconds to steal for a professional thief. But when I say, professional, do not be too complacent and think that there are only few professional thieves out there and for amateurs, 12 seconds is just too short. When you don’t lock your bike in a mall parking lot, twelve seconds is too long for a beginner to snatch your motorcycle.
Be smart in safeguarding your motorcycle. Make sure you always use the best lock you can afford. Try to observe the parking area where you want to park your motorcycle on a regular basis.
Lucky for my friend Andrew, there is http://www.marksmotos.com. He can post his stolen bike there and at the same time look for a new second hand bike to own. Marksmotos.com is not only for Californians, it’s a nationwide online classifieds for used motorcycles. They have motorcycle accessories and gears as well.
Every year, bikers spent time with their favorite motorcycle brand and type in notable places like Clear Lake, the largest natural lake and second oldest lake in the world and Sopiago Springs in Sierra Nevada. Thousands of motorcyclists travel the road going to Yosemite Park where bikers can enjoy the view of century old giant Sequoias.
But if you are not into scenic views, you can simply enjoy your motorcycle ride from your home to work. Motorcycles are considered to be one of the most cost-efficient ways to travel. And navigating congested cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco is a breeze with any street legal motorcycle brand.
Overall, motorcycles are huge help for many of us, may it be for pleasure of traveling or for everyday commute in urbanized areas. So it must be an emotional wreck if we find ourselves looking for our stolen motorcycle.
My friend who only live few blocks away is the latest victim of a heartless bike snatcher. He bought his used 1986 Yamaha Radian Blue with windshield just three months ago. He’s a full time student but managed to save some bucks for his first motorcycle. Unfortunately his relationship with his bike ended so soon.
Andrew is only one of more than 70,000 victims of motorcycle theft all over United States. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau Statistics, 20-25 % of motorcycles that are stolen are never found. And last 2005, California was the number one State with numerous motorcycle theft totaling to 9,110.
Andrews’ bike, Yamaha is only the second Most Stolen Motorcycle by Brand second to Honda. Suzuki is on the third place followed by Kawasaki.
It is quite obvious why motorcycles are desirable target for thieves. Its relatively small size and weight only takes about 12 seconds to steal for a professional thief. But when I say, professional, do not be too complacent and think that there are only few professional thieves out there and for amateurs, 12 seconds is just too short. When you don’t lock your bike in a mall parking lot, twelve seconds is too long for a beginner to snatch your motorcycle.
Be smart in safeguarding your motorcycle. Make sure you always use the best lock you can afford. Try to observe the parking area where you want to park your motorcycle on a regular basis.
Lucky for my friend Andrew, there is http://www.marksmotos.com. He can post his stolen bike there and at the same time look for a new second hand bike to own. Marksmotos.com is not only for Californians, it’s a nationwide online classifieds for used motorcycles. They have motorcycle accessories and gears as well.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Enigma of Motorcycle
Why is it more and more people are drawn (especially males) to motorcycles? What is the magic behind this 2-wheel vehicle patterned after a bicycle but powered with an engine and supported with a much heavier frame? Just how safe is it?
Motorcycles have been a part of transportation for a long time. Ducati started as early as 1926 in Bologna Italy. On 1934, couple of Austrians in Mattighofen showed their fascination about motorcycle by manufacturing one of the most admired and sought after motorcycle in the world, KTM.
But over the years, the motorcycle has come to fit a variety of needs beyond basic transportation. Every year hundreds of riders show their best skills in motocross. And bikers all over the world take their motorcycle for a cross country tour.
I myself am very much interested for a lengthy cross-country tour after watching the "Long Way Round" by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
But just how safe is it to ride a motorcycle? The most recent data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that in 2003, almost 4,000 motorcyclists were killed on the roads and highways of the United States. The biggest percentage rise in the number of motorcycle deaths is in under 20 and over 50 age groups. According to studies, most accidents happen when rider is alone rather than with big groups. And though 20% of riders in the U.S. are females, most of fatalities are males.
Despite of the above statistics, more and more people are drawn to own a motorcycle. In Ebay alone, there is an estimated 5,000 motorcycles for sale every month. Just look how fast those motorcycles disappear as soon as the seller offer his bike on the famous on line auction. Marksmotos.com, an online classified for used motorcycles just started few months ago, but it already attracted a lot of buyers and sellers. The site's popularity can be attributed to the fact that marksmotos.com only caters to biker's needs, from motorcycle accessories to motorcycle events.
I guess, there is unexplainable bliss of owning a motorcycle, may it be for motocross, cross-country road trips or just simply urban transportation.
There will always be issue of safety. But if you're a mature, responsible rider you will always take precautions seriously.
Motorcycles have been a part of transportation for a long time. Ducati started as early as 1926 in Bologna Italy. On 1934, couple of Austrians in Mattighofen showed their fascination about motorcycle by manufacturing one of the most admired and sought after motorcycle in the world, KTM.
But over the years, the motorcycle has come to fit a variety of needs beyond basic transportation. Every year hundreds of riders show their best skills in motocross. And bikers all over the world take their motorcycle for a cross country tour.
I myself am very much interested for a lengthy cross-country tour after watching the "Long Way Round" by Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman.
But just how safe is it to ride a motorcycle? The most recent data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that in 2003, almost 4,000 motorcyclists were killed on the roads and highways of the United States. The biggest percentage rise in the number of motorcycle deaths is in under 20 and over 50 age groups. According to studies, most accidents happen when rider is alone rather than with big groups. And though 20% of riders in the U.S. are females, most of fatalities are males.
Despite of the above statistics, more and more people are drawn to own a motorcycle. In Ebay alone, there is an estimated 5,000 motorcycles for sale every month. Just look how fast those motorcycles disappear as soon as the seller offer his bike on the famous on line auction. Marksmotos.com, an online classified for used motorcycles just started few months ago, but it already attracted a lot of buyers and sellers. The site's popularity can be attributed to the fact that marksmotos.com only caters to biker's needs, from motorcycle accessories to motorcycle events.
I guess, there is unexplainable bliss of owning a motorcycle, may it be for motocross, cross-country road trips or just simply urban transportation.
There will always be issue of safety. But if you're a mature, responsible rider you will always take precautions seriously.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Web Advertising
After 5 months, the website, www.marksmotos.com has been attracting a lot of sellers and buyers. The hits jumped significantly during the past two months.The success that the site is reaping at the moment came with hard work. Marksmotos staff is working harder to make the site the no. 1 online classifieds for used motorcycles.
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Web Advertising
My friend just started a website for bikers. It is an online classifieds for used motorcycles. It’s somewhat like Craigslist but the only difference is the website specializes on Motorcycles and motorcycle accessories only.
He himself is a biker, he owns more than three motorcycles including a KTM adventure (which I really admire). Other than loving his motorcycles and taking it one at a time on his road trips all over U.S., my friend is also a shrewd businessman. He seems to have a Midas touch in every business he starts.
An idea of developing an online classifieds for used motorcycles came to his mind. He knows a lot about motorcycles but having a web base business seems a challenge to him.
We did some research on web advertising, including the Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Let me tell you folks, it doesn’t come cheap at all. The SEO companies will lay down plans on how they will make your website number 1 in Google or Yahoo or any search engine. The promise of visibility in the web seems really enticing, the only problem is the high cost. Your $15,000.00 can disappear in less than two months.
But I should thank the weblogs and personal e-mail invitations (which sometimes mistakenly called “spamming”). They saved us a lot of money. Its hard work and time consuming but you learn a lot a long the way.
After 5 months, the website, www.marksmotos.com has been attracting a lot of sellers and buyers. Our hits jumped significantly during the past two months.
The website is still a toddler, but we are sure glad to know that there are other options rather than paying marketing and advertising companies thousands of dollars just to get a small space in the web.
He himself is a biker, he owns more than three motorcycles including a KTM adventure (which I really admire). Other than loving his motorcycles and taking it one at a time on his road trips all over U.S., my friend is also a shrewd businessman. He seems to have a Midas touch in every business he starts.
An idea of developing an online classifieds for used motorcycles came to his mind. He knows a lot about motorcycles but having a web base business seems a challenge to him.
We did some research on web advertising, including the Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Let me tell you folks, it doesn’t come cheap at all. The SEO companies will lay down plans on how they will make your website number 1 in Google or Yahoo or any search engine. The promise of visibility in the web seems really enticing, the only problem is the high cost. Your $15,000.00 can disappear in less than two months.
But I should thank the weblogs and personal e-mail invitations (which sometimes mistakenly called “spamming”). They saved us a lot of money. Its hard work and time consuming but you learn a lot a long the way.
After 5 months, the website, www.marksmotos.com has been attracting a lot of sellers and buyers. Our hits jumped significantly during the past two months.
The website is still a toddler, but we are sure glad to know that there are other options rather than paying marketing and advertising companies thousands of dollars just to get a small space in the web.
Passion for motorcycles
The stories in these blogs are about motorcycles such as KTM, Kawasaki KLR650 and BMW F650. It talks about their features and estimated second hand prices at marksmotos.com.The stories are short, precise and concise. It's informative as well
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