Faq's

Q1: Why are you running this scheme?
Q2: What else do I need to become a member?
Q3: Are there that many bikes stolen in the way that you describe?
Q4: Why can’t I just lock my bike to other bikes anyway?
Q5: It seems too easy. Are there any hidden charges or catches?
Q6: Can I buy L2L membership off line?
Q7: What do I get in my L2L membership pack?
Q8: What else are Lockit2me doing?
Q9: What do I get for my £10?
Q10:  I'm worried that someone may lock his or her lock to my wheel
Q11: What if a L2L sticker is displayed on a bike but there is no chain or lock available to secure my chain to.

Q1: Why are you running this scheme?

Answer: Motorcycle and scooter theft is on the increase mainly because gangs are able to lift bikes straight into vans due to a lack of secure locking fixtures. Lockit2me understands this and has come up with a simple, cost-effective solution that uses a membership scheme giving permission to riders to link their bikes – effectively removing any possibility of this type of theft.

The Lockit2me scheme has been set up for the benefit of its members, not for profit. Sales of L2L membership packs fund the scheme and cover promotion and advertising costs.

Q2: What else do I need to become a member?

Answer: In addition to your L2L membership pack, the only thing that you need is a chain type lock or wire type lock.

Q3: Are there that many bikes stolen in the way that you describe?

Answer: Official statistics from the National Criminal Intelligence Service show that six hundred bikes are stolen from the UK streets every month. The NCIS are aware that the simplest method of theft is the lifting of bikes into the criminals’ van. They estimate that this can be done in as little as twenty seconds.

Q4: Why can’t I just lock my bike to other bikes anyway?

Answer: The problem with this is that some riders may feel it invades privacy. Social barriers such as freedom of choice, personal space, and privacy are overcome by the L2L scheme because each and every member has effectively given written consent to partake in interlocking.

Q5: It seems too easy. Are there any hidden charges or catches?

Answer: No. There are no hidden charges or catches at all. All you have to do is become a member and take part in a scheme that will reduce the chance of your motorcycle or scooter being stolen by effectively removing the possibility for thieves to lift individual bikes into vans. It really is that simple.

Q6: Can I buy L2L membership off line?

Answer: Lockit2me is currently seeking distribution outlets, for example, shops and catalogues, with the intention of selling membership packs off line.

Q7: What do I get in my L2L membership pack?

Answer: A high quality tax disc sized membership disc and a standard tax disc sized holder. The membership disc is self-adhesive and can be stuck directly onto your bike’s bodywork or used with the holder provided. You will also get two smaller stickers as well as full instructions and a copy of the L2L scheme’s terms and conditions.

Q8: What else are Lockit2me doing?

Answer: We at Lockit2me are presently in discussion with various lock manufacturers, insurance companies, and companies that supply products and services to riders of motorcycles and scooters with a view to providing further discounts, incentives, and benefits to members of the L2L scheme.

Q9: What do I get for my £10?

Answer: In addition to lifetime membership to L2L and the L2L membership pack, registered members are eligible for product, service and insurance discounts that are secured by the Lockit2me team. There are a number of companies offering insurance discounts and a complete range of alarms, immobilisers, locks, chains and other security equipment available at discounted prices to L2L members. You may also choose to receive regular newsletters by email informing you of new member discounts and stories of interest to L2L members.

Q10: I'm worried that someone may lock his or her lock to my wheel 

Answer: The L2L scheme clearly states that only the locks and chains should be interlocked together (not locks to wheels). It is also defined within the schemes terms and conditions not to do this.
In a recent survey of motorcyclists interviewed in connection with this scheme, every rider expressed a concern regarding this issue. This common concern acknowledged by riders, in itself demonstrates that riders would not connect their locks or chains to another riders wheel.

Q11: What if a L2L sticker is displayed on a bike but there is no chain or lock available to secure my chain to?

Answer: You cannot secure your bike chain in that instance. ONLY THE LOCKS & CHAINS can be interlocked together.

Only the locks and chains are secured together.