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By Mike Batchelor
Progressive Suspension LL-510 Lever Lock
When it comes to personal property, there are two eternal truths. First,
you should do everything you can to protect your property. Second, no
matter what you do, if someone wants your property bad enough, they
are going to take it. This may sound fatalistic, but the good news is
there are things you can do to help protect your property. If you absolutely
can’t stop a thief, your goal should be to slow him down as much
as possible. If he wants it, he is going to get it, but a thief will
usually take the path of least resistance. If there are two ATV’s
sitting side by side, a thief will try and steal the one that is easier
to take.
That being said, there are several things you can do to help make your
ATV a less inviting target to would-be thieves. The first and easiest
thing you can do is remove your key when you park your ride. Whether
it is parked at a parking area, in an ATV park, or safely tucked away
in your garage, removing the key will help prevent someone from simply
starting your rig and riding off into the sunset with it. Needless to
say, you have to be careful where you store your key once you remove
it; a zippered pocket is your best bet. . If you are out hunting and
you loose your key, you may be in for a long hike back to the truck.
Unfortunately, unlike cars, ATV’s are pretty easy to hotwire,
and unlike motorcycles, most ATV’s lack a handlebar lock mechanism.
That is where the LL-510 Lever Lock from Progressive Suspension comes
in. Unlike chains or cables, this little device takes up almost no space.
To use the Progressive Suspension Lever Lock, simply place it on the
handlebar, hook it over the brake lever, then squeeze the brake lever
while setting the lock with your finger. It sounds complicated, but
it is actually very easy and only takes a couple of seconds. Once set,
it is not possible to roll wheels. To remove simply insert the key,
turn, and the device pops right off. You are now ready to roll.
Yes, it is still possible to steal an ATV that is secured with a Lever
Lock. A thief could simply lift the unit onto a trailer or they could
even saw off the brake handle. Remember though, it is all about slowing
a thief down, and for around $50.00, the Progressive Suspension Lever
Lock will make a thief look for an easier target.
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