Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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After 400,000 km across more than 80 countries, my motorcycle has never been stolen. Not because I carry the heaviest chain -- but because I follow a system.

In this video, I break down exactly how motorcycle theft works, and the three layers that actually stop it: how you observe your surroundings, what hardware is worth carrying, and how a GPS alarm changes the equation when everything else fails.

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How to pick a safe parking location in a big city (practical video):
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Want to go deeper? My online course Adventure Riding Without Illusions covers security, fatigue, time pressure, mechanical decisions, and more, as one connected system, not a list of tips.

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