07-05-2019, 06:20 AM
(07-05-2019, 05:10 AM)ishouldbuyatacotruck_imp Wrote:(07-05-2019, 03:10 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Yeah, agreed, a complete disregard and a violation. This is almost like vandalism, which is painful.
Must be punks who don't have enough coin to load the bike into a truck.
What's next to "protect" your ride?
If you had the opportunity to know someone was tampering with your ride 25 seconds into it, what would you have done next?
I'm really not sure about how to protect it. I live in an apartment building with a pretty secure gate/garage situation. There are other motorcycles in the garage - Ducati Scrambler, Africa Twin, Triumphs, etc... and those riders haven't seen anything like this. The shop guys I talked with definitely see this as attempted theft, so I've filed a police report and insurance claim so now it's in their hands. (so technically this thread doesn't belong in mech&tech anymore)
Regarding opportunity - I live in Texas. We are allowed to defend our property and ourselves with lethal force. So I'd probably wave a pistol around in a threatening manner or take out his/her kneecap.
(07-05-2019, 04:24 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote:I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !(07-05-2019, 03:52 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote:I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !(07-05-2019, 03:19 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: In the early 60s I had a copper device in my wallet that could be used to start my BSA Lightning if I misplaced my key. Only needed it once when an angry girlfriend tossed my key over the fence into her back yard. Picked up my key from her mother the next day, and started dating one of her girlfriends.I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !
OOF! Now that's TWO unpleasant images today!
These bikes have a simple 2-wire ignition switch. Surprised the thief couldn't get it started. Of course, he would also have to defeat the fork lock.
If you don't have a U-lock or heavy chain, that may be a good deterrent for a possible next time. Even a cover will help deter. Maybe the old hidden toggle switch from VW Bug days. Thieves are usually lazy and will look for something easier.
OOF! Now that's TWO unpleasant images today!
These bikes have a simple 2-wire ignition switch. Surprised the thief couldn't get it started. Of course, he would also have to defeat the fork lock.
If you don't have a U-lock or heavy chain, that may be a good deterrent for a possible next time. Even a cover will help deter. Maybe the old hidden toggle switch from VW Bug days. Thieves are usually lazy and will look for something easier.
That will probably be my plan - U-lock or chain plus a cover. If I could roll her into my apartment I'd totally do that.
Any thoughts on this? [url=https://www.amazon.com/Quictent-Motorcycle-Shelter-Tourer-Storage/dp/B01IP64DBC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=motorcycle+shelter+locking&qid=1562354041&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1]Quictent Heavy Duty Motorcycle Shelter Shed
I'm really not sure about how to protect it. I live in an apartment building with a pretty secure gate/garage situation. There are other motorcycles in the garage - Ducati Scrambler, Africa Twin, Triumphs, etc... and those riders haven't seen anything like this. The shop guys I talked with definitely see this as attempted theft, so I've filed a police report and insurance claim so now it's in their hands. (so technically this thread doesn't belong in mech&tech anymore)
Regarding opportunity - I live in Texas. We are allowed to defend our property and ourselves with lethal force. So I'd probably wave a pistol around in a threatening manner or take out his/her kneecap.
(07-05-2019, 04:24 AM)pekingduck_imp Wrote:I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !(07-05-2019, 03:52 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote:I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !(07-05-2019, 03:19 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: In the early 60s I had a copper device in my wallet that could be used to start my BSA Lightning if I misplaced my key. Only needed it once when an angry girlfriend tossed my key over the fence into her back yard. Picked up my key from her mother the next day, and started dating one of her girlfriends.I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !
OOF! Now that's TWO unpleasant images today!
These bikes have a simple 2-wire ignition switch. Surprised the thief couldn't get it started. Of course, he would also have to defeat the fork lock.
If you don't have a U-lock or heavy chain, that may be a good deterrent for a possible next time. Even a cover will help deter. Maybe the old hidden toggle switch from VW Bug days. Thieves are usually lazy and will look for something easier.
OOF! Now that's TWO unpleasant images today!
These bikes have a simple 2-wire ignition switch. Surprised the thief couldn't get it started. Of course, he would also have to defeat the fork lock.
If you don't have a U-lock or heavy chain, that may be a good deterrent for a possible next time. Even a cover will help deter. Maybe the old hidden toggle switch from VW Bug days. Thieves are usually lazy and will look for something easier.
That will probably be my plan - U-lock or chain plus a cover. If I could roll her into my apartment I'd totally do that.
Any thoughts on this? [url=https://www.amazon.com/Quictent-Motorcycle-Shelter-Tourer-Storage/dp/B01IP64DBC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=motorcycle+shelter+locking&qid=1562354041&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1]Quictent Heavy Duty Motorcycle Shelter Shed
If I understood correctly, your bike is protected from the elements in a parking garage. If that is correct, then you should not have to go to the extreme of the product you posted. I think what others have suggested, like a Covercraft cover with a cable cover lock, would work just fine. Consider, the product you posted is probably big enough for the thief to cut an entry slit with a knife, then go inside and work to his hearts content out of view of anyone passing by. Just the way I would look at it.