Motorbike theft is a serious problem in many places, not the least of which is the UK. What possibly sucks worse than getting your motorbike stolen, though? Getting it stolen while you're on a big journey, far away from home.
That's what almost happened to Noraly Schoenmaker, aka Itchy Boots. To be fair, this isn't the first time she's had to deal with thieves trying to make off with her bike. But once again, it showcases the value of hiding a tracker very well somewhere on your bike to help locate it if unscrupulous folks try to make off with it.
Right now, Schoenmaker is in the midst of a UK book tour (you can check out our interview with her about the book on our YouTube channel right now, and also read our review). To get from place to place, Yamaha Europe has lent her a 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700, since Frankie (her trusty 1987 Yamaha XT600 Ténéré) is in storage overseas at the moment. While staying at a hotel in Swansea, Wales, thieves apparently struck and tried to wheel the loaner bike away in the night.
