Paddock security is an increasing problem and despite the best efforts of the circuit owners to make the area a secure place, with public access and large numbers of people moving around it is still possible for thieving scumbags to carry out their nefarious activities.

Insurance for race bikes is very hard to come by so deterring potential thieves from taking your bike is the best option. One of the best ways of deterring them is by making it obvious that if they try to sell any part of your bike, it will be recognised as stolen.

One of the best ways to achieve that is by using security marking systems like Datatag. The company offers a system purely for race or trackday bikes that allows the secure identification of major components with a mixture of concealed transponders, self adhesive transponders, marking labels and DNA dots.

When you come to sell your bike, registration can be passed to the new owner and there are no annual fees to pay.

None of us can keep an eye on our bike 24 hours a day at race meetings, there is always something to be done somewhere, so by investing in a Datatag race bike system, you can buy yourself peace of mind while on essential paddock chores or living it up in the clubhouse. Determined thieves will always find a victim, but at least with a suitable deterrent, you can help them decide that it won't be you.